What one-word coin description would be the most important to hear from a trusted seller?

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MFeld
MFeld Posts: 17,131 ✭✭✭✭✭
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You're being offered a coin from a trusted seller with whom you've done business previously.
You have an unconditional return privilege, but don't get to see any images.
What one-word description of the coin would be the most important for you to hear, and cause you to order it?

If, under such conditions, you wouldn't order a coin, there's no need to reply with "None", etc. ;)

Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

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  • Greenstang
    Greenstang Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Guaranteed
    I would hope the seller would guarantee that his description is true.

  • Fraz
    Fraz Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Spoken, not written, right?

  • DarkStar
    DarkStar Posts: 483 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MFeld said:
    You're being offered a coin from a trusted seller with whom you've done business previously.
    You have an unconditional return privilege, but don't get to see any images.
    What one-word description of the coin would be the most important for you to hear, and cause you to order it?

    If, under such conditions, you wouldn't order a coin, there's no need to reply with "None", etc. ;)

    .
    .
    I'm thinking of a very specific trusted seller. In such situations, the trigger word he uses is "ok".

    There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who do not.

  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,131 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Fraz said:
    Spoken, not written, right?

    Either.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • rte592
    rte592 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 19, 2024 4:36AM
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    MoneyBack or BOGO :D

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 19, 2024 5:44AM
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    "Wholesale"

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  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Slamdunk (I made it a compound word 🤣)!

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  • winesteven
    winesteven Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 19, 2024 6:29AM
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    “Superlustrous”. Those that know me call me a “Luster Whore”, as I swoon and oftentimes will do anything for a very highly lustrous coin (as long as it has a CAC sticker), lol.

    Steve

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  • winesteven
    winesteven Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ElmerFusterpuck said:
    Original

    Please don’t take offense, but in the past when a dealer showed me a coin with poor eye appeal, he would say, “but that proves its originality”.

    Steve

    A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!

    My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
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  • lcoopie
    lcoopie Posts: 8,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gift

    LCoopie = Les
  • lermish
    lermish Posts: 4,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Original

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  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,131 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Catbert said:
    Slamdunk (I made it a compound word 🤣)!

    That was a nice try (at using two words, rather than one).
    But no. ;)

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • winesteven
    winesteven Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    See my above edit, lol.

    A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!

    My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
    https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,131 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @DisneyFan said:
    CAC

    Sorry, that’s not a word.😉

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • ElKevvo
    ElKevvo Posts: 4,199 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Free....sorry but that one word catches my attention more than most other words :) 'If it's free, it's for me!'

    Actually one word is tough...since it is a well known (to me) and trusted dealer I would think they would no what type of coin I was looking for and what my price range is so 'great' might do the trick, as in 'This is a great coin for your type set.'

    K

    ANA LM
  • Desert Moon
    Desert Moon Posts: 6,479 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 19, 2024 6:47AM
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    @DisneyFan said:
    CAC

    THIS

    OTH, we now all used the term 'Caced' is it 'Caced'? etc. so even if not in the Webster's dictionary, it is still a term used.........

    "Term vs Word

    Although the terms “word” and “term” are often used interchangeably, they do have distinct meanings. A word is a meaningful element within a language, whereas a term is a word that carries a specific meaning in a particular context. In other words, all terms are words, but not all words are terms. Words carry a general meaning that is understood by the majority of people, while terms have a more specialized meaning in specific situations or disciplines."

    So Mark, I respectfully believe that the term 'CAC', or 'Caced' are now or could be, categorized as words. Hence these words are what I want to hear most from a seller.

    Best, SH

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  • coinkat
    coinkat Posts: 24,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Timeless

    One word that captures my attention but who writes or says it would matter more.

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  • NeophyteNumismatist
    NeophyteNumismatist Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Tettenhorst. o:)

    I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.

  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Unique!!!

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  • World67
    World67 Posts: 13,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Original

  • WiscKau
    WiscKau Posts: 337 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well struck.

  • Fraz
    Fraz Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Guaranteed (written).

    @MFeld said:

    @Fraz said:
    Spoken, not written, right?

    Either.

    Otherwise, hello does it.

  • 2windy2fish
    2windy2fish Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Original has been mentioned several times, so i’ll refer back to an old numismatic friend who used the term “Natural “ and i knew exactly what the coin would look like before i saw it

  • epc
    epc Posts: 459 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 19, 2024 7:12AM
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    From a dealer I trust, and who knows what I'm looking for, perhaps a word that indicates that he or she thinks it would be a good fit in my collection. Say, "fitting", or "matching". That said, I don't think I would ever* buy sight-unseen. It's risky enough even when the photos are good. The 100% return privilege is nice, but still a hassle. I prefer the up-close and personal evaluation from the start...
    *The only coins I ever bought sight-unseen were GSA CC Morgans many, many years ago.

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  • Copperindian
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    WOW

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  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,860 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    "Bowtie-fantastic". (Do hyphens make it one word?). A reference to a long departed (from the forum) troll.

    If the dealer and I knew each other well, the compelling word would be "perfect".

    Not as is in flawless condition, but as in perfect for me.

  • JeffersonFrog
    JeffersonFrog Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Extraordinary

    If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.

    Tommy

  • No Headlights
    No Headlights Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    yours

  • CaptHenway
    CaptHenway Posts: 34,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Original

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  • ctf_error_coins
    ctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have to see images or no sale.

  • LukeMarshall
    LukeMarshall Posts: 2,212 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wholesome

    It's all about what the people want...

  • jayPem
    jayPem Posts: 4,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Holed

  • psuman08
    psuman08 Posts: 434 ✭✭✭✭
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    fitting

  • Fraz
    Fraz Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ctf_error_coins said:

    @MFeld said:

    @ctf_error_coins said:
    I have to see images or no sale.

    “If, under such conditions, you wouldn't order a coin, there's no need to reply with "None", etc. ;)”

    I can answer the question anyway I want and answered it honestly.

    Get off your high horse.

    Read, or appear obtuse—we’re generating a lexicon with specified criteria. Don’t lash out.

    I know that you are a good businessman with common sense.
    Few members would act without photos.

  • DisneyFan
    DisneyFan Posts: 2,965 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MFeld said:
    You're being offered a coin from a trusted seller with whom you've done business previously.
    You have an unconditional return privilege, but don't get to see any images.
    What one-word description of the coin would be the most important for you to hear, and cause you to order it?

    Not seeing any images is not as unlikely as it appears to be. I think the key word here is "seller." This is not necessarily a DEALER, it could be a vest pocket relationship you have developed with someone who isn't setup to provide pictures.

  • Crepidodera
    Crepidodera Posts: 457 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Gem

  • AUandAG
    AUandAG Posts: 25,050 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Unmolested.

    bob :)
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  • lermish
    lermish Posts: 4,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @DisneyFan said:

    @MFeld said:
    You're being offered a coin from a trusted seller with whom you've done business previously.
    You have an unconditional return privilege, but don't get to see any images.
    What one-word description of the coin would be the most important for you to hear, and cause you to order it?

    Not seeing any images is not as unlikely as it appears to be. I think the key word here is "seller." This is not necessarily a DEALER, it could be a vest pocket relationship you have developed with someone who isn't setup to provide pictures.

    Also, unconditional return privilege. I don't really see a downside, even if the buyer is disappointed with the seller's assessment.

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