WoW - On one hand, I really feel for this guy...

AskRaq

... on the other hand, I'm totally breaking the "coveting" commandment. Selling off entire IHC collection (minus 1909-S & 1877), and also some nice Flying Eagles.

Auction description quote: "Selling this set is like selling a arm or leg or both I hate to have to! I have the right to cancel all auctions (if I win lottery I am keeping set )"

(Ummm... if I win the lottery, I'm buying the set! )

dorkkarl

hm, interesting auction, & your right, it's too bad when a collector has to bail out of the mkt because coins have gotten too ridiculously expensive. looks like he was on his way to a he11uva nice set, too.

K S

AskRaq

If anyone on the board ends up buying some of these.... please post some pics when you get 'em!

LincolnCentMan

Bummer, if the guy had some decent pics, I'd probably help him with some bids.

-David

ziggy29

One thing I've noticed over the years is that the 1888 is a surprisingly tough date in eye-appealing EF and above. This is borne out by the prices realized for nice, problem-free EFs and above -- and as witnessed by this listing. As often as not they wind up selling for double the sheets, significantly more than any other "common" date around it.

Guess that's why I still have my too-dark, VF example which sticks out like a sore thumb. Every time I see a suitable replacement, it's moon money (relative to the other commons).

AskRaq

<< <i>One thing I've noticed over the years is that the 1888 is a surprisingly tough date in eye-appealing EF and above. This is borne out by the prices realized for nice, problem-free EFs and above -- and as witnessed by this listing. As often as not they wind up selling for double the sheets, significantly more than any other "common" date around it.

Guess that's why I still have my too-dark, VF example which sticks out like a sore thumb. Every time I see a suitable replacement, it's moon money (relative to the other commons). >>




Actually, not too bad at all... I'm sure it's darker in hand, but it can't be as bad as this one!

originalisbest

FWIW, I don't care for the surfaces of his 1888. Looks cleaned and retoned.

ziggy29

<< <i>FWIW, I don't care for the surfaces of his 1888. Looks cleaned and retoned. >>

And yet look at what it's going for. I've seen EFs going for $30+ and AUs going for $60+ on this date when it really is all there. It's not quite the look I'd be after anyway, but this date in this condition seems to bring out the money.

originalisbest

Money spent doesn't always mean it was spent in good taste.

I have no problem spending more for this date, or any tougher date, but it then has to be really "ideal" in appearance. Since I already have that one in AU, I haven't bothered looking for any others. The 1894 is another favorite "tougher" date, but I found getting a decent AU 1895 more of a challenge.

Loki

Yet another lesson learned: "Don't buy a used Ford if you have a nice coin collection."

I love this place!

AskRaq

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<< <i>FWIW, I don't care for the surfaces of his 1888. Looks cleaned and retoned. >>

And yet look at what it's going for. I've seen EFs going for $30+ and AUs going for $60+ on this date when it really is all there. It's not quite the look I'd be after anyway, but this date in this condition seems to bring out the money. >>



PCGS Price Guide: XF - $17 & AU - $28

EF Raw.... closed at $70

ziggy29

<< <i>EF Raw.... closed at $70 >>

This date is apparently a lot tougher in solid EF+ than the others around it. I certainly don't see as many of them available as the others in the 1887-93 range, and when I do find a nice, original '88 I like -- with a similar look to the other coins in my collection -- it goes absolutely thermonuclear relative to sheet.