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spacehaydukespacehayduke Posts: 5,732 ✭✭✭✭✭
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The CRO EB today had some amazing coins, more amazing than normal. One of the prettiest VF bust quarters in existence. I managed to snag 2 dollar coins, but I responded in 2 minutes and a 3rd one I wanted was gone. If any of you are not on the email list for his EB, sign up, the eye candy is like no other.

One of the dollars I acquired was this lovely 75-CC trade dollar. I have always wanted a crusty trade dollar with a CC mintmark. John's description: "A crusty, original, coin-gray, CC piece with vivid teal blue and golden toning in the devices."

Can't wait to get it and image it.

Anyone else snag something in the EB?

Best, SH

My online coin store - https://www.desertmoonnm.com/

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,297 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 15, 2020 12:32PM

    No, but I thought this was way cool. It’s on hold now. Wish I would’ve looked at the price before hand. I’m curious what they were asking for it. It’s something that @Justacommeman would have liked and would have looked good in his skull themed token collection. Who knows...maybe he is the one who purchased it? He has always been a CRO proponent. It is graded MS 62. Love CRO's offerings, myself, and always look forward to the EB!!


    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • truebloodtrueblood Posts: 609 ✭✭✭✭

    @spacehayduke said:
    The CRO EB today had some amazing coins, more amazing than normal. One of the prettiest VF bust quarters in existence. I managed to snag 2 dollar coins, but I responded in 2 minutes and a 3rd one I wanted was gone. If any of you are not on the email list for his EB, sign up, the eye candy is like no other.

    One of the dollars I acquired was this lovely 75-CC trade dollar. I have always wanted a crusty trade dollar with a CC mintmark. John's description: "A crusty, original, coin-gray, CC piece with vivid teal blue and golden toning in the devices."

    Can't wait to get it and image it.

    Anyone else snag something in the EB?

    Best, SH

    I must be colorblind because I don't see the teal blue, however I do see an nice wholesome U.S. Trade Dollar. IS the toning on the reverse ?

  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,679 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @trueblood said:

    @spacehayduke said:
    The CRO EB today had some amazing coins, more amazing than normal. One of the prettiest VF bust quarters in existence. I managed to snag 2 dollar coins, but I responded in 2 minutes and a 3rd one I wanted was gone. If any of you are not on the email list for his EB, sign up, the eye candy is like no other.

    One of the dollars I acquired was this lovely 75-CC trade dollar. I have always wanted a crusty trade dollar with a CC mintmark. John's description: "A crusty, original, coin-gray, CC piece with vivid teal blue and golden toning in the devices."

    Can't wait to get it and image it.

    Anyone else snag something in the EB?

    Best, SH

    I must be colorblind because I don't see the teal blue, however I do see an nice wholesome U.S. Trade Dollar. IS the toning on the reverse ?

    It has low level elevation toning around the devices and inside the design on the Obv. Lovely coin with the CRO premium added.

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • SmEagle1795SmEagle1795 Posts: 2,166 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Bar Cent is pretty darn awesome. If I weren't distracted by older coins, it would be a great coin to add.

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  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 12,987 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I did see that this morning and I'm glad it found a good home so quickly.
    I can see the "...vivid teal blue and golden toning in the devices".
    Just a beautiful CC Trade.
    Congrats @spacehayduke

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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A gorgeous 1826 O.118a in PCGS-58 CAC was offered ... and sold. I wish I collected AUs as it was NICE!

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  • truebloodtrueblood Posts: 609 ✭✭✭✭

    @Crypto said:

    @trueblood said:

    @spacehayduke said:
    The CRO EB today had some amazing coins, more amazing than normal. One of the prettiest VF bust quarters in existence. I managed to snag 2 dollar coins, but I responded in 2 minutes and a 3rd one I wanted was gone. If any of you are not on the email list for his EB, sign up, the eye candy is like no other.

    One of the dollars I acquired was this lovely 75-CC trade dollar. I have always wanted a crusty trade dollar with a CC mintmark. John's description: "A crusty, original, coin-gray, CC piece with vivid teal blue and golden toning in the devices."

    Can't wait to get it and image it.

    Anyone else snag something in the EB?

    Best, SH

    I must be colorblind because I don't see the teal blue, however I do see an nice wholesome U.S. Trade Dollar. IS the toning on the reverse ?

    It has low level elevation toning around the devices and inside the design on the Obv. Lovely coin with the CRO premium added.

    Thank you, I must be in need of a new monitor because I am missing out.

  • CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerfan said:
    No, but I thought this was way cool. It’s on hold now. Wish I would’ve looked at the price before hand. I’m curious what they were asking for it. It’s something that @Justacommeman would have liked and would have looked good in his skull themed token collection. Who knows...maybe he is the one who purchased it? He has always been a CRO proponent. It is graded MS 62. Love CRO's offerings, myself, and always look forward to the EB!!

    $1,275.

    My Roosevelt Dime Registry Set
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,297 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinJunkie said:

    @Walkerfan said:
    No, but I thought this was way cool. It’s on hold now. Wish I would’ve looked at the price before hand. I’m curious what they were asking for it. It’s something that @Justacommeman would have liked and would have looked good in his skull themed token collection. Who knows...maybe he is the one who purchased it? He has always been a CRO proponent. It is graded MS 62. Love CRO's offerings, myself, and always look forward to the EB!!

    $1,275.

    Thanks. :)

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @trueblood said:

    @spacehayduke said:
    The CRO EB today had some amazing coins, more amazing than normal. One of the prettiest VF bust quarters in existence. I managed to snag 2 dollar coins, but I responded in 2 minutes and a 3rd one I wanted was gone. If any of you are not on the email list for his EB, sign up, the eye candy is like no other.

    One of the dollars I acquired was this lovely 75-CC trade dollar. I have always wanted a crusty trade dollar with a CC mintmark. John's description: "A crusty, original, coin-gray, CC piece with vivid teal blue and golden toning in the devices."

    Can't wait to get it and image it.

    Anyone else snag something in the EB?

    Best, SH

    I must be colorblind because I don't see the teal blue, however I do see an nice wholesome U.S. Trade Dollar. IS the toning on the reverse ?

    It's on the label! ;)

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  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,123 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @RYK said:
    JA's Early Bird is hands down the best presentation and most diverse offering of coins available by email. If you do not already receive it, I urge you not to sign up as it is already competitive enough to get the coins!

    As other posters have asked and lamented changing titles on their threads....DELETE!

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  • spacehaydukespacehayduke Posts: 5,732 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @trueblood said:

    @spacehayduke said:
    The CRO EB today had some amazing coins, more amazing than normal. One of the prettiest VF bust quarters in existence. I managed to snag 2 dollar coins, but I responded in 2 minutes and a 3rd one I wanted was gone. If any of you are not on the email list for his EB, sign up, the eye candy is like no other.

    One of the dollars I acquired was this lovely 75-CC trade dollar. I have always wanted a crusty trade dollar with a CC mintmark. John's description: "A crusty, original, coin-gray, CC piece with vivid teal blue and golden toning in the devices."

    Can't wait to get it and image it.

    Anyone else snag something in the EB?

    Best, SH

    I must be colorblind because I don't see the teal blue, however I do see an nice wholesome U.S. Trade Dollar. IS the toning on the reverse ?

    It is there rimming the devices in the fields. Not much and subtle, but it is there, I will work on getting it shown better with my images - lighting, tilt, etc.

    Best, SH

    My online coin store - https://www.desertmoonnm.com/
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 19,958 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yeah, lots of really nice stuff today. I didn't chase anything this time, but was thinking about it. When I do miss out on something that is gone within 10 minutes, I use that as an indication that I have good taste.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,297 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @messydesk said:
    Yeah, lots of really nice stuff today. I didn't chase anything this time, but was thinking about it. When I do miss out on something that is gone within 10 minutes, I use that as an indication that I have good taste.

    Yup, the stuff I like never lasts. Someday; I will pull the trigger but you have to be FAST!! ;) John Agre does a good job of finding these gems and marketing them well. He has found a solid market niche and successful business model.....More power to him.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • spacehaydukespacehayduke Posts: 5,732 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @messydesk said:
    Yeah, lots of really nice stuff today. I didn't chase anything this time, but was thinking about it. When I do miss out on something that is gone within 10 minutes, I use that as an indication that I have good taste.

    As I told another member today when he got one of the amazingly toned coins, just say you want it and do it quick, bc if you ask questions, someone else is already saying yes while you wait for an answer. You don't have time once they are posted, just be ready to react.

    Best, SH

    My online coin store - https://www.desertmoonnm.com/
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Some lovely dollars in this EB. I'm buying the proof Walker.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,310 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like that 1880 s ms 66 Morgan that's on hold as well

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,589 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was late to the party. I did not see anything that I needed.

  • spacehaydukespacehayduke Posts: 5,732 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Being a bust quarter fan, to me that was the star of the EB. They simply don't come like that, except once.

    Best, SH

    My online coin store - https://www.desertmoonnm.com/
  • RABRAB Posts: 132 ✭✭✭✭

    I always kick myself when I forget about the EB and see the email an hour late. It’s amazing how many coins go on hold so quickly! Nothing for me this time, but, as usual, an amazing offering!

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  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,793 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @spacehayduke

    I was pretty interested in that Trade Dollar. You're lucky you got to it first. Good to see it going to a new home. Congrats!

  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    From the thread title I was expecting to see a Brasher Doubloon, or at least a counter stamped Joe.

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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CaptHenway said:
    From the thread title I was expecting to see a Brasher Doubloon, or at least a counter stamped Joe.

    Tom I was just thinking about you. I’m reading Harlan’s book on AncIents. Sneaking it in while the wife is gone.

    m

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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,540 ✭✭✭✭✭

    CRO doesn't disappoint. I always look forward to the EBs.

  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:

    @CaptHenway said:
    From the thread title I was expecting to see a Brasher Doubloon, or at least a counter stamped Joe.

    Tom I was just thinking about you. I’m reading Harlan’s book on AncIents. Sneaking it in while the wife is gone.

    m

    You wild and crazy guy!

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  • PickwickjrPickwickjr Posts: 556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulation looks nice.
    Almost called but I held back.😎 waiting for another drape bust $5 to surface.
    As always a PQ assortment of coins

  • PhilLynottPhilLynott Posts: 890 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can not get their emails to go into my inbox instead of my promotions tab and it's driving me insane. They are saved as a contact, I've replied back and forth with them via email. When I notice them way too late in my promotions tab I move it to inbox. Still they show up there come on gmail take a hint I need to see it!

  • CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 16, 2020 7:11AM

    @PhilLynott said:
    I can not get their emails to go into my inbox instead of my promotions tab and it's driving me insane. They are saved as a contact, I've replied back and forth with them via email. When I notice them way too late in my promotions tab I move it to inbox. Still they show up there come on gmail take a hint I need to see it!

    Drag it to your inbox. Then answer "yes" when gmail prompts whether you want all such mail to go there.

    EDIT: Or create a filter to send all mail from CRO to your inbox. The former is faster.

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:

    @CaptHenway said:
    From the thread title I was expecting to see a Brasher Doubloon, or at least a counter stamped Joe.

    Tom I was just thinking about you. I’m reading Harlan’s book on AncIents. Sneaking it in while the wife is gone.

    m

    Here's one for you:

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1048554/gold-macabre-medal-by-jacob-perkins-from-norweb-partrick#latest

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  • DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinJunkie said:

    @PhilLynott said:
    I can not get their emails to go into my inbox instead of my promotions tab and it's driving me insane. They are saved as a contact, I've replied back and forth with them via email. When I notice them way too late in my promotions tab I move it to inbox. Still they show up there come on gmail take a hint I need to see it!

    Drag it to your inbox. Then answer "yes" when gmail prompts whether you want all such mail to go there.

    EDIT: Or create a filter to send all mail from CRO to your inbox. The former is faster.

    @PhilLynott I had to set up a filter. Do it. Worth the trouble.

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  • PhilLynottPhilLynott Posts: 890 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks guys will do appreciate it

  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,679 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @RAB said:
    I always kick myself when I forget about the EB and see the email an hour late. It’s amazing how many coins go on hold so quickly! Nothing for me this time, but, as usual, an amazing offering!

    Rumor had it there has been coins to make the list that were already sold. I have seen updates after major shows that contain coins both bought and sold at said show. Not insinuating anything other than the struggles to make a full list of such high quality coins

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • spacehaydukespacehayduke Posts: 5,732 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Crypto said:

    Rumor had it there has been coins to make the list that were already sold. I have seen updates after major shows that contain coins both bought and sold at said show. Not insinuating anything other than the struggles to make a full list of such high quality coins

    What I can add is that my impression is John does not like to do that. I have seen some of his coins he bought at shows, tried to pry them off him then and before an EB, and he would not sell them if he really wanted them in the EB. So I had to be like anyone else - be ready to hit the button when the EB appears.

    Best, Al

    My online coin store - https://www.desertmoonnm.com/

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