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What is a fair price for a 1921 half dollar in PCGS F-12?

Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
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Red book says 350$ and PCGS says 400$??

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  • BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭
    I think you pretty much have the info. I guess it would depend on the coins look.
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
    www.numismedia.com which is close to retail [and doesn't specify raw or slabbed] has $342.
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    I just got one for 377$ Canadian (I live in Canada) in PCGS F-12 on Ebay:

    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170899702056?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

    Good buy or bad buy?? I like the original look of it...I am not into toning (but respect those that are).
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's a good looking circ Walker. Got the grunge in the crevasses that you expect to see.
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  • HotfootspinHotfootspin Posts: 430 ✭✭
    More than once you've asked after you bought, when perhaps you should have asked before you bought.

    If you're not sure, then maybe wait until you know a little more? Research the prices more?

    That said, looks like you got a nice coin.

    Mark
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    Hotfootspin:

    You have that right next time I will be asking but scared someone else will pick it up before me by telling everyone what is up for sale...but this is more a common coin so yes I should have asked for sure before hand.

    So in the end did I do OK?
  • guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,290 ✭✭✭

    I sold a PCGS F12 for $285 on the BST in July.
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    guitarwes:

    Crap!!! Was that a low price or is that what they sell for most of the time??
  • guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,290 ✭✭✭

    Also sold a PCGS F15 on the BST for $345.

    They sat on the BST for a while. Where have you been all my life?
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    guitarwes:

    I guess I have paid to much for mine. Hope it will go up in value in the next 5-7 years!!!
  • BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭


    << <i>More than once you've asked after you bought, when perhaps you should have asked before you bought.

    If you're not sure, then maybe wait until you know a little more? Research the prices more?

    That said, looks like you got a nice coin.

    Mark >>



    Looks? I'm not seeing an image of the coin posted anywhere.
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    Here is the pic:

    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170899702056?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    May have overpaid a bit, but it is a very nice coin for the grade which takes a lot of the sting out. I doubt I'd lose sleep over it, though I'd certainly shop around a bit more for a better deal on a comparable coin.
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
    el linko
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    ziggy29:

    To give me a idea how much should have I paid for this coin? So I have a better idea of the market. Is the red book better to follow than the PCGS price guide?
  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    Has this coin hit it's limit in price or do you guys thinks it will continue to slowly grow over time?
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭


    << <i>ziggy29:

    To give me a idea how much should have I paid for this coin? So I have a better idea of the market. Is the red book better to follow than the PCGS price guide? >>

    More or less, you paid on the strong end of full retail. Is that too much? Not for a coin you really like at a price you were willing to pay -- and it is a very nice looking coin for the grade and worth *some* premium over the "average for the grade" as such, IMO. I'm just saying that by keeping eyes and ears open you might have found a better deal on a similar coin.

    I can't tell you what you should pay for a coin because ultimately the desirability of a coin is up to the person willing to buy it.

    As far as the price goes, did you buy it to flip it or to enjoy it? If to flip, then yes, you can't be paying full retail. If to enjoy for years to come, don't worry about it. You never know. I paid really strong money (about $100 over sheet) for an XF-45 1866-S Seated Dime a few years ago. Yet I never regretted the purchase because I loved the coin and its original look, and fortunately it's worth a fair bit more than I paid for it now (though it's not yet for sale even though some have asked).
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    ziggy29:

    I want to enjoy I would say at 80% and hope it continues going up over say the next 10-20 years for my retirement at 20% (I have coins set aside for my pleasure and some for my retirement).
  • OnedollarnohollarOnedollarnohollar Posts: 2,035 ✭✭✭✭
    Egads! $377 Canadian? What does that translate into American dollars? It looks like there's a rim ding at about 8 o'clock on the reverse to me...or am I seeing things? I don't collect these so I don't know what

    the actual value is. I can say this...the PCGS and Redbook guides, from my experience, are not in line with actual values in the real world. Best to check with dealers, gray sheets, even Ebay completed sales data

    for more accurate valuation.
  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    Onedollarnoholla:

    377$ = 390$ U.S today.
  • HotfootspinHotfootspin Posts: 430 ✭✭
    I agree that it's hard to ask a question about a coin that's upcoming, because you bring it to the attention of competing buyers.

    Whether you got a good value must be said by others who know more than I. I've got a complete set of raw Walkers but my price point is a bit lower than that, so my 1921 is probably a lower grade than your newp (and raw while yours is PCGS).

    Mark
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    Hotfootspin:

    I just figured a 1921 half seems like a popular coin and has always went up in value over the years (based on the PCGS price chart for this particular coin) and I liked the look of the coin so I jumped in and made the purchase.
  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,010 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's a really nice coin and a great look that has more "meat" than I'd expect for just F12. Don't second-guess yourself for buying such a high quality, original and affordable key coin.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    DennisH:

    Thanks that means a look for new U.S coin buyer from Canada. Thanks!!
  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Searching completed auction results is a decent way to see what others are paying for similar coins...

    Looking on PCGS CoinFacts for the last 3 auctions of 1921 Walkers in PCGS F12 I saw the following:

    8/2012 $320
    7/2012 $390
    5/2012 $362

    If you're going to be buying more certified U.S. coins, you should consider joining CoinFacts. Not only do they have the auction records, but they also have population data, some decent commentaries and tons and tons of great photos. I believe they are doing a 10-day free trial right now so at least check it out.


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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    illini420

    Thanks for the help!! I guess I am in the price range on this coin. Looking forward to seen it in person.
  • MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,113 ✭✭✭✭
    Brian Greer has one for $325
    Derek

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  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think you did fine. Nice coins cost nice money.

    And that is a nice Walker.
  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    Moldnut:

    Seems to have more dings around the edges than mine. I see 3 versus 1 with mine.
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,305 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Brian Greer has one for $325 >>



    It has a worse rim ding than the one he got on eBay
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  • Matrix1980Matrix1980 Posts: 553 ✭
    BAJJERFAN:

    Plus the one for 325$ is more faded in the word God on the standing liberty side. And a ding on the wing of the eagle as well.
  • mr1931Smr1931S Posts: 6,411 ✭✭✭✭✭
    $50 difference in the price guides for a coin priced at several hundred is not a big deal and not worth sweating about even if you pay the higher price for an attractive problem free example.

    Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.

  • BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭


    << <i>ziggy29:

    I want to enjoy I would say at 80% and hope it continues going up over say the next 10-20 years for my retirement at 20% (I have coins set aside for my pleasure and some for my retirement).[/q
    You could probably find worse things to invest in. JMHO.

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