I also like Jeremy's pictures much better (to say nothing of how much better I like his price! ) Why did Patino use the "reverse" picture at the top of his ebay listing? The reverse is nothing; all the action is on the "obverse."
Mark
P.S.: Jeremy: When do classes end at MIT? And, how did/do you like your first year there?
<< <i>P.S.: Jeremy: When do classes end at MIT? And, how did/do you like your first year there? >>
My last exam is on Tuesday the 22nd or 23rd (don't remember which day is the Tuesday). School's been fun, but there are times when it's an overwhelming amount of work... now is one of those times
<< <i>But will smoeone actually pay that much for it? >>
Since it didn't sell for the $4500 I had it listed at, I highly doubt anyone is going to pay 5x that amount.
I must say, though, that I like the look of my listing more >>
I also liked Jeremy's listing better, but I would not say that it can't / won't sell at the higher number.
The numismatic marketplace is remarkably inefficient, IMO, and it is entirely possible that THE buyer of that coin(?) didn't see it listed the first time, didn't know about it, will see it now, will fall in love and all will be right with the world.
If that sells for $22,000, I'm quitting my day job. I could probably make more as a coin dealer.
Always took candy from strangers Didn't wanna get me no trade Never want to be like papa Working for the boss every night and day --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
It's very disturbing that, with the growing popularity of patterns, and the lack of true price guides, many dealers (and, at times, collectors) feel gouging is a good way to make a buck. This type of listing is not unusual, IMHO, in patterns.
Oh yea. Good luck with finals. The 4 years will blow by you quicker than you realize. However, the friend that you make in college will be around forever. I still see my dorm-mates from college.
Always took candy from strangers Didn't wanna get me no trade Never want to be like papa Working for the boss every night and day --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
from the latter listing: Please take a look at the pictures. Buyer to pay $30.00 s/h/i please. There is no reserve price on this coin so high bidder gets it. I'll send this via registered and insured mail. That means that anyone handling it must sign for it. Payment can be by check, money order, or PayPal. Thanks for looking!
If I were to pay 22k+ for a coin, I'd kinda expect the seller to pay for S&H. I'd think it wouldn't affect their profit margin too much
<< <i>Jeremy: good luck with your finals; come back to visit all your friends in NJ this summer. At 22K, I'll take 5 of those beauties for Christmas gifts. >>
I'll be in NJ this summer just for passing through (a flight and driving back to school--I'll let you know if a few days in your area happen, which is conceivable).
For those who don't like it, let's be fair... go find a nicer one! The obverse really isn't too bad in hand, and the reverse doesn't have anything to begin with. The price, though, was set by a consignor, not me.
How in the world does this item even merit the term "pattern"?
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
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<< <i>But will smoeone actually pay that much for it? >>
I can't imagine it, especially for something that was apparently not struck at the Mint.
<< <i>But will smoeone actually pay that much for it? >>
Since it didn't sell for the $4500 I had it listed at, I highly doubt anyone is going to pay 5x that amount.
I must say, though, that I like the look of my listing more
<< <i>Since it didn't sell for the $4500 I had it listed at, I highly doubt anyone is going to pay 5x that amount.
I must say, though, that I like the look of my listing more >>
I like your listing better as well. I can't imagine ANYONE paying that much for an extremely porous and pitted non-mint product.
Mark
P.S.: Jeremy: When do classes end at MIT? And, how did/do you like your first year there?
<< <i>P.S.: Jeremy: When do classes end at MIT? And, how did/do you like your first year there? >>
My last exam is on Tuesday the 22nd or 23rd (don't remember which day is the Tuesday). School's been fun, but there are times when it's an overwhelming amount of work... now is one of those times
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<< <i>But will smoeone actually pay that much for it? >>
Since it didn't sell for the $4500 I had it listed at, I highly doubt anyone is going to pay 5x that amount.
I must say, though, that I like the look of my listing more
I also liked Jeremy's listing better, but I would not say that it can't / won't sell at the higher number.
The numismatic marketplace is remarkably inefficient, IMO, and it is entirely possible that THE buyer of that coin(?) didn't see it listed the first time, didn't know about it, will see it now, will fall in love and all will be right with the world.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
from the latter listing:
Please take a look at the pictures. Buyer to pay $30.00 s/h/i please. There is no reserve price on this coin so high bidder gets it. I'll send this via registered and insured mail. That means that anyone handling it must sign for it. Payment can be by check, money order, or PayPal. Thanks for looking!
If I were to pay 22k+ for a coin, I'd kinda expect the seller to pay for S&H. I'd think it wouldn't affect their profit margin too much
<< <i>Jeremy: good luck with your finals; come back to visit all your friends in NJ this summer. At 22K, I'll take 5 of those beauties for Christmas gifts. >>
I'll be in NJ this summer just for passing through (a flight and driving back to school--I'll let you know if a few days in your area happen, which is conceivable).
Jeremy
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I don't get it...
<< <i>If you cycle through the "relisted" links, he's relisted it five times and just canceled the last listing.
I don't get it... >>
Looking for a big score...and it ain't happening.
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<< <i>Nice history,disturbing listing,and sorry Jeremy,but i dont like the eye appeal either,but at least your price isnt CRAZY.JMO
Jeremy's price was right in the ballpark. The $22k price was a 550 foot bomb.
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<< <i>One more try! >>
Now THAT is more reasonable.