Obverse or reverse?

Bankerbob56 · August 30, 2013 11:41PM

I have a coin on approval. It is graded pc67 with a geen bean affixed to it. The obverse is very nicely (lightly) toned, but the reverse is somewhat blotchy with a little ugly toning from 6 to 9 o-clock along the rim. Just not sure whether to pull the trigger. Its a 700 coin, not a huge dollar. How do you decide what to do? Is the nice obverse, grade, and bean overriding positives? I know, buy the coin..... the coin is nice/okay.....depending on which side you view.

advice?

RonB · August 30, 2013 11:45PM

Pics would help, but ultimately only you can decide..

Jcarney · August 30, 2013 11:45PM

What is pc67?

MidLifeCrisis · August 30, 2013 11:45PM

I almost always go with my first reaction. Either I love the coin the first time I see it or I don't. If I don't, I pass.

DorkGirl · August 30, 2013 11:46PM

I can tell by the way you describe it that you are not in love. Send it back and find one you do.

MsMorrisine · August 30, 2013 11:47PM

are you sure you want to ask us?

Bankerbob56 · August 30, 2013 11:49PM

the coin is up on a sellers website, i dont have pics, is it crass to post where the coin is for people to go see?

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 12:00AM

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right?

RonB · August 31, 2013 12:03AM

<< the coin is up on a sellers website, i dont have pics, is it crass to post where the coin is for people to go see? >>

I think if it's on a sellers' for sale website it is ok to to share the link..

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 12:13AM

<< 

<< the coin is up on a sellers website, i dont have pics, is it crass to post where the coin is for people to go see? >>

I think if it's on a sellers' for sale website it is ok to to share the link.. >>

its at Pinnacle Rarities.

free advertising I guess

Jcarney · August 31, 2013 12:15AM

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Really? A nickname for an acronym? How precious.

Yes, I was joking. I also have disdain for that particular affectation. I find the Kool-Aid crowd uses it quite a bit.

As for the coin, it's pretty difficult to give any opinion when the type of coin isn't even mentioned and no picture is provided. But I guess if it's a pc67 and has a bean from ca, it's all good.

Tiny · August 31, 2013 12:17AM

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Thanks, I learned something new this morning and now I have all day to learn more.
Really great when a day starts off right.

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 12:24AM

<< 

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Really? A nickname for an acronym? How precious.

Yes, I was joking. I also have disdain for that particular affectation. I find the Kool-Aid crowd uses it quite a bit.

As for the coin, it's pretty difficult to give any opinion when the type of coin isn't even mentioned and no picture is provided. But I guess if it's a pc67 and has a bean from ca, it's all good. >>

LindeDad · August 31, 2013 12:25AM

Thats a pretty nice looking coin if it's the one I think it is.

RonB · August 31, 2013 12:28AM

<< 
its at Pinnacle Rarities...

>>

You're killing me...

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 12:28AM

<< 

<< 

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Really? A nickname for an acronym? How precious.

Yes, I was joking. I also have disdain for that particular affectation. I find the Kool-Aid crowd uses it quite a bit.

As for the coin, it's pretty difficult to give any opinion when the type of coin isn't even mentioned and no picture is provided. But I guess if it's a pc67 and has a bean from ca, it's all good. >>

>>

I really don't understand why people go off topic and get caustic. I am really just looking for some insight from many people more qualified, experienced than me on coin collecting. While I have collected for over 40 years, I don't clain to know it all. As for pictures, yes they might help, but the series is irrelevant. I love the obverse of this coin but the reverse is ho-hum. Simply put, I am curious as to how others address this scenario. Nothing more.

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 12:30AM

<< 

<< 
its at Pinnacle Rarities...

>>

You're killing me... >>

DOH!!! Sorry, its the 1947 washington quarter in pcgs 67.....

JazzmanJAB · August 31, 2013 12:32AM

<< 

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Really? A nickname for an acronym? How precious.

Yes, I was joking. I also have disdain for that particular affectation. I find the Kool-Aid crowd uses it quite a bit.

As for the coin, it's pretty difficult to give any opinion when the type of coin isn't even mentioned and no picture is provided. But I guess if it's a pc67 and has a bean from ca, it's all good. >>

It must be for the Kool-Aid crowd, Because I did hear Robert Chambers from The Coin Vault, using it.

CaptHenway · August 31, 2013 12:35AM

Everybody switch to iced decaf and chill!

keyman64 · August 31, 2013 12:40AM

If you have to ask....then you do not LOVE it....so no, do not buy it.

Jcarney · August 31, 2013 12:43AM

<< 

<< 

<< 

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Really? A nickname for an acronym? How precious.

Yes, I was joking. I also have disdain for that particular affectation. I find the Kool-Aid crowd uses it quite a bit.

As for the coin, it's pretty difficult to give any opinion when the type of coin isn't even mentioned and no picture is provided. But I guess if it's a pc67 and has a bean from ca, it's all good. >>

>>

I really don't understand why people go off topic and get caustic. I am really just looking for some insight from many people more qualified, experienced than me on coin collecting. While I have collected for over 40 years, I don't clain to know it all. As for pictures, yes they might help, but the series is irrelevant. I love the obverse of this coin but the reverse is ho-hum. Simply put, I am curious as to how others address this scenario. Nothing more. >>

Okay, sorry I got caustic. It sounds like the coin has an eye-appeal problem. If it bothers you now, it will always bother you. It will also most probably bother a future buyer when you go to sell it down the road.

Whenever I bought a coin that had a problem I didn't like, usually two things happened: One, I grew to intensely dislike it and two, I lost money on it.

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 12:48AM

<< 

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<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Really? A nickname for an acronym? How precious.

Yes, I was joking. I also have disdain for that particular affectation. I find the Kool-Aid crowd uses it quite a bit.

As for the coin, it's pretty difficult to give any opinion when the type of coin isn't even mentioned and no picture is provided. But I guess if it's a pc67 and has a bean from ca, it's all good. >>

>>

I really don't understand why people go off topic and get caustic. I am really just looking for some insight from many people more qualified, experienced than me on coin collecting. While I have collected for over 40 years, I don't clain to know it all. As for pictures, yes they might help, but the series is irrelevant. I love the obverse of this coin but the reverse is ho-hum. Simply put, I am curious as to how others address this scenario. Nothing more. >>

Okay, sorry I got caustic. It sounds like the coin has an eye-appeal problem. If it bothers you now, it will always bother you. It will also most probably bother a future buyer when you go to sell it down the road.

Whenever I bought a coin that had a problem I didn't like, usually two things happened: One, I grew to intensely dislike it and two, I lost money on it. >>

Thanks Jcarney. That is valuable input, and I am leaning this way.

djdilliodon · August 31, 2013 12:50AM

Just checked it out and I know for sure you can do better. I'd pass on that one.

Jcarney · August 31, 2013 12:52AM

<< 

<< 

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Really? A nickname for an acronym? How precious.

Yes, I was joking. I also have disdain for that particular affectation. I find the Kool-Aid crowd uses it quite a bit.

As for the coin, it's pretty difficult to give any opinion when the type of coin isn't even mentioned and no picture is provided. But I guess if it's a pc67 and has a bean from ca, it's all good. >>

It must be for the Kool-Aid crowd, Because I did hear Robert Chambers from The Coin Vault, using it.

>>

Thus my disdain.

BAJJERFAN · August 31, 2013 1:22AM

<< I can tell by the way you describe it that you are not in love. Send it back and find one you do. >>

yep, what she said.

LindeDad · August 31, 2013 1:43AM

Not the Oregon I liked.

TomB · August 31, 2013 1:46AM

The question regarding what "pc67" might mean has a legitimate basis since it may mean an MS coin or a PR coin. Regardless, if you have to talk yourself into a coin then there is little use in buying it, in my opinion. The only exceptions would be extremely rare coins or talking yourself into the financing of the coin. By the way, I have not checked out the coin and will not give a public opinion of it.

AUandAG · August 31, 2013 1:52AM

<< 

<< 

<< What is pc67? >>

Really?

......pcgs ms 67.

You're joking right? >>

Thanks, I learned something new this morning and now I have all day to learn more.
Really great when a day starts off right.

>>

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 1:52AM

<< The question regarding what "pc67" might mean has a legitimate basis since it may mean an MS coin or a PR coin. Regardless, if you have to talk yourself into a coin then there is little use in buying it, in my opinion. The only exceptions would be extremely rare coins or talking yourself into the financing of the coin. By the way, I have not checked out the coin and will not give a public opinion of it. >>

Excellent point Tom. Duely noted.....

Connecticoin · August 31, 2013 1:53AM

<< Just checked it out and I know for sure you can do better. I'd pass on that one. >>

Agree, the reverse is not attractive at all. I would rather have a MS66 with killer color.

ricko · August 31, 2013 2:39AM

My input is this....If you are asking the question, then you do not really like the coin.... just part of it. Therefore, in my world, I would not buy it.... your world may be different...Cheers, RickO

coindudeonebay · August 31, 2013 2:45AM

Sounds like you want someone to help you buy into your mistake. Just because JA liked it enough doesn't mean you have to.

TavernTreasures · August 31, 2013 3:14AM

I have been collecting for over 40 years and I didn't know what pc67 meant either. If the coin is a proof is it a pcp67 or a ppc67?

LindeDad · August 31, 2013 3:29AM

<< I have been collecting for over 40 years and I didn't know what pc67 meant either. If the coin is a proof is it a pcp67 or a ppc67? >>

Please guys just use what is actually on the insert.

Bankerbob56 · August 31, 2013 4:26AM

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<< I have been collecting for over 40 years and I didn't know what pc67 meant either. If the coin is a proof is it a pcp67 or a ppc67? >>

Please guys just use what is actually on the insert.

>>

Seemingly good advice.

Constantine · August 31, 2013 5:05AM

Plain and simple....you seem to have doubts about the coin and obviously are not in love with it. Pass on the coin and wait for the right one. You will know when it is the right one deep inside and will be thankful you passed the first time around. We all share this same situation in collecting and know how it feels. That is why I can give you advice without even seeing the coin. Many of our purchases have as much emotional aspects involved as they do technical.

LeeBone · August 31, 2013 5:07AM

Not 100% happy with a coin....PASS

Obverse or reverse?

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