I saw it at the Coinfest show on Sunday and it was quite nice. In fact, I saw a bunch of coins in his case that were quite nice, I even bought a couple
If you went to Andy's table during Coinfest with enough coin, you could have completed the Matte proof series in one fell swoop, he has at least one example of every date right now.
Andy showed me the PR65RD 1909VDB MPL at Coinfest too. Nice looking coin. For those who can afford it I believe it would be a very nice long term investment and a GREAT addition to a Lincoln cent Matte proof collection. JMHO. Steve
<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
People who have either seen the coin in hand or people who have dealt with Andy before.
<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
People that know Andy and that when you deal with Andy you know you are getting a nice coin.
You want to know what a coin looks like, call him. He doesn't sell crap, ever.
Do not fall into the error of the artisan who boasts of twenty years experience in his craft while in fact he has had only one year of experience... twenty times.
<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
Buying coins sight unseen is not for me, I like the hunt, and the looking part too much. But if there were ever occasion to do so, I wouldn't do it with anyone else. Don't want to speak for him, but I don't imagine he'd every stick you with a coin you didn't like final sale or not.
If you know Andy, then you also know there is absolutely zero risk buying a coin from him sight unseen with no picture. He will give a completely honest description, including any faults the coin may have, and if you don't like it after seeing it in hand, he'll take it back. In addition, relying on pictures for coin purchase decisions can be very misleading. From my experience, pictures can be very different than what the coin looks like in hand, especially Matte Proofs.
Aw c'mon. Who need Pictures anyway. REAL men buy sight unseen. Afterall........the Bible didnt come with picutres, and we all trust in God, right? I read it on a coin once!
<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
This argument surfaces periodically, and the answer remains the same. Andy and Alynne Skrabalak are class acts, and their word is a true 'old school' bond. I personally love doing business with them. If I want to look at a coin, Andy sends it to me, and if not to my taste, I send it back - no questions asked.
Andy once physically handed me a 1909VDB MPL on a Friday in Baltimore for a small deposit, I flew back home, coin in hand, with the understanding that I would send a five figure payment on the following Tuesday (which I did). If I did not like the coin after study, I was directed to send it back. How many dealers do you know who would do that?
This argument surfaces periodically, and the answer remains the same. Andy and Alynne Skrabalak are class acts, and their word is a true 'old school' bond. I personally love doing business with them. If I want to look at a coin, Andy sends it to me, and if not to my taste, I send it back - no questions asked.
It is true. However, as with anyone, Andy does have a limit. You may wear out your welcome if you repeatedly send coins back. Otherwise, as stated by others, a more honest coin dealer you will not find.
Brian, who do you have to know to get those catalogues? I called Heritage yesterday for catalogues for the FUN auction and they wanted $50.00!!! I tried to impress upon them that I ain't no rich curly but it was still $50.00.
Crazy how in five short years, the coin could expect to catch 4x's as much when you're talking about a $20,000 coin in 2004. That's one hell of an appreciation for an already expensive coin, but I guess those matties really only started to take off in the recent past. In this bad economy could we really expect it to go $80k like angel dees wanted? It sure is a nice piece.
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Brian, who do you have to know to get those catalogues? I called Heritage yesterday for catalogues for the FUN auction and they wanted $50.00!!! I tried to impress upon them that I ain't no rich curly but it was still $50.00. >>
Just buy a couple or few $10K plus coins from them and I think you're on the list for life
I would doubt that Andy would let this coin go at anything less than what he paid for it. So, after the reserve is posted we will see how the market reacts. As I said earlier in this thread, IMHO this is a good LONG TERM investment for someone who wants it for his collection. If he is just interested in a quick flip, then most likely, the opportunity won't present itself. JMHO. Steve
Edited to add: I wonder how the new PCGS change of guarantee on RED coins will impact on the sale of THIS coin?
I received a code to use for a catalog with the stuff I got back from a PCGS submission. It also says there's a $50 coupon within the catalog to use, basically making the catalog free.
Oooo-K
I use the code for the catalog, then use the coupon on a coin. Not too bad, is it?
That FUN catalog is due out next week, isn't it? That's the one I got. Wish I could make it over to the show.
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I saw it at the Coinfest show on Sunday and it was quite nice. In fact, I saw a bunch of coins in his case that were quite nice, I even bought a couple
Lincoln set Colorless Set
The VDB is a PR65RD
He also has a 1909 in PR66RD
<< <i>The VDB is a PR65RD
He also has a 1909 in PR66RD
If you went to Andy's table during Coinfest with enough coin, you could have completed the Matte proof series in one fell swoop, he has at least one example of every date right now.
Lincoln set Colorless Set
My Complete PROOF Lincoln Cent with Major Varieties(1909-2015)Set Registry
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
<< <i>Funny, I went to his site 2 days ago and it was listed at $80,000. I guess it appreciated $2,500 this week..... >>
Curly PM'd me on the 12th that it was on Andy's site for $82.5k.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
<< <i>Funny, I went to his site 2 days ago and it was listed at $80,000. I guess it appreciated $2,500 this week..... >>
Hmmm, I just confirmed with Mr. Skrabalak that it was always listed on his site at $82,500. Perhaps you are mistaken.
Lincoln set Colorless Set
<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
People who have either seen the coin in hand or people who have dealt with Andy before.
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<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
People that know Andy and that when you deal with Andy you know you are getting a nice coin.
who boasts of twenty years experience in his craft
while in fact he has had only one year of experience...
twenty times.
Yes. Andy's reputation.
<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
Buying coins sight unseen is not for me, I like the hunt, and the looking part too much. But if there were ever occasion to do so, I wouldn't do it with anyone else. Don't want to speak for him, but I don't imagine he'd every stick you with a coin you didn't like final sale or not.
Dan
Afterall........the Bible didnt come with picutres, and we all trust in God, right? I read it on a coin once!
<< <i>Let me get this straight. He has no pictures on his site. Hello!! Who buys coins without at least seeing a picture? Did I miss something here? >>
This argument surfaces periodically, and the answer remains the same. Andy and Alynne Skrabalak are class acts, and their word is a true 'old school' bond. I personally love doing business with them. If I want to look at a coin, Andy sends it to me, and if not to my taste, I send it back - no questions asked.
Andy once physically handed me a 1909VDB MPL on a Friday in Baltimore for a small deposit, I flew back home, coin in hand, with the understanding that I would send a five figure payment on the following Tuesday (which I did). If I did not like the coin after study, I was directed to send it back. How many dealers do you know who would do that?
This argument surfaces periodically, and the answer remains the same. Andy and Alynne Skrabalak are class acts, and their word is a true 'old school' bond. I personally love doing business with them. If I want to look at a coin, Andy sends it to me, and if not to my taste, I send it back - no questions asked.
It is true.
However, as with anyone, Andy does have a limit. You may wear out your welcome if you repeatedly send coins back. Otherwise, as stated by others, a more honest coin dealer you will not find.
Jack
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
<< <i>This has disappeared from his website. Does that mean a sale? Anyone want to raise their hand? At least take a bow and receive your kudos
Brother, if I had 82.5K I'd haul ass to the Mall!
<< <i>This has disappeared from his website. Does that mean a sale? Anyone want to raise their hand? At least take a bow and receive your kudos
It has disappeared in the last couple of days.
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
Check the January FUN signature auction
Well, I'll be... There is a PR65RD in the upcoming FUN auction. Should be "fun" to watch.
Jack
<< <i>Check the January FUN signature auction
Brian, who do you have to know to get those catalogues? I called Heritage yesterday for catalogues for the FUN auction and they wanted $50.00!!! I tried to impress upon them that I ain't no rich curly but it was still $50.00.
Curly,
I just checked their online FUN catalog to find this VDB. I am on their free mailing list because I am a regular bidder in their auctions??
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
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<< <i>Check the January FUN signature auction
Brian, who do you have to know to get those catalogues? I called Heritage yesterday for catalogues for the FUN auction and they wanted $50.00!!! I tried to impress upon them that I ain't no rich curly but it was still $50.00. >>
Just buy a couple or few $10K plus coins from them and I think you're on the list for life
Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
Edited to add: I wonder how the new PCGS change of guarantee on RED coins will impact on the sale of THIS coin?
My Complete PROOF Lincoln Cent with Major Varieties(1909-2015)Set Registry
Oooo-K
I use the code for the catalog, then use the coupon on a coin. Not too bad, is it?
That FUN catalog is due out next week, isn't it? That's the one I got. Wish I could make it over to the show.