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$55 Coin for ONLY $199!!! - DOILY

keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Buy the Holder, Not the Coin!

Edit: I have nothing to do with this seller, sale, profit, loss, etc....

1944-S Merc in MS66FB on eBay
"If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:

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    Billet7Billet7 Posts: 4,923 ✭✭✭
    I would pay more than $55, but not THAT much!
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    BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭
    Hey, try not to advertise when a Doily comes up will ya. I do agree too much money for that one though.
    Winner of the "You Suck!" award March 17, 2010 by LanLord, doh, 123cents and Bear.
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hey Baseball . . . I have been scoping that one since it came up.

    Here is the deal . . . I try to be a straight shooter and this is how I see this one.

    My two Mercs so far:

    1942 MS64 7305413 $34 (eBay)
    1942 MS65FB 7305412 $100 (eBay)

    Yeah, consecutives. Sort of cool.

    Now . . . as the seller is undoubtedly familiar with the Boards and at least two of us are regular buyers as he milks them out one at a time (Mike, you are a crafty one!!) I just pose the question . . . where is the "Doily level of Pain?" I'm not sure on this one . . but yeah, a starting bid of $199 is relatively uncommon for a coin auction (uh, a Merc 66FB???) on eBay unless the seller KNOWS he'll get it. I would presume it indicates a certain amount of market study . . . and a business acumen that is admirable.

    Mike . . . just let us know how many more you are going to bring out of the garage so we can plan how to spend our money!! You're only talking to 4 guys here!!

    Drunner
    (Resident Doily Slut)

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    Billet7Billet7 Posts: 4,923 ✭✭✭
    On a positive note, the holder seems to be in pristine condition, the label is sharp and clear, and the coin appears to be very nice. Still priced too high, but it's a perfect specimen if you were looking for one. Frequently the labels are faded and the gold/hologram on the reverse is not complete.
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,013 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>On a positive note, the holder seems to be in pristine condition, the label is sharp and clear, and the coin appears to be very nice. Still priced too high, but it's a perfect specimen if you were looking for one. Frequently the labels are faded and the gold/hologram on the reverse is not complete. >>



    Most, if not all of the doilies I have seen with an intact ring are in really nice condition with little or no scratches or cloudiness. I wish the same could be said for a lot of the more recent PCGS slabs that I have seen.
    theknowitalltroll;
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    orevilleoreville Posts: 11,801 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i><< On a positive note, the holder seems to be in pristine condition, the label is sharp and clear, and the coin appears to be very nice. Still priced too high, but it's a perfect specimen if you were looking for one. Frequently the labels are faded and the gold/hologram on the reverse is not complete. >> >>



    Hmmm, what would happen to doily slab collecting if the above adjectival description of the plastic slab was reduced to a numeric grade? image
    A Collectors Universe poster since 1997!
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    orevilleoreville Posts: 11,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We will need one grade for the coin and another grade for the plastic slab?

    Maybe the plastic slab should get grades like:

    A
    B
    C
    D
    F

    Otherwise there would be confusion between the numeric coin grade vs the plastic grade?

    I think I am going nuts here at work!!!!
    A Collectors Universe poster since 1997!
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    fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    My doily coins were replaced with new holders when I had my set pedigreed back in 2004.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

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    orevilleoreville Posts: 11,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
    fcloud: I remember that back then and you probably remember how much I cried.
    A Collectors Universe poster since 1997!
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My doily coins were replaced with new holders when I had my set pedigreed back in 2004.

    Really?? image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭
    Doily holder collectors are an aggressive lot. image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>fcloud: I remember that back then and you probably remember how much I cried. >>



    Maybe I should have left them alone? What is done is done. image

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

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    sweetwillietsweetwilliet Posts: 2,312 ✭✭✭
    Try collecting doilies that are pl or dmpl Morgans, there are really only a few of those. I have 7 so far. On second thought, don't try it.image
    Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
    Will’sProoflikes
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    Billet7Billet7 Posts: 4,923 ✭✭✭
    Doily collectors are nuts!









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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, we are not nuts. We are highly specialized numismatists that others simply do not understand. Einstein was way ahead of his time too. When coins are encased in titanium anti-counterfeit holders you'll all rue the day. Then, we'll have REAL plastic collectors!.

    Drunner
    (Resident Doily Slut)
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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think it will sell there is not a "Price Guide" on doilies yet.image
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,013 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>No, we are not nuts. We are highly specialized PLASTICmatists that others simply do not understand. Einstein was way ahead of his time too. When coins are encased in titanium anti-counterfeit holders you'll all rue the day. Then, we'll have REAL plastic collectors!.

    Drunner
    (Resident Doily Slut) >>




    FIFY image
    theknowitalltroll;
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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I never liked the doily holders, so I would send them in for reholdering.image

    Just kidding, BUT if I cherrypick a variety in a doily holder it will be gone since I have to get it into a new variety holder, sorry.
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Only own one - if I could get 4X the value of the coin, I'd be tempted to sell - any takers?? image

    image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
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    keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Another WAY OVERPRICED COIN!
    1958-D MS64 DOILY SAMPLE SLAB for $199!

    Could you imagine what someone would try to sell a 1916-D MS65FB Merc for if it were in DOILY? Holy Cow!
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Another WAY OVERPRICED COIN!
    1958-D MS64 DOILY SAMPLE SLAB for $199! >>



    That one is a dual specialty.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You know . . . I had that Mormon in my hand the day before it went. Big-time dealer I TOOK to the shop decided to grab it instantly . . . and I couldn't believe it. I thought he was a buddy and BAM . .it was gone. Took the obligatory "round-the-country" trip . . and ended up in Lakesammman's hands!

    Oh well . . . I know what it costs . . and when I'm ready, I'll give him the Doily armtwist !!!!!!!!!

    Drunner
    (Utahn, but not Mormon--until I get Lakesammman's $5 Mormon)
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Doily Sample for $199 did NOT sell.

    Drunner
    (Non-Purchaser of the $199 Samples)
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'll give him the Doily armtwist !!!!!!!!!

    No - not that....you slut!

    image

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
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    BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭
    Now there are two offered, and they won't sell is my prediction.
    Winner of the "You Suck!" award March 17, 2010 by LanLord, doh, 123cents and Bear.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭
    Wow. I just did a search on PCGS doily, and there are only six listed on all of eBay.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lakesammman . . .I know no bounds in my quests . . .

    I AM the Doily Slut !!!!! No one else . .

    Drunner
    (Packers are kicking butt . .where is Polamalu??)
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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Better yet, where is RYK?? image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭
    Okay, now there are only two doilies. image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ . . . you have been a superb facilitator . . .

    My platitudes to you . . .and your superb auctions.

    Drunner

    (Doily Slut and Pitt down by 4 but moving !!!)
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
    i guess it takes all types

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