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New record for a PCGS sample tonight on ebay.

LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited March 22, 2018 6:09PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Only the 3rd known Franky in a PCGS sample slab!

"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
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  • ACopACop Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is there something about this one specifically? Or are all OGH samplers getting big bucks? I think I have a couple P$ samples laying around somewhere.

  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A good liberty nickel went for $203 earlier this week.

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Only 3 Franklin half PCGS samples known, all 3 different generations.

    The only unique type coin now is a Merc. dime in a very odd PCGS sample.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 22, 2018 6:29PM

    Samples are going up! That's a very impressive result.

    Have a pic of the Merc?

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Who supplies the plastic to PCGS? I want to invest!

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 22, 2018 7:43PM

    Ok, who bought it?

    We know you're in here!

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ...you started a revolution bro...that must feel Cool...Congrats ;)

  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think the sample with no coin and a 1933 $20 Gold Label (If I recall the sample correctly) would bring a lot more, no? If in a 30 day auction or something like that?

    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
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  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,274 ✭✭✭✭✭

    wow, I wonder if they got 15% eBay Bucks

  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @davewesen said:
    wow, I wonder if they got 15% eBay Bucks

    Caps at $100

  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman The 1933 $20 is a bigger coin than the Franklin Half. ;)
    I'm not in the game but still believe that sample would go for more. Meh, what do I know? lol

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 22, 2018 8:08PM

    @Lakesammman said:

    Here's the merc and the 1933 $20 - both pretty cool but the bigger the coin, the bigger the bids!


    It looks like the gasket for the $20 is the same side as the dime's.

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,023 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice !

  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,553 ✭✭✭✭✭

    OMG!!!!!

    GrandAm :)
  • OldIndianNutKaseOldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So much for all of those that preach buy the coin and not the holder........

    But maybe the holders need to be graded as well for scratches and hairlines, and they should not be cleaned or messed with in any possible way either.

    OINK

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OldIndianNutKase said:
    So much for all of those that preach buy the coin and not the holder........

    Imagine saying that for the 1933 double eagle sample above ;)

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  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,278 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can you imagine what the sample with a different color paper stock would sell for?

  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Geez !!! :)

    Timbuk3
  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,234 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Stop bye my table at Baltimore I have some to sell

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  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    amazing

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ScarsdaleCoin said:
    Stop bye my table at Baltimore I have some to sell

    Bring them to Melville!

    But, not at those prices.
    :)

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    OMG!

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Amazing... sample slabs seem to be having a renewed interest lately... I know, some members here have always been interested... but there have been a few significant sales in the recent month or two... Cheers, RickO

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,304 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    Amazing... sample slabs seem to be having a renewed interest lately... I know, some members here have always been interested... but there have been a few significant sales in the recent month or two... Cheers, RickO

    Interested? Yes...but not like that!

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  • KkathylKkathyl Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would of bid more if it came with a CAC label

    Best place to buy !
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  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    .....or a cricket in it.

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Interesting - someone just let me know the seller listed a second one for a BIN of $1250!

    Interesting sales strategy - now that's no longer one of a kind, raise the price! :D

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    He he!

    m

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  • ilikemonstersilikemonsters Posts: 767 ✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman said:
    I bid $999 - not sure who the winner is.

    Here's the merc and the 1933 $20 - both pretty cool but the bigger the coin, the bigger the bids!

    Last year I was offered a group of samples and was asked to make an offer - the lot included a rattler Franky sample - there was a very pregnant pause when he heard my offer. He thought the offer was crazy so threw in a few more pieces in the deal. :D


    I know the owner of the 1933 $20 sample slab. He's a member on the Forums.

  • ilikemonstersilikemonsters Posts: 767 ✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman said:
    Interesting - someone just let me know the seller listed a second one for a BIN of $1250!

    Interesting sales strategy - now that's no longer one of a kind, raise the price! :D

    Offer $999 and let us know what happens!

    You said there were only 3 Franklins in sample slabs. Is that only for OGH sample slabs?

  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman said:
    Interesting - someone just let me know the seller listed a second one for a BIN of $1250!

    Interesting sales strategy - now that's no longer one of a kind, raise the price! :D

    Maybe he has a box of 20 of them? Lol

    Hmmm, maybe I need to list all of my samples...

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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,423 ✭✭✭✭✭

    China now finds it profitable and worthwhile to counterfeit sample slabs.......since no one cares much about the coin inside....

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bochiman:

    Don't think I haven't thought of that!

    Ilikemonsters - only 4 Franklin PCGS samples that I know of, other than the made for profit ones peddled by Fast Coin. Do you know of others?

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Kkathyl said:
    I would of bid more if it came with a CAC label

    ARGH!!!

  • Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is there any value in Kennedy halves or is it just the "rare" Franklin halves?

  • ilikemonstersilikemonsters Posts: 767 ✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman said:
    Bochiman:

    Don't think I haven't thought of that!

    Ilikemonsters - only 4 Franklin PCGS samples that I know of, other than the made for profit ones peddled by Fast Coin. Do you know of others?

    I do. Will PM you in the morning about them.

  • bob48bob48 Posts: 458 ✭✭✭

    This is the first Franklin to be auctioned off that I have seen. Didn't know that there was 4 different/other ones.

    Bob

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is the first Franklin to be auctioned off that I have seen. Didn't know that there was 4 different/other ones.

    You need to bookmark the PCGS Sample threads and check them now and then. :D
    So far 4 known, 3 different styles, unless ilikemonsters can point out more.
    The third picture below was auctioned off in 2004 for $265, a sample record at the time, according to SS.com
    The 1st and 3rd are unique, 2 known of the middle one.



    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So are halves rare in general or just the Franklins?

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Kennedy is very common, Franklins very rare.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks!

  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    2nd example, Sold! $1250.00

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-Franklin-Silver-Half-Dollar-PCGS-Sample-Holder-/192490428822?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=k%2FAEL0HAvY0khAyf4jTy3fSxk3c%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I find it hard to believe someone would pay $1250 after finding out it's not a unique sample and the prior brought $1009.....will have to check watchcount in a day or 2.

    Do you have 1st hand knowledge of what it sold for?

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,466 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Expensive samples, but certainly NOT the records for PCGS Samples on eBay... not even close...

    Sold for $3449.99 on eBay

    https://ebay.com/itm/331967545879

    :)

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  • vplitevplite Posts: 1,385 ✭✭✭

    Buy the plastic, not the coin?

    The Golden Rule: Those with the gold make the rules.
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    illini420 - nice to see you posting! :+1:

    How's the tax season treating you??

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.

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