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Sad story about 1931-S Lincoln...happy ending

Hi all, early last year I spotted a fantastic 1931-S Lincoln in MS65RB. It had lots of red in the surfaces with a cool splash of violet coloring on both sides. I felt the price was a bit high (almost 20% over PCGS retail as a buy it now with no best offer option), so I waited for the auction to end. No one bid on the item, but I sent the dealer an email afterwards offering him PCGS retail. He didn't accept, but instead relisted the item with a slightly lower bid price. I was planning on buying the coin but needed more funds in my account so had to wait a couple days longer than planned. Unfortunately, another buyer came it and got the coin, leaving me very disappointed to say the least. Almost a year later, I happened to find another coin that really got my attention. This time, I didn't hesitate. Take a look at what I picked up, on my birthday no less! I think I made out okay in the end!

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    That coin looks very high end for an MS65RB. Congrats!
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    ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,275 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very Nice. Looks like a lot of red for a RB.
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    66RB66RB Posts: 2,516 ✭✭✭
    Excellent choice and Happy Birthday!

    I would much rather have the 31-D than the 31-S. And your 31-D looks very nice.image
    Congrats!
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    ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,669 ✭✭✭
    Nice coin. In this condition, '31-D is a much tougher date than '31-S anyway. Good recovery there!
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    I agree, 31-D is much tougher coin.

    Jack


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    BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Absolutly no doubt!

    31-D in that condition is a WAY better find!

    There are a lot of UNC 31-S coins out there

    Pete
    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
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    Thanks for the nice comments! I was definitely happy with how this turned out, and I agree, the money spent on the 31-D was better than what I would have spent on the 31-S.
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    LeeGLeeG Posts: 12,162
    "Very Nice and Congrats"!!image
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    mr1931Smr1931S Posts: 7,088 ✭✭✭✭✭
    '31 D is a better, meaning tougher, coin in high grades than '31 S anyways. Very nice image

    “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” — Gautama Buddha

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice coin... congrats... Cheers, RickO

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