You guys don't get it. Sorry. I have some from the hunt, but this is different. If you don't want to play, don't. I have a great set and I am proud of it.
When you’re talking these kind of coins, they come along so rarely that a collector simply cannot be there to get them at that moment. I can relate to a FUN show two decades ago when Laura happened to walk by a table where two seated dollars were available and I told her to buy them no matter what the price and she beat out another dealer by two minutes - and then later that show the most amazing 1849 walked up to the table. A normal collector not working with a dealer never gets a chance at those coins.
@tradedollarnut said:
Haven’t looked but I’d wager you had to pay 65+ price guide for that coin (if that guide even exists). A collector might be equipped to know when that’s necessary but it can be a very expensive proposition when you miss something on the coin. I always said I knew quality and prices inside and out but needed a dealer to screen out the very subtle things like expert doctoring - and yes a lot of the old holders do have that as an issue.
Actually, I didn't. As you know she is a great dealer for collectors
@tradedollarnut said:
Pffft. The thrill of the hunt is in the research and scouring the web and auctions and dealer websites and then asking your rep to screen what you find. Or buying an entire collection just to get the cream to add to your coins. Along with the awesome occasional phone call stating “guess what just walked up to the table”?! You obviously have never worked with a dealer to build a set. It can be quite rewarding emotionally and financially.
That 1849 is friggen amazing
I agree for the most part. I am essentially a do it myself collector. But occasionally I see dealer offerings that I find interesting to add to my collection. Laura and George has come through very nicely over the years. Laura even once told me that a coin I inquired about would not make me happy as I was too picky. This was not a criticism but just a valid opinion. I AM picky.
I do not often ask dealers with a want list. I am afraid that by doing so would make it more difficult to find the coin on my own.
Oh yes, that 1849 $10 does look amazing. Too bad I do not pursue $10 gold often.
I used to change my own spark plugs and tune up my car. Then thing advanced well beyond my knowledge and capabilities. I have no problem paying for tune ups now because experts know much more that I do and I respect their knowledge.
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You guys don't get it. Sorry. I have some from the hunt, but this is different. If you don't want to play, don't. I have a great set and I am proud of it.
When you’re talking these kind of coins, they come along so rarely that a collector simply cannot be there to get them at that moment. I can relate to a FUN show two decades ago when Laura happened to walk by a table where two seated dollars were available and I told her to buy them no matter what the price and she beat out another dealer by two minutes - and then later that show the most amazing 1849 walked up to the table. A normal collector not working with a dealer never gets a chance at those coins.
Yep. And she can find off-market coins that no one else can find.
Actually, I didn't. As you know she is a great dealer for collectors
Do you have a registered set?
I agree for the most part. I am essentially a do it myself collector. But occasionally I see dealer offerings that I find interesting to add to my collection. Laura and George has come through very nicely over the years. Laura even once told me that a coin I inquired about would not make me happy as I was too picky. This was not a criticism but just a valid opinion. I AM picky.
I do not often ask dealers with a want list. I am afraid that by doing so would make it more difficult to find the coin on my own.
Oh yes, that 1849 $10 does look amazing. Too bad I do not pursue $10 gold often.
Legend is awesome in my book, they let me send in CAC stickers using their dealer number.
I just wish I could afford some of the beautiful stuff that they have.
I used to change my own spark plugs and tune up my car. Then thing advanced well beyond my knowledge and capabilities. I have no problem paying for tune ups now because experts know much more that I do and I respect their knowledge.