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DOWNGRADED to a newp....

topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Yep, goin' backwards here, boss.

I had an XF40 that I never really cared for. Just didn't....like.. it. :/

So I sold it through auction and got it out of my system.

BUT.... I like that silly Off Center bust so much that I had to get another.

This time the newp is VF30

And just slightly over HALF the price of the XF. PLUS I find it perfectly satisfactory as a "keeper."

Coin junkies are nuts. :D

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,127 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the second one better also.

    To help you feel less 'nuts', I paid nearly double to get a slightly LOWER grade 1821 large cent for my collection....but the new one has nicer surfaces and a more pleasing medium brown color, that is unusual for coins of this date. And I still have the first one, because I...just...can't...seem to sell any of my better large cent duplicates.

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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,864 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the off-center 1795 dollar because it was probably the first Draped Bust coin. I've tried to buy one, but it's always been too much money or not quite right for the grade.

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    topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They still have too many stars, though. ;)

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    jonrunsjonruns Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice choice

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    topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just "something."
    Maybe just not "worth" the extra 3 grand over #2.
    I dunno. Ever just "not care for" a coin as you look at it?

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    skier07skier07 Posts: 4,789 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What's wrong with the first coin?

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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,119 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Either one would be nice, although I can appreciate the financial sense in the lesser grade...they are both really nice!

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    Peace_dollar88Peace_dollar88 Posts: 1,255 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love the patina on the vf30. Better looking coin IMO.

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,531 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Eye appeal wins. :)
    Nice coin!

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    ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,119 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Both coins are nice, but I can understand why you did it. The VF just looks more original.

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    BruceSBruceS Posts: 1,482 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Idk if it's the way the devices just pop on the lower grade example, but I have to agree that the second coin looks more original and has better eye appeal. I would love either one., If truth be told.

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    BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,937 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like them both! As long as YOU like the new one and didn't lose your shorts getting rid of the first one, everyone's happy.

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    abcde12345abcde12345 Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The first one is glossier. Just depends on what you like.

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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @topstuf said:
    Yep, goin' backwards here, boss.

    I had an XF40 that I never really cared for. Just didn't....like.. it. :/

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I just like them both... would be very happy with the second one as well.... but see nothing 'bothersome' about the first. Cheers, RickO

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    topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It was an "in hand" thing. And just bothered....me. It's a nice coin for someone else.
    I don't regret changing.

    :)

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    topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I did essentially the same thing with a Capped Bust Eagle.
    A 62 ...."bothered" me so I sold it and now have a 45 that is more satisfying.

    Tolja....... Coin nutty. :D

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    abcde12345abcde12345 Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @topstuf said:
    I did essentially the same thing with a Capped Bust Eagle.
    A 62 ...."bothered" me so I sold it and now have a 45 that is more satisfying.

    Tolja....... Coin nutty. :D

    If that coin was a woman she'd be 17 years younger than the first.

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    basetsbbasetsb Posts: 508 ✭✭✭✭

    Second coin has better eye appeal, you made a good choice.

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