Have anybody already seen graded PCGS burnished 2014-W eagles for sale? They've been on sale from the Mint for a while but I cannot see any offered by major dealers.
Have anybody already seen graded PCGS burnished 2014-W eagles for sale? They've been on sale from the Mint for a while but I cannot see any offered by major dealers.
I have tracked a couple of them on ebay. I'm not at my regular computer right now so I can't tell you the auction prices, but they haven't yet gained much premium, as I recall.
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<< <i>Have anybody already seen graded PCGS burnished 2014-W eagles for sale? They've been on sale from the Mint for a while but I cannot see any offered by major dealers. >>
Flippers on ebay are looking for a quick small score. Only three have sold there thus far $1795-2049. Dealers may be sitting on them for now, I am. Latest mint sales number is 2,903. Lowest mintage AGE thus far is the 2012 W uncirc at 5,829. Just scored 6 out of 6 ATS on the latest batch. (grading fees ATS on one ounce gold have doubled in the last few months). My first mint order resulted in 5 returns - dings front and back, same places all 5 coins. A First Strike label below $1800 would be a great buy.
Edited to add: I just grabbed two MS70 First Strikes off ebay for $1750 ea. after ebay bucks.
Repetition of ignorance is ignorance raised to the power two.
Just to keep us up to date. Some people think this is "history" already. But you can BUY NOW through the U.S. Mint today, and pay your credit card tomorrow.
My buddy brought in 10 Gold Kennedys (raw) yesterday and they are going in the safe for now and they looked very good, with no visible issues. I was actually surprised after seeing the quality of the coins at the ANA show.
Excellent report. I hope you write a book soon if have not already. I appreciate your efforts and would gladly buy a book because it reflects what I have already suspected looking at the PCGS coin value graphs. Keep up the good work!
2014 W unc (burnished) $50 AGE has gone dark, now showing out of stock. Last reported sales, end of Dec., show sales of 7,630 making it the third lowest mintage of all AGEs of all sizes and flavors. Only the 2012 W and 2013 W unc. $50 gold eagles had lower sales numbers.
Repetition of ignorance is ignorance raised to the power two.
I really like the satin gold appearance of those. Was going to get one about a month ago until I saw the numbers were already higher than the 2013's. Well it's good to see they've finally sold out.
<< <i>I really like the satin gold appearance of those. Was going to get one about a month ago until I saw the numbers were already higher than the 2013's. Well it's good to see they've finally sold out. >>
The satins look great.. the new proofs look awful. Give me a 1987 proof AGE any day.
"I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.
I sure do miss when this thread was active - one of, if not the best moderns thread on the forum.
Of course, ericj96 was the heart of the thread. I was wondering whether anyone knows him and, if so, whether he has any intention of coming back to the forum.
I also really enjoyed this thread when it was in full bloom. The air really seems to have gone out of moderns since when this thread began. Don't know that anyone's to blame but there it is...
I've been collecting them. The Mint has improved on the Satin finish over the past few years. I agree with you, nice looking coins!
I also really enjoyed this thread when it was in full bloom. The air really seems to have gone out of moderns since when this thread began.
Time for a pep talk.
The air has gone out of the Moderns market, to be sure. However, it's exactly when there's really no interest - that's when to pay close attention. It's easy to be excited in a rising market. It's even more exciting when you've bought during the lean times (like now) and then the market starts to pick up.
I've seen some much more realistic prices for 70 Plats on ebay in the past few months. Now's a good time to backfill. Also, it looks like the only Moderns that generate much interest are the current issues, for about 6 weeks - and then it's like a slow boat to nowhere. That's not necessarily such a bad thing - we are riding it out for a few years, the question is whether you can be discriminating enough to keep your powder dry and wait it out.
Every now & then, Dave Bowers writes a few columns and in just about every one of them he points out that if you collect your interests, the monetary gain does follow - whether it's tokens, Civil War currency, collectable documents, embedded postage stamps, coins, medals or whatnot. Moderns aren't "rare" for the most part, but they have cycles just like any other collectable. I find Moderns safer than classic coins because of the closer tie to melt, and because of less involvement with the dealer networks and their margins.
I still wish I had followed my instincts and bought the 2000-W Unc Bimetallic LOC, in multiples. Shoulda, woulda, coulda. It happens all the time. On the other hand, in it's heyday this thread motivated me to make some outstanding speculations - most of which I'm happy to still have in safekeeping.
I've watched as this thread has drifted and lost direction, which is normal when there's nothing happening. You can't brag about a big score if there's no big scores happening. But they will happen. My opinion is that this is just the environment that causes enough attrition in the ranks needed to generate some keys.
Lest anyone think that there's no opportunity, the 2014-W Proof Plat is on fire! Typical of a hot new Modern, I blew it off for too long and only bought one - before it went offsale. That's what ALWAYS happens when you least expect it. Don't think there aren't some diamonds-in-the-rough still happening. There are.
Hey, if ericj96 isn't available - try putting some little bit of research or opinion out here. There's plenty to analyze and speculate over. My "little voice" is telling me to be alert. We still have some economic problems rearing up, and it's anyone's guess how they will ultimately affect the precious metals. When the precious metals start to warm up, you know what happens to the low mintage Modern keys, don't you?
This thread is still the best thread out there. If you get lonely, re-read ericj's book! Update some of his charts!!! The principles and fundamentals haven't changed, but the data continues.......
Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally
Nice essay, jmski! I agree with all of your reasoning, except there's one big question mark about the Moderns situation--and indeed many angles of coin collecting—and that is the future of America's Middle Class. I may be wrong, but my feeling is that most Moderns collectors who joined in this thread from the beginning came from the Middle Class. The Recession slammed the MC and it has not recovered. What's more, there is nothing to indicate that the Middle Class will ever recover fully. I know that my own income took a big hit and shows few signs of recovering. I think this is true for many, many Americans. America's wealthiest have engineered the entire system to benefit the richest 1%, and it is paying off for them handsomely. Yet, the 1% are not going to have an interest in moderate to low-end coins. I think it's no accident that mintages have fallen precipitously. The people who really are interested just no longer have enough money to buy them. Okay, the Mint has also hurt itself with series like the First Spouses, but I really do feel like the fundamentals have changed permanently. That doesn't mean the coin market won't ebb and flow, but it's a different game now.
GritsMan, I tend to agree with your concerns. Having said that, what better justification for precious metals? And, regardless of the middle class - the next round of precious metal increases will bring in another tide of investors, some of which will become collectors. The Modern market is but a fraction of the coin market, which is but a fraction of the collectibles market, which pales in size compared to the stock market, which is dwarfed completely by the bond market.
What happens when the bond market gets jumpy? Same as it ever was. Not to say that it's ever easy.
Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally
And I tend to agree. Opinion only, but I get the sense that the Middle Class have suffered and how many are going to relinquish coins so that their children may go to good schools, still have a vacation now and then, etc. I just don't get the feel of any substantial collector base which is not to say it doesn't exist but rather that it is decreased.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
<< <i>The low and slow sales of the platinum coins issued after the long layoff shows the lack of current demand for these.
The fact only 1 oz coins is being issued hurts as well. >>
I wonder whether the fractional plats, or Buffs for that matter, will ever return. >>
I loved these, but don't want to see them back again. For the plats, it's a nice discrete series. For the buffs, well, those fractionals seem very special now, and resuming them would dilute their uniqueness.
I must say that one bright spot for me has been the 5-ounce pucks. I really like these, not only because they offer a big chunk of metal, but because it's so much easier to appreciate the designs in a large format. That said, would love to see Congress pass a "hands off" resolution for coin designs, and have the Mint turn over future designs to real artists, focusing more on competitions to choose the best designs.
<< <i>The low and slow sales of the platinum coins issued after the long layoff shows the lack of current demand for these.
The fact only 1 oz coins is being issued hurts as well. >>
I wonder whether the fractional plats, or Buffs for that matter, will ever return. >>
I loved these, but don't want to see them back again. For the plats, it's a nice discrete series. For the buffs, well, those fractionals seem very special now, and resuming them would dilute their uniqueness.
I must say that one bright spot for me has been the 5-ounce pucks. I really like these, not only because they offer a big chunk of metal, but because it's so much easier to appreciate the designs in a large format. That said, would love to see Congress pass a "hands off" resolution for coin designs, and have the Mint turn over future designs to real artists, focusing more on competitions to choose the best designs. >>
Totally agree re: the pucks. A great and fun way to accumulate some silver. I always purchase one of each.
<< <i> Okay, the Mint has also hurt itself with series like the First Spouses. >>
Ill jump in here. Why did the mint hurt themselves with the First Spouse coins?
As an investor/collector, I think the First Spouse coins provide a VERY unique opportunity that I believe many overlook. Record low mintages for gold produced by the USM, 1/2 oz of pure 9999 gold at relatively close valuations to spot (depending on where you purchase). If we were to look at APMEX pricing at this moment, I can grab a generic any year 1/2oz 90% AGE that the mint has produced between 46-600k (dependin on the year) for $635. OR i could get 9999 1/2 first spouse with a tiny mintage (2-19k) for $621. Yes you can find lower pricing if you use rebates, 1 or 2% cash back on cc etc, but just illustrating a point.
Even purchasing for $150 premium per coin (or $300 over spot per oz) provides a unique opportunity. If you are buying to stack and only stack, it might not make the best option, however, if you want a chance at a large upside pop, first spouses might offer it. Look at the recent price activity on the 2014 Roosevelts as a recent example (or liberty subset).
Any increase in demand for this series could result in some very interesting prices. I mean any (like 5 people )
the pucks are one of the coolest coins the USM has produced in recent memory. The subscription to pick up some extra silver without thinking about it is a nice option too
I think that it behooves anyone reading this thread to get a copy of ericj's book, and then to start updating his analyses and charts. I think that Eric's analytical method was pretty sound, and I still strongly agree with the various themes of his book.
We have some pretty good history for a down market unfolding before us, and when the market begins to turn (as it always will), it will be a real advantage to put the data into perspective while some of these low mintage keys are still floating around.
Is there a method to download a spreadsheet or a chart, or to link a spreadsheet or a chart to this thread?
I figure that about half of the active collectors for some of these modern bullion issues have dropped by the wayside since Eric's book was published. Thus, the Mint's customer base for the precious metal issues is probably still shrinking. I think that it will continue to shrink UNTIL the next upturn in precious metals prices.
Depending on how the Fed and the economy interact, and whether deflationary trends overtake inflationary trends - the timing for a turnaround is still anybody's guess.
But when it does turn around, I plan to have some good data at my fingertips. How about y'all?
Reading some of OperationButter's comments on the Gold Spouses, is there been a more maligned series than this in the past 40 or 50 years? Probably the Medallic Arts Series was worse, then again - they weren't official US coins.
I remember choking on the price for the 2004-W and 2005-W Plats. I remember jumping on the 2006-W AGE Anniversary Set. I remember keeping very still while swinging for the fences on the 2006-W Burnished AGEs before they went dark. I remember taking a chance at the last minute on the 2008-W Gold Buff Sets right before they went dark. I remember piling onto the 2008-W 1/4 oz Burnished AGEs right as they were going dark, but because I was already low on cash, not piling on enough. I remember choking at the price of $1,189 for the 2009 UHR, and then regretting later only having bought one.
None of those were a bad deal. Almost all of them were because of this thread. The chatter and conjecture and debates are what gets distilled into actionable information, and it happens in this thread.
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OB, You raise lots of valid points with the First Spouses that I won't argue with. My problem is that: a) the series has lasted so loooooooooong b) artistically, the coins are flat c) by devoting so much energy to the series, the Mint has not been able to focus on more interesting, higher-quality coins
It's been nice to honor the First Ladies, but I hope the Mint refrains from such long, drawn-out, flat series in the future. That said, I do like the ATB series even better than the first state quarter series.
And JMSKI, those 2006-2008 years were a LOT of fun!
Lest we forget, the Mint had *no choice* regarding whether to issue or continue the First Spouse series. The whole thing was mandated by Congress. I think the Mint did a decent job, given the requirements it had to fulfill. The series as a whole does not have much of a collector base but I think certain individual coins within the series (such as the Liberty subset) will gain in popularity, and the low mintages of the later years will also spark some interest.
<< <i>And JMSKI, those 2006-2008 years were a LOT of fun! >>
Isn't that the truth!!
I can only imagine future generations of numismatists saying "if only I'd been around then..." Man were those good times.
So true are the comments re: this thread. Most of my purchases during those years were guided by this thread. I unfortunately sold about 40% of my '08 issues - for great profit but not nearly at the peak. Still, I have a lot of them. Many of these issues have been some of the best investments of my life. Virtually all is owed to this thread as I was just starting out then and learned much here.
The revision/update to Eric's book which would stand out the most would have to be the mintage (or surviving pop.) tables of coins of the last 200 years. That list, once you get into the modern coins, is now completely dominated by spouses. In comparison, Jackie Robinson is not scarce in the least. Once the spouse series is concuded next year there may be as many as 15 or so of them with a lower production than the scarcest burnished plat. eagle. Another thing to throw out there: on the subject of the '99-w 'error' gold eagles, with the passage of time, observing the market, trends on ebay, and some grading service data which was heretofore neglected, I strongly believe these are more common than previously thought. That doesn't mean they aren't good coins in high grade, after all they have fared much better than the best of the burnished fractional gold eagles.
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I have tracked a couple of them on ebay. I'm not at my regular computer right now so I can't tell you the auction prices, but they haven't yet gained much premium, as I recall.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>Have anybody already seen graded PCGS burnished 2014-W eagles for sale? They've been on sale from the Mint for a while but I cannot see any offered by major dealers. >>
Flippers on ebay are looking for a quick small score. Only three have sold there thus far $1795-2049. Dealers may be sitting on them for now, I am. Latest mint sales number is 2,903. Lowest mintage AGE thus far is the 2012 W uncirc at 5,829. Just scored 6 out of 6 ATS on the latest batch. (grading fees ATS on one ounce gold have doubled in the last few months). My first mint order resulted in 5 returns - dings front and back, same places all 5 coins. A First Strike label below $1800 would be a great buy.
Edited to add: I just grabbed two MS70 First Strikes off ebay for $1750 ea. after ebay bucks.
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<< <i>$900 range for a gold spouse FS PCGS 70 I think are a steal. Not much premium over raw. These are $840 raw at the mint. >>
It's like it's 1904 again. Do we order proof Morgans from the mint or not?
<< <i>$900 range for a gold spouse FS PCGS 70 I think are a steal. Not much premium over raw. These are $840 raw at the mint. >>
Some of the presumably low-mintage 2013 issues are going for less than $800 in PCGS 69 First Strike. Substantially lower than Mint issue price.
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And also time to bump my favorite thread
Just to keep us up to date. Some people think this is "history" already. But you can BUY NOW through the U.S. Mint today, and pay your credit card tomorrow.
I knew it would happen.
It's really hard to figure out what's going on with the Mint anymore.
<< <i>Out of Stock and won't be coming back according to insider... >>
Although the Mint website indicated "out of stock"??? You can still add them to your basket and check out...
2014 Proof APE
<< <i>Anyone know if the 2014 Proof Platinum Eagle is sold out yet? Last time I checked it was Out of Stock.
It's really hard to figure out what's going on with the Mint anymore. >>
Back on sale, not even backordered. Order away!
This seems to be the Coin & Currency Set madness all over again.
I knew it would happen.
2014 price recuction
2015 price reduction
Hopefully we'll see reductions on the collector ASE, 5oz ATB pucks and the annual silver set...
Keep up the good work!
Eric published his book 4 years ago. It's available here on Amazon. You may also find it in bookstores.
Jim
future date?
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until I saw the numbers were already higher than the 2013's. Well it's good to see they've finally
sold out.
<< <i>I really like the satin gold appearance of those. Was going to get one about a month ago
until I saw the numbers were already higher than the 2013's. Well it's good to see they've finally
sold out. >>
The satins look great.. the new proofs look awful.
Of course, ericj96 was the heart of the thread. I was wondering whether anyone knows him and, if so, whether he has any intention of coming back to the forum.
I've been collecting them. The Mint has improved on the Satin finish over the past few years. I agree with you, nice looking coins!
I also really enjoyed this thread when it was in full bloom. The air really seems to have gone out of moderns since when this thread began.
Time for a pep talk.
The air has gone out of the Moderns market, to be sure. However, it's exactly when there's really no interest - that's when to pay close attention. It's easy to be excited in a rising market. It's even more exciting when you've bought during the lean times (like now) and then the market starts to pick up.
I've seen some much more realistic prices for 70 Plats on ebay in the past few months. Now's a good time to backfill. Also, it looks like the only Moderns that generate much interest are the current issues, for about 6 weeks - and then it's like a slow boat to nowhere. That's not necessarily such a bad thing - we are riding it out for a few years, the question is whether you can be discriminating enough to keep your powder dry and wait it out.
Every now & then, Dave Bowers writes a few columns and in just about every one of them he points out that if you collect your interests, the monetary gain does follow - whether it's tokens, Civil War currency, collectable documents, embedded postage stamps, coins, medals or whatnot. Moderns aren't "rare" for the most part, but they have cycles just like any other collectable. I find Moderns safer than classic coins because of the closer tie to melt, and because of less involvement with the dealer networks and their margins.
I still wish I had followed my instincts and bought the 2000-W Unc Bimetallic LOC, in multiples. Shoulda, woulda, coulda. It happens all the time. On the other hand, in it's heyday this thread motivated me to make some outstanding speculations - most of which I'm happy to still have in safekeeping.
I've watched as this thread has drifted and lost direction, which is normal when there's nothing happening. You can't brag about a big score if there's no big scores happening. But they will happen. My opinion is that this is just the environment that causes enough attrition in the ranks needed to generate some keys.
Lest anyone think that there's no opportunity, the 2014-W Proof Plat is on fire! Typical of a hot new Modern, I blew it off for too long and only bought one - before it went offsale. That's what ALWAYS happens when you least expect it. Don't think there aren't some diamonds-in-the-rough still happening. There are.
Hey, if ericj96 isn't available - try putting some little bit of research or opinion out here. There's plenty to analyze and speculate over. My "little voice" is telling me to be alert. We still have some economic problems rearing up, and it's anyone's guess how they will ultimately affect the precious metals. When the precious metals start to warm up, you know what happens to the low mintage Modern keys, don't you?
This thread is still the best thread out there. If you get lonely, re-read ericj's book! Update some of his charts!!! The principles and fundamentals haven't changed, but the data continues.......
I knew it would happen.
Any feedback welcome.
What happens when the bond market gets jumpy? Same as it ever was. Not to say that it's ever easy.
I knew it would happen.
Well, just Love coins, period.
Interesting comments re: affordability. Many of the great issues of '08 when the thread was in it's prime were gold and plat - pretty expensive stuff.
Multi-factorial I guess, but as was noted the best time to buy may well be when most are not paying much attention.
Like most on this thread, I enjoy moderns and hope that at some point the interest will pick up.
Repetition of ignorance is ignorance raised to the power two.
The fact only 1 oz coins is being issued hurts as well.
<< <i>The low and slow sales of the platinum coins issued after the long layoff shows the lack of current demand for these.
The fact only 1 oz coins is being issued hurts as well. >>
I wonder whether the fractional plats, or Buffs for that matter, will ever return.
<< <i>
<< <i>The low and slow sales of the platinum coins issued after the long layoff shows the lack of current demand for these.
The fact only 1 oz coins is being issued hurts as well. >>
I wonder whether the fractional plats, or Buffs for that matter, will ever return. >>
I loved these, but don't want to see them back again. For the plats, it's a nice discrete series. For the buffs, well, those fractionals seem very special now, and resuming them would dilute their uniqueness.
I must say that one bright spot for me has been the 5-ounce pucks. I really like these, not only because they offer a big chunk of metal, but because it's so much easier to appreciate the designs in a large format. That said, would love to see Congress pass a "hands off" resolution for coin designs, and have the Mint turn over future designs to real artists, focusing more on competitions to choose the best designs.
I really do not like the design chosen, so this will not be added to my collection.
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>The low and slow sales of the platinum coins issued after the long layoff shows the lack of current demand for these.
The fact only 1 oz coins is being issued hurts as well. >>
I wonder whether the fractional plats, or Buffs for that matter, will ever return. >>
I loved these, but don't want to see them back again. For the plats, it's a nice discrete series. For the buffs, well, those fractionals seem very special now, and resuming them would dilute their uniqueness.
I must say that one bright spot for me has been the 5-ounce pucks. I really like these, not only because they offer a big chunk of metal, but because it's so much easier to appreciate the designs in a large format. That said, would love to see Congress pass a "hands off" resolution for coin designs, and have the Mint turn over future designs to real artists, focusing more on competitions to choose the best designs. >>
Totally agree re: the pucks. A great and fun way to accumulate some silver. I always purchase one of each.
<< <i> Okay, the Mint has also hurt itself with series like the First Spouses. >>
Ill jump in here. Why did the mint hurt themselves with the First Spouse coins?
As an investor/collector, I think the First Spouse coins provide a VERY unique opportunity that I believe many overlook. Record low mintages for gold produced by the USM, 1/2 oz of pure 9999 gold at relatively close valuations to spot (depending on where you purchase). If we were to look at APMEX pricing at this moment, I can grab a generic any year 1/2oz 90% AGE that the mint has produced between 46-600k (dependin on the year) for $635. OR i could get 9999 1/2 first spouse with a tiny mintage (2-19k) for $621. Yes you can find lower pricing if you use rebates, 1 or 2% cash back on cc etc, but just illustrating a point.
Even purchasing for $150 premium per coin (or $300 over spot per oz) provides a unique opportunity. If you are buying to stack and only stack, it might not make the best option, however, if you want a chance at a large upside pop, first spouses might offer it. Look at the recent price activity on the 2014 Roosevelts as a recent example (or liberty subset).
Any increase in demand for this series could result in some very interesting prices. I mean any (like 5 people
just my .02
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"First Hag" series....
Well, just Love coins, period.
… well I don't know why. Because it's modern crap.
We have some pretty good history for a down market unfolding before us, and when the market begins to turn (as it always will), it will be a real advantage to put the data into perspective while some of these low mintage keys are still floating around.
Is there a method to download a spreadsheet or a chart, or to link a spreadsheet or a chart to this thread?
I figure that about half of the active collectors for some of these modern bullion issues have dropped by the wayside since Eric's book was published. Thus, the Mint's customer base for the precious metal issues is probably still shrinking. I think that it will continue to shrink UNTIL the next upturn in precious metals prices.
Depending on how the Fed and the economy interact, and whether deflationary trends overtake inflationary trends - the timing for a turnaround is still anybody's guess.
But when it does turn around, I plan to have some good data at my fingertips. How about y'all?
Reading some of OperationButter's comments on the Gold Spouses, is there been a more maligned series than this in the past 40 or 50 years? Probably the Medallic Arts Series was worse, then again - they weren't official US coins.
I remember choking on the price for the 2004-W and 2005-W Plats. I remember jumping on the 2006-W AGE Anniversary Set. I remember keeping very still while swinging for the fences on the 2006-W Burnished AGEs before they went dark. I remember taking a chance at the last minute on the 2008-W Gold Buff Sets right before they went dark. I remember piling onto the 2008-W 1/4 oz Burnished AGEs right as they were going dark, but because I was already low on cash, not piling on enough. I remember choking at the price of $1,189 for the 2009 UHR, and then regretting later only having bought one.
None of those were a bad deal. Almost all of them were because of this thread. The chatter and conjecture and debates are what gets distilled into actionable information, and it happens in this thread.
I knew it would happen.
You raise lots of valid points with the First Spouses that I won't argue with. My problem is that:
a) the series has lasted so loooooooooong
b) artistically, the coins are flat
c) by devoting so much energy to the series, the Mint has not been able to focus on more interesting, higher-quality coins
It's been nice to honor the First Ladies, but I hope the Mint refrains from such long, drawn-out, flat series in the future. That said, I do like the ATB series even better than the first state quarter series.
And JMSKI, those 2006-2008 years were a LOT of fun!
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<< <i>And JMSKI, those 2006-2008 years were a LOT of fun! >>
Isn't that the truth!!
I can only imagine future generations of numismatists saying "if only I'd been around then..." Man were those good times.
So true are the comments re: this thread. Most of my purchases during those years were guided by this thread. I unfortunately sold about 40% of my '08 issues - for great profit but not nearly at the peak. Still, I have a lot of them. Many of these issues have been some of the best investments of my life. Virtually all is owed to this thread as I was just starting out then and learned much here.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>This thread isn't going away. We are all going to start updating ericj's data. For our mutual benefit. >>
Excellent. Would love to help.
Another thing to throw out there: on the subject of the '99-w 'error' gold eagles, with the passage of time, observing the market, trends on ebay, and some grading service data which was heretofore neglected, I strongly believe these are more common than previously thought. That doesn't mean they aren't good coins in high grade, after all they have fared much better than the best of the burnished fractional gold eagles.