Is this eBay AG 1916-D a reasonable example?

zeebob · July 2, 2008 10:54AM

Was browsing eBay... Saw this. Price might be right for a hole filler, but I'm a bit nervous about buying 1916-D uncertified (don't trust my grading skills yet). Opinions welcome. BTW: If the seller is a board member - this question isn't supposed to be a reflection on you, just a question of uncertainty on my part that stems from lack of good identification and grading skills.

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doh · July 2, 2008 11:45AM

My opinion, never buy an uncertified key date on eBay...especially a 16-D. The coin's probably real, but it's just not worth the chance to me.

SilverEagles92 · July 2, 2008 11:46AM

<< <i>My opinion, never buy an uncertified key date on eBay...especially a 16-D. >>

Robb · July 2, 2008 11:48AM

Anyone else cringe when they see "User ID kept private"?

ColonialCoinUnion · July 2, 2008 11:51AM

Why chance it?

TwoSides2aCoin · July 2, 2008 12:14PM

<< <i>Why chance it? >>

Agreed. Better to pay the price for the right piece than to have the right piece missing for the price you paid.

segoja · July 2, 2008 12:22PM

I'd steer clear. For a few more $$$ you can get a certified one. Why on earth take the chance????

TwoSides2aCoin · July 2, 2008 12:25PM

<< <i>Anyone else cringe when they see "User ID kept private"? >>

I put a few widgets up that way, because you never know which famous person wants your widgets

CoinAuctionsHelp · July 2, 2008 12:38PM

I don't like the look of the D mint mark. I wouldn't chance it.

morgansforever · July 2, 2008 12:45PM

Checked out his FB, sold a 14D cent on July 2nd. Buyer left pos. FB.

I agree with others about buying a raw key on ebay, be careful.

It's not your typical fuzzy pic of the reverse, either. Makes me wonder if it's the real deal?

First pic is a legit 16D, in G04, the second is the auction pic. The auction pic looks to be in AG condition, IMHO.

Scott

zeebob · July 3, 2008 4:19AM

Thanks for the advice. I will pass on this auction. I'll take my money to a coin show and look for a certified 1916-D.

The pic above was GREAT. Thank you.

Cheers,

Bob

Newcomp103 · July 3, 2008 4:32AM

Don't forget, eye appeal should be your first thought when you are buying a coin, whether it is $3.00 or $30K!....(even on lower circulated grades!) And just because it is a key does not mean it's pretty! You will find a better one than this! Be patient!

More reasons to pass on it than there is to buy it in my opinion!!!

Steve27 · July 3, 2008 4:49AM

First, the coin in the auction is only an FR2, and while it may be real, the way Mercs usually wear the MM should be much more worn down IMO.

Here's a pic of my real AG3:

Is this eBay AG 1916-D a reasonable example?

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