How Best to Find a Fairly Scarce Coin
124Spider
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Hi,
Given that my state is about to impose sales tax on coin purchases, starting January 1, I have decided that I want to buy a particular coin before then. It should cost around US$10,000, so our 10% sales tax is significant to me.
I have done the usual internet searches. There are a few of them out there, but none that speaks to me.
Are there reputable dealers who would beat the bushes for one for me?
Thanks.
Mark
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Do a WTB (want to buy) on the BST Forum. It can't hurt and you might get lucky.
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10%?!? Where's that? Some states have exemptions when the value is above a certain amount, usually $2k.
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You could give john agre a a call at coin rarities online and talk to him. Its a start 🙂
Washington state. We don't have an invome tax, so they tax everything else. It's stupid.
Done; we'll see if anything comes of it, but that was exactly what I was hoping to elicit.
Thanks!
Without knowing the coin series/type its difficult to give much advice. You need to find a dealer that specializes in that series/type/coin as they will have the best chance of finding something for you. A specialist may have the inside track on coins that could be available but not on the market. As an example when I needed a few Lincoln cents to finish out my set I got in touch with Andy at AngelDee's because he is a Lincoln cent guy.
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Looking for a 1916 standing Liberty quarter, in VF, preferably CAC-approved. I'm probably willing to stretch for the right coin.
There are only around 30 with CAC stickers in that grade so it will definitely be a challenge to find a collector parting with one. Best of luck.
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$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Message sent @124Spider
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$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Also try DLRC,
Mike
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That 10% tax is way to much. Might be a good thing to recheck everything on the tax...
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Nothing shows up at Collectors Corner but I do wonder whether the "right" coin has to be a Full head or not. Might make quite a difference in your search if it is anything like other STD Quarters. James
@124Spider indicated “Looking for a 1916 standing Liberty quarter, in VF, preferably CAC-approved. I'm probably willing to stretch for the right coin.” So unless he decides to pursue a higher grade/more expensive example - AU or better - a “FH” isn’t an option.
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All things being equal, I would guess he is probably not looking for a shovel head, lol. James
Northeast Numismatic has a PCGS 45 for sale for $10,500. James
There is no no sales tax on U.S. collector coins in Iowa.
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But the OP said that he lives in WA. state.
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How do you know how many have been stickered?
https://www.cacgrading.com/pop-report
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I always take a look at Heritage Past Auctions to see if there are any make offer to owners listed .... many time they come back as decline or inactive but I had picked up 2 pieces over the past years using this feature.
a few current examples here
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@124Spider
This coin just closed Sunday on GC. Yes higher than your stated amount but if willing to stretch a little you might just remove the vf grade and search for what's available in between vf and au. Best of luck.
Jim
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If you drive to Oregon and buy in that state there is no sales tax, but I'm guessing you knew that.
@Russell12
Just go to the CAC price guide. Click on the grade you are after and it will show how many have Green, how many have Gold and how many are CACG graded.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Good luck in your quest.
Try @PeakRarities
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We don't believe him. 😅
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Thanks. Do you know of a way to tell if and/or how many PCGS Trueview there may be for a coin?
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No, I do not know if that is a published anywhere.
Successful BST with drddm, BustDMs, Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
For many if they have low pops that’s a go for me. Beyond that if I like the coin and it has good sales potential. Then of course buy it right (good potential for good margin when I sell it).
Your post has approximately zero to do with what the thread originator asked.
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I did this. He was very helpful!
He pointed me to a VF25/CAC that I had not previously located, and it happens that he just got a AU55 graded by CAC back that day, and it was not yet listed on his website.
The VF25/CAC was, I felt, priced too high, given that I had an alternative. I contacted the seller to see if he would consider taking less, and have not heard back.
John Agre sent me photos, we discussed price, and I felt it was worth stretching for; it's a remarkably beautiful coin. So I'm all stretched out, but very happy.
Also figuring in to my thinking was the odd price/grade curve, which encourages one to stretch; the price does not go up very much with each grade, so that the price I have paid for the CAC AU55 was only 33% more than the sticker price for the VF25/CAC.
I'm mailing him a check today, I'll post photos when it's a done, happy deal.
Thanks so much; this is a great community.
Mark
I hope it all works out for all
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wooooooo
Very glad to hear that and to see one of the benefits possible through the collective power of the forum.
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@124Spider
Glad you found one, can't wait to see pictures of her.
Mike
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@124Spider Great that you found what you wanted and in such a short time, congrats!
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