Mike! Looks like you went home with quite a nice haul! While this was the slowest FUN show I have ever had in almost 20 years things did finally pick up and make the show worth while although still disappointing.
It was quite obvious to many of us in the budget section that FUN did seem to do what they could to reduce the traffic flow to the budget section. When it was in Tampa last time we were probably 2-300 feet closer to the entrance and the budget section stayed so busy many of the dealers in the regular section were complaining about it. The budget section was all but isolated from the rest of the show by the widely spaced 200+ feet of displays between the regular and budget section. I totally dread going to Ft. Lauderdale next year. The expenses are probably going to be 2 times the cost of Tampa and 2+1/2 times the cost of Orlando. This leaves me needing to decide if I want to give up my prime table location(In Orlando) so I can skip the next 2 FUN shows. I would attend but just not set up.
My stance on this coin market is it is time to sit back and hold. I have reduced the number of regulars shows I used to attend from 40 to around 12 per year. Some may question my strategy but I am semi-retired and do not wish to bust my arse anymore to make a dime instead of a dollar! Costs to attend shows are going up, the number of table holders is going up, and the number of real buyers at shows is waning.
Dr. Pete, It was very nice to meet and talk with you. Congradulations on the successful sale of your wonderful set of Barber Half's! It was quite interesting for me as you spotted many coins in my inventory that you had once owned!
Originally posted by: JeffMTampa I don't know if this is scary or exciting, but Liz at J. J. Teaparty has 3 of the 7 1897 S PC 58 Barber Halves at her table at FUN for sale. Perhaps investors are exiting?
Weird.
No chatter.
Apparently I'm the only one that finds this to be a bit starteling.
I don't know if this is scary or exciting, but Liz at J. J. Teaparty has 3 of the 7 1897 S PC 58 Barber Halves at her table at FUN for sale. Perhaps investors are exiting?
Weird.
No chatter.
Apparently I'm the only one that finds this to be a bit starteling.
Don owned 2 97-S's in 58. I didn't realize that 3 more had been made. Hmmmmm...a tag or 2 laying around? but I wouldn't expect that.
Vern, You merging Doug's (former) and your collections really is something. Your images are driving me crazy (in a good way). I can't wait to see the final product!
DrPete - Congratulations on the successful sale. Quality will out, regardless of the current market feeling.
Jeff - I find it unusual that 3, 97-S's would be in the same dealer's cases, but I don't view AU58's as investor coins, so I don't look at this as an indication that investors are exiting. I view AU58's as collector coins. If 40% of all Morgans in MS68 were showing up, I'd think investors were dumping. Not that I'd notice the Morgans.
Craig - Thanks. I enjoy looking at the virtual album often. I'm very fortunate.
Jeff - Hard to ignore the superior strike on option #2.
Pics for this AM, newp into my set from Doug's, PC58:
Bonus pics for today, my entire Morgan dollar collection, PC58:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Thanks for all or your input. I like the color/ toning on A but now I need to carefully consider the strike with B. It's great to have friends that offer sound advice!!
It's the same coin I posted a few weeks back that came out of a NGC MS 61 holder. I was kind of hoping for a "plus" grade, but now that PCGS has a "Plus Only" tier selection my guess is they'll make us resubmit coins to get Plus grades. Not that they need the money, they just enjoy looking at really nice coins for a second (and maybe third) time.
It's the same coin I posted a few weeks back that came out of a NGC MS 61 holder. I was kind of hoping for a "plus" grade, but now that PCGS has a "Plus Only" tier selection my guess is they'll make us resubmit coins to get Plus grades. Not that they need the money, they just enjoy looking at really nice coins for a second (and maybe third) time.
Jeff - Thanks on the 02-O qtr. Congrats on the cross, and I like your observation that our hosts just like to see nice coins again. And neat rev doubling find. Is that previously known?
oih8 - Looks like decent separation on your RPD. Please let us know how it looks in hand.
Pics for this AM, from Jim's collection, PC45:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Originally posted by: barberkeys Jeff - neat rev doubling find. Is that previously known?
The doublimg looks to me like it's from the die, not machine doubling. I can't find any attribution to it, however.. It doesn't show up on the BCCS Barber Half Survey. Do they name doubling finds after the person who discovered them?
My concern is the coin looks like it has some sort of environmental damage; it probably won't grade. I'm wondering if I should keep it or return it. Without the doubling it would be in the mail.
Jeff-Always neat to find doubling, but I checked all my references also and no mention of that coin. Found this on Ebay, sellers pic was real bad but worth the $99 bid hoping it would be better in hand. Top pic Ebay bottom pic my in hand pic, still need a little work with the new macro lens.
Jeff - It looks like machine doubling to me also, but I'm a long way from a variety expert. Machine doubling isn't common on barber coinage is it? It's very common on Indian Cents, my other main collecting focus.
Dave - I'd say your photographic skills are coming along very well. Congrats on a very reasonably priced newp.
Pics for this AM, my 1906 qtr was very nice, but Doug's edged it out, PC58:
And here is my previous one, PC58:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Originally posted by: barberkeys In looking at both sets of pics, I think both look better in hand than in my pics. And I forgot to mention, my 58 is now residing in Paesan's Stash.
Vern... Seems as if Doug had bought my 1914-S Quarter during my 08/2011 auction
.... and it now resides in Paesan's Stash, as well....
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Yesterday wasn't too bad. I picked up my 01-S PC 50 and it came with a bonus, in case that wasn't enough, the 14-S in 58. Maybe I'll find an 01-O in my change.
Something about the pitting around the devices doesn't seem right to me on the 99-O 50c... I'm thinking possible counterfeit, but would want to see in hand before making that call.
Mike - That's some storm, but at least it had a good side, your newps. Congrats.
Pics for this AM, this coin has just the right look, at least in 2 peoples opinion. Even tho our hosts only graded it a 55, it replaced a 58 in Doug's collection, and recently a 63 in mine:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Comments
It was quite obvious to many of us in the budget section that FUN did seem to do what they could to reduce the traffic flow to the budget section. When it was in Tampa last time we were probably 2-300 feet closer to the entrance and the budget section stayed so busy many of the dealers in the regular section were complaining about it. The budget section was all but isolated from the rest of the show by the widely spaced 200+ feet of displays between the regular and budget section. I totally dread going to Ft. Lauderdale next year. The expenses are probably going to be 2 times the cost of Tampa and 2+1/2 times the cost of Orlando. This leaves me needing to decide if I want to give up my prime table location(In Orlando) so I can skip the next 2 FUN shows. I would attend but just not set up.
My stance on this coin market is it is time to sit back and hold. I have reduced the number of regulars shows I used to attend from 40 to around 12 per year. Some may question my strategy but I am semi-retired and do not wish to bust my arse anymore to make a dime instead of a dollar! Costs to attend shows are going up, the number of table holders is going up, and the number of real buyers at shows is waning.
Dr. Pete, It was very nice to meet and talk with you. Congradulations on the successful sale of your wonderful set of Barber Half's! It was quite interesting for me as you spotted many coins in my inventory that you had once owned!
I don't know if this is scary or exciting, but Liz at J. J. Teaparty has 3 of the 7 1897 S PC 58 Barber Halves at her table at FUN for sale. Perhaps investors are exiting?
Weird.
No chatter.
Apparently I'm the only one that finds this to be a bit starteling.
I don't know if this is scary or exciting, but Liz at J. J. Teaparty has 3 of the 7 1897 S PC 58 Barber Halves at her table at FUN for sale. Perhaps investors are exiting?
Weird.
No chatter.
Apparently I'm the only one that finds this to be a bit starteling.
Don owned 2 97-S's in 58. I didn't realize that 3 more had been made. Hmmmmm...a tag or 2 laying around? but I wouldn't expect that.
Option #1:
Option #2:
Help me make a decision; which to keep? Opinions please?????
I vote B because of the better strke.
I agree
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Jeff - I find it unusual that 3, 97-S's would be in the same dealer's cases, but I don't view AU58's as investor coins, so I don't look at this as an indication that investors are exiting. I view AU58's as collector coins. If 40% of all Morgans in MS68 were showing up, I'd think investors were dumping. Not that I'd notice the Morgans.
Craig - Thanks. I enjoy looking at the virtual album often. I'm very fortunate.
Jeff - Hard to ignore the superior strike on option #2.
Pics for this AM, newp into my set from Doug's, PC58:
Bonus pics for today, my entire Morgan dollar collection, PC58:
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Not to single one of your coins out, but that 03-S 25C has incredible tone!
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore...
Mike,
Not to single one of your coins out, but that 03-S 25C has incredible tone!
Thanks - the True View is a tad lighter than the coin - Its a nice coin, for sure.
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Pics for this AM, from Jim's collection, PC45:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
It's the same coin I posted a few weeks back that came out of a NGC MS 61 holder. I was kind of hoping for a "plus" grade, but now that PCGS has a "Plus Only" tier selection my guess is they'll make us resubmit coins to get Plus grades. Not that they need the money, they just enjoy looking at really nice coins for a second (and maybe third) time.
Presenting the 11th 1906 S PCGS AU 58:
It's the same coin I posted a few weeks back that came out of a NGC MS 61 holder. I was kind of hoping for a "plus" grade, but now that PCGS has a "Plus Only" tier selection my guess is they'll make us resubmit coins to get Plus grades. Not that they need the money, they just enjoy looking at really nice coins for a second (and maybe third) time.
Somebody poked that poor Eagle's eye out.
(Sellers images)
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore...
The coin has odd scale looking things on the surface, crud in the crevices, and doubling on the reverse:
What is this- a real AU coin or a coin Dr. special??
oih8 - Looks like decent separation on your RPD. Please let us know how it looks in hand.
Pics for this AM, from Jim's collection, PC45:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Jeff - neat rev doubling find. Is that previously known?
The doublimg looks to me like it's from the die, not machine doubling. I can't find any attribution to it, however.. It doesn't show up on the BCCS Barber Half Survey. Do they name doubling finds after the person who discovered them?
My concern is the coin looks like it has some sort of environmental damage; it probably won't grade. I'm wondering if I should keep it or return it. Without the doubling it would be in the mail.
Found this on Ebay, sellers pic was real bad but worth the $99 bid hoping it would be better in hand.
Top pic Ebay bottom pic my in hand pic,
still need a little work with the new macro lens.
NOBLE REGISTRY
Jeff,
My email thoughts on the 99-O Half are still my opinion.
After a closer look, I believe the coin has altered surfaces
and will not grade numerically. Sorry.
The REV is not a Repunched die - its Die Shifting { Shelf Doubling }
Or...what ever they're calling it these days.
Personally, I'd return it to the seller...
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Dave - I'd say your photographic skills are coming along very well. Congrats on a very reasonably priced newp.
Pics for this AM, my 1906 qtr was very nice, but Doug's edged it out, PC58:
And here is my previous one, PC58:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Mike- the '99 O Half looks to me like it has environmental damage- perhaps heat/ fire. Back it goes.
In looking at both sets of pics, I think both look better in hand than in my pics. And I forgot to mention, my 58 is now residing in Paesan's Stash.
Vern... Seems as if Doug had bought my 1914-S Quarter during my 08/2011 auction
.... and it now resides in Paesan's Stash, as well....
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Mike - Yes. Actually 3 of Doug's qtrs came from your Aug 2011 sale: 92-O, 94-O and the 14-S.
Paesan - Congratulations on your spectacular day. Two true rarities in those conditions. And good luck with the pocket change.
Justin - Your halves have nothing to be ashamed about.
Pics for this AM, Paesan's 14-S, PC58:
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Mike, It's been an honor and privilege to own a few "ex Hayes" quarters. Of course, after Vern, you'd get next option on the 14-S.
Paesan
I had to conssole myself this morning...after being up since 3:15 AM
because of the heavy wind and rain... I thought I was going to loose
part of the roof ... 80 mph winds .... at least 6" of rain ....
I went back to sleep with the rain stopped at 6:15 but not before spotting
a couple of V Nickels for my MS set....
1904 - PCGS 64
1907 - PCGS 63
Spotted this nice looking 1897 Half... it had my name on it ...LOL
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Jeff - Thanks. Probably a good call on the 99-O
Mike - Yes. Actually 3 of Doug's qtrs came from your Aug 2011 sale: 92-O, 94-O and the 14-S.
Paesan - Congratulations on your spectacular day. Two true rarities in those conditions. And good luck with the pocket change.
Justin - Your halves have nothing to be ashamed about.
Pics for this AM, Paesan's 14-S, PC58:
My old images before it was CAC'd:
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Pics for this AM, this coin has just the right look, at least in 2 peoples opinion. Even tho our hosts only graded it a 55, it replaced a 58 in Doug's collection, and recently a 63 in mine:
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Ken
Among Lenny, Vern & MFH now I know where all the Barber Quarters are. Congrats &
Craig - Thanks, we have our hare.
Pics for this later AM, from Jim's collection, PC58:
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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.
I have this date in the same grade - but, this one caught my eye & I knew
I had to have it. Seems that I have another MS of this date as well, a MS 63
Guess I now have an Heir and a Spare !!
My other MS 64:
As well as the MS 63
Plus a bunch of AU 55's and 58's....
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Pics for this AM, from Jim's collection, PC50:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
This coin has been around the block so many times someone should shoot it as no one seems to want it!
Now on ebay
Heritage Fun
Was in JJTeaparty's inventory
Heritage last April
Not a bad buy if you want a plastic purchase!
Well of course it's going down in value- 2/3 of the PCGS Security sticker is now missing.
I don't think it's one of the best examples I've seen, but I wouldn't be ashamed to own it. I guess I like diversity.