PCGS Regency holder sells on Ebay

coinsarefun · February 23, 2014 3:35PM

Danny Kaye, Regency holder on Ebay

Sold for $950......Not bad at all

Zoins · February 23, 2014 3:38PM

The insert says #325 of 363. If all 363 are in Regency slabs and each is worth $950, that's quite a statement.

Justlooking · February 23, 2014 4:19PM

<< Danny Kaye, Regency holder on Ebay

Sold for $950......Not bad at all

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And ... there was a coin in it!

I knew someone who once flew on an airplane Danny Kaye was on. He was a jerk.

coinsarefun · February 23, 2014 4:20PM

I found another that sold for $750

Kove · February 23, 2014 4:33PM

<< Danny Kaye, Regency holder on Ebay

Sold for $950......Not bad at all

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The seller, Jay, bought it for $445 a few weeks ago on Great Collections.

Nice double. I guess I could have bid a little higher last month...

Zoins · February 23, 2014 4:41PM

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<< Danny Kaye, Regency holder on Ebay

Sold for $950......Not bad at all

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The seller, Jay, bought it for $445 a few weeks ago on Great Collections.

Nice double. I guess I could have bid a little higher last month... >>

If that's what the greater eyeballs can get you on eBay, there's quite a bit of value there.

BustHalfBrian · February 23, 2014 4:47PM

Someone really wanted it, if you ask me. Since the bulk of the Regency holders bear the Danny Kaye pedigree, it's the ones without his name on them that you really want.

CuKevin · February 23, 2014 4:50PM

<< Someone really wanted it, if you ask me. Since the bulk of the Regency holders bear the Danny Kaye pedigree, it's the ones without his name on them that you really want. >>

While the bulk of them in existence, as far as we know, do bear his name, they are still very limited in quantity.

That and some of us love Danny Kaye as an actor, even if we are from a much younger generation.

Lakesammman · February 24, 2014 1:24AM

How do you figure out what it went for??

The ones with the box and bag seem scarcer??

LanceNewmanOCC · February 24, 2014 1:30AM

<< How do you figure out what it went for??

/q]
there are a few different methods besides being the buyer

i'm too lazy today to go find the threads.
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Casman · February 24, 2014 1:34AM

<< How do you figure out what it went for??

The ones with the box and bag seem scarcer?? >>

Enter the item number at watchcount.com, and it shows the best offer price.

Lakesammman · February 24, 2014 2:07AM

Thanks! The old .ca trick doesn't work any more.

MGLICKER · February 24, 2014 2:19AM

<< I found another that sold for $750 >>

I sold that coin and was pleased with the sale price. Kudos to the seller at $950.

brg5658 · February 24, 2014 3:57AM

<< 

<< Someone really wanted it, if you ask me. Since the bulk of the Regency holders bear the Danny Kaye pedigree, it's the ones without his name on them that you really want. >>

While the bulk of them in existence, as far as we know, do bear his name, they are still very limited in quantity.

That and some of us love Danny Kaye as an actor, even if we are from a much younger generation. >>

I have never even heard of Danny Kaye -- I had to Wikipedia the guy. I still have no idea who he is.

MGLICKER · February 24, 2014 4:00AM

...he is this fine actor. Text

ambro51 · February 24, 2014 4:07AM

....too bad 'ol Danny didn't collect killer rainbow Morgans Eh?

coinsarefun · February 24, 2014 4:07AM

<< 

<< 

<< Someone really wanted it, if you ask me. Since the bulk of the Regency holders bear the Danny Kaye pedigree, it's the ones without his name on them that you really want. >>

While the bulk of them in existence, as far as we know, do bear his name, they are still very limited in quantity.

That and some of us love Danny Kaye as an actor, even if we are from a much younger generation. >>

I have never even heard of Danny Kaye -- I had to Wikipedia the guy. I still have no idea who he is.

>>

Danny Kaye....for the youngersters

Not many could do this so fast and yet so clearly

CoinRaritiesOnline · February 24, 2014 4:10AM

<< ....too bad 'ol Danny didn't collect killer rainbow Morgans Eh? >>

Ha!

coindeuce · February 24, 2014 7:33AM

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<< ....too bad 'ol Danny didn't collect killer rainbow Morgans Eh? >>

Ha! >>

Yeah. Then his heirs could try to sell the rainbows in Regency's for at least a grand more than sheet for the date, even if their eye appeal is mundane - like the one that has been through the revolving eBay listings for the past two years, since the seller won't budge on the BIN.

Broadstruck · February 24, 2014 7:50AM

Don't get too excited yet boys & girls... As this doofy looking $50 coin in fancy plastic sold once before on 1/31 and was returned.

Bayard1908 · February 24, 2014 7:51AM

<< I have never even heard of Danny Kaye -- I had to Wikipedia the guy. I still have no idea who he is.

>>

Consider yourself lucky. His "appeal" is definitely not universal.

291fifth · February 24, 2014 8:01AM

Danny Kaye belongs to another era of entertainment. He is fading rapidly from memory as the people who were his fans pass from the scene.

I guess some people are willing to pay huge premiums for the Regency holder. I'm certainly not one of them.

ambro51 · February 24, 2014 12:06PM

I'd keep pullin' the damn thing outta my pocket, trying to make a call on it.

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · February 24, 2014 12:13PM

<< 

<< How do you figure out what it went for??

/q]
there are a few different methods besides being the buyer

i'm too lazy today to go find the threads.
. >>

OT...but Lance, could you please change your Avatar back to the cat sticking it's tongue out...my 3 year old daughter is really pissed off that I can't show her the "silly kitty cat" when I'm on my iPad right now

...or at least PM me a photo of it so I can keep her amused while I OCD out on the CU forums

Thanks in advance,
Erik

MGLICKER · February 24, 2014 12:44PM

<< I'd keep pullin' the damn thing outta my pocket, trying to make a call on it. >>

astrorat · February 24, 2014 12:46PM

<< Someone really wanted it, if you ask me. Since the bulk of the Regency holders bear the Danny Kaye pedigree, it's the ones without his name on them that you really want. >>

Bulk? Are you sure? Not that the registry I keep has all possible pieces, but there are fewer "Danny Kaye" Regency holdered coins that other US and world coins. There is a greater demand, from what I hear from fellow slab collectors, for US coins in Regency holders as compared with all others.

Shamika · February 24, 2014 1:30PM

And it's a nice coin to boot.

PerryHall · February 24, 2014 8:14PM

I got my regency slab off eBay more than ten years ago. It holds an MS62 1852 gold dollar with a notation that it is a double punched date on the label. The type 1 gold dollar at 13mm diameter is the smallest US coin and it's almost lost in this large holder. Unfortunately it didn't come with the green pull string bag with the PCGS logo on it but I did get it without paying any premium for the slab.

lordmarcovan · February 24, 2014 8:25PM

I wonder what a "speciman" is.

An Italian astronaut, maybe?

magikbilly · February 24, 2014 8:36PM

Rapidly fading from memory? I am only 44. I remember his work with UNICEF was sent on 16mm to my school and we would watch it every year right before we were turned loose for Xmas holiday. I remember when Audrey Hepburn was UNICEF representative - because I got to chat over wine with her. Dainty wrists! Lovely lady.

Danny Kaye - I am SURE many here remember this bit below (am I an "old timer"?

I would think Victor Borge would place me more in that category?

but then..I know who he is too..."Pfft. Zip! Blip. Drag-click...cluk!" (no, not on the mouse)...that is spoken punctuation...I guess you had to see it).

The Court Jester 1959....Danny Kaye...
Hawkins: I've got it! I've got it! The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true! Right?

Griselda: Right. But there's been a change: they broke the chalice from the palace!

Hawkins: They *broke* the chalice from the palace?

Griselda: And replaced it with a flagon.

Hawkins: A flagon...?

Griselda: With the figure of a dragon.

Hawkins: Flagon with a dragon.

Griselda: Right.

Hawkins: But did you put the pellet with the poison in the vessel with the pestle?

Griselda: No! The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon! The vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true!

Hawkins: The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon; the vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true.

Griselda: Just remember that.

MGLICKER · February 25, 2014 5:36AM

<< I would think Victor Borge would place me more in that category? >>

Ahhh. Victor Borge was the master!

His best clip ever.

Chopin

CoinRaritiesOnline · February 25, 2014 5:48AM

Has anybody ever seen one of these coins (regardless of pedigree) in a regular PCGS slab?

Broadstruck · February 25, 2014 6:00AM

<< Has anybody ever seen one of these coins (regardless of pedigree) in a regular PCGS slab? >>

No just NGC.

MGLICKER · February 25, 2014 6:03AM

I believe I have in the heritage archives. About $90.

edit: Guess not, Heritage archives only show NGC and Anacs. NGC only on Ebay.

astrorat · February 25, 2014 9:03AM

<< Has anybody ever seen one of these coins (regardless of pedigree) in a regular PCGS slab? >>

The only other ones I have seen were raw.

MGLICKER · March 18, 2014 4:08AM

Would like to see PCGS return to a premium holder such as the Regency.

coindeuce · March 18, 2014 8:20AM

<< Would like to see PCGS return to a premium holder such as the Regency. >>

Who sez it was a premium holder? It was just more expensive because it allowed for extra verbiage on the insert at the same font as a regular holder. Unless of course you figure the embroidered felt storage bag made it a premium.

MGLICKER · March 18, 2014 8:41AM

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<< Would like to see PCGS return to a premium holder such as the Regency. >>

Who sez it was a premium holder? It was just more expensive because it allowed for extra verbiage on the insert at the same font as a regular holder. Unless of course you figure the embroidered felt storage bag made it a premium.

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I will dispute your assertion. A holder the size of Crimea was not needed for the extra description.

coindeuce · March 18, 2014 8:49AM

The only coin I have ever personally seen in a Regency holder which deserved the extra attention it commanded, is (was) an 1893-CC Branch Mint SP Morgan dollar, which at the time I held it in hand, was owned by John Albanese. Name, or show me another that you have witnessed that really mattered in a Regency.

"A holder the size of Crimea was not needed for the extra description." You're wrong on that count. I've seen Regency holders with extensive verbiage on the insert, which would not possibly fit in a standard holder insert.

MGLICKER · March 18, 2014 9:03AM

Here ya go, Coindeuce.

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coinsarefun · March 18, 2014 9:07AM

<< Here ya go, Coindeuce.

305,000 Euro realized. >>

I posted a thread about this one on the dark side as it was being auctioned.
Incredible coin!

coindeuce · March 18, 2014 9:30AM

Realistically, the number of collectors of a 19th century Russian platinum coin are probably as rare as the coin.
You're comparing apples to oranges here. And the Danny Kaye provenanced coins were realistically cherished only by those who idolized him for his Hollywood persona and his penchant for philanthropy. Had no bearing on the real market value of those coins in the Regency holders.

MGLICKER · March 18, 2014 9:35AM

<< Realistically, the number of collectors of a 19th century Russian platinum coin are probably as rare as the coin. >>

Dorothy had better luck with the Wizard of Oz.

coindeuce · March 18, 2014 9:44AM

<< 

<< Realistically, the number of collectors of a 19th century Russian platinum coin are probably as rare as the coin. >>

Dorothy had better luck with the Wizard of Oz.

>>

Tell us how many collectors you know that are capable of or interested in owning a half million dollar Russian coin.

MGLICKER · March 18, 2014 9:52AM

<< Tell us how many collectors you know that are capable of or interested in owning a half million dollar Russian coin. >>

...about as many as are capable of owning an 1893-CC branch mint SP Morgan.

coindeuce · March 18, 2014 10:05AM

<< 

<< Tell us how many collectors you know that are capable of or interested in owning a half million dollar Russian coin. >>

...about as many as are capable of owning an 1893-CC branch mint SP Morgan. >>

Sure. You forgot the caveat about interest.
Nice try.

MGLICKER · March 18, 2014 10:09AM

Your chess game is about as sharp as Obama's.

You asked to see a premium coin in a Regency holder but alas, it was too premium.

The Danny Kaye coins are of course too pedestrian.

Not sure where these eagles fit in, I assume too modern.

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blu62vette · March 18, 2014 10:21AM

I saw a 1870-CC $20 in one once. Very cool to see.

coindeuce · March 18, 2014 10:30AM

<< Your chess game is about as sharp as Obama's.

You asked to see a premium coin in a Regency holder but alas, it was too premium. >>

We all know that Soetoro isn't capable of playing chess with Putin. That argument belongs in a different forum.

No one said the Platinum 3 Rouble is too premium, and the statement was merely made that the interest is so narrow on the world market, that no matter what price it realizes, the holder has very little if any factor at all in determining what an interested collector will pay for it. At that level of interest and value, the holder is virtually invisible.

MGLICKER · March 18, 2014 10:47AM

Picked this regency up yesterday!

Danny...what else!

coindeuce · March 18, 2014 10:53AM

For that price, I would have also expected a felt pouch and an original D.K. autograph.

PCGS Regency holder sells on Ebay

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