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Cherrypicked a proof Morgan Dollar on eBay just got the grade back!

TAMU15TAMU15 Posts: 577 ✭✭
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Bought this several weeks back, just graded Proof-62 at PCGS. I thought it would grade 62 or 63 on a good day so all in all I'm happy.

Link to eBay auction
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  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,996 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats!

    Looks like there were four of you who knew what you were looking at, even if the seller didn't.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice pick-up. I would not have placed that one as a proof...but I will stick to the sidelines and observe this type of cherrypicking. I would be willing to bet that the end price surprised the seller.
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  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great Job!

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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    huge congrats
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  • clarkbar04clarkbar04 Posts: 4,969 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice job. The mintage on this should be easy to remember as it is 886. I'd say that's quite the pick.
    MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    Glad that one worked out.
  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is it worth more than $1400? Is the score in the value, rarity, or finding one in the raw?
  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sort of a marginal win... if it came back as 61 you break even or could lose...... with the 62 you a few hundred.... glad it worked out for you
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  • MFHMFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭
    Proud of Ya, boy. Darn proud.
    After seeing you at the last FUN show
    with Vic, I was beyond impressed on
    your eye for better coins' varieties.

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  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    I bet the seller was shocked. From the listing:

    Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in poor condition will be valued at somewhere around $27, while one in "perfect" condition can bring $160. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say poor, we mean worn more than would be expected from a coin in this age, and perfect meaning it looks "perfect" without flaw and possibly even certified.
  • TookybanditTookybandit Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭
    Good eye!

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  • DaveWcoinsDaveWcoins Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭
    Nice work. Looks like at least 3 bidders were confident it was a proof.
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  • garrynotgarrynot Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    The seller is probably looking for another 1886 dollar 😛😛
  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,383 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • Wabbit2313Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭


    Great! I am wondering why this seller sent in a bunch of other stuff to Anacs but not this one? Also, I would like to see nicer images once you have it back. I think you will do better than just a couple hundred bucks myself.

  • bestdaybestday Posts: 4,239 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I bet the seller was shocked. From the listing:

    Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in poor condition will be valued at somewhere around $27, while one in "perfect" condition can bring $160. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say poor, we mean worn more than would be expected from a coin in this age, and perfect meaning it looks "perfect" without flaw and possibly even certified. >>



    Seller had to know something was amiss... great find.... what was the tell.... besides the high bid price..... that coin was a proof ?
  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I guess ebay doesn't suck after all. image
  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Conrats…That is Awesome!
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats... That really took guts and a strong belief in that it was what it apparently is.

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  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Coingrats!

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  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Outstanding Pick!

    WS
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  • KyleKyle Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great find, congratulations!
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  • TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,805 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is a pretty gutsy bid for a raw coin. Congrats!

    Tom

  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,551 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That is a pretty gutsy bid for a raw coin. Congrats! >>



    Agreed.....In this day and age, how can anyone keep a coin like that stapled in that raw crude holder?

    I'd have to get her graded.
  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,310 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice. Don't forget to leave + feedback. image
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The monetary value is minor compared to the realization that the numismatic skills you've been working on are developing well - congrats! image
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  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
    Well played.
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  • hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,829 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You got guts image
  • OldIndianNutKaseOldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,710 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great pickup. I woiuld have thought that the lack of dings on the coin would have tipped of most that it was probably a proof. Looks nicer to me than 62, but the pics are not very good as is you eye with the coin in hand. But from the price a few of the underbidders may have also thought the coin was a proof?

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  • KoveKove Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭✭
    It does have that "look." Nice job, B!
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations... well done indeed...Cheers, RickO
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,638 ✭✭✭✭✭
    wtg image
  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,169 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations!
  • TAMU15TAMU15 Posts: 577 ✭✭
    It's got a great look for a 62 and could easily have graded 63 on another day but it's on the way to CAC right now. I was certain it was a proof based on the photos but I was hoping I would rip it for 300 bucks or something but someone else had the same idea. I actually came across it while pulling an all nighter at the library studying for an accounting test lol. As weird as it sounds after looking at coins on eBay all day (and night) lol whenever I see something special it kind of jumps out at me. Thanks for the kind words everyone!

    Best,

    Dewey
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  • JCLIGHTBRIGADEJCLIGHTBRIGADE Posts: 378 ✭
    Congrats on a great pick.

    I'm sure you would have liked to get it lower, but you got it and sometimes that's just as satisfying.

    My last attempted pick, I messed it up and didn't even get my bid in.

    It ended with no bidders, and there is no way to get a do over. It sold within minutes on another venue.
  • RampageRampage Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations! Very nice coin from the poor seller images. The coin is definitely better than the one I cherry picked from the local shop. Mine only grade PF50.


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