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I just started collecting and bought this tonight. How did I do?
tdiaz1979
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Winning bid $38 plus $5 auction fee
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Howdy and welcome.
That is a great coin to own. The Buffalo nickel is pure Americana at its finest and the 1938-D was saved in such high numbers that superb gem pieces are available for relatively small sums. It looks terrific, has lots of luster and is a popular design.
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Thank you, looking forward to learning from everyone!
Thumbs up. Great luster!!!
Dave
welcome to the forum and happy collecting. Nice coin!
Nice coin!
If you like it, that's all that counts.
Welcome to the boards!!!
Later, Paul.
Lofty grade! Many collectors seek this grade and are unable to step up (to real coins).
Congrats.
Looks great!~!
Why would this be the case?
Nicely struck and plenty of pizzaz! Welcome to the forum and love your imput.
bob:)
A difficult coin to acquire I suppose with a glossy look like that. No fingerprints. No marks to distract or destroy the overall grading appeal.
As a kid, I was lucky to buy one of these in worn condition. Sometimes even the horn was missing.
Congrats! That's a great looking coin at a great price. The PCGS Price Guide price is $68 so you got a deal too!
That's over 1,000 X's face.
you did well
I bought one other buffalo. I appreciate the info
paid $46.25 plus $5 fee looking forward to building a collection.
two excellent-looking coins that will serve as models for your future purchases
Great way to start. Nice buffs.
Lot of bang for the buck in later date buffaloes. It would have cost me about 60 just to get those graded. Off to a nice start.
Plenty of buffalo fans on the board to share your passion!
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Going to retire at the end of the year and bought a place in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming. I figured I love the way the coins look and buffs are appropriate for Wyoming.
Quite a herd you have started.
Nice , GC offers some good deals.
Summertime is a great time to buy, less competition; more things going on.
nice looking coins
BHNC #203
Good job!
Welcome to the forum!
Hi and Welcome To School! I say school because you'll not only be taught about coins but in many other areas as well. Such as in ethics, manners and in business. Your first thread is a GREAT start! Not only your beautiful purchases but also in that certain coin, " The American Buffalo". This coin is a very popular choice around here. Keep collecting these and you'll never go wrong. Esp. in the PCGS holders! Nothing better than having a coin wrapped up in our Host's product. The Best of the Best! Remember, post often and don't be a stranger. Most importantly, is to have FUN! Once again, welcome to our Forum.-joey
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.@tdiaz1979 ..... Welcome aboard. Those are very nice Buffs... and reasonable cost for graded coins. Feel free to ask questions here prior to purchases... Although you did very well on these two. Cheers, RickO
Might I suggest you acquire a high grade Indian Head Cent to join your buffaloes. A 1909 would begin the creation of a "final year" type set!
Good looking Buffaloes and well on your way to a complete set...or how about a "Type Set"? One Type I (1913, Buffalo on Mound) and either one of those two purchases (Type II, Buffalo on a line of plane). Some like to fill in all of the holes while others, like myself want different types available. Either way nice job!
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Thanks for the suggestions, as I stated I am just starting to learn the hobby.
Thanks RickO, I will definitely take advantage of all the knowledge here to try to make wise purchases, but most of all have fun!
Looks like two nice coins for reasonable money. One thing that you'll hear frequently regarding learning the hobby is, "Buy the book before the coin," to which some people also add, "and then read the book." A little bit of knowledge can save you from expensive mistakes. Scott Travers' The Coin Collector's Survival Manual is an informative, easy read. The Red Book (Guide Book to United States Coins) is a good general introduction to all US series, and while superficial, each type also points you toward further reading. There's also A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels, which is published as part of a more in-depth "Red Book" series, if you decide you're really interested in pursuing Buffalo Nickels. If you get to shows, look at a lot of coins in various grades so you can differentiate them and learn which ones are really nice for the assigned grade.
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Nice pickups.
You'll want to decide early on what kind of collection you want to build. If you are interested in completing a set of buffalos for example, deciding between coins that are blast white (like your examples) or colorfully toned ones would be a first step.
There is nothing like a well matched collection of coins
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Full horn buffalos are fun. Beware of scams though.
Find that 1 in 10 coin that has the stronger strike, or the boldest luster, prettiest color, or fewest marks....or all 4. The old holder coins (especially NGC) are hiding some "treasures." They can still be found in these common Buffs. Whatever you do buy, ensure it stands out from the crowd in some way, and that you easily recognize that difference. Down the road, it will reap dividends. Common coins can still stand out.
These common date MS66 Buffs were over $300 in 1989. There's a reason they cost $40 today.
Nice coins!
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Nice way to start your collection.
Welcome aboard, nice coin, have fun
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Congrats! I love Wyoming, sounds like a dream come true.
A very nice pair ~ are you going to start a heard ? Keep going and Good Luck along the way. Certainly one of my favorite 'classic' designs and here is the one from my Mom's Birth Year Set...
nice buffalo's and welcome to the boards
Sage advice. Beware of scams though.
Nice looking coins and the price was right on each. If there's a lesson to be learned here however, it's the $5 fee on each. While on the surface it's just $5, on the other hand that $10 increased your purchasing cost by about 12%.
Think about all aspects when making purchases as they all make a difference.
You did great and welcome to the forum.
Nice Buff too
Nice coins!
Welcome!!
I've have one or two of those myself. Great bang for the buck.
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Congratulations and welcome to the Board! Be sure to invest in numismatic literature as you journey down this path. David Lange's book, "The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels," is an excellent resource. This Board also has a number of well-versed Buffalo nickel collectors who are eager to share information as well.
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Sweet Buffalo! Welcome.!
This is da fish-bait that going to cost you a lot more in the long run. Hook on~
Yes, you are right, but I intend on enjoying every minute of the hunt.
May all your purchases be MS-66 !