I finally made it through ...

astrorat · March 5, 2019 3:54PM

... to CRO in time to pick up a coin!

As many of you know, Coin Rarities Online has some nice coins and when John sends out his 'Early Bird' notification, many of those nice coins are gone within minutes. Unfortunately, the notification goes out during the work day and most times I am not able to reach out to check on a coin before it's snapped up by someone else (maybe even by some of you!).

Today was different! A dozen minutes after the email was sent ... I saw the email and WOW ... I saw a winner. I responded and then called John. The coin was still available ... woo hoo! While not cheap ... it's a great coin for my set and I look forward to having it in hand ... and then I'll share more information.

Thanks, John!

Edited to add ... images are posted below.

gtstang · March 5, 2019 4:21PM

Was it the Benjamin? If so, congrats on beautiful coin! If not, congrats on getting through?

bolivarshagnasty · March 5, 2019 4:25PM

Yeah, the Franklin stood out to me as well.

astrorat · March 5, 2019 4:34PM

No ... not the Franklin and that is a beautiful coin! I think it was gone before I called.

bolivarshagnasty · March 5, 2019 4:38PM

Well? We're on the edge of our seats! What was it?

jughead1893 · March 5, 2019 4:43PM

maybe he'll deliver it in that cro jet

astrorat · March 5, 2019 4:48PM

@bolivarshagnasty said:
Well? We're on the edge of our seats! What was it?

Okay ... a hint ... the date started with a '1.'

USMarine6 · March 5, 2019 4:58PM

Is the next number an 8?

SimpleCollector · March 5, 2019 4:59PM

Well had I logged in on time, I would’ve liked the seated dollar....but it’s gone

mvs7 · March 5, 2019 5:06PM

Don't forget to ask for a hat... . Took me 3-4 orders from CRO before I remembered to request one.

astrorat · March 5, 2019 7:50PM

@mvs7 said:
Don't forget to ask for a hat... . Took me 3-4 orders from CRO before I remembered to request one.

Thanks for the tip. I will ask John to see if any are still available.

jwitten · March 5, 2019 9:08PM

I liked a few of the gold that were already on hold

Zoins · March 5, 2019 10:03PM

Glad you got one @astrorat! With his following, it can be tough to get a piece!

This is the one I wanted and still want, but missed:

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/983373/missed-a-great-coin-at-cro#latest

Currently, this Merriam Good for a Scent token stood out to me on their site but has also been sold.

astrorat · March 6, 2019 8:18PM

Oooohhhh ... I just got notice it's on its way!

Edited to add ... oh yeah ... with a hat!

oih82w8 · March 6, 2019 8:21PM

Totally agree on several points that were made in the OP;

I receive the email while at work
There are LOTS of beautiful coins listed
They are usually gone by the time I get to view them

Congrats on your acquisition...whatever it may have been.

lkeigwin · March 6, 2019 11:31PM

I love John's early bird email. I picked up this AU58 recently, which PCGS promptly elevated to the rare (for bust halves) AU58+.
Lance.

drddm · March 7, 2019 2:45AM

@lkeigwin said:
I love John's early bird email. I picked up this AU58 recently, which PCGS promptly elevated to the rare (for bust halves) AU58+.
Lance.

LANCE!!!!..... So glad to see you back on the boards!

I remember seeing that gorgeous 1818 Half when John’s email went out, congrats on picking up that beauty...and getting the plus, too. Very well deserved.

I have a feeling I know which coin Astrorat was VERY lucky to get, no doubt before lots of others called in to try and order.

Congrats!

Dave