Columbian Expo Newp........Impulse Buy.

relicsncoins · October 28, 2011 12:22PM

So I'm browsing Ebay and see this BIN for under $60 shipped. Didn't really need it, but it looks nice with positive eye appeal, and that was good enough for me. What say you?

Seller's photos.

TURBO · October 28, 2011 12:26PM

I like!

Unknown · October 28, 2011 12:40PM

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AnkurJ · October 28, 2011 12:47PM

Not bad for $60. But it has been dipped and now retoning.

GoldClause · October 28, 2011 12:47PM

Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal.

relicsncoins · October 28, 2011 12:50PM

<< Not bad for $60. But it has been dipped and now retoning. >>

Possibly. This type of toning is pretty common with this issue and doesn't scream dipped to me.

relicsncoins · October 28, 2011 1:06PM

<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

Thanks for setting me straight Oh mighty judge of eye appeal. I shall now slink into the corner with my negative eye appeal collection.

fivecents · October 28, 2011 1:21PM

Thats alot of coin for $60 shipped. I like it.

comma · October 28, 2011 1:31PM

<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

yes it is.

Kove · October 28, 2011 1:59PM

<< Not bad for $60. But it has been dipped and now retoning. >>

I disagree, I do not believe this has ever been dipped.

That appears to me to be original, properly colored Columbian toning in the crevices, while the toning in the fields has been wiped off with a thumb (intentionally or accidentally). That's why there's color in the letters and in the protected areas near Columbus' portrait, but none in the fields with that bright look. And I believe the thumbprint on the reverse, with toning remaining in the fingerprint ridges, proves the point. Some toning is very delicate and comes off at the slightest touch of a finger.

Pretty good for $60.

NotSure · October 28, 2011 3:34PM

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<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

yes it is. >>

I'll third that. Nice coin! I think I agree with AJ, though, in that it might have been dipped (which IS an acceptable practice), So, my question is thus.......'in hand', does that look to be nicer than the grade? It looks like a nice, solid 63, maybe a bit too much chatter for a 64 (I like those small white ANACS holders...I've had good luck with upgrades from them). It's just too bad the 'dipper' left his print on the reverse!

Nice pickup, though!!!! (Wanna make 25% profit with a quick flip???

). I just love the '92 and '93 Columbian Expo halvess.. I really gotta get me a PL example. And, let's not forget about the price....we've all seen MUCH worse examples go for MUCH more on TT just about every auction........ same everywhere else too, I'd guess.

Don't let the naysayer alter your perception of that coin......it's a nice pickup, and the consensus is going to agree that for what you paid, regardless of the dip, it's still well worth the short $$ you paid........

BUT it ISN'T in an old photo cert....whats up with that? lol They can't be drying up, can they? lol

relicsncoins · October 28, 2011 3:42PM

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<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

yes it is. >>

I'll third that. Nice coin! I think I agree with AJ, though, in that it might have been dipped (which IS an acceptable practice), So, my question is thus.......'in hand', does that look to be nicer than the grade? It looks like a nice, solid 63, maybe a bit too much chatter for a 64 (I like those small white ANACS holders...I've had good luck with upgrades from them). It's just too bad the 'dipper' left his print on the reverse!

Nice pickup, though!!!! (Wanna make 25% profit with a quick flip???

). I just love the '92 and '93 Columbian Expo halvess.. I really gotta get me a PL example. And, let's not forget about the price....we've all seen MUCH worse examples go for MUCH more on TT just about every auction........ same everywhere else too, I'd guess.

Don't let the naysayer alter your perception of that coin......it's a nice pickup, and the consensus is going to agree that for what you paid, regardless of the dip, it's still well worth the short $$ you paid........

BUT it ISN'T in an old photo cert....whats up with that? lol They can't be drying up, can they? lol

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Thanks,
Nothing new for the photo cert type set, but I do have my eye on a couple of certs that would be cool additions.

TorinoCobra71 · October 28, 2011 3:52PM

Nice Pickup, Cool Rim Toning, DOES NOT appear to be dipped.........

Forget what the other nay sayers tell ya!

Justlooking · October 28, 2011 4:36PM

The toning looks good!

PQueue · October 28, 2011 5:30PM

Glad you like it, impulse buys often yield marginal results. Unfortunately, Ankur and GoldClause are correct. That would not cross at our hosts.

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GoldClause · October 28, 2011 10:24PM

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<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

Thanks for setting me straight Oh mighty judge of eye appeal. I shall now slink into the corner with my negative eye appeal collection. >>

You posted a coin and asked for opinions, so I gave you mine. Next time make it clear that you're only looking for opinions that agree with yours. Not everyone worships at the alter of badly toned, finger printed coins. And just because I don't like your coin, doesn't mean I don't like you. So don't take it personal.

relicsncoins · October 29, 2011 1:42AM

<< 

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<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

Thanks for setting me straight Oh mighty judge of eye appeal. I shall now slink into the corner with my negative eye appeal collection. >>

You posted a coin and asked for opinions, so I gave you mine. Next time make it clear that you're only looking for opinions that agree with yours. Not everyone worships at the alter of badly toned, finger printed coins. And just because I don't like your coin, doesn't mean I don't like you. So don't take it personal. >>

It's not that I have a problem with your opinion.....Just your delivery. It's akin to when you asked about buying raw $5 Indians. Someone could've said" "Only an expert or an idiot would buy raw incuse Indians and you sir don't sound like an expert." There is truth in that statement, but the delivery is a bit harsh.

TPRC · October 29, 2011 6:02AM

I like the coin very much as a 63 and it looks like it might have a lot of "pop" or flash in hand.

TWQG · October 29, 2011 6:07AM

Based on the images, it's a coin I would not be afraid to own.

scotty1419 · October 29, 2011 6:07AM

It looks like it was harshly cleaned and has terrible eye appeal.

...that's what I'm supposed to say when I have no clue to ruin the excitement of someone's new purchase right?

But seriously I like the coin a lot

Justacommeman · October 29, 2011 6:10AM

<< Glad you like it, impulse buys often yield marginal results. Unfortunately, Ankur and GoldClause are correct. That would not cross at our hosts. >>

Why not?

MJ

DNADave · October 29, 2011 6:13AM

I like it, maybe because I'm a big fan of the older ANACS slabs, which do cause peripheral toning like that. It has good eye appeal to me.

SereneDude · October 29, 2011 8:08AM

Me likey!

BigE · October 29, 2011 8:23AM

<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

Why do people say "sorry" in these situation? Are they, or could they actually give a ducks butt?--------------------BigE

GoldClause · October 29, 2011 10:03AM

<< 

<< Sorry, that's not positive eye appeal. >>

Why do people say "sorry" in these situation? Are they, or could they actually give a ducks butt?--------------------BigE >>

So as not to appear too harsh, and avoid anyone taking it personally. Didn't work in this case though.

golfer72 · October 29, 2011 10:51AM

Thats a nice coin. Cross at PCGS? Who cares? From what I see in PCGS holders ( especially Commems) their consistency in grading leaves a lot to be desired. Keep as is.

SamByrd · October 30, 2011 7:21AM

nice example and imo quite original.

RunnersDad · October 30, 2011 8:48AM

I like it. Nice little score for $60 bucks.

Columbian Expo Newp........Impulse Buy.

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