Casper Morgans sell for $$$ 1.9 mil !

PQpeace · April 13, 2002 11:39AM

Just saw this on his page..I guess my set is for sale now

Larry
Casper web page

Coin Finder · April 13, 2002 12:12PM

Larry coin for coin yours is right up there isnt it???

Tbig

PQpeace · April 13, 2002 12:16PM

They may look as good...but the grades are not the same.
Some coins are worth TONS more in the next higher grade.
I guess I need to send in a few more for possible upgrades

Larry

littlewicher · April 13, 2002 1:06PM

And Mike only lives 20 minutes from me. I'll let you know if he builds a mansion.

I heard a rumor that Andy Hanson sold his set for over $3 million.

PQpeace · April 13, 2002 1:09PM

I would like to know who purchased it..hard to believe it sold for 1.9 mil after selling so many at shows and on ebay.
Hope details to follow.
Larry

kyleknap · April 14, 2002 10:49AM

He consigned like 80 and sold like 15

Kyle

kyleknap · April 14, 2002 10:50AM

Great to hear that they're sold. I really wonder who bought them. Maybe someone new?

kyle

PQpeace · April 14, 2002 10:52AM

Maybe I can buy a few at normal prices

Larry

Jupiter · April 14, 2002 1:47PM

Congrats to Mr. Casper on assembling and now selling some of the worlds best! As for the very arrogant and jealous postings in this subject thread, shame, shame.

PQpeace · April 14, 2002 1:50PM

Interesting post for your first one ??
Larry

Tonelover · April 14, 2002 2:07PM

That is a little odd isn't it?

PQpeace · April 14, 2002 8:46PM

More than a bit odd if you look at the new person's profile.

No big deal...no loss of sleep here,
Larry

littlewicher · April 14, 2002 11:19PM

Are you the buyer of the set Jupiter? I'm going to try to contact Mike and ask him who bought it. I'll try to get the entire story.

PQpeace · April 14, 2002 11:38PM

Hi Brian..thanks for getting the info.
Larry

ritchiewan · April 16, 2002 2:35AM

Is michael fishing again? Do we have an update on this? Many of us would love to know who the purchaser was. I had my eye on a couple also but found the asking was steeper than I wanted to pay.

ritchie

littlewicher · April 16, 2002 9:06AM

I'm not getting any response from him.

Could he be lying to us?

ritchiewan · April 16, 2002 10:13AM

lol.. more likely he has actually gone fishing. Many Many people do not live on a computer or answer an email within 24 hours. Some people (this is rumor only) have lives.

ritchie

Sunnywood · April 16, 2002 10:43AM

Michael Casper is an extraordinary guy, and a master of hucksterism. Perhaps the set was sold to a close relative or a partner in interest? Who knows ...

Sunnywood

kyleknap · April 16, 2002 11:50AM

Please everyone, do not make any judgments as to the credibility of Mike's statement until we hear something straight from him. I can see no reason why he would lie about selling this set, and I don't think he's that kind of person. In many cases, the buyer of a certain item might prefer to remain anonymous.

Kyle

littlewicher · April 16, 2002 11:53AM

From what I've been hearing the set really has been sold to an anonymous person.

quarterjack · April 16, 2002 2:07PM

Maybe there is a return of a speculator/ investor to the coin arena again.

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dave

K6AZ · April 17, 2002 5:55PM

Does this mean an end to the constant auctions on eBay with no reverse photos?

littlewicher · April 17, 2002 10:27PM

No. He's still a dealer with lots of coins.

PQpeace · April 18, 2002 1:32AM

Just to clarify things..I did not start this thread to flame Mike or try and dispute the set was sold.
I was just curious.
I know Mike, and have bought at least 35k of Morgans from his collection.I respect him as a business man for all he has done in life.

His wife is as nice as they come !
Larry

oreville · April 19, 2002 7:23AM

Mike is really gone! Must be the beautiful weather we have been experiencing in New York!

He normally responds to my emails quickly.

The facts will come out soon enough.

GoldenState · April 23, 2002 9:08AM

P.T. Barnum was right!! Not that Casper's coins are not nice--we all know they are. However, his "spin" is bigger than a Cuisinart!!

keithdagen · April 23, 2002 11:03AM

The PCGS E-Collector article makes it official. Sold the set to a Texas antiquities collector.

Keith

PQpeace · April 23, 2002 11:24AM

Thanks Keith for the update.
I am glad it is sold.
We need a few more new players to keep the market healthy !
Larry

oreville · April 23, 2002 1:23PM

PQPeace: Makes sense! The same inbred coin collectors would soon get bored of each other!! Yawn!

New blood is good!

caspercoin · April 25, 2002 11:38AM

Good evening. This is Cathi, Michael Casper's wife. He is presently at the Central States Show in Columbus, Ohio and asked me to make a few comments on his behalf. As regards the set, it did indeed sell to an individual in Texas who has specifically requested that we keep his identity anonymous. As for future endeavors . . . Michael had a pleasant chat today with Laura and George of Legend Numismatics, which culminated with his purchasing the Wayne Miller 1889-CC from them for $60,500. So far today, he spent close to $500,000 on the best Morgans he could find . . . and he's at the Silverman auction right now. Someone emailed me earlier today and told me of this thread . . . Michael hasn't even seen it as we have been out of town for the past week or so; however, when I read some of the posts to him over the phone, he asked that I give you all the facts. I must say that he has been quite humbled with regard to all the attention that he's received . . . and he asked me to assure you that he really hasn't any hidden agenda!

Morgan Silver Dollars . . . don't ya just love 'em!

Best to all,

Cathi Casper

PQpeace · April 25, 2002 12:36PM

Hi Cathi..did u tell Mike what I said about you ?

Congrats on the sale..
I wish I was there,but have a ham convention this weekend.
I will see you guys at the ANA,
Larry

Casper Morgans sell for $$$ 1.9 mil !

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