I rule

nicholasz219

Any of you who like value! Check out these late night layups:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8333832827&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8333830503&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

I hope I did not sneak either of these lots away from anyone in here, because I thoroughly enjoyed winning these, even though I am broke for probably two weeks for coins now.

Finding stuff like this is like the closest thing to a quality junk box I have found in a long time. I just filled thirty some places!

Happy

Nick

Udo

Well done, Nick

nicholasz219

Thanks Udo.

I get so sick of having to pay retail all the time in the prime time auctions. A lot of Russian does not get listed with late night end times, so I miss out on the end of a lot of auctions.

It is nice to find some quality coins and buy TWO nice lots in one night.

Nick

gxseries

Russian coins are goign ridiciously expensive these few years, especially these two years. I have no reason why but to guess that the economic crisis in Russia must be over and an average Russian has more money than they used to.

You can check part of my Russian collection here:

My collection

I guess I am honestly not happy of how fast the prices are rising these few years. One of my coins has already broke the 1grand record if I am not mistaken in just two years.

SYRACUSIAN

Courtesy links:

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I like the copper lot better, there's a nice red BU 1899 1/4 kopeck in it and a couple of RB kopecks. Of course, you can slab that quarter, sell it on ebay and get more for it than what you paid for both lots, but you already know that, don't you?

lordmarcovan

Nice lots, indeed.

theboz11

well done

nicholasz219

Well thanks for all of the nice posts. I was very happy to find these lots and happier to win them.

That 1/4 K is similar to several coins I have in my Russian collection, both copper and silver in BU. Does anyone think that it would be a good idea to have coins of that caliber slabbed? I hate to get into the price/grade war that the US coins are going through, but if I can become a 'war profiteer' of sorts, I guess I can't file a complaint against myself.

Any comments?

Nick

worldcoinguy

Take this with a grain of salt since I have only slabbed a couple dozen coins in my lifetime. I have only used ANACS since they are located so close to me and I see them at the annual shows. With this said, I follow these personal guidelines:
- The coin is worth at least $80-$100 (I think spending more that 10% of the coins worth to slab is not warranted)
- I am uncertain about the authenticity of the coin (i.e. mainly Russian coins for me)

What do other people think?
Brent

gxseries

Don't bother slabbing those Russian copper or silver coins, unless you have a MS66+. Trust me, market value for the copper coins are roughly 40USD nowadays and silver ones are around the same value. It only increases significantly if you have a MS65 silver ruble or half ruble or if you are bloody lucky, a proof copper or silver within those lots.

worldcoinguy

I agree with you. For the most part copper and small russian silver does not warranty the cost. However, it has been quite a debate for me deciding whether to send in coins. Personally I lean towards slabs due to comfort level and resale. Case in point last month - I have 3 circulated (VF/XF) roubles dated 1902/1903/1909 that I was debating. Not exceedingly beautiful coins, but tough mintages. In the end I figured that at $10 per coin there is not too much downside, although many here would probably argue otherwise. If they all come back with DETAILS in the ANACS holder, I guess the $30 would have been better spent.

gxseries

Wow. You got some difficult year ruble coins there. It might be worthwhile sending them I believe.

nicholasz219

Thanks for the input fellas. I really like certain coins in my collection, but honestly, I have not bought a grading guide or one of the more thorough Russian References yet (I'm retarded like that) to help myself learn to grade.

Since I collect only the minor coins right now, I had suspected that the values would not support slabbing unless it is a true knockout. I guess I suspected right. Once I get my camera (few weeks I hope), I will start posting pics of my collection for commentary and maybe we can figure out what might be some stellar coins due for a wrap.

Thanks again,

Nick

gxseries

I beg your pardon there. Those Russian coins can be found pretty easily in those grades. As long as you got the money, you can get hold of it any time. I guess that is a reason why I haven't bothered to collect them yet. If you can find any decent rubles, trust me, that is what you should be looking out for. Or pre 1900, preferrable pre 1870s silver, copper coins in such grades.

If you want to get a decent Russian catalogue book, please get Uzdenikov's book, called "Russian coins" which features nice coins from 1700-1917. That is the beginner's guide of collecting Russian coins. Mine is a second edition book and this book has 677 pages...,

But yes... Russian coins can get quite addicitive

Just a bunch of my Russian coins here:

Link