I only had 2 mins to bid! Updated Pics first post!!

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 11:35AM

So I'm working out of town and just sittin in my hotel room. I get to looking on the bay and I ran across this Morgan. I though it might be about MS62 with end of roll toning. Did I get screwed?
Morgan Link

MGLICKER · June 14, 2014 11:37AM

Linky no work.

lkeigwin · June 14, 2014 11:37AM

This one?

Zoins · June 14, 2014 11:38AM

<< Did I get screwed? >>

There's a 14 day return policy, so no, you didn't. Good that you didn't buy sight unseen.

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 11:40AM

<< This one? >>

Thats it, thanks!

AUandAG · June 14, 2014 11:42AM

Nice reverse color that is NT.

I think that it's an AU58.

bob

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 11:45AM

<< Nice reverse color that is NT.

I think that it's an AU58.

bob

>>

Well if its closer to AU58, its still valued around $40 and I paid $9 for the toning. Lol

coinbuf · June 14, 2014 11:46AM

I would not call it end of roll toning and I see it as mid AU. Overall not worth the price imo but its your call.

Wabbit2313 · June 14, 2014 11:56AM

Did he at least offer a kiss?

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 12:01PM

<< Did he at least offer a kiss? >>

This is why I wonder why I post here sometimes. Individuals that are unable to give constructive criticism instead of being a jerk!!!

crazyhounddog · June 14, 2014 12:07PM

I wish I could see the coin but none of these links seem to work. I hope it works out for ya.

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 12:10PM

Link fixed. Sorry!

pennyannie · June 14, 2014 12:18PM

It does not look right to me but it may be my monitor, looks like you can send it back if you do not approve. I am a big fan of the 2 minute bidding. I got carried away on the live bidding at Heritage last week and did not stop until I quickly added up how much money I spent in 30 minutes.

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 12:23PM

<< It does not look right to me but it may be my monitor, looks like you can send it back if you do not approve. I am a big fan of the 2 minute bidding. I got carried away on the live bidding at Heritage last week and did not stop until I quickly added up how much money I spent in 30 minutes. >>

Yes sir, 14 day return. I've never had to return anything but the description does state BU. Hopefully it has a little more luster in-hand. It wasn't a big dollar coin and I have seen worn one's going for around $35-40 so I don't expect an MS65 coin. If it pleases my eye enough just to throw in with my other old morgans, I'll be happy.

Mark · June 14, 2014 12:32PM

I like the toning. I am not a big fan of the hits on the check. It will be interesting to read your opinion when you have the coin in hand.

It is funny that you managed to spend money sitting in a hotel room! Thankfully I've never been a hotel room when an item I wanted came up for auction. But I have managed to spend money sitting in my armchair circa midnight.

stman · June 14, 2014 12:39PM

<< I would not call it end of roll toning >>

I wouldn't either.

MGLICKER · June 14, 2014 12:42PM

Reverse toning looks like it is the tilt it to the light variety.

$35-40 is probably about right, but hard to get beat too bad on a $50 Morgan.

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 12:43PM

<< I like the toning. I am not a big fan of the hits on the check. It will be interesting to read your opinion when you have the coin in hand.

It is funny that you managed to spend money sitting in a hotel room! Thankfully I've never been a hotel room when an item I wanted came up for auction. But I have managed to spend money sitting in my armchair circa midnight. >>

Yea the hits on the cheek is what brought what I thought it was to a low MS. I zoomed the pics in and seen some nice details in the eagle and cottonballs, etc... and thought it looked at least MS. I may be wrong, I'll know when its in-hand. Btw, there ain't much to do sittin in a motel room for a week! Lol

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 12:48PM

<< 

<< I would not call it end of roll toning >>

I wouldn't either. >>

I just figured being on one side towards one corner was end of roll. Just an unknowledgeable guess on my part.

TwoSides2aCoin · June 14, 2014 12:48PM

Antique Show this weekend.
And today comes a fellow with a 2 coin-2 pen desk set. Looks like a nice 1884 Morgan on the left side, sealed under plexiglass, and the right coin, an O mint Morgan ( suspecting another '84) . I cannot see the flip sides. I told the man I guessed they were the same year and possibly 2 mint state coins inserted into this fine office accessory. Would post photos , but do not want to share too much information for fear of "hijacking" or "high jerking".
So I'll just add that I think you did okay. You know how most guys are , given 2 minutes.
You know they're probably already snoring.

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 12:50PM

<< Antique Show this weekend.
And today comes a fellow with a 2 coin-2 pen desk set. Looks like a nice 1884 Morgan on the left side, sealed under plexiglass, and the right coin, an O mint Morgan ( suspecting another '84) . I cannot see the flip sides. I told the man I guessed they were the same year and possibly 2 mint state coins inserted into this fine office accessory. Would post photos , but do not want to share too much information for fear of "hijacking" or "high jerking".
So I'll just add that I think you did okay. You know how most guys are , given 2 minutes.
You know they're probably already snoring. >>

stman · June 14, 2014 12:53PM

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<< I would not call it end of roll toning >>

I wouldn't either. >>

I just figured being on one side towards one corner was end of roll. Just an unknowledgeable guess on my part. >>

End of roll would basically be on one side but with geometrical lines showing the paper folds. Or where the top of the roll was crimped. Not sure I explained it properly but I tried. I don't have one these days to show you.

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 12:57PM

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<< I would not call it end of roll toning >>

I wouldn't either. >>

I just figured being on one side towards one corner was end of roll. Just an unknowledgeable guess on my part. >>

End of roll would basically be on one side but with geometrical lines showing the paper folds. Or where the top of the roll was crimped. Not sure I explained it properly but I tried. I don't have one these days to show you. >>

Thank you sir!!

stman · June 14, 2014 1:01PM

Here is an endroll I used to own....... Hope this helps

bsshog40 · June 14, 2014 1:04PM

<< Here is an endroll I used to own....... Hope this helps

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Ok, my idea was far from that. Lol. Thanks for the pic!

bolivarshagnasty · June 14, 2014 1:11PM

Another end roll for comparison. Look for the straight line caused by the edge of the paper.

LanceNewmanOCC · June 14, 2014 1:15PM

<< Did he at least offer a kiss? >>

if that is in reference to the seller, i will lol your comment

.

halfhunter · June 14, 2014 1:27PM

If you get it and don't like it, I'll make you whole . . . Including shipping ! ! !

HH

lcoopie · June 14, 2014 2:06PM

It looks au to me also

Wabbit2313 · June 14, 2014 2:24PM

<< 

<< Did he at least offer a kiss? >>

This is why I wonder why I post here sometimes. Individuals that are unable to give constructive criticism instead of being a jerk!!! >>

I apologize for answering your second grade question with a 3rd grade answer.

"Yes you got screwed".

pennyannie · June 14, 2014 6:23PM

<< 

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<< Did he at least offer a kiss? >>

This is why I wonder why I post here sometimes. Individuals that are unable to give constructive criticism instead of being a jerk!!! >>

I apologize for answering your second grade question with a 3rd grade answer.

"Yes you got screwed". >>

I would not say you got screwed, you got a 90 percent silver coin. 49 bucks at lunch or a little gas seems worse to me than owning a morgan silver dollar. We go thru about 800 bucks a week on groceries, gas, going out. I would rather eat beanie weenies and buy 50 face of 90 percent a week but being single does not really appeal to me.

I do not even ask how much the cell phones, internet and satellite tv cost me a month anymore cause that does put in a foul mood.

Back to the 2 minute ebay bidding, I can really get into that. The thrill of victory......reguardless of final cost...for a fleeting moment you are the winner until reality sets in.

I decided to 2 weeks ago to not buy any coins or guns for a few weeks, I did great for 13 days, on the 14th day I bought a ruger mk 1 new in box from 1972 and a FNH FNS 40 cal and then arrived back home and logged onto heritage live arms auction and sat in silence for 20 minutes before hitting the bid button for a nambu, 2 sets of derringers, hk usp 40, Hartford arms .22. Day 15 brought a S&W mint 36 revolver and a colt woodsman in 98%. I recovered for a few days in time to buy some silver and gold after it starting up again.

3 am and I am bored no good auctions to bid on at the moment.

Rampage · June 14, 2014 10:26PM

<< This is why I wonder why I post here sometimes. Individuals that are unable to give constructive criticism instead of being a jerk!!! >>

Yep, very true. And, it is usually the same group of people. Those people often have nothing else better to do.

On to the coin in question...Definitely not end of roll toning, but overall a good looking coin. And, it is difficult to tell from the picture whether it will grade AU58 or MS62 (or lower). If you can take a better picture when you get it, that might give a different story.

Wabbit2313 · June 14, 2014 11:35PM

<< 

<< This is why I wonder why I post here sometimes. Individuals that are unable to give constructive criticism instead of being a jerk!!! >>

Yep, very true. And, it is usually the same group of people. Those people often have nothing else better to do.

>>

Did they move your thread to the Elvis forum and you are still mad?

bsshog40 · June 15, 2014 12:53AM

Well in all, I now remember what EOR toning looks like. Thanks guys! I haven't bought anything in a while and this had 2 mins left with no bids, and I was just scrolling thru the current auctions that were ending soon. I very seldom buy something that I cross my fingers hoping its good, but I did like the color, some of the details it had, and just hoping it has some luster to it. For the going price of most of these low end dates, I don't really think " I got screwed", maybe not quite worth the $49, but I think will be ok for the price. I appreciate ya'lls opinions guys!!

Walkerfan · June 15, 2014 1:47AM

Here are my thoughts:

For $49 it is hard to get beat up too bad. The toning looks really nice to me, even in the images. The color likely looks even better in hand. My only concern would be whether or not the coin was MS. If I thought that it was (after inspecting it)----I'd keep it but, if not, I probably wouldn't. JMO.

TwoSides2aCoin · June 15, 2014 6:57AM

Paid $60.
Would have paid $50 , but the pens work.

JBN · June 15, 2014 7:40AM

From the pictures - with all of the "grading from pictures is tough" caveats - it looks like a slight bit of rub above the ear, with hints of rub on the eagle's breast. AU 55 or 58 IMHO.

That said, it is an 81-O which is not a super-easy O mint date. That is a plus.

Colors look good and are a nice bonus.

Bottom line: For fifty bucks, it looks nice to me.

PS: IMHO, posting a thread on this forum asking how you did on a coin is very appropriate and certainly does not qualify as a 'second grade question'.

Just ignore the rude posters here.

I do wish the moderators would ban them, but I also understand that monitoring this forum takes time and effort and that there is no cost benefit for our hosts for expending these resources.

So we are left stuck with these trolls and have to ignore them - even though I didn't in this case!!

Guilty, your honor - but in my defense, the comment was truly off-base/asinine.

bsshog40 · June 15, 2014 8:27AM

<< From the pictures - with all of the "grading from pictures is tough" caveats - it looks like a slight bit of rub above the ear, with hints of rub on the eagle's breast. AU 55 or 58 IMHO.

That said, it is an 81-O which is not a super-easy O mint date. That is a plus.

Colors look good and are a nice bonus.

Bottom line: For fifty bucks, it looks nice to me.

PS: IMHO, posting a thread on this forum asking how you did on a coin is very appropriate and certainly does not qualify as a 'second grade question'.

Just ignore the rude posters here.

I do wish the moderators would ban them, but I also understand that monitoring this forum takes time and effort and that there is no cost benefit for our hosts for expending these resources.

So we are left stuck with these trolls and have to ignore them - even though I didn't in this case!!

Guilty, your honor - but in my defense, the comment was truly off-base/asinine. >>

Thank you sir! I have posted here and ats for a long time. Both are great places to learn and I respect anyone's opinion anytime, even if it's not what I'm looking for. But those that offer no knowledge, and only offer sarcasm, have NO place in my books either.

Wabbit2313 · June 15, 2014 8:55AM

"Did I get screwed" was the question asked. If you can't figure out a response that actually requires just the smallest sense of wit and humor, oh well.

bsshog40 · June 15, 2014 10:35AM

<< "Did I get screwed" was the question asked. If you can't figure out a response that actually requires just the smallest sense of wit and humor, oh well. >>

I guess you are correct sir! In my defense though, my question was metaphorical.

ldhair · June 15, 2014 11:46AM

You did just fine Bobby. I'll bet it looks nice in hand.

bsshog40 · June 15, 2014 11:49AM

<< You did just fine Bobby. I'll bet it looks nice in hand. >>

Well when it comes in Larry, if its worth it, I will take pics and post them to this thread. Thanks my friend!

bsshog40 · June 19, 2014 7:01AM

Updated pics in first post! These are my pics. Anyone have different opinions? Thanks!

bsshog40 · June 19, 2014 11:00AM

So does anyone think its more like ms62? I still think it is after getting it inhand.

Rampage · June 19, 2014 11:02AM

My opinion has not changed. Tough to grade that coin from a picture. But, perhaps take a shot at PCGS for grading?

19Lyds · June 19, 2014 11:08AM

<< So I'm working out of town and just sittin in my hotel room. I get to looking on the bay and I ran across this Morgan. I though it might be about MS62 with end of roll toning. Did I get screwed?
Morgan Link

>>

I don't know.

Do you feel like having a smoke??

lcoopie · June 19, 2014 11:10AM

I think the original photos give more detail especially of the rims which look circulated to me

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · June 19, 2014 11:26AM

Nice coin for $50 bones all damn day man IMO...it's either a 62 or a 58

Erik

MICHAELDIXON · June 19, 2014 11:35AM

IMO it's a nice 1881 O Morgan, which you don't see that date with much toning. I think you did fine.

DavidLawrence · June 19, 2014 12:15PM

Looks like a lock to grade Unc to me. 62-63. Sometime hard to tell from pics but I don't see any rub and the reverse is 63-64. Also, it's obvious there is a nice layer of original skin on both sides.

bsshog40 · June 19, 2014 12:36PM

Thanks ya'll for your opinions. I still think it looks 62 to me. I know it has some rim nics but with the details this coin has, I'm thinking these may be bag marks as with whats on the cheek also. It has some nice luster also. I honestly don't think I got hurt for $49. The toning is a bonus also. Thanks again for ya'lls opinions and time!
Bobby

I only had 2 mins to bid! Updated Pics first post!!

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