Do any of you find that you are having to compete more and more for the coins

millennium

you desire?....Last year, I could practically get any Proof Indian Cent I wanted at the auction site, at a reasonable price.....now, it's is more costly....a lot more!

slipgate

last year? Just a few months ago I could get some really good deals on ebay, now even the crap is going for 3x its worth. But I guess its worth is relative to what someone is willing to pay. I think its time to sell.

Baley

ah, well, proof indian cents have increased in popularity the past couple years, haven't they?

you can probably thank some of the excellent photographers on this very site for the increased Demand

ceeveeNJ

Baley, I completely agree. I saw the post yesterday with the desktop wallpaper with all of the toned Indian Cents and I began to drool.
I'll definately be keeping my eye out for these!

Cladiator

<< <i>you can probably thank some of the excellent photographers on this very site for the increased Demand >>

Extremely wife words that also pertain to other types of coins as well. This forum has a lot more influence on the world of numifmatics than some folks realize.

Longacre

Yes. It's gotten to the point of silliness.

ABC123

Say thank you to the Registry set competitors for the high grade coin shortage.

mgoodm3

Note to self: start taking pictures of modern crap™

MFH

Yes, I too have felt this.

Barber halves have gotten to the point of being priced out of reach for most collectors in grades VF20-AU58.

Gem material in SLQ's is skyrocketing as related to me by a new "up-and-comer" who is agressivly pursuing a gem FH set of SLQ's.

Long Beach's four major auctions should prove interesting. Goldberg, Superior, Bowers & Merena and Heritage all have a few coins I like, but there's not money to spread around.............



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TahoeDale

There is no doubt that pq coins, with original toning are scarce to the point that
multiples of current bid are neccessary to capture them.

This has been my lowest buying year since 1999. 5 coins total. And I have been underbidder on only 5 more.

I think Long Beach will be a great opportunity to get a few more, but the prices will be high.