1913-S Type1 Buffalo Delamination Error Premium?

lostincoins

What percentage of premium if any can be expected for this delamination? also opinions on the Buff are appreciated, thank you.

BustHalfBrian

Hard to say. A lot of collectors think of laminations as defects, thus depreciating the value...

Shamika

I hate to give you bad news, but there really isn't much of a premium for delamination for Buffalo nickels. In fact, such errors typically DECREASE the value of this series.

Without the delamination, I'd grade it AU50. But if sent for grading, it would likely BB.

Shamika

Forgot to add: Delamination is no uncommon for Buffalo nickels.

DennisH

It's a major defect in my opinion that seriously hurts the value.

lostincoins

Ah the fickle market. Lincoln cents with Lam issues get a primum along with others but Buffs don't good to know.

BustHalfBrian

<< <i>Ah the fickle market. Lincoln cents with Lam issues get a primum along with others but Buffs don't good to know. >>



The only people buying Lincolns with lamination defects are people that want to say they own a "genuine, one-of-a-kind mint error"

Shamika

<< <i>Ah the fickle market. Lincoln cents with Lam issues get a primum along with others but Buffs don't good to know. >>



Would delam on a mint state S-VDB or 14-D Lincoln cent increase its value?

BustHalfBrian

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<< <i>Ah the fickle market. Lincoln cents with Lam issues get a primum along with others but Buffs don't good to know. >>



Would delam on a mint state S-VDB or 14-D Lincoln cent increase its value? >>



Ummmm, no. Personally, if I'm gonna be spending that much on a coin, I want one free of distracting, detracting defects.

Shamika

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<< <i>Ah the fickle market. Lincoln cents with Lam issues get a primum along with others but Buffs don't good to know. >>



Would delam on a mint state S-VDB or 14-D Lincoln cent increase its value? >>



Ummmm, no. Personally, if I'm gonna be spending that much on a coin, I want one free of distracting, detracting defects. >>



Me too.

Any premium on a delaminated Lincoln cent would likely be on a piece of low value. Also, delam is far less common on Lincoln cents as opposed to Buffalo nickels. This likely changes the equation.

lostincoins

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Look at this one. There are a lot of lam errors on ebay right now that are asking premiums.

BustHalfBrian

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Look at this one. There are a lot of lam errors on ebay right now that are asking premiums. >>



Key word - "asking"

Shamika

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Look at this one. There are a lot of lam errors on ebay right now that are asking premiums. >>



John - I do understand your frustration. But asking for a premium and getting a premium are two different things. Still, your Buffalo nickel is cool.

lostincoins

Ha I do understand the difference

I was looking through completed sales and there is a premium paid on many but not all, this is most likely from Lam error collectors.

Shamika

<< <i>Ha I do understand the difference

I was looking through completed sales and there is a premium paid on many but not all, this is most likely from Lam error collectors. >>



The one thing your Buffalo nickel has going for it is that it's a Type 1 which was, of course, only made for a few months. A die hard error collector may press to add this piece, but the laws of supply and demand suggests he wouldn't need to.

lostincoins

That is a very true and astute observation, I think I will list it on the bay and see what happens. Time to clear out some stuff to make room for some other purchases I need!!!

291fifth

In my opinion, the lamination reduces the value of the coin significantly.

Whenever I have tried to sell such coins in the past they have been heavily discounted.

If you can find a "live one" on eBay who will pay a premium sell it quick and don't look back!