1877 S Trade Dollar

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Coinscratch
Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I'm pretty sure this coin has been cleaned??? If so, then what is a fair asking price? I paid 35.00 at a pawn shop but, looking to sell,


Thanks!

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  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Hemispherical . Fair enough, do I list as possibly cleaned or just leave it open for the bidders to decide? I just started on Ebay and don't want a bad rap.

  • CRH4LIFE
    CRH4LIFE Posts: 849 ✭✭✭✭
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    They should be able to tell. But I would list it as “Cleaned”.

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @CRH4LIFE .. Allright Thanks, its pretty obvious huh?

  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @CoinscratchFever said:
    @Hemispherical . Fair enough, do I list as possibly cleaned or just leave it open for the bidders to decide? I just started on Ebay and don't want a bad rap.

    @CRH4LIFE said:
    They should be able to tell. But I would list it as “Cleaned”.

    Agree.

    Cleaned, possibly cleaned, more than likely cleaned, or any variations. Of course, there are some who collect cleaned coins because they like cleaned coins and probably cleans their own coins not realizing the ramifications of cleaning a coin and probably hangs around with other coin cleaners. :D:)

    To each their own in this fun hobby.

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 17, 2019 9:07PM
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    @Hemispherical .. The auction thing is cool. My Early find W Quarter was at 140.00 then in the last 15 seconds went to 195.00.

  • TPRC
    TPRC Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think you did well. I would call it VF+ details, cleaned. $100 or a bit more sounds right to me.

    Tom

  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 17, 2019 9:28PM
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    @CoinscratchFever said:
    @Hemispherical .. The auction thing is cool. My Early find W Quarter was at 140.00 then in the last 15 seconds went to 195.00.

    Nice! That almost paid for a 10-coin submission.

    Edit: Didn’t calculate all the other fees. Just the $20 FD19 special.

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  • Paradisefound
    Paradisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Let us know how you do ....... it's a blasting cleaned coin for sure :)

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No doubt about the cleaning.... However, many collectors do not care since they are mainly looking for a reasonable addition to their collection..... Dedicated numismatists care a great deal though... Good luck... Cheers, RickO

  • drei3ree
    drei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 18, 2019 12:48PM
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    I'd list it as "cleaned and polished." Pretty obvious, but some people will try to scam you if you don't mention it in the description!

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 18, 2019 1:36PM
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    @Paradisefound ... Someone offered up 110.00 - 3 times what I paid - I couldn't hit the accept button any quicker - And if that person turns and sells it for 300.00 more power to em. Win Win!

  • drei3ree
    drei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
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    Congrats! Enjoy the win, it won't always be so easy.

  • drei3ree
    drei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
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    Oh, and you haven't really won yet...six months from now you can truly celebrate if it hasn't been returned and no chargeback on the CC!

  • Indulger
    Indulger Posts: 139 ✭✭✭
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    Nice....and clean!

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @drei3ree said:
    Oh, and you haven't really won yet...six months from now you can truly celebrate if it hasn't been returned and no chargeback on the CC!

    Maybe, I shouldn't accept returns in the future. Haven't won yet is right as he hasn't paid yet and then had the audacity to offer me 30.00 on $215.00 coin, 1955 50C PR67Cam.

  • drei3ree
    drei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
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    @CoinscratchFever said:

    @drei3ree said:
    Oh, and you haven't really won yet...six months from now you can truly celebrate if it hasn't been returned and no chargeback on the CC!

    Maybe, I shouldn't accept returns in the future. Haven't won yet is right as he hasn't paid yet and then had the audacity to offer me 30.00 on $215.00 coin, 1955 50C PR67Cam.

    You don't have a choice with ebay. The Buyer claims "Not as described" and eBay will accept the return for you. Also, eBay will send them a return mailing label and charge your account. Selling on eBay is not always glorious!

  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @CoinscratchFever said:

    @drei3ree said:
    Oh, and you haven't really won yet...six months from now you can truly celebrate if it hasn't been returned and no chargeback on the CC!

    Maybe, I shouldn't accept returns in the future. Haven't won yet is right as he hasn't paid yet and then had the audacity to offer me 30.00 on $215.00 coin, 1955 50C PR67Cam.

    Did you offer “Best Offer”?
    Don’t use it is you don’t want to see some extraordinarily weird “best” offer’s. Or, set the limits for the best offer and it’ll take care of itself.

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Hemispherical @drei3ree . Apparently I did, still learning. After that I went in and changed the lowest offer to 200.00. I may need to find other outlets for selling. I'm not trying to be a coin dealer I already own and operate a small business that owns most of my time. I'm trying to liquidate most of this garb I acquired in my first year and turn it into one really nice coin to enjoy and call my first real coin for the collection.

  • drei3ree
    drei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
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    The BST on Collectors Universe works really well for most people. A lot of fees and headaches can be avoided. B)

  • drei3ree
    drei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
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    @CoinscratchFever said: I'm trying to liquidate most of this garb I acquired in my first year and turn it into one really nice coin to enjoy and call my first real coin for the collection.

    Your "garb" is another's treasure. But if you try to sell that on eBay, you'll die a slow death from fees, scams, and returns!

  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,519 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    To the OP, I'm glad it worked out for you. In my experience selling problem coins usually doesn't end well... :-/

    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

    Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well they all fit on one table. Be glad it doesn’t take a whole room.

    Could do a lot sale to push similar items out. It’s going to be long haul to get rid of some of those, unless you add them as “gifts” to higher dollar value items you sell. A bonus to a buyer.

  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @drei3ree said:

    @CoinscratchFever said: I'm trying to liquidate most of this garb I acquired in my first year and turn it into one really nice coin to enjoy and call my first real coin for the collection.

    >

    Your "garb" is another's treasure. But if you try to sell that on eBay, you'll die a slow death from fees, scams, and returns!

    I agree and I see how that could happen. Like @Hemispherical mentioned I will try to sell the mint and proof sets as a few different lots. I can't imagine trying to sell those one at a time :s

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