Do you INTENTIONALLY buy "Genuine" or "Net" coins? (poll)

topstuf

Probly not a new question, but I missed any prior ones.

Opinions or links all okay.

BustHalfBrian

I don't buy any coins "unintentionally".

Baley

I do it if A. the coin is rare in ANY condition, B. I want an example for my collection, and C. the price is right

Here's a "Fair"



And here's a "Fine"

astrorat

Yes, they are great learning tools ... especially for the classroom.

MGLICKER

Sure, have bought many early dollars that were net graded.

AMRC

I bought one a few weeks ago at a show because it was part of a larger group of coins that were nice. The PVC residue was removed and the coin fully graded.

BillJones

I strongly avoid them. In fact my response should be "Never." Having been stuck with problem coins as a YN I will not buy coins in genuine holders. To me they are trouble because when you get ready to sell them it is always a "yes .... but" conversation, and you end up getting low ball offer.

You also get 1 point on the registry, even if the coin has cost you thousands of dollars. Even a "nothing coin" with a full grade gets 3 points. Filling a hole for that kind of money is just not worth it.

BryceM

Generally, no, especially when problem-free examples are available.

I wouldn't be ashamed to own certain coins in problem holders though. Half dismes, 1796 quarters, and certain early gold pieces come to mind.

ms70

Well, not yet. I have had to come to the realization that I will never hold coins I really desire if I don't go with genuine examples. This is because my wallet says so. When the day
comes I will be very discriminating.

DIMEMAN

Sure, but it depends on the look and how rare the variety is.

I would probably NEVER buy a holed coin.

BustHalfBrian

<< <i>Sure, but it depends on the look and how rare the variety is.

I would probably NEVER buy a holed coin. >>



DIMEMAN, I can do you a solid and plug up any holed coins that tempt you.

LindeDad

Only one.



BTW it cost 1/10 of what a straight graded F12 went for the week before I got it.

chumley

I do not buy them intentionally but I have made more than a few through submitting

DIMEMAN

I have some "no grades" that should have graded BUT PCGS didn't like the color!!!

pcunix

I haven't yet, but I will eventually because, like others, that's the only way I can afford certain coins.

johnny9434

no, not as a rule. to me thats like buying a problem coin at times. jmo

MrEureka

I'll buy a problem coin for my collection if I don't think I'll be able to find a better one in my lifetime.

I also won't buy a choice unc for my collection if I think I'll be able to find a gem in my lifetime.

And I won't collect a series if I can't live with the prices for the finest knowns.

ctf_error_coins

never, my coins already have too many problems

WaterSport

Yes and success in getting some into non genuine holders.

WS

Sonorandesertrat

Where standard U.S. silver, nickel, copper-nickel, small cents, and gold are concerned, I will not buy 'genuine' coins.
However, there are many types of coins and U.S.-related exonumia (medals, tokens, electrotypes, counterstamped coins, contemporary counterfeits) that I do buy as raw pieces because the major TPGs will not grade them. I have occasionally bought a rare variety of an early large cent that I feel would not grade if sent in (due to light burnishing).
While I have never bought a slabbed 'genuine' coin, I did once intentionally buy a Trade dollar that PCGS had already deemed a counterfeit, just for the holder.

Cameonut

Never. I learned my lesson long ago when I tried to sell a genuine coin for what I paid for it. It can be quite difficult to find that "right" buyer.

After trying to sell the piece in the gennie holder for a year or so, I solved the problem by cracking it out and putting it in a 2x2 with "PCGS says Questionable Color". It sold in two months.

TopographicOceans

Generally, but not absolutely, no - however Baley's 1805 $5 piece could be an exception.

Here's a poll with 51% saying no but with an exception breakdown by code

291fifth

In the past I would but today I wouldn't. I believe the coin hobby and most other "old line" hobbies as well are going to shrink over the next twenty years. The collectors that remain will be upscale types that don't want problem collectibles.

JRocco

It's all about the price and if you like it or not.

Sonorandesertrat

"... I believe the coin hobby and most other "old line" hobbies as well are going to shrink over the next twenty years. The collectors that remain will be upscale types that don't want problem collectibles."


I agree

topstuf

<< <i>Yes and success in getting some into non genuine holders.

WS >>



That's the one I expected earlier.
That and ...IF... someone thinks they could foist it off raw as "no problem" with a bit of gab and a lot of finesse.

TwoSides2aCoin

I don't decide what people bring me, they do. I merely decide on a price that works for us both..

bronco2078

I do it constantly , later on when I tell people about the coin I make out like it was deliberate . But we know the truth