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That's it! Color on coins is just going wacky! I'm gonna start collecting gold only.
oldcameoproofsguy
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Stupid price for a common coin that just happens to be toned.
Most coins with great color are commanding unreal prices. I can't imagine why this trend is starting to occur. I don't even want to compete with it any more.
Gold is good! Most coins go for a fair market value. I like the look of eagles and double eagles. I'm officially a gold collector now.
Most coins with great color are commanding unreal prices. I can't imagine why this trend is starting to occur. I don't even want to compete with it any more.
Gold is good! Most coins go for a fair market value. I like the look of eagles and double eagles. I'm officially a gold collector now.
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Russ, NCNE
<< <i>That's an insane price for that coin. The color isn't even all that nice.
Russ, NCNE >>
That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw it....
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>That color does nothing for me either.
Yes I think even us toning fanatics are scratching our head at that one........I might pay a 20% to 30% markup for that toning but I wouldn't pay multiples of anything for it ????
I've seen some puddied gold coins that had the look for a while before they turned. Maybe that process will be the ticket to producing AT for gold coins.
<< <i>Stupid price for a common coin that just happens to be toned.
Most coins with great color are commanding unreal prices. I can't imagine why this trend is starting to occur. I don't even want to compete with it any more.
Gold is good! Most coins go for a fair market value. I like the look of eagles and double eagles. I'm officially a gold collector now. >>
I'm with you.. I rarely like color unless it's on AU busties and some buffalos.
<< <i>If you want to see an expensive coin because it's toned, take a look at the ANR Sale, lot 1147. >>
It's currently at $11,500 and is going to bring a lot more by the time it closes.
<< <i>What would be a fair market price for a that quarter without any toning? >>
About $15. PR68 1964 Washington quarters are common as dirt.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>That's an insane price for that coin. The color isn't even all that nice.
Russ, NCNE >>
O'mygosh, I agree w/Russ!
Megabuck$ for boooner toners is insanity, IMO.
<< <i>Gold is great though-----IF it's originally toned and not messed with, dipped and puttied, or smoked to hide the stripped surface. Or do you mean bullion at face? >>
I think that I'll finish my collection of Indian Eagles, all dates and mint marks minus the '33 and some of the more expensive '07 varieties. I'll also collect Liberty Head double eagles in the ms64 range and a nice better date St Gaudens or two.
rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
it might sell for more thAN 10000
more power to all you collectyors of such usa coinage
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<< <i>Don't think the buyer will see a good ROI when it comes time to sell that one... >>
I agree with you on that one. If someone wants to pay stoopid money then more power to them, but it's like going to Vegas...you wouldn't want to spend the rent money 'cuz the winning bidder is never gonna see that money ever again. JMHO
<< <i>If your a old cameo proof guy, can you afford gold?? >>
Only if I save up and buy only one coin a year.
I actually like MS gold with lots of cartwheel luster and nice greenish- orange original surfaces.
<< <i>Sorry to burst your bubble, but the toning craze could get to gold too. Sometimes the copper in the gold alloy tones in such a way to give the coin a wonderful look. >>
Speaking of that...
Okay, here is an AMAZING example of a True Rainbow Gold Saint (and I own it)!
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Note: that the Village Photos site is down so I cannot post these pictures without referring to the eBay Auction. I am not trying to spam or sell on the forum - just sharing this wonderful coin with you. IF anyone wants to copy the pics for me in another post, I will remove the auction link right away! Thanks! Doug
A really nice State Quarter with especially mind-bending colors might replace your entire paycheck.
roadrunner
<< <i>Instead of bashing it, let's find ways to profit from it, like gototoning did!
And it would also be nice if some of you fellows would think about the good of the hobby now and then instead of just profits. Insane prices like this for what appears to be a fairly nice, but not "ga-ga," extremely common date, toned Washington quarter are going to bite some people in the ass before this is over.
You people think that there is no end to this foolishness, but there is. I've been collecting since 1960, and I've seen four major corrections in that time. A couple of them looked like the stock market crash of 1929. When you notice that prices are headed south it's too late. All you can do is watch the rollercoater go down. If you are lucky you might be able to sell before it hits bottom. If not, you lose most all of your investment.
Here's an example. In 1979 some friends of mine, who were in the coin business, bought a 1910 original Proof set for $21,000 at the height of the market. (To put things in context, you could buy a nice car in those days for $10,000) This was a high quality item with choice original coins (There were no slabs in those days). Then the bubble burst. They were able to bail out at $14,000. Before it was over, the set was down to $5,000. These were REAL coins with some rarity (going by the mintage no more than 896 sets possible, far, far fewer original sets.) Yet these guys lost a bundle because they bought at the height of the market.
Can you image what will happen to you if pay a 5-figure price for a coin that is as common as dirt?
OK now you can begin with the personal attacks and tell me how stupid I am.
Gee, Bill, when you put it like that, it takes the fun out of calling you stupid.
Actually, I agree with your point. Call me "stupid", too.
Just FYI.
Joe Pflug
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<< <i>OK now you can begin with the personal attacks and tell me how stupid I am.
Gee, Bill, when you put it like that, it takes the fun out of calling you stupid.
Actually, I agree with your point. Call me "stupid", too.
I've gotten used to it, so I challenge the critics to come in and start flailing away. Sometimes it’s fun. A couple of weeks ago one critic called me “naïve” and poorly informed because I dumped on that “monster toned” Peace dollar that turned out to be AT.
I didn’t call it AT, but I did call it a $40, MS-64 grade coin with $3,000 worth of color in an MS-66 holder. That was close enough.
This reminds me of a Walker I saw at a show a while back. It was a 1946 in 64. A 50 dollar coin. It had some nice tone and the dealer had
800 dollars marked on the back for it. I handed it to hime and asked if that was a mistake. He said no. I laughed at him and walked off after I told him only an idiot would pay that. I have often wondered where that coin is today.
Now I know. The guy bidding on this rare quarter has it.
STUPID STUPID STUPID !!!!!!!!!!!!!
absorbing the light in a unique way. your eyes see "colors".