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Cherrypicking is as tedious as it sounds... UPDATE:
joeykoins
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Hi guy's, Today I once again went Cherrypicking. Yes, the hunt was on and what I concluded after my hunt down for three hours. First of all, nothing found in the wild and second, I really thought about it. This is not easy! It's like trying to hunt down that rare "White Rhino" in the wild. Well, maybe not that difficult? but cherrypicking is as tedious as just that, cherry picking. Imagine, your in a vineyard of avast amount of cherry trees in the hot sun. That day of cherry picking will be hard on one's back and not to mention on the fingers. Cherrypicking coins in the wild can almost have that effect. Almost. It takes a whole lot of patience and the sense of not giving up. But the one thing, it pays off tremendously! It's all worth it in the end. Thanks for hearing me out.-joey
Correction: What I forgot to mention was that I wasn't Cherrypicking on Ebay for three hours. I was actually at a coin show hunting for Cherrypicks! This is far more stressful, troublesome and tedious than Cherrypicking online. Most of you probably thought that I meant I was online Cherrypicking? Sorry for not being clear in my post.
Correction: What I forgot to mention was that I wasn't Cherrypicking on Ebay for three hours. I was actually at a coin show hunting for Cherrypicks! This is far more stressful, troublesome and tedious than Cherrypicking online. Most of you probably thought that I meant I was online Cherrypicking? Sorry for not being clear in my post.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.0
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Especially in the summer here in Vegas when venturing outside for more than a minute or two can be a real exhausting.
This past month; one cherry. An 1853/4 quarter that was unattributed and raw.
bob
Cherry trees in a vineyard?
Not in my neck of the woods!
"Imagine, your in a vineyard of avast amount of cherry trees in the hot sun."
Cherry trees in a vineyard?
Not in my neck of the woods!
" Imagine, your in a field of avast amount of cherry trees in the hot sun."
The hard part of Cherrypicking is first what to determine to hunt down. Either, one certain item or many?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I do three hours a day, day after day. I'm retired and sitting at my desk watching TV with no interest in the program....comes easily to cherrypick.
Especially in the summer here in Vegas when venturing outside for more than a minute or two can be a real exhausting.
This past month; one cherry. An 1853/4 quarter that was unattributed and raw.
bob
Three hours isn't bad, but I double that looking for dime varieties!
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...
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...
I do three hours a day, day after day. I'm retired and sitting at my desk watching TV with no interest in the program....comes easily to cherrypick.
Especially in the summer here in Vegas when venturing outside for more than a minute or two can be a real exhausting.
This past month; one cherry. An 1853/4 quarter that was unattributed and raw.
bob
Three hours isn't bad, but I double that looking for dime varieties!
I love looking at coins, but there is no way I could spend 3-6 hours per day looking for varieties, even if I did not have a job.
I cherry pick eBay approx 20 minutes per day. My last 2 cherry picks, paid $5.29 sold for $4,500 and another for $29.99, sold for $1,025.
Tell us about them!
BHNC #203
Did you mean ...botched?
I cherry pick eBay approx 20 minutes per day. My last 2 cherry picks, paid $5.29 sold for $4,500 and another for $29.99, sold for $1,025.
Tell us about them!
The first was the 57D quarter graded AU55
And attributed FS 901 reengraved TF's. Technically it's the only one as PCGS botched the attribution of the 64 example. The 2nd was the 53 proof quarter fs901 graded pr67 by our host. The results of each should still show in eBay completed listings...
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I do three hours a day, day after day. I'm retired and sitting at my desk watching TV with no interest in the program....comes easily to cherrypick.
Especially in the summer here in Vegas when venturing outside for more than a minute or two can be a real exhausting.
This past month; one cherry. An 1853/4 quarter that was unattributed and raw.
bob
Three hours isn't bad, but I double that looking for dime varieties!
I love looking at coins, but there is no way I could spend 3-6 hours per day looking for varieties, even if I did not have a job.
Whenever I now go to any coin shows, I'm only there for one reason, Cherrypicking!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I was actually at a coin show hunting for Cherrypicks! This is far more stressful, troublesome and tedious than Cherrypicking online. Most of you probably thought that I meant I was online Cherrypicking? Sorry for not being clear in my post.
ive made some posts regarding looking at coins at shows and the nuances surrounding it. the posts were long. lol.
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1. A 1961 OGP proof set purchased for bid that contained a possible Cameo half that is the big DDR;
2. Four 1959 OGP proof sets purchased for bid containing possible Cameo half dollars;
3. Two 1958 OGP proof sets and 1957 OGP proof set purchased for bid containing CAMEO nickels;
4. A 1945 silver nickel in Mint State purchased for a few dollars that is a DDR; and
5. A capital holder of 1950-63 proof Franklins purchased for very modest money with all 14 coins being Cameo or DCAM.
A few of my best cherrypicks are:
1. A 1961 OGP proof set purchased for bid that contained a possible Cameo half that is the big DDR;
2. Four 1959 OGP proof sets purchased for bid containing possible Cameo half dollars;
3. Two 1958 OGP proof sets and 1957 OGP proof set purchased for bid containing CAMEO nickels;
4. A 1945 silver nickel in Mint State purchased for a few dollars that is a DDR; and
5. A capital holder of 1950-63 proof Franklins purchased for very modest money with all 14 coins being Cameo or DCAM.
Nice! Just that list you've shown is probably sky rocket money? This is what Cherrypicking is all about, isn't it? Pay low than end up with HIGH profits. Let's see, who would not want to pay $1.00 than in return receive $100 or more?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.The thrill is in the hunt indeed!
To me the hunt is a bit of work and not a thrill. The thrill is in the find.
Lance.
Yes the online stuff is more or less hassle free since you have no interaction with the seller/dealer until...You hope to hell, they do not "substitute the coin" , get in mailed promptly, or you finally get it in hand and find you made mistake.
On the other hand, getting asked by dealers if your picking, having to wait just to get the coin out the case because the dealer is busy with other transactions, let alone travel and associated cost, you can get faster satisfaction walking from a show with said pick verified in hand.
Both still give you sore feet, back and eyes.
WS
Back to Ebay/online picking vs. Show picking.
Yes the online stuff is more or less hassle free since you have no interaction with the seller/dealer until...You hope to hell, they do not "substitute the coin" , get in mailed promptly, or you finally get it in hand and find you made mistake.
On the other hand, getting asked by dealers if your picking, having to wait just to get the coin out the case because the dealer is busy with other transactions, let alone travel and associated cost, you can get faster satisfaction walking from a show with said pick verified in hand.
Both still give you sore feet, back and eyes.
WS
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
I do three hours a day, day after day. I'm retired and sitting at my desk watching TV with no interest in the program....comes easily to cherrypick.
Especially in the summer here in Vegas when venturing outside for more than a minute or two can be a real exhausting.
This past month; one cherry. An 1853/4 quarter that was unattributed and raw.
bob
Three hours isn't bad, but I double that looking for dime varieties!
I love looking at coins, but there is no way I could spend 3-6 hours per day looking for varieties, even if I did not have a job.
To each his own. But that is the only way to find the goodies. Case in point......if I had spent just 30 minutes more one day several years ago I would have got the 1829 Curl Base 2 that made PCGS35 (top pop). In stead my good friend Stone got it.
My point is you have to work for the good finds.
You may go a long time finding nothing and then bingo! You find something really nice. Like a proof buff or Lincoln cent. One dealer on eBay had a matte proof Lincoln advertised as an unc.
It was a 1910 and was cleaned and would only have gotten a details grade of proof-60 but I was able to sell it for $400.00. A really nice find. Also don’t forget condition cherrypicking.
You may run into a raw 1913 type one unc buff that might grade out as ms68!! I am sure there are still some out there and that would be close to a $10,000 coin.
Also found an unc 1913 type two buff recently with a large part of the left back leg missing in the middle. Looks like it could easily go as a 3 and one half legged buffalo. But i have to have the coin. This would be a new “legger”.
in hand to be certain.
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.see picture below
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a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
How many of you guys that do pick on Ebay ever get denied the coin showing? I'm curious.
If you don't get the coin that is pictured, then that is grounds for a SNAD and you get a refund and the seller is responsible for return shipping. I don't think you could hold them responsible for anything MORE than a refund and them paying for return shipping, after all, it was a cherrypick. But, usually you get what you bid on.
Of course the final determination as to what this is will be when I have the coin in hand.
It is on the way to Ohio from Florida right now. Looks like it may be a winner
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a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Got a different coin, still a MS65 but not the coin pictured.
Not a big deal financially but I'm thinking the seller had the picture of the FEV up to snag suckers, and he sure got one!
to joeycoins
I am referring to the back legs.
Both legs have been reduced, either by die abrasion or perhaps a filed die prior to striking.
The left back leg appear to be reduced in the middle by a significant amount.
And the right back leg is not attached to the buffalo at all at the top.
will update when I get the coin.
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
The thrill is in the hunt indeed!
To me the hunt is a bit of work and not a thrill. The thrill is in the find.
Lance.
Well said!
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...
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.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...
to make it appear that part of the detail about the rear legs was missing.
You have to be willing to return coins that are not as advertised.
so, on with the hunt!
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
I don't know if cherrypicking includes buying mis-graded stuff, but that is what I do pretty frequently.
Here is one example, it just graded MS63 today.
I consider a Cherrypick as anything you can pick up at a good discount.
The '42 DDR cost me only $41.00 shipped.
I have a second example that just finally shipped that looks to be better than the one above that I paid less than $34.00 for.
Nice looking '29. What was it originally graded?
I consider a Cherrypick as anything you can pick up at a good discount.
The '42 DDR cost me only $41.00 shipped.
I have a second example that just finally shipped that looks to be better than the one above that I paid less than $34.00 for.
the 29-S was graded "XF".
You must have a hell of a lot better eyesight than I do!
I'd still love to find a 46 DDR.
Wow, great pickup.
Was this at a show?
Hope you bought all his/her XFs!
Nice looking '29. What was it originally graded?
I consider a Cherrypick as anything you can pick up at a good discount.
The '42 DDR cost me only $41.00 shipped.
I have a second example that just finally shipped that looks to be better than the one above that I paid less than $34.00 for.
the 29-S was graded "XF".
You must have a hell of a lot better eyesight than I do!
I'd still love to find a 46 DDR.
XF? That is what I would call a Cherrypick!! I'd be shopping that guy all the time.
I do have decent eye sight, but both of the auctions showed that reverse at perfect angles to make them a no question DDR. Both ended within 3 days of each other. I was shocked that no one else picked up on them.
I've been looking for a '46 but no luck yet.