Feedback requested on a Barber quarter...
dizzyfoxx
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ARC just has so many beautiful coins in their inventory, I 
browsing through their website as often as possible.
I came across this 1906-D Barber 25c and would like to hear what some of you who are more familiar with this issue think about it.
I'm guessing it's even more impressive in-hand and I'm considering it, just waiting to hear back from Brandon...
browsing through their website as often as possible.I came across this 1906-D Barber 25c and would like to hear what some of you who are more familiar with this issue think about it.
I'm guessing it's even more impressive in-hand and I'm considering it, just waiting to hear back from Brandon...
...There's always time for coin collecting. 
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I'm willing to wager it looks MUCH better in hand. Pricey, yes, but premium material demands it.
Dave
dizzyfox,
As Dan mentioned, if I were working on a MS64 set, I'd be all over that coin.
The ask price seems very steep though. Hope your offer is accepted.
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<< <i>A very nice coin, but too much of a premium for me. >>
While it surely is a very nice coin, I don't like the soft strike or the way the toning appears to be disturbed on the neck and under the chin.
I wouldn't pay a big premium for it either.
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<< <i>A very nice coin, but too much of a premium for me. >>
While it surely is a very nice coin, I don't like the soft strike or the way the toning appears to be disturbed on the neck and under the chin.
I wouldn't pay a big premium for it either. >>
It actually has a pretty darn good strike for the issue and does look MUCH better in-hand than in the image. Some coins just cannot be done justice by a mere 2-dimensional image. The toning is not "disturbed". That is the pattern of toning that it developed over time. What caused that area is hard to say. It could be anything from a surface that rested against it or simply it being placed into an album by someone who pushed it in with their finger and the oil from their skin kept that particular area from toning deeper than the areas around it. It's not all that uncommon.
Also, I did send it to John for a better price than what it was listed for. It is perfectly acceptable to ask for a better price and I actually encourage those interested in our coins to give us a call and ask about pricing. Notice on our website instead of 'Price" we have "Asking Price".
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<< <i>A very nice coin, but too much of a premium for me. >>
While it surely is a very nice coin, I don't like the soft strike or the way the toning appears to be disturbed on the neck and under the chin.
I wouldn't pay a big premium for it either. >>
It actually has a pretty darn good strike for the issue and does look MUCH better in-hand than in the image. Some coins just cannot be done justice by a mere 2-dimensional image. The toning is not "disturbed". That is the pattern of toning that it developed over time. What caused that area is hard to say. It could be anything from a surface that rested against it or simply it being placed into an album by someone who pushed it in with their finger and the oil from their skin kept that particular area from toning deeper than the areas around it. It's not all that uncommon.
Also, I did send it to John for a better price than what it was listed for. It is perfectly acceptable to ask for a better price and I actually encourage those interested in our coins to give us a call and ask about pricing. Notice on our website instead of 'Price" we have "Asking Price".
Brandon's images are some of the best around and I must say, as good as his images are on this 1906-D Barber Quarter, the actual coin is far superior. The strike is very strong, the luster is intense, and the color is mesmerizing -Which adds up to
As far as Barber Quarters are concerned in general and how they are typically encountered in any date or mint mark, I will comfortably call this 1906-D example an "Elk" ...Which is way above your average "Buck" but not quite in the "Moose" category.
Seriously though, it is an incredible coin by any standards. I also really like the fact that this was the first year this type was struck at Denver, the opening year for this Mint.
P.S. Brandon, thanks for the kind words and the feeling is undeniably mutual.
P.S.S.
The rest of the coin looks fine.
roadrunner
Nice coin! A little high on the price.
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Our less than steller pictures:
<< <i>As a rule, I don't pay huge premiums for essentially common date coins. It comes down to what is it worth to the buyer. For me, the coin would have to be a technical 64++ and know in my heart it could eventually upgrade. To me it comes down to the technical marks on the figure and fields. One can only assess that in hand.
The rest of the coin looks fine.
roadrunner >>
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I agree that they have very good images--that's why I disagree about the strike.
Look at the eagle's claw around the arrows, the arrows themselves and, on the obverse, the star adjacent to Ms Liberty's chin. If you think this is a strongly struck coin, I have some oceanfront property in Arizona I like to sell you!
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"Notice on our website instead of 'Price" we have "Asking Price"."
I noticed that--I have never seen it elsewhere in a coin dealer's listing and, frankly speaking, it seems stupid to me!~
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I don't mean to pick on these guys, they are good folks who have some amazing coins.
Query whether is is fair or appropriate for a potential buyer to post a coin here for everyone to take a shot at it?? Meethinks not.
MBT
<< <i>"Brandon's images are some of the best around and I must say, as good as his images are on this 1906-D Barber Quarter, the actual coin is far superior. The strike is very strong"
I agree that they have very good images--that's why I disagree about the strike.
Look at the eagle's claw around the arrows, the arrows themselves and, on the obverse, the star adjacent to Ms Liberty's chin. If you think this is a strongly struck coin, I have some oceanfront property in Arizona I like to sell you!
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"Notice on our website instead of 'Price" we have "Asking Price"."
I noticed that--I have never seen it elsewhere in a coin dealer's listing and, frankly speaking, it seems stupid to me!~
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I don't mean to pick on these guys, they are good folks who have some amazing coins.
Query whether is is fair or appropriate for a potential buyer to post a coin here for everyone to take a shot at it?? Meethinks not.
MBT >>
First of all "bigtime" the strike is extremely strong, but thanks for your detailed analasys of the image.
Second, if a dealer wants to encourage offers on their website, there's nothing "stupid" about it. Frankly, I think it's a little
Third, to post a coin on the forum, especially of this caliber of eye appeal and technical strength, is what this forum is all about. The only replies, that I believe you're calling "a shot", that carry any "weight" in my opinion, are valid critiques. Any thing else is just simply "chuckled away".
And lastly, you can keep your ocean front property in Arizona, but I'm sort of thinking you would have been better off spending that money on nice toned coins.
If you say so "dizzy"--but still looks "soft" to me. These are not ordinarily seen well struck, and this is no exception IMO. If you like it so much, why not just buy it rather that put it on parade here!
"Second, if a dealer wants to encourage offers on their website, there's nothing "stupid" about it. Frankly, I think it's a little to think otherwise."
I agree there's nothing wrong with encouraging offers---but the term "asking price" sounds dumb to me--this ain't real estate!
"Third, to post a coin on the forum, especially of this caliber of eye appeal and technical strength, is what this forum is all about. The only replies, that I believe you're calling "a shot", that carry any "weight" in my opinion, are valid critiques. Any thing else is just simply "chuckled away".
We disagree--I don't think it is fair to the seller for a prospective buyer like you to parade a potential purchase on these forums. The prospective buyer should be able to make his/her own desision without the parade. Valid critiques that, as you say, carry "weight", are likely to discourage a purchase and thus are unfair to the seller IMO. Gonna buy it or not?
"And lastly, you can keep your ocean front property in Arizona, but I'm sort of thinking you would have been better off spending that money on nice toned coins."
I, too, like toned coins and have been acquiring them for over 45 years, mostly well struck and without outrageous premiums.
<< <i>"First of all "bigtime" the strike is extremely strong"
If you say so "dizzy"--but still looks "soft" to me. These are not ordinarily seen well struck, and this is no exception IMO. If you like it so much, why not just buy it rather that put it on parade here!
"Second, if a dealer wants to encourage offers on their website, there's nothing "stupid" about it. Frankly, I think it's a little to think otherwise."
I agree there's nothing wrong with encouraging offers---but the term "asking price" sounds dumb to me--this ain't real estate!
"Third, to post a coin on the forum, especially of this caliber of eye appeal and technical strength, is what this forum is all about. The only replies, that I believe you're calling "a shot", that carry any "weight" in my opinion, are valid critiques. Any thing else is just simply "chuckled away".
We disagree--I don't think it is fair to the seller for a prospective buyer like you to parade a potential purchase on these forums. The prospective buyer should be able to make his/her own desision without the parade. Valid critiques that, as you say, carry "weight", are likely to discourage a purchase and thus are unfair to the seller IMO. Gonna buy it or not?
"And lastly, you can keep your ocean front property in Arizona, but I'm sort of thinking you would have been better off spending that money on nice toned coins."
I, too, like toned coins and have been acquiring them for over 45 years, mostly well struck and without outrageous premiums. >>
Fair enough MBT. Rather than break everything down with individual replies, I'll just say
But to answer your question... <Gonna buy it or not?> the answer is
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Fair enough MBT. Rather than break everything down with individual replies, I'll just say
But to answer your question... <Gonna buy it or not?> the answer is
So, ya' sucked upto the bar and put your money on the table! Betcha' ya' didn't pay no "askin' price"!
Congrats on your purchase!!
Chris
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