what would you buy for $200

ClosedLoop · September 20, 2008 12:13PM

I know $200 is not alot these days but are there any decent coins out there for around this price. little advice please.

Barndog · September 20, 2008 12:13PM

go to jjteaparty.com and look for original type coins, have fun

illini420 · September 20, 2008 12:15PM

Depends on your motive. Just collecting? Investing? Both??? Short-term or Long-term?? One coin or many??

Regardless, the best advice given to me is to buy what you like...

So, what are you interested in???

grabba · September 20, 2008 12:22PM

Russ' Kennedy collection.

Newcomp103 · September 20, 2008 12:24PM

Since you have SLQ as your icon....I would say one of those!

BBN · September 20, 2008 12:25PM

Agreed a very nice SLQ or seated quarter.

ClosedLoop · September 20, 2008 12:33PM

something other than modern,i'm willing to go to $300 if price is right.problem is that i am just not familiar with early coinage.I can't go to early, but is there something i can buy now (slabbed) that will appreciate in value in twenty years? i would love to buy ban SLQ any years suggested?

options26 · September 20, 2008 12:34PM

I'd buy some junk silver and wait till it doubled, then sell it. Then get into searching for VAMs and slowly buy all the Hitlist 40 you can find and when they are recognized at PCGS, triple that money. BEfore you know it retire wealthy.

TomB · September 20, 2008 12:37PM

Sit on the money while you learn more at this time.

COALPORTER · September 20, 2008 1:00PM

Here is a 3 cent nickel I just bought for $90.
If you look around, maybe you can find two.
It's graded AU-58 but looks like most 65s, imo.
(The reverse is on par with the front)

I can't think off too many pre 1900 coins you can get for under $100 that are this nice.

MikeInFL · September 20, 2008 1:13PM

The nicest matron head large cent I could find.

Dawg144 · September 20, 2008 1:15PM

<< Sit on the money while you learn more at this time. >>

Or buy a few books on series you're interested in.

Raybo · September 20, 2008 1:28PM

<< Here is a 3 cent nickel I just bought for $90.
If you look around, maybe you can find two.
It's graded AU-58 but looks like most 65s, imo.
(The reverse is on par with the front)

I can't think off too many pre 1900 coins you can get for under $100 that are this nice. >>

Good choice IMHO.

Ray

TwoSides2aCoin · September 20, 2008 3:12PM

<< Russ' Kennedy collection.

>>

does that include registered insured shipping ?

tightbudget · September 20, 2008 3:17PM

Any Seated material would work fine.

NHSBaseball · September 20, 2008 3:28PM

I agree with Barndog that J.J. Teaparty has some nice type coins in that price range. Take a look and see what catches your eye...

VirtualWon · September 20, 2008 4:17PM

ms 69 pcgs-ngc graded platinum

Bubblehead · September 20, 2008 4:32PM

DHRC has a ton of MS65 Morgan's listed for $185.00 each!

Take your pick of a nice, MS65, New Orleans Silver Dollar!

theboz11 · September 20, 2008 5:44PM

Buy a couple good books on Counterfeits

Mickley · September 20, 2008 5:55PM

I'd buy an originally toned, solid for the grade, Bust Half dollar. No question.

sumdunce · September 20, 2008 7:44PM

A brain of couse.

Or at least the wisdom to get to bed at a decent hour.

Sumdunce

CB2597 · September 20, 2008 8:53PM

A toned coin for me....

MidLifeCrisis · September 21, 2008 1:20AM

You could be a bit of a contrarian and look at Civil War Tokens, Hard Times Tokens, or Conder Tokens. These can be extremely interesting.

TwoSides2aCoin · September 21, 2008 1:27AM

On a serious note, I would recommend a gold fractional buffalo from the U.S. Mint.

And keep forty bucks.

MidLifeCrisis · September 21, 2008 1:30AM

<< On a serious note... >>

Hey, my suggestion was serious!

TwoSides2aCoin · September 21, 2008 1:31AM

<< 

<< On a serious note... >>

Hey, my suggestion was serious!

>>

ooops,

... You know what I mesn.

LindeDad · September 21, 2008 1:52AM

<< Sit on the money while you learn more at this time. >>

I agree with Tom if you don't know what you want then hold till it yells "BUY ME".
Something out there will be just what you need when you see it. Then your on the way to a collection.

mkman123 · September 21, 2008 2:26AM

a few graded morgans??? I'd do that

OR

buy scrap sterling for cheap and sell it for more!!! Thats what I do.

coinsarefun · September 21, 2008 2:38AM

Check my sig line below.

Stefanie

pursuitofliberty · September 21, 2008 2:53AM

I thought the idea to look through some coins at JJTeaparty was a good one ... maybe several other sites as well

BUT ... based on you question and the way I read it, I would look and learn a bit more before I dropped a dime anywhere.

Figure out a design or two that you like, and then narrow your search ...

Read up a little on the series ... maybe ask a few more questions here ...

Then select a grade range you can be comfortable with ... maybe it's a EF Seated Liberty Quater, or a Ch AU Standing
Lib'??? Of course make sure those grades are available in your range ... but I think it's important to have a grade in mind ...
because if, say a VF (insert any grade) coin isn't enough overall detail for you, you probably wont be happy with the coin
in the long run ...

Then, IMO, try to find a less common date in the most original, attractive state you can around that grade in your price range ...

Be patient and keep the powder dry, but when the one you have now been learning about and seeking speaks to you ...

pull the trigger.

Hope the hunt is worth the prize!

morgansforever · September 21, 2008 3:08AM

onejinx · September 21, 2008 3:48AM

I would buy some gas and groceries.

YaHa · September 21, 2008 4:07AM

A new Gold $5 indian head. I mean old.

AU58WALKERS · September 21, 2008 4:48AM

a couple of pcgs au58 full head standing liberty quarters

PCcoins · September 21, 2008 5:17AM

An original 1958 mint set with great color, you would have to get lucky for an original set with rainbow toning.

gecko109 · September 21, 2008 5:35AM

You could buy this and still have $40 left. Its a key date to the series and a "large date" variety to boot! Not to mention a very sharp coin.

NHSBaseball · September 21, 2008 7:24AM

I decided to take my own advice to you and check out the website. Here's one for a little over $200 in PCGS plastic:

garsmith · September 21, 2008 7:25AM

<< what would you buy for $200 >>

Edscoin · September 21, 2008 7:28AM

<< I would buy some gas and groceries. >>

Won't get much gas and groceries for $200.00

MillerJW · September 21, 2008 7:32AM

A Capped Bust Dime in F range, A 1/10 oz 1985 Panda, and a Dallas Clark Colts Jersey!!!

bidask · September 21, 2008 7:41AM

any nice higher grade ( vf 35 or ef 40) original surfaces seated type

ClosedLoop · September 21, 2008 11:27AM

WOW, what a response! looks like i have some good choices here. i'll be looking at everyone's links as to what to buy. as for the groceries comment, i would never put a coin before my family,this is a little slush fund for an unbelievable hobby which i enjoy..... this is the best part, what to buy (thanks all)

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