Bowers Treasures of the S.S. Republic and April 2005 ANA National Money Show Auction--Are you impres

RYK

I am not. I was expecting a huge rollout of rare and interesting dates and issues. Instead, we get another very limited offering of mostly common dates and a single newly discovered variety (1850-O $20) that nobody really cares about. And, to add insult to injury, the reserve prices (starting prices) are insultingly high. The distribution of these coins has been painfully slow. I was hoping to acquire a nice New Orleans $10 piece for my collection--at this rate, it won't happen in my lifetime! (I'm 39)

ScarsdaleCoin

I would tend to agree with your comments....I'll be spending usual time going over lots but does not seem that exciting....

stimmy

Received the "Treasures Of The S.S. Republic" catalog today.. There are a few; BUT they all look good.. You will see records set for these coins.

FatMan

I received the catalog on Friday at work but unfortunately my dog got a hold of it and shredded much of it all over the lobby floor. I had planned to re-assemble it on Monday to see if there is anything of interest. But after your review it may not be worth the time.

TwoSides2aCoin

Dug up from the cellar.

I watched a coin show last nite on DirecTV with an 1857 S $10 Gold Eagle in PCGS plastic. It sold for over ten grand.
There was also a PAN PAC, but I fell asleep and missed that one.
Just a bump because I'm more impressed with history that's been made than the Liberty Gold Spouse Coin that is still in the incubator