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Fair Market Purchase Price For A 2000-P Sacagawea Cheerios Dollar ANACS MS63?

OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

I have my eye on a 2000-P Sacagawea Cheerios Dollar ANACS MS63 (Why?.......I don't know. Maybe because they seem so elusive). A private, non-professional collector owns the coin and it's not listed anywhere.

I'm trying to figure out a far market value and make him an offer. I know, how bad do I want the coin?...Not enough to get ripped off. I'm just looking for a fair price for myself and the seller. So what is he selling it for?.......Good question, he hasn't said.

Unless I'm missing it somewhere, I haven't seen any recent sales on eBay, Heritage or NE for MS60's, 61's, 62's, 63's, 64's or 65's. All the ones I've seen for sale or auction are high grades and WAY out of my price range!

I don't believe the TPG'er price guides are current. I'm leaning towards the graysheet numbers. It has 63's listed price for 1K, not sure who the graders are.

The below sales were on GC.

Your thoughts?

Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

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  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 15,307 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 26, 2025 7:36PM

    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770?_skw=cheerios+dollar+ms63&itmmeta=01K14R5BFVVSD1ZE4G3G4JN10B&hash=item5e87ac833a:g:Ew0AAeSwSGVoPqET&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ctuQ96iDWkTkYFaR92y1QxpIdmSKhDviQZDGAQ0fXPGyoLulqO+zwCqGQ8/blA+TEZgnRzYBewLpQxzzPLY9EiGYPX99xOsjzWjlBX8zJD1eofY9rQ0EZuV44zd+1PdTtJc73yApdnySDO6cWnPlPMDj8dP8+3PcZ2cJofHmcs+lt8KomujS8FfwmDw5GCiyLka5/G5vNB5ginKvhPAZ7sYr1hPIXsgalxxppzH6z8nAWbtlmhaV25/1UOfCuASxU=|tkp:Bk9SR5C4lZiJZg

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

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

  • TrickleChargeTrickleCharge Posts: 344 ✭✭✭
    edited July 26, 2025 7:20PM

    At MS63 you're at the lower spectrum grade of "it exists". An AU55 ANACS sold $3500 about six months ago on eBay. Fair price for both buyer and seller of a 63 is probably around $4000.

    Edit: If it's a transaction outside of any auction fees, a bit less maybe more like $3500 or so.

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 25,000 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:
    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I have my eye on a 2000-P Sacagawea Cheerios Dollar ANACS MS63 (Why?.......I don't know. Maybe because they seem so elusive). _ A private, non-professional collector owns the coin and it's not listed anywhere. _

    I'm trying to figure out a far market value and make him an offer. I know, how bad do I want the coin?...Not enough to get ripped off. I'm just looking for a fair price for myself and the seller. So what is he selling it for?.......Good question, he hasn't said.

    peacockcoins

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 15,307 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 27, 2025 7:24AM

    @braddick said:

    @MFeld said:
    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I have my eye on a 2000-P Sacagawea Cheerios Dollar ANACS MS63 (Why?.......I don't know. Maybe because they seem so elusive). _ A private, non-professional collector owns the coin and it's not listed anywhere. _

    I'm trying to figure out a far market value and make him an offer. I know, how bad do I want the coin?...Not enough to get ripped off. I'm just looking for a fair price for myself and the seller. So what is he selling it for?.......Good question, he hasn't said.

    The listing I linked ended July 4th, so it would still fall under “not listed anywhere” for sale. On the other hand, it didn’t appear to be listed by a “non-professional collector”, so I won’t try to make a case for that qualification.😉 Regardless, I thought it might be helpful to show the listing, as there can’t be too many MS63 ANACS examples out there.

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

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,801 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Double face value :)

    All glory is fleeting.
  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:
    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770?_skw=cheerios+dollar+ms63&itmmeta=01K14R5BFVVSD1ZE4G3G4JN10B&hash=item5e87ac833a:g:Ew0AAeSwSGVoPqET&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ctuQ96iDWkTkYFaR92y1QxpIdmSKhDviQZDGAQ0fXPGyoLulqO+zwCqGQ8/blA+TEZgnRzYBewLpQxzzPLY9EiGYPX99xOsjzWjlBX8zJD1eofY9rQ0EZuV44zd+1PdTtJc73yApdnySDO6cWnPlPMDj8dP8+3PcZ2cJofHmcs+lt8KomujS8FfwmDw5GCiyLka5/G5vNB5ginKvhPAZ7sYr1hPIXsgalxxppzH6z8nAWbtlmhaV25/1UOfCuASxU=|tkp:Bk9SR5C4lZiJZg

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

    Now I'm confused, which doesn't take much. The guy I'm talking to is in Maryland. The seller of that coin/listing is/was apparently in Pennsylvanian. I had not seen that listing. I did a search for most recent sales on eBay but only a couple of high grades popped up, not that one. I was under the impression the coin had not been listed anywhere, although it never sold.

    That must be the same coin! There is only one 63 listed in the ANACS pop report. I'll be making a phone call.

    In any event, I think my question here has been answered. It's mostly likely still going to be out of my range.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 15,307 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @MFeld said:
    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770?_skw=cheerios+dollar+ms63&itmmeta=01K14R5BFVVSD1ZE4G3G4JN10B&hash=item5e87ac833a:g:Ew0AAeSwSGVoPqET&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ctuQ96iDWkTkYFaR92y1QxpIdmSKhDviQZDGAQ0fXPGyoLulqO+zwCqGQ8/blA+TEZgnRzYBewLpQxzzPLY9EiGYPX99xOsjzWjlBX8zJD1eofY9rQ0EZuV44zd+1PdTtJc73yApdnySDO6cWnPlPMDj8dP8+3PcZ2cJofHmcs+lt8KomujS8FfwmDw5GCiyLka5/G5vNB5ginKvhPAZ7sYr1hPIXsgalxxppzH6z8nAWbtlmhaV25/1UOfCuASxU=|tkp:Bk9SR5C4lZiJZg

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

    Now I'm confused, which doesn't take much. The guy I'm talking to is in Maryland. The seller of that coin/listing is/was apparently in Pennsylvanian. I had not seen that listing. I did a search for most recent sales on eBay but only a couple of high grades popped up, not that one. I was under the impression the coin had not been listed anywhere, although it never sold.

    That must be the same coin! There is only one 63 listed in the ANACS pop report. I'll be making a phone call.

    In any event, I think my question here has been answered. It's mostly likely still going to be out of my range.

    I found the listing under “Completed Items”. If it is the same coin perhaps the collector/owner had the eBay seller list it for sale on his behalf.

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

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MFeld said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @MFeld said:
    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770?_skw=cheerios+dollar+ms63&itmmeta=01K14R5BFVVSD1ZE4G3G4JN10B&hash=item5e87ac833a:g:Ew0AAeSwSGVoPqET&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ctuQ96iDWkTkYFaR92y1QxpIdmSKhDviQZDGAQ0fXPGyoLulqO+zwCqGQ8/blA+TEZgnRzYBewLpQxzzPLY9EiGYPX99xOsjzWjlBX8zJD1eofY9rQ0EZuV44zd+1PdTtJc73yApdnySDO6cWnPlPMDj8dP8+3PcZ2cJofHmcs+lt8KomujS8FfwmDw5GCiyLka5/G5vNB5ginKvhPAZ7sYr1hPIXsgalxxppzH6z8nAWbtlmhaV25/1UOfCuASxU=|tkp:Bk9SR5C4lZiJZg

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

    Now I'm confused, which doesn't take much. The guy I'm talking to is in Maryland. The seller of that coin/listing is/was apparently in Pennsylvanian. I had not seen that listing. I did a search for most recent sales on eBay but only a couple of high grades popped up, not that one. I was under the impression the coin had not been listed anywhere, although it never sold.

    That must be the same coin! There is only one 63 listed in the ANACS pop report. I'll be making a phone call.

    In any event, I think my question here has been answered. It's mostly likely still going to be out of my range.

    I found the listing under “Completed Items”. If it is the same coin perhaps the collector/owner had the eBay seller list it for sale on his behalf.

    That is possible.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 37,559 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @MFeld said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @MFeld said:
    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770?_skw=cheerios+dollar+ms63&itmmeta=01K14R5BFVVSD1ZE4G3G4JN10B&hash=item5e87ac833a:g:Ew0AAeSwSGVoPqET&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ctuQ96iDWkTkYFaR92y1QxpIdmSKhDviQZDGAQ0fXPGyoLulqO+zwCqGQ8/blA+TEZgnRzYBewLpQxzzPLY9EiGYPX99xOsjzWjlBX8zJD1eofY9rQ0EZuV44zd+1PdTtJc73yApdnySDO6cWnPlPMDj8dP8+3PcZ2cJofHmcs+lt8KomujS8FfwmDw5GCiyLka5/G5vNB5ginKvhPAZ7sYr1hPIXsgalxxppzH6z8nAWbtlmhaV25/1UOfCuASxU=|tkp:Bk9SR5C4lZiJZg

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

    Now I'm confused, which doesn't take much. The guy I'm talking to is in Maryland. The seller of that coin/listing is/was apparently in Pennsylvanian. I had not seen that listing. I did a search for most recent sales on eBay but only a couple of high grades popped up, not that one. I was under the impression the coin had not been listed anywhere, although it never sold.

    That must be the same coin! There is only one 63 listed in the ANACS pop report. I'll be making a phone call.

    In any event, I think my question here has been answered. It's mostly likely still going to be out of my range.

    I found the listing under “Completed Items”. If it is the same coin perhaps the collector/owner had the eBay seller list it for sale on his behalf.

    That is possible.

    It's also possible the census is incorrect

    All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jmlanzaf said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @MFeld said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @MFeld said:
    Is this the coin? https://www.ebay.com/itm/406003155770?_skw=cheerios+dollar+ms63&itmmeta=01K14R5BFVVSD1ZE4G3G4JN10B&hash=item5e87ac833a:g:Ew0AAeSwSGVoPqET&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ctuQ96iDWkTkYFaR92y1QxpIdmSKhDviQZDGAQ0fXPGyoLulqO+zwCqGQ8/blA+TEZgnRzYBewLpQxzzPLY9EiGYPX99xOsjzWjlBX8zJD1eofY9rQ0EZuV44zd+1PdTtJc73yApdnySDO6cWnPlPMDj8dP8+3PcZ2cJofHmcs+lt8KomujS8FfwmDw5GCiyLka5/G5vNB5ginKvhPAZ7sYr1hPIXsgalxxppzH6z8nAWbtlmhaV25/1UOfCuASxU=|tkp:Bk9SR5C4lZiJZg

    If so, the listed minimum bid ($6000) and Buy It Now ($7800) prices from when it went unsold are so unrealistically high that my guess is he wouldn’t be willing to sell it for a reasonable price.

    Based on sales of various higher grade examples I viewed in the Heritage archives, I’d probably figure the coin in the (edited) $3000 price range. Others might have very different thoughts on that.

    Now I'm confused, which doesn't take much. The guy I'm talking to is in Maryland. The seller of that coin/listing is/was apparently in Pennsylvanian. I had not seen that listing. I did a search for most recent sales on eBay but only a couple of high grades popped up, not that one. I was under the impression the coin had not been listed anywhere, although it never sold.

    That must be the same coin! There is only one 63 listed in the ANACS pop report. I'll be making a phone call.

    In any event, I think my question here has been answered. It's mostly likely still going to be out of my range.

    I found the listing under “Completed Items”. If it is the same coin perhaps the collector/owner had the eBay seller list it for sale on his behalf.

    That is possible.

    It's also possible the census is incorrect

    That is very possible. That's all I had to go no. You just do what you can to do the research and try and get the facts.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,669 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I really like these "Cheerios" dollars, and if these small dollars are important to you (and I think they are from reading your posts) I'd stretch for one.
    Good luck

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    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would like @dennis5151 to chime in but haven't seen him around lately.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,029 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I would like @dennis5151 to chime in but haven't seen him around lately.

    I know.

    Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 25,000 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mark is correct in the logic it is probably the same coin.
    If so his asking price is a bit too high.
    I'd think one of these in ANACS MS63 is probably worth 3K to 4K, give or take.

    peacockcoins

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 36,785 ✭✭✭✭✭

    it is also possible person-MD hopes he can sell it for say $5000 and buy it for $4000 from person-PA. wouldn't be the first time

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So if this guy is asking $3,500, maybe the 63 is in the ballpark.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 36,785 ✭✭✭✭✭

    the 62 is aesthetically challenged. i'm thinking a ngc 3500 is too much

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,029 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    the 62 is aesthetically challenged. i'm thinking a ngc 3500 is too much

    Even the seller calls it circulated in his comments. Can't say that I disagree with him.

    Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,029 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There are seven consecutive pieces coming up for sale at Stacks-Bowers on Nov. 14th, starting with this lot.

    https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1MZNFR/2000-p-sacagawea-cheerios-dollar-fs-902-boldly-detailed-tail-feathers-ms-68-ngc

    I am curious to see what they bring.

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  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    the 62 is aesthetically challenged.

    Considering (for whatever reason) the vast majority of these seem to be 67's & 68's, a 62 might actually be considered aesthetically challenged.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • I don’t think ngc ms62 label says it’s cheerios

  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    He screws up the first sub... and he doesn't resubmit a $3000+ for the correct label?

    Something doesn't add up.

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  • GoldFinger1969GoldFinger1969 Posts: 2,801 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What is this "Cheerios" Sac Dollar and why so valuable ?

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 15,307 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GoldFinger1969 said:
    What is this "Cheerios" Sac Dollar and why so valuable ?

    I suspect that you’re capable of looking it up and getting quick answers on your own.

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

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @yspsales said:

    He screws up the first sub... and he doesn't resubmit a $3000+ for the correct label?

    Something doesn't add up.

    It happens more often then you think.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bigmountainlion said:
    I don’t think ngc ms62 label says it’s cheerios

    Sure it does. 🤣 😉

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like someone apparently bought it.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 6,685 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GoldFinger1969 said:
    What is this "Cheerios" Sac Dollar and why so valuable ?

    There were 5,500 placed in Cheerios cereal boxes as a promotion. Later it was discovered that the wing and tail feathers on many of those found in the Cheerios boxes are more defined than on the coins released into circulation.

    Here is a good website to learn more:
    http://www.smalldollars.com/dollar/page25.html

    http://www.smalldollars.com/dollar/page20c.html

  • U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 6,685 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 22, 2025 8:24PM

    @OAKSTAR said:
    Looks like someone apparently bought it.

    Sold for $3,350

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for that @U1chicago !

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 4,289 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    It happens all the time. They likely didn't even recognize the variety when grading it.

    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,029 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As I said above, that eBay seller called it circulated in his description, and I did not disagree with him.

    Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    It happens all the time. They likely didn't even recognize the variety when grading it.

    I have no idea how the grading system or process works once the coins are received. Whom ever the first person is to open the package and review the submission form, might be the person to direct it to straight grading or variety attribution. If there's no variety attribution indicated on the submission form, it probably goes to straight grading only and the graders aren't even looking for a variety... Just my non-professional opinion.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 4,289 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    It happens all the time. They likely didn't even recognize the variety when grading it.

    I have no idea how the grading system or process works once the coins are received. Whom ever the first person is to open the package and review the submission form, might be the person to direct it to straight grading or variety attribution. If there's no variety attribution indicated on the submission form, it probably goes to straight grading only and the graders aren't even looking for a variety... Just my non-professional opinion.

    But to do so, they have to change the official coin designation and coin number on the submission form provided by the submitter. One would think that if there is any confusion, the TPGS would 1) call the submitter because the submitter should know what they have, or 2) have someone who knows something about coins examine the coin. The worst thing to do is just change the customer's coin name and number without doing those checks. The default approach should always be to follow the customers designations. That way they are not responsible for the screw-up.

    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 24, 2025 7:20PM

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    It happens all the time. They likely didn't even recognize the variety when grading it.

    I have no idea how the grading system or process works once the coins are received. Whom ever the first person is to open the package and review the submission form, might be the person to direct it to straight grading or variety attribution. If there's no variety attribution indicated on the submission form, it probably goes to straight grading only and the graders aren't even looking for a variety... Just my non-professional opinion.

    But to do so, they have to change the official coin designation and coin number on the submission form provided by the submitter. One would think that if there is any confusion, the TPGS would 1) call the submitter because the submitter should know what they have, or 2) have someone who knows something about coins examine the coin. The worst thing to do is just change the customer's coin name and number without doing those checks. The default approach should always be to follow the customers designations. That way they are not responsible for the screw-up.

    That all might be true. I don't believe the customer is designating anything. The customer is requesting an attribution for designation. The bottom-line (I think) for the grading service.. If it's not on the submission form and not paid for....it's not being attributed and not going on the label of the slab.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As far as NGC is concerned, that coin is worth $2.00. 😂 🤣

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 4,289 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    It happens all the time. They likely didn't even recognize the variety when grading it.

    I have no idea how the grading system or process works once the coins are received. Whom ever the first person is to open the package and review the submission form, might be the person to direct it to straight grading or variety attribution. If there's no variety attribution indicated on the submission form, it probably goes to straight grading only and the graders aren't even looking for a variety... Just my non-professional opinion.

    But to do so, they have to change the official coin designation and coin number on the submission form provided by the submitter. One would think that if there is any confusion, the TPGS would 1) call the submitter because the submitter should know what they have, or 2) have someone who knows something about coins examine the coin. The worst thing to do is just change the customer's coin name and number without doing those checks. The default approach should always be to follow the customers designations. That way they are not responsible for the screw-up.

    That all might be true. The bottom-line (I think) for the grading service.. If it's not on the submission form and paid for....it's not being attributed and not going on the label of the slab.

    If they didn't mention Cheerios dollar anywhere on the submission form, then they are at the mercy of the graders. But how could one miss a Cheerios dollar? It's a Redbook variety, and they are supposed to identity those free of charge. That's like saying one has to pay extra to have a 1955 doubled die slabbed and labeled properly or it will come back a 1955 normal date. TPGs not recognizing and labeling these obvious varieties is really annoying.

    I'm also mixing what's been said in this thread with my own experience with botched labels because they changed the designations without asking, and half-assed attributions that were worthless to me despite paying attribution fees and giving them explicit instructions on exactly what to do. PCGS is incompetent at attributions and ignores your instructions. They waste their money and reputation putting out glossy magazines that are irrelevant to their central mission. Maybe I have to go with Varslab or switch TPG services for better attributions.

    I have to take a stress pill now. I do love to beat that dead horse. It deserves it.

    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Barberian said:

    @OAKSTAR said:
    I was very curious about this coin. I messaged the seller. We had a great conversation.

    I wanted to know the history of the coin, regarding where or how he acquired it. He said he acquired the coin through, QUOTE: A change machine in Montcalm County Michigan. He immediately recognized it as a Cheerios dollar. He said he took the coin to a coin shop to have it submitted to NGC. They both knew it was a Cheerios dollar but forgot to request and pay for attribution on the submission form....

    I'm thinking to myself: How does that happen??

    It happens all the time. They likely didn't even recognize the variety when grading it.

    I have no idea how the grading system or process works once the coins are received. Whom ever the first person is to open the package and review the submission form, might be the person to direct it to straight grading or variety attribution. If there's no variety attribution indicated on the submission form, it probably goes to straight grading only and the graders aren't even looking for a variety... Just my non-professional opinion.

    But to do so, they have to change the official coin designation and coin number on the submission form provided by the submitter. One would think that if there is any confusion, the TPGS would 1) call the submitter because the submitter should know what they have, or 2) have someone who knows something about coins examine the coin. The worst thing to do is just change the customer's coin name and number without doing those checks. The default approach should always be to follow the customers designations. That way they are not responsible for the screw-up.

    That all might be true. The bottom-line (I think) for the grading service.. If it's not on the submission form and paid for....it's not being attributed and not going on the label of the slab.

    If they didn't mention Cheerios dollar anywhere on the submission form, then they are at the mercy of the graders. But how could one miss a Cheerios dollar? It's a Redbook variety, and they are supposed to identity those free of charge. That's like saying one has to pay extra to have a 1955 doubled die slabbed and labeled properly or it will come back a 1955 normal date. TPGs not recognizing and labeling these obvious varieties is really annoying.

    I'm also mixing what's been said in this thread with my own experience with botched labels because they changed the designations without asking, and half-assed attributions that were worthless to me despite paying attribution fees and giving them explicit instructions on exactly what to do. PCGS is incompetent at attributions and ignores your instructions. They waste their money and reputation putting out glossy magazines that are irrelevant to their central mission. Maybe I have to go with Varslab or switch TPG services for better attributions.

    I have to take a stress pill now. I do love to beat that dead horse. It deserves it.

    I can't argue with that. You obviously have the experience I don't. All my varieties, attributions and errors go to ANACS.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

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