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NEWP?Raw Trade $ from E-bay,will I be disappointed?UPDATE:PCGS graded it MS-62 Slabbed pic added on

TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I know,I know,I know,never buy a raw Trade $.Anyone think I will be happy?
1873 Trade $


My pics:
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Trade $'s
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  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    image
    Positive BST transactions with: too many names to list! 36 at last count.
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    You've been warned before image
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,687 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks lustrous and is a definite tease.

    Good luck....I like what I see.

    edited to add: Having said that, I would not have purchased the coin.



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  • stinkinlincolnstinkinlincoln Posts: 2,733 ✭
    Personally, I wouldnt have dropped that much on a raw coin on ebay.


    The coin itself doesnt look appealing to me in the least, but if it is to you, then image
  • JCMhoustonJCMhouston Posts: 5,306 ✭✭✭
    We shall see, personally I have never spent near that much on a raw coin on ebay, but you never know. I'm wishing you good luck on it though.
    JCM-Houston
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  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    It's either luster, in which case you are stoked!

    Or it's a whitish haze, in which case you are not.

    No, it doesn't scream out fake. It's screaming something, though.
  • Wolf359Wolf359 Posts: 7,663 ✭✭✭
    No risk, no reward.

    If the seller is honest and you have a 14 day return, why not?
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  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    Buying a raw trade dollar from E Bay,

    is like playing Russian Roulette with

    all chambers loaded with a cartridge.

    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If it's real and as nice as it appears, I'll pay you $1500 for it.
    Early Dollar Set
  • RCDBRCDB Posts: 388
    If you get the coin pictured, you'll be thrilled. Good Luck. image
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, if that's real luster, you got a steal! Nothing about it screams fake to me. Look forward to pics!!
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    yes
    LCoopie = Les
  • eyoung429eyoung429 Posts: 6,374 ✭
    Nothing wrong with this ...... Bought from him a year or so ago for a couple of PL morgans for a friends collection and they were as described.
    This is a very dumb ass thread. - Laura Sperber - Tuesday January 09, 2007 11:16 AM image

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  • relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,103 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All you nay sayers, where is the downside to this? The seller has 100% feedback, has a 14 day money back return privledge. I'm assuming you paid with paypal which between it and ebay goes out it's way to find in favor of the buyer in the event something goes south. I think it's a no lose situration. At the very most, you're out shipping.
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭


    << <i>If it's real and as nice as it appears, I'll pay you $1500 for it. >>



    There you go, enough said.imageimage
    Becky
  • darktonedarktone Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭
    I remember when these chop marked coins were sold as novelties. I think it would be neat to collect the different chop marks.
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If it's real and as nice as it appears, I'll pay you $1500 for it. >>



    After reading all the people giving this the thumb down, I was thinking something similar... Actually more like, "If that is real it's AU and worth quite a bit more than the $245 he spent."

    Doesn't sound like a bad $20 bet to me...Mike (who would normally not condone long shots on eBay, but this coin looks good to me)

    p.s. please keep us posted!!!
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    If something seems to be too good to be true.......
  • TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I got the coin today.Now what do you think?

    imageimage
    Trade $'s
  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    Looks a heckuva lot better than the seller's images, that's for sure! Perhaps I was wrong about you returning it...
    Positive BST transactions with: too many names to list! 36 at last count.
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You got the real deal!! For 245.00?? (keep your pm turned on for TDN) image
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Absolutely wonderful. Should slab MS62 chopmarked if there's no hidden lines, etc. The Chinese fakes can be soooo good, but this one does appear real. Congratulations.
    Early Dollar Set
  • coinmaniccoinmanic Posts: 572
    Nice coin. Only half seriously, I suggest that perhpas you should send a few extra bucks to the seller. This forum sees much venom when it is perceived that that seller has gotten the better of the buyer (much of it deserved). When the buyer scores a rip, all is well in forum land.
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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 34,670 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ahhhh.... good score. I don't know anything about trade dollars, but now that the really good news is out I'll just throw out that the chopmark doesn't appear to be fully struck in the picture.

    excellent score.
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  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm submitting the coin for Dave at the PCGS Invitational. After seeing it in hand, it's most certainly genuine and will most likely grade MS61 with a shot at MS62 [chopmarked, of course]. Definitely a fantastic purchase on his part!
    Early Dollar Set
  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The OP can't be too happy about his purchase, it doesn't appear he left any feedback for the transaction yet. image


    Sean Reynolds
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  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,176 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>ahhhh.... good score. I don't know anything about trade dollars, but now that the really good news is out I'll just throw out that the chopmark doesn't appear to be fully struck in the picture.
    >>



    Actually, I prefer a boldly struck chopmark in the field.... like this one:

    image
    Early Dollar Set
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,074 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Score! Surprised it went for only $245 -- that is a pretty decent pic (relative to the average crappy ebay listing pic).
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  • shorecollshorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
    TDN, does that mean he wouldn't sell it to you?image
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  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    That's a dam nice coin for $245.
  • Wolf359Wolf359 Posts: 7,663 ✭✭✭
    Did TDN Renege?
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  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Outstanding and good for you on taking a chance..sometimes you win!

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Did TDN Renege? >>



    I would have to guess that TDN has a deal for when the coin grades and the option to back out if it does not.
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My offer stands - Dave just wants to be sure it's genuine and see the grade before he considers it. Since I'm going to the PCGS show, I offered to walk it through at my expense for him.
    Early Dollar Set
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice of you to do that for Dave, TDN. he definitely scored with this purchase, and imo deserves a "You Suck" award.
  • a039a039 Posts: 1,546 ✭
    That's awesome!
  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    that's pretty sick. I wonder how many criminals will make some money on the bay cause someone turned out to be legit?
    that's a NICE SCORE!!!!
    georgous trade$
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  • SeaEagleCoinsSeaEagleCoins Posts: 3,262 ✭
    I really like this thread... it is just good ole "feel good" thread... nice score from the wild and wooly bay...

    ...and I especially like how TDN has gotten involved here... very cool gesture on his part... sure, it is a Trade Dollar... and he loves these coins... but to step up and help out Dave... well, that's just right up there on the "what is cool" list... image
    Re: Slabbed coins - There are some coins that LIVE within clear plastic and wear their labels with pride... while there are others that HIDE behind scratched plastic and are simply dragged along by a label. Then there are those coins that simply hang out, naked and free image
  • TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I thought this thread had died.I also would like to publicly Thank TDN for his help in this matter.As for seanq's comment:With the original sellers permission to send the coin to Pcgs for authentication.I will definately leave positive feedback when I find out for sure that it is real.If it is not genuine,he has agreed to accept the return.


    THANK YOU TRADEDOLLARNUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Trade $'s
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image
    LCoopie = Les
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PCGS MS62 chopmarked
    Early Dollar Set
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,074 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>PCGS MS62 chopmarked >>



    Where is the chop?
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  • BruceswarBruceswar Posts: 2,869
    nicely done! Cool Trade dollar!
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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 34,670 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>PCGS MS62 chopmarked >>



    Where is the chop? >>




    obverse just below the legs
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  • GrumpyEdGrumpyEd Posts: 4,749 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Where is the chop? >>



    It's below the thigh.

    Wow! the coin looks nice, almost too good to be true but I think it's true image
    Ed
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074
    You suck! Well done! image
    Have bought and sold on BST, many references available when asked.
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,074 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Where is the chop? >>



    It's below the thigh.

    Wow! the coin looks nice, almost too good to be true but I think it's true image >>



    Ah, found it -- very well hidden.
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  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    nicely done! buy it raw, get it slabbed, and sell for a quick profit.

    dont get co cky now image
  • DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Absolutely wonderful. Should slab MS62 chopmarked if there's no hidden lines, etc. The Chinese fakes can be soooo good, but this one does appear real. Congratulations. >>




    image

    Nice pick up!
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