Decent grouping of bust halves on TT tonight.

roadrunner

Well I cannot vouch for them without seeing them in hand but it is unusual to see around 20 AU's of diff dates on TT. Probably a legit consignment for a change.

The 1794 half in a first gen VG08 holder was already mentioned here a few nights ago. It's now up to $4180. I would guess that it
will take around $4300-4500 to win it. I do not think it has enough detail to upgrade to VG10. But the first gen holder may garner a few extra bucks.

roadrunner

RYK

I have avoided Teletrade thus far. I see cool coins that others regularly pick off, but I think it's not for me. I hope the other forum members pick off some nice bust halves.

stman

<< <i>it is unusual to see around 20 AU's of diff dates on TT. Probably a legit consignment for a change. >>



Hmmm, I've never bid on TT. Got a link?

roadrunner

You know, providing a link to this makes me feel like an accessory.


Teletrade Link


roadrunner

stman

Thanks for the link. No worries, I'm a big boy.

roadrunner

Check the bidding terms but I think it's a straight 10% buyer's fee across the board + postage. Returns are a killer so make sure you'll keep the coin no matter what.

That 1794 half is now up to $4400 with the juice. May take one more bid to win it.

roadrunner

Bubblehead

TeleTrade can be great. At times. Last Sunday, for instance.
Super fast shipping!
I have no complaints.

CarlWohlforth

I've purchased OK coins from TT in the past.

<Returns are a killer so make sure you'll keep the coin no matter what.>

I disagree. (where is Dork Karl?) I'm willing to pay the return fees, though hefty, if I have mistakenly read the photo. Occasionaly there are some really undesirable coins on TT and I've been happy to pay the return fees when I've ended up with them.

bgrice

I have a complaint. My bids got seriously trounced. The gall of'em.

stman

Am I correct the Bust halves end at 10:00 est? Thanks.

RotatedRainbows

<< <i>Am I correct the Bust halves end at 10:00 est? Thanks. >>



Yes, give or take a minute ot two.

roadrunner

$5280 on the 1794 half. Pretty strong, if it actually sold.

Carl, I've paid heavy return fees also on Teletrade coins. I think my biggest ever was $300 or so. Taking the 3% hit was far easier than swallowing a 97% dog. Point is, bid as if the coin is sight unseen. That way, if you get a dog at a doggie price, you can get out. Over time, that 3% fee, compounded, is a killer. If over the long haul, someone can tell me that they do better buying primarily from TT rather than sight-seen at shows, auctions, or through local delaers, I'd like to hear the story.

roadrunner

stman

I just bid what I felt was pretty strong on one of the Bust halves. After a minute or so got out bid.
I thought what the heck and threw one more bid in there. It said it wanted two increments above the high bid.
Hope they enjoy the coin.

roadrunner

You must have been in the "max" bid mode when it prompted you to bid 2 increments up. That would not occur in a regular bid mode.
A TT "max" bid by definition has to be more than 1 increment higher, otherwise just bid it normally. There are diff boxes for each bid.

roadrunner

stman

You are correct I was indeed in max bid mode. Oh well, it was just a common date with an above average look.
I don't sweat it and figure my mistake just saved me almost 600.00.