Anyone getting an steals on the Bay?

garsmith · July 5, 2008 1:30AM

I haven't seen anything I like anyone else have any luck?

ziggy29 · July 5, 2008 1:32AM

Not lately. Almost everything worth going after is now being protected with BINs and starting bids near full retail. I guess it used to be safer for people to put up quality stuff as a true auction than it is now, I don't know.

BECOKA · July 5, 2008 1:32AM

I forgot to look, my wife has me too busy this weekend.

291fifth · July 5, 2008 1:48AM

The coin category has now deteriorated to the point that I have stopped looking at it. It is nothing but an attempt to sell mostly second rate coins at full retail or more.

jmski52 · July 5, 2008 1:59AM

The rolls of OBW silver have all but dried up, and the ones that are being offered now are trending higher all the time.

There is still a trickle of PCGS certified bullion and it is following the market - some commands a premium, and some does not.

The other Mint stuff that I track doesn't seem to be particularly hot.

I continue to see stuff that ends on Sunday evening being a bit lower in final realized prices than I would expect, so if you are looking for a steal, buy at 9:00PM or later on Sunday evening - that would be my observation.

coinbuf · July 5, 2008 2:34AM

In general I'd agree the there is lots of ho-hum stuf at inflated prices, but now and again some good stuff shows up; this seller had lots of very nice coins that went for very strong money.
One of his closed auctions

blu62vette · July 5, 2008 2:36AM

I havent seen anything that great for a while now.

Manorcourtman · July 5, 2008 2:43AM

It's been a few weeks since I've made a purchase. eBay listing seem down quite a bit in the last few months. They need another 20c listing day to bring out the closet sellers.

mach19 · July 5, 2008 2:52AM

NOPE

DoubleEagle59 · July 5, 2008 2:52AM

about a month ago, I purchased a group of Unc and Proof-like Canadian Year sets.

I paid $700 for them and I sold everything for $2800.

I got lucky with a few coins. They certified very well (at ICCS)!!

ajaan · July 5, 2008 3:18AM

Bought a couple Canadian cents, 1922 PCGS AU53 and 1924 PCGS AU55 for $60 total. Pretty good deal.

Coinlearner · July 5, 2008 3:30AM

Only one so far. Gold $50 under spot, ended yesterday morning(bad timing) from a fairly new seller. Most coins are going for market, above, or are not selling.

relicsncoins · July 5, 2008 4:03AM

I've got my eye on a couple of coins I need for my Anacs certificate set. They will be nice additions if I can win them. I've got the snipe set.....so we shall se.

JJ

coinpictures · July 5, 2008 4:30AM

<< <i>They need another 20c listing day to bring out the closet sellers. >>

No, they need to change their half-assed policies that are chasing away all the medium and small sellers...

That being said, I don't think it's just coins. Am seeing pitiful offerings in the stamp area as well.

vplite · July 5, 2008 4:31AM

I thought this Morgan just went for a decent price. Maybe because the title was incorrect.

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And I thought this was reasonable, but not a steal.

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ArizonaJack · July 5, 2008 5:32AM

I sniped a few as I slept....won 2, lost 1

OnlyGoldIsMoney · July 5, 2008 7:02AM

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Only one so far. Gold $50 under spot, ended yesterday morning(bad timing) from a fairly new seller. Most coins are going for market, above, or are not selling. >>

I agree. I see a lot of gold offered with minimum bids starting at retail - even the cleaned, scratched, damaged and/or ex-jewelry raw gold. In June I did pick up two common date $2.50 Quarter Eagles in PCGS MS 62 holders (1853 and 1878). Both were true auctions ending mid week during business hours. Each sold for about $100 less than recent Teletrade or Heritage prices and without the buyers premium.

Mark

notwilight · July 5, 2008 7:03AM

<< <i>I forgot to look, my wife has me too busy this weekend.

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Lot of people that way. Some of my recurring modern auctions are selling at the low end of the range today but not rediculously low. --Jerry

yevrah · July 5, 2008 7:58AM

I recently bought (as a BIN) a 2008 W PCGS PR69DCAM 1/4 oz Gold Eagle for less than I could buy it ungraded from the US Mint. I feel like that was a bargain. I almost broke down and bought it raw to send in for grading.

Anyone getting an steals on the Bay?

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