<< <i>I accidentally won an eBay auction last night for a 1898 O Barber Half. I bid on it a few days ago without looking at it carefully. Last night I looked at it more carefully a few hours before the auction ended. I was surprised with what I saw.
Anyone else see strange things going on with the coin? I believe it's a fake.
I tried to get the seller to cancel the auction a couple of hours before it ended (it was too late for me to cancel my bid)- no response. I requested the seller cancel the transaction this morning- no response. Since the seller doesn't accept returns I don't want to waste $100 by paying for the coin.
Anyone else think it looks fake? >>
An update on this fake coin- I did not follow through with the transaction. The seller finally replied and said "an old man gave him the coin". The seller doesn't believe it's a fake (for whatever reason) but does not know how to file an unpaid transaction. I called eBay; they can't do anything until a case is opened. The coin just sits there on my purchased list as "unpaid".
Is there a market for "fake" coins? Do people collect them (knowing they're fakes)?
<< <i>I purchase and skip out on paying for fakes all the time. Nothing you can do about them sitting there but hide them. As for unpaid item strikes, if you get one, call eBay and explain that it is a counterfeit, and they will remove the strike... at least they always have for me. >>
Sounds like what I heard from the rep I spoke to. It's not possible for them to check everything out, but they seem to value the opinion of frequent buyers.
My 1892 dime is at PCGS getting TrueViewed...as soon as I get the word from Phil, I will be sure to post it along with the quarter and half of the first year.
oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's
80% of the time when we post, it seems as if the thread is stuck. It's exasperating, I agree.
I read it takes about 10 minutes to download on this older system. Someone mentioned a new type of posting system ( please, I don't know bits from bites, so, don't ask me )
If the post you just made isn't instantaneously available for viewing, forget about it !! I will no longer keep posting "Thread Stuck" ....
Hope everyone had a great Holiday.
Edit: I agree, that is a great 97-S.
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The position of the S mint mark is different than others I've seen (very low and centered). There's also some doubling on the word "QUARTER", but nowhere else.
Are there collectible varieties for the mintmark? PCGS doesn't attribute them. Does the doubling look like machine? You quarter guys know a lot more than me.
feeter - Wonderful looking first half, and thanks for posting it here. Hope there are more to follow.
Rob - Thanks for the kind words, but many of the pics I post are coins that have been found by (and are in the collections of) collector friends Lucanus, Paesan, SAM and Mowgli. The 97-S qtr I was lucky enough to acquire from a dealer at the annual Central States show a few years back. I typically make three big shows and 12-15 local shows each year. I also try to keep up with the major auctions, and to a lesser extent, ebay. I'm glad that sharing pics of these coins helps you in your enjoyment of collecting.
Pics for this AM, very tough date from Mowgli's Dansco:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>Mowgi, Good call on the NTT, and very nice 07-S quarter. You've got a knack for coins and lyrics. This one is tougher but I'll bet you know it.
Hope everyone had a nice holiday, whichever you celebrate, and Happy New Year to all. 2015 is going to be AWESOME! >>
I like the music in this song but prefer the lyrics to Dust in the Wind. I saw them live in a very small venue in 1977. I know the song and the band but will let Vern have his try.
In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
<< <i>Mowgi, Good call on the NTT, and very nice 07-S quarter. You've got a knack for coins and lyrics. This one is tougher but I'll bet you know it.
Hope everyone had a nice holiday, whichever you celebrate, and Happy New Year to all. 2015 is going to be AWESOME! >>
I like the music in this song but prefer the lyrics to Dust in the Wind. I saw them live in a very small venue in 1977. I know the song and the band but will let Vern have his try. >>
The Barber Half Gods continue to be kind to me; a couple more recent raw pickups. First a 1898 50C:
This is a fairly common date, but I really like the look of the coin (the nice original toning). I think this is certainly a 55 and has a shot at 58.
Next up is a 1906 O 50C:
This is a much tougher date- I'm thrilled with the find. There's just a touch of wear; it should be a 58 but could go 55 due to the chatter on the face and neck. I hope the graders are in a good generous mood the day they look at it. The really interesting thing about this coin is who I purchased it from. There's a dealer on eBay that sells a LOT of raw Barber Halves (well known, I'm not naming them), virtually all of them cleaned or damaged. The photos are generally decent and the problems are generally evident. I normally don't even look at this dealers coins assuming they're problems. This coin caught my eye, the price was right, and I took a chance (they do allow returns). I guess I need to re-evaluate my impression of this dealer; he's probably just selling a good cross section of available raw material- 95% of it seems to be junk.
These coins will be off to our hosts for grading in a few days.
Since the thread seems to be stuck again I'll post another purchase, a 1901 O 50C PCGS AU 53:
This was a purchase from Darrell; it's from the retired set of Notehunter (Larry). This coin replaces my VF 30 which also came from Larry a little over a year ago; it sold within hours of posting it on eBay on Christmas day. I think this coin may cross into a 55 holder one of these days.
Mike, Very nice coins posted above. The 92 (P) is my favorite.
Jeff, You nailed the NTT! I've never heard that song on the radio. Great intro and great lyrics. Here's another below to close out the year. I see you are picking up a lot of raw coins. It's not easy finding nice high end pieces in flips. I think the mark on the neck will keep the 98 half out of a holder, and the 06-O seems to have rim issues. Still very nice pick ups if the price was right. Are you going to FUN? If so, I'd like to meet you.
Barberian, I like that intrusion! Maybe you can "accidentally" drop in from time to time!
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That's a very nice 96-S Quarter.
Not all that easy to locate in VF thru AU 58....
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It's not just this Thread... Most are stuck too.
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Six posts to unstick it... Just not right ...
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1916-D/D in a 10 digit PCI holder. Looks better than 25 to me but that isn't a big deal
Latin American Collection
Pics for this AM, newp into Paesan's Stash, PC40:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>I accidentally won an eBay auction last night for a 1898 O Barber Half. I bid on it a few days ago without looking at it carefully. Last night I looked at it more carefully a few hours before the auction ended. I was surprised with what I saw.
Anyone else see strange things going on with the coin? I believe it's a fake.
I tried to get the seller to cancel the auction a couple of hours before it ended (it was too late for me to cancel my bid)- no response. I requested the seller cancel the transaction this morning- no response. Since the seller doesn't accept returns I don't want to waste $100 by paying for the coin.
Anyone else think it looks fake? >>
An update on this fake coin- I did not follow through with the transaction. The seller finally replied and said "an old man gave him the coin". The seller doesn't believe it's a fake (for whatever reason) but does not know how to file an unpaid transaction. I called eBay; they can't do anything until a case is opened. The coin just sits there on my purchased list as "unpaid".
Is there a market for "fake" coins? Do people collect them (knowing they're fakes)?
<< <i>I purchase and skip out on paying for fakes all the time. Nothing you can do about them sitting there but hide them. As for unpaid item strikes, if you get one, call eBay and explain that it is a counterfeit, and they will remove the strike... at least they always have for me. >>
Sounds like what I heard from the rep I spoke to. It's not possible for them to check everything out, but they seem to value the opinion of frequent buyers.
<< <i>Seems like things are quieting down in the quarter market. >>
It seems a lot of series are quieting.
7 down and 1 to go!
Justin,I tried to find that GTG where you posted a pic of my 1905 but can't find it! I wish I knew how to use the forum search!
Paesan/Justin - Sounds like a good time to buy (the right coins).
FTB - Skipping out on paying for all those fakes sounds like trouble to me. Why bid on them at all?
Darrell - Congratulations, you are unquestionably the barber(half)nut.
Pics for this PM, a newp into Paesan's Stash, PC58:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas, and a healthy, safe, and productive new year.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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Pics for this AM, a colorful Christmas ornament in Paesan's Stash, PC62:
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Rob
<< <i>wow....that 97-S is very nice coin,seldom seen in that grade >>
It's exasperating, I agree.
I read it takes about 10 minutes to download on this older system.
Someone mentioned a new type of posting system ( please, I don't
know bits from bites, so, don't ask me )
If the post you just made isn't instantaneously available for viewing,
forget about it !! I will no longer keep posting "Thread Stuck" ....
Hope everyone had a great Holiday.
Edit: I agree, that is a great 97-S.
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New Barber Purchases
Allow me to assist.
Pics for this post Christmas AM, toughie that was in Scott's collection, PC53:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
The position of the S mint mark is different than others I've seen (very low and centered). There's also some doubling on the word "QUARTER", but nowhere else.
Are there collectible varieties for the mintmark? PCGS doesn't attribute them. Does the doubling look like machine? You quarter guys know a lot more than me.
<< <i>Paesan - Catchy NTT phrase, but can't place it. >>
Billy Joel - The Stranger
Just a little something to get the juices flowing...
Today, I received the latest BCCS Journal. The front cover has a very interesting V Nickel from 1904.
Anyone want to discuss it ?
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Mowgli - Good call on the NTT.
Mike - I'll have to read what has been said at the website. My first thought was post mint alteration. Nice 98-O, by the way.
Pics for this AM, from the Stash, PC64:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>My first barber half >>
Great looking Half!!
Vern I was referring to the quarter,it amazes me how many RARE coins you post....such a treat and inspiration to add to my set.
I always keep asking myself where do you find these coins?
Its such a sense of accomplishment to get certain semi-key date coins in high VF to low AU but your coins are off the charts
Always reading...
Rob
Rob - Thanks for the kind words, but many of the pics I post are coins that have been found by (and are in the collections of) collector friends Lucanus, Paesan, SAM and Mowgli.
The 97-S qtr I was lucky enough to acquire from a dealer at the annual Central States show a few years back. I typically make three big shows and 12-15 local shows each year.
I also try to keep up with the major auctions, and to a lesser extent, ebay. I'm glad that sharing pics of these coins helps you in your enjoyment of collecting.
Pics for this AM, very tough date from Mowgli's Dansco:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Hope everyone had a nice holiday, whichever you celebrate, and Happy New Year to all. 2015 is going to be AWESOME!
<< <i>Mowgi, Good call on the NTT, and very nice 07-S quarter. You've got a knack for coins and lyrics. This one is tougher but I'll bet you know it.
Hope everyone had a nice holiday, whichever you celebrate, and Happy New Year to all. 2015 is going to be AWESOME! >>
I like the music in this song but prefer the lyrics to Dust in the Wind. I saw them live in a very small venue in 1977. I know the song and the band but will let Vern have his try.
<< <i>
<< <i>Mowgi, Good call on the NTT, and very nice 07-S quarter. You've got a knack for coins and lyrics. This one is tougher but I'll bet you know it.
Hope everyone had a nice holiday, whichever you celebrate, and Happy New Year to all. 2015 is going to be AWESOME! >>
I like the music in this song but prefer the lyrics to Dust in the Wind. I saw them live in a very small venue in 1977. I know the song and the band but will let Vern have his try. >>
All We are is Dust in the Wind! A Classic!
Pics for this AM, from the Stash, PC62:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
This is a fairly common date, but I really like the look of the coin (the nice original toning). I think this is certainly a 55 and has a shot at 58.
Next up is a 1906 O 50C:
This is a much tougher date- I'm thrilled with the find. There's just a touch of wear; it should be a 58 but could go 55 due to the chatter on the face and neck. I hope the graders are in a good generous mood the day they look at it. The really interesting thing about this coin is who I purchased it from. There's a dealer on eBay that sells a LOT of raw Barber Halves (well known, I'm not naming them), virtually all of them cleaned or damaged. The photos are generally decent and the problems are generally evident. I normally don't even look at this dealers coins assuming they're problems. This coin caught my eye, the price was right, and I took a chance (they do allow returns). I guess I need to re-evaluate my impression of this dealer; he's probably just selling a good cross section of available raw material- 95% of it seems to be junk.
These coins will be off to our hosts for grading in a few days.
Nice coins being posted.
My images are finished - so - as soon as I am able, I'll get them up on
the Forum for your viewing pleasure.
Just a reminder, all the new images are of coins never shown before.
There are 105 images to show off....be prepared. Lol
Okay - I'll start with a few for today...
Type One
Type One
Type Two
Type Two - Gold CAC -
Any missing dates/MM's have already been posted.
More images to follow....
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New Barber Purchases
This was a purchase from Darrell; it's from the retired set of Notehunter (Larry). This coin replaces my VF 30 which also came from Larry a little over a year ago; it sold within hours of posting it on eBay on Christmas day. I think this coin may cross into a 55 holder one of these days.
A recent crossover of a 1907 NGC AU 58 to a PCGS AU 58:
I realize this isn't all that exciting; I'm really just trying to get the thread moving again.
<< <i>My images are finished - so - as soon as I am able, I'll get them up on
the Forum for your viewing pleasure.
Just a reminder, all the new images are of coins never shown before.
There are 105 images to show off....be prepared. Lol
More images to follow.... >>
Wow Mike, I can see you're going to be making me look pretty bad........
I did not have any Halves imaged.
Your Halves are nicer than mine, by and large.
I do have a few outstanding ones, though.
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1854-O PCGS VF30
Jeff, You nailed the NTT! I've never heard that song on the radio. Great intro and great lyrics. Here's another below to close out the year. I see you are picking up a lot of raw coins. It's not easy finding nice high end pieces in flips. I think the mark on the neck will keep the 98 half out of a holder, and the 06-O seems to have rim issues. Still very nice pick ups if the price was right. Are you going to FUN? If so, I'd like to meet you.
Barberian, I like that intrusion! Maybe you can "accidentally" drop in from time to time!
Paesan