They still came out ahead. Maybe a sale to a friend if not someone just gave one away. But they did not loose any money from their original investment.
I'll post a pic of the coin and coa when they get here.
Thank you I have yet to actually see a ### GOLD SHIELD ### version yet. Only the one with the American flag and one without all blue. I like the First strikes with the American Flag but I went with the Gold Shield. I guess I could always photo shop one but I don’t think one has been posted anywhere yet since there just now coming out of the grading shops. Soon they will be flooded with them as everybody will be getting theirs. I still have at least 14 days left. TYIA
I've read post stating there were two different size boxes the coins shipped in was your box the thin or the larger?
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I'm just glad I didn't get a "rattler" box. Has a better chance of being undamaged goods going in for grading.. also, I live in the desert and that's never a good sound to hear.
From Richard Giedroyc's column in Numismatic News, November 29, 2019:
"There has been some saber rattling recently regarding if coins encapsulated as First Strikes, accompanied by an autograph, and as other forms of modern grade rarities are a fad rather than a long-term collectible worthy of long-term interest. It may be becoming an oft-repeated phrase, but buy the coin, not the slab."
@ernie11 said:
Don't shoot the messenger for posting this.
From Richard Giedroyc's column in Numismatic News, November 29, 2019:
"There has been some saber rattling recently regarding if coins encapsulated as First Strikes, accompanied by an autograph, and as other forms of modern grade rarities are a fad rather than a long-term collectible worthy of long-term interest. It may be becoming an oft-repeated phrase, but buy the coin, not the slab."
Well we know you should always buy the coin. Some like myself like a label variation to go with the nice quality coin. Technically every coin is a First Strike since they sold in minutes. I think this whole series of coin is a fad when the bubble burst that’s the question. I thought he put his words in a very nice way. Thanks for sharing.
@jwitten said:
I would pay a slight premium for 340. Just because I am a MOPAR fan and that is one of the engines I would imagine certain numbers may bring a slight premium, but nothing like 1-100. Number 30,000 might be kind of cool.
Why not a 426? I had one of only #500 Ramcharger's Stage 3 cross-rams in a lightweight Dodge that did well under 12 second quarter mile runs. Drove it for a while on the street for fun. That was my real golden ticket, but sold it in the early 70's. Worth 50 times now what I sold it for :'(
@Kccoin said:
here is what the outside of my box looks like. I am not sure if the numbers are in any way correlated to the cert#. I will find out in due time
I had no numbers like that on mine. In fact no numbers.
Goldminer I put the tape on it prior to sending off to PCGS so yes good eye. But since it came directly from the mint I was not concerned it was tampered with. In fact I have videos and multiple picture of my repacking to PCGS.
Gluggo, I put extra tape on mine too, direct from the Mint.
That box with 26723 above really looks opened from the side to me.
I am just warning everyone buying "unopened boxes" from unreliable sources. I do not know for sure, but I don't think the Mint wrote certificate numbers on any of the boxes.
Yes I was thinking the same and I did see that video . But you have a good point anybody buying one 2nd hand should know their seller if not buyer beware. Good point. Last I will say while it does look smashes on the inside crease like Skully said there is always a reasonable scientific point. Not that I would want to guess what instrument was used to cause the crease for kccoin’s sake. I do hope #03 is in there cause I am hoping #02 is in mine. After all we know who gets #01.
Did you noticed how I posted a picture of the PCGS San Francisco’s Label on the other post that was since closed. I am adhering to the rules by posting a picture. That way they won’t BAN you!
I'm getting anxious about my submission. I know we had Thanksgiving yesterday but it was received on Tues. the 26th and still doesn't show under "view orders". I did expect a couple of days to get it into processing mode so maybe I'm just being over-anxious or impatient to see it moving forward toward the actual grading process. I don't need to be talked off of the ledge yet but all of this talk about this coin and I don't have anything yet to show and tell. OK, I will just wait and be quiet about it. ha ha
If you did not go express and write that on your package, you will wait a bit. If there are shows, or a surge of submissions, you will wait a bit more. If it is Friday after Thanksgiving and Brett gave everyone time off like he should for the Holiday and family, you will wait more. I have waited 4 months for some of my more obscure US Mint medal submissions, so give it time.
@Onedollarnohollar said:
I'm getting anxious about my submission. I know we had Thanksgiving yesterday but it was received on Tues. the 26th and still doesn't show under "view orders". I did expect a couple of days to get it into processing mode so maybe I'm just being over-anxious or impatient to see it moving forward toward the actual grading process. I don't need to be talked off of the ledge yet but all of this talk about this coin and I don't have anything yet to show and tell. OK, I will just wait and be quiet about it. ha ha
WOW! And he had sold approx. 4-5 of these too... Speechless...
Didn't eBay ban the sale of US Mint COAs?
Apparently not but maybe if you call Ebay Customer Service and see let us know what they tell you. TYIA.
After all your paying for a digitally autographed Certificate. Would that not be like a a Babe Ruth digital signature what would that be worth in today’s market? Some people have more money than sense OR they forgot to read the part about “COA ONLY” would be my bet. Boy are they gonna be pissed 😡 when they get their package. Sparks are gonna fly!
@Onedollarnohollar said:
Tetromibi did your Ebay sale go through for 25k .. I lost track of it. Hopefully it did and you can enjoy the fruits of your victory!
No. I decided to send it to auction on eBay. The 3-day $0.01 auction will start tonight at 9 eastern.
Smart move Tetromibi it should end in a Frienzy! Of course a 5 or 7 day run might get more eyes on your sale. Just a guess though on my part. I wish I had that type of decision to make.
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They still came out ahead. Maybe a sale to a friend if not someone just gave one away. But they did not loose any money from their original investment.
The perfect score! Congrats!
Anyone else getting Eddie Money's "Two Tickets To Paradise" tune running in their head every time you opened this thread?
WOW! And he had sold approx. 4-5 of these too... Speechless...
I wonder why anyone would want a plain jane coa without the associated coin. To me they go hand in hand.
This is where the fake paper copies might come in.
I accepted a best offer. $5,000.
nice
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Congrats on your sale!
Glad a few people here got the golden ticket.
Looks like #40 & #50 sold and #32 is still available.
here is the COA slab: https://www.pcgs.com/cert/38738317
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I'll post a pic of the coin and coa when they get here.
Thank you I have yet to actually see a ### GOLD SHIELD ### version yet. Only the one with the American flag and one without all blue. I like the First strikes with the American Flag but I went with the Gold Shield. I guess I could always photo shop one but I don’t think one has been posted anywhere yet since there just now coming out of the grading shops. Soon they will be flooded with them as everybody will be getting theirs. I still have at least 14 days left. TYIA
Probably bots not properly configured to check that it is actually the coin.
Collector, occasional seller
Congradulations Tetromibi
I've read post stating there were two different size boxes the coins shipped in was your box the thin or the larger?
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Thin, I think.
I'm just glad I didn't get a "rattler" box. Has a better chance of being undamaged goods going in for grading.. also, I live in the desert and that's never a good sound to hear.
Don't shoot the messenger for posting this.
From Richard Giedroyc's column in Numismatic News, November 29, 2019:
"There has been some saber rattling recently regarding if coins encapsulated as First Strikes, accompanied by an autograph, and as other forms of modern grade rarities are a fad rather than a long-term collectible worthy of long-term interest. It may be becoming an oft-repeated phrase, but buy the coin, not the slab."
Well we know you should always buy the coin. Some like myself like a label variation to go with the nice quality coin. Technically every coin is a First Strike since they sold in minutes. I think this whole series of coin is a fad when the bubble burst that’s the question. I thought he put his words in a very nice way. Thanks for sharing.
Why not a 426? I had one of only #500 Ramcharger's Stage 3 cross-rams in a lightweight Dodge that did well under 12 second quarter mile runs. Drove it for a while on the street for fun. That was my real golden ticket, but sold it in the early 70's. Worth 50 times now what I sold it for :'(
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
here is what the outside of my box looks like. I am not sure if the numbers are in any way correlated to the cert#. I will find out in due time
I had no numbers like that on mine. In fact no numbers.
Seriously, everyone beware of fraud. Most of these boxes absolutely can be opened from the side and look unopened. The tape is in the wrong spot.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Goldminer I put the tape on it prior to sending off to PCGS so yes good eye. But since it came directly from the mint I was not concerned it was tampered with. In fact I have videos and multiple picture of my repacking to PCGS.
Gluggo, I put extra tape on mine too, direct from the Mint.
That box with 26723 above really looks opened from the side to me.
I am just warning everyone buying "unopened boxes" from unreliable sources. I do not know for sure, but I don't think the Mint wrote certificate numbers on any of the boxes.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Yes I was thinking the same and I did see that video . But you have a good point anybody buying one 2nd hand should know their seller if not buyer beware. Good point. Last I will say while it does look smashes on the inside crease like Skully said there is always a reasonable scientific point. Not that I would want to guess what instrument was used to cause the crease for kccoin’s sake. I do hope #03 is in there cause I am hoping #02 is in mine. After all we know who gets #01.
Did you noticed how I posted a picture of the PCGS San Francisco’s Label on the other post that was since closed. I am adhering to the rules by posting a picture.
That way they won’t BAN you! 
I'm getting anxious about my submission. I know we had Thanksgiving yesterday but it was received on Tues. the 26th and still doesn't show under "view orders". I did expect a couple of days to get it into processing mode so maybe I'm just being over-anxious or impatient to see it moving forward toward the actual grading process. I don't need to be talked off of the ledge yet but all of this talk about this coin and I don't have anything yet to show and tell. OK, I will just wait and be quiet about it. ha ha
If you did not go express and write that on your package, you will wait a bit. If there are shows, or a surge of submissions, you will wait a bit more. If it is Friday after Thanksgiving and Brett gave everyone time off like he should for the Holiday and family, you will wait more. I have waited 4 months for some of my more obscure US Mint medal submissions, so give it time.
Good things sometimes happen to those who wait.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
looks like prices holding at $1200.00 just sold 1 minute ago. 2 bids came in at the last 2 seconds of the auction.
If you look at the recent sold history, the prices are about $200 higher.
I think they were closed today.
"I think they were closed today."
thanks. I'll just have to wait a little longer. my signed coa with a proof 70 coin won't be discovered for a couple more days. ha ha, optimist here.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Eagle-2019-S-Enhanced-Reverse-Proof-Signed-NGC-PF70-LOW-COA-Serial-118/233413554672?hash=item36588831f0:g:ioMAAOSwxKFd3HmC&LH_BIN=1
this is new to me. have you seen this signed label before from ats ? does it carry a premium like the signed coa's do?
I did too. But my box was a different shape than what I'm seeing. Got me worried.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
I have seen posts here where they have been shipped in different size boxes large and small both. Hope that helps.
Looks like Prices are trending between $1,300.00 thru $1,500.00.
Wow Tetromibi nicely done! Is that what they sent back to you and no notice till you opened up the box that is was Autographed? Wow
that is impressive Tetromibi! my results are still pending but do I dare to dream?
Score!
Didn't eBay ban the sale of US Mint COAs?
Apparently not but maybe if you call Ebay Customer Service and see let us know what they tell you. TYIA.
After all your paying for a digitally autographed Certificate. Would that not be like a a Babe Ruth digital signature what would that be worth in today’s market? Some people have more money than sense OR they forgot to read the part about “COA ONLY” would be my bet. Boy are they gonna be pissed 😡 when they get their package. Sparks are gonna fly!
I was behind that guy his name was Hunter
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Way to go! Good luck on a strong sale. It will be interesting to see what you can get for this
And he is a member here but doesn't really participate anymore.
Tetromibi did your Ebay sale go through for 25k .. I lost track of it. Hopefully it did and you can enjoy the fruits of your victory!
No. I decided to send it to auction on eBay. The 3-day $0.01 auction will start tonight at 9 eastern.
that should be fun to watch! good luck and I hope it goes through the roof for you!
Smart move Tetromibi it should end in a Frienzy! Of course a 5 or 7 day run might get more eyes on your sale. Just a guess though on my part. I wish I had that type of decision to make.
Congrats @Tetromibi !!!! That's a beautiful combo-signed COA, 70 grade, PCGS, dual encapsulation, low number, First Strike....Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!!!!