You can add me to 07/08 reverse silver eagle. Bought 5 of these from the mint for $25.95. Jump in value of all 5 from $125 to close to $2200 in less than 6 months time.
bought 56 2006 Silver anniversary eagle sets. During the height of hype I had one graded box come back from NGC with 19 out of 20 reverse proofs grade at PF70!!!
Lets just say the 2006 Anniversary Silver Eagle sets were very very good to me. Especially the ones sold BEFORE the ones I wanted to keep spotted. Even after selling back to PCGS I did REAL well.
Looks like a few people got to play for a while on the House's Money.
I'm continuing to pack a Dansco full of choice Barber Quarters with proceeds from a short history of well executed Barber Half transactions, but I can't leave a paper trail on the specifics.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
One of the biggest "short term" home runs was this one:
Years ago I bought a 1795 9 Leaf in MS-61 ( really nicer than that but that's what zee plastique' said ) and I knew I ripped it for 75G's from another dealer. Sold it to a customer of mine for 90 G's. ( profit percentage was off the charts for me ) He turned around and asked me to sell it at auction for him , less than a year later , actually less than 8 months later , where it realized:
You were the consignor on this lot. View MyConsignments Status: Your secret reserve amount was $91,000. Sold for: $184,000.00 (includes BP) Bid Source: Live: Floor Ended: Mar 19, 1998
I'd have to say the Jackie Robinson Unc. I bought it primarily because of the love of the game. I also bought the .311 set and two proof and dollar sets.
I sold a large collection, piece by piece, from about 2004 to 2007. I sold it on a modest commission-------but I knew I was in for a treat when the first batch of coins I received from the guy contained this (that's exactly how the coin looked when I got it too--I didn't dip it or anything!). It was a raw, untouched collection from the 1960's.
I've been hunting for that Trade Dollar for a couple years now. I want to buy it back.
I have to go with the 08/07 flow and my box of 12 from the Mint. All 12 were 08/07's and 7 boinked 70 grades. Of course my first box of 25 had zero in it.
If it wasn't for John Nanney I would have stopped after the first 25
Becasue these are low mintage circulation strike issues in MS I doubled my money with these double eagles ( hmmmmmmm ) real quickly - I still think they have upward potential but had to sell them to pay taxes for last year Wonder what I am going to have to unload this year to pay for the OBAMA innaugural ball
Found a 1949-S half in some junk silver, cost $4.50. Sold half for $10.50! Six bucks of pure profit! Well, not really...minus ebay fees, highlight, bold, extra pictures, paypal and free shipping, I think I cleared about 2 bucks. Yeah!
2006 was much different than it is now. what i do is buy multiples from the mint and sell most at a profit and this allows me to keep one or two in my own collection at no cost to me. my best was a 2006 20th anniv. reverse proof PR70 first strike. cost from mint $33.33 plus pcgs grading so i had about $60 in the coin, sold it on the bay for $4870. there were others like a 06 w plat $100 first strike for 4k. times are different now and this does not happen anymore with most bullion. JMO
<< <i>paid $75 for a PCGS graded coin on a Sunday, sold it the following Wednesday for $2000+
not a bad 3-day return >>
Man, I'd love to hear the details of that one.
I finally topped myself and turned a low-three figure eBay purchase into a low-four figure sale. I cut my teeth turning a bunch of two-figure coins into three figures.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Let's see, there was the little old lady that brought in all of her late husbands 1oz Gold Eagles and we paid her face value ($50 ea) And another little old lady that had a bunch of old large size currency. Told her it was no longer legal tender, but we would give fifty cents on the dollar. Of course the best was the slightly senile lady that sold us her husband's complete Morgan collection for 5X face.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gotcha! Had you going for a minute!
I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector. Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
I think it may have been the 10 sets of the 2006 AGE reverse proof anniversary sets.
I think I made almost $30K on those in just a couple of months by beating out the "whitless" folks who wouldn't take a risk and plop down $28K of thier hard earned money. I deserved every penny I made on those. I didn't rip anyone off, I paid attention to when they went on sale,I submitted for first strike, I bought the order limits allowed by the mint, I sold at what the market was paying and I paid my taxes on the proceeds. Everyone was happy........except the haters.
For those who "hate" the flipper, I say.......who cares!
DMR-038 = Die Marriage Registry which is the 38th known Die Marriage between Obverse and Reverse Varieties (new) ODV-010 = The 10th known Obverse Design Variety (new) RDV-007 = The 7th known Reverse Design Variety (new) DDO-023 = The 23rd known Double Die Obverse variety (for Dr. James Wiles) (new)
The estimated value is based upon this being currently a one of a kind coin.
I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
<< <i>I think it may have been the 10 sets of the 2006 AGE reverse proof anniversary sets.
I think I made almost $30K on those in just a couple of months by beating out the "whitless" folks who wouldn't take a risk and plop down $28K of thier hard earned money. I deserved every penny I made on those. I didn't rip anyone off, I paid attention to when they went on sale,I submitted for first strike, I bought the order limits allowed by the mint, I sold at what the market was paying and I paid my taxes on the proceeds. Everyone was happy........except the haters.
For those who "hate" the flipper, I say.......who cares! >>
At an estate sale I bought for $75. a buffalo nickel board about a third full of circulated pieces except for one.. I slabbed it, a 1924-S at PCGS64. I sold it for $3100.
<< <i>At an estate sale I bought for $75. a buffalo nickel board about a third full of circulated pieces except for one.. I slabbed it, a 1924-S at PCGS64. I sold it for $3100.
Krueger >>
Man I used to love going to estate sales. I did something very similar once, though not nearly as profitable. I bought a group of old Whitman folders about 1/3 full of heavily circulated Wheat cents. Included among them was a 1922 no-D strong reverse which went G-4 at ANACS. The books cost me $25, and I sold the '22 plain for around $200 (this was in 1992 or 1993).
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Largest overall gain - bought for $27.5K, sold for $85K.
Largest percentage gain - bought for $4K, sold for $27.5K.
Don't bring up the biggest losers.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
No homeruns yet, quite a few stolen bases from the other team, though. And by that I mean, I lost money on a few purchases early on due to impulse buying. Don't do that.
<< <i>Largest overall gain - bought for $27.5K, sold for $85K.
Largest percentage gain - bought for $4K, sold for $27.5K. >>
Could you elaborate a bit more---like what coins were involved?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I submitted 12 2006 Silver Anniversary eagle sets to NGC (12 reverse proofs, 12 proofs, 12 Unc).
Cost: $1200 Grading: approx $400 Total: $1600
Results: all 12 reverse proofs were PF70 and 10 of the UNC were MS70. Surprisingly I only got about 1/2 of the regular proofs in PF70.
at that time that entire order probably sold for a total of $20k.
Biggest surprise of all time: 2 reverse proofs and on uncirculated eagle in one of the sets. The only way I knew this is when I sent in a second order (10 sets) and got back 11 reverse proofs and only 9 proofs!!
At a local auction I bought a group of errors for $25. 1939 and 1942 brass cents, a couple of off center wheat cents, a clipped wheat cent a Jefferson clip and an 1893 Liberty nickle that came back from PCGS as MS-65, 5% straight clip. I think the last price on an MS-65 liberty was $1650 and I don't know what a 5% straight clip adds to that.
<< <i> I think the last price on an MS-65 liberty was $1650 and I don't know what a 5% straight clip adds to that. >>
Shouldn't there be a 5% discount for 5% less coin? >>
I know you were kidding but I wouldn't be shocked if the error sold for a slight discount vs a normal MS65. You've got yourself a classic "white elephant" there - guys building MS65 sets won't want an error coin, and error collectors won't want to pay the premium for a gem example. Still, for $25 all-in, I guess you can't complain.
Also... 300.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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Box of 20
Jeff
I'm continuing to pack a Dansco full of choice Barber Quarters with proceeds from a short history of well executed Barber Half transactions, but I can't leave a paper trail on the specifics.
Years ago I bought a 1795 9 Leaf in MS-61 ( really nicer than that but that's what zee plastique' said ) and I knew I ripped it for 75G's from another dealer. Sold it to a customer of mine for 90 G's. ( profit percentage was off the charts for me ) He turned around and asked me to sell it at auction for him , less than a year later , actually less than 8 months later , where it realized:
You were the consignor on this lot. View MyConsignments
Status: Your secret reserve amount was $91,000.
Sold for: $184,000.00 (includes BP) Bid Source: Live: Floor
Ended: Mar 19, 1998
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
love of the game. I also bought the .311 set and two proof and dollar sets.
I've been hunting for that Trade Dollar for a couple years now. I want to buy it back.
If it wasn't for John Nanney I would have stopped after the first 25
I will always cheerish the memories.
now if I can get my mom to let me look at his very large collection of circulated silver>>>>>>>>>>>>..
oh well.
One dat
Percentage wise, sold one of my mini hoard of 1998 1c Wide AM's which I paid face value for and sold in PCGS MS67RD for $500.00
(1) 1902 $20 Double Eagle
Becasue these are low mintage circulation strike issues in MS I doubled
my money with these double eagles ( hmmmmmmm ) real quickly - I still think they
have upward potential but had to sell them to pay taxes for last year
Wonder what I am going to have to unload this year to pay for the OBAMA innaugural ball
140 CW $325
120 CCW $290
95 CW $220
60 CW $125
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Sold half for $10.50!
Six bucks of pure profit!
Well, not really...minus ebay fees, highlight, bold, extra pictures, paypal and free shipping, I think I cleared about 2 bucks.
Yeah!
Ren
<< <i>Bought a 62-D 25¢ for less than $10....sold it for $14K -juice >>
FBL ?
That was a sweet pick............
not a bad 3-day return
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<< <i>paid $75 for a PCGS graded coin on a Sunday, sold it the following Wednesday for $2000+
not a bad 3-day return
Man, I'd love to hear the details of that one.
I finally topped myself and turned a low-three figure eBay purchase into a low-four figure sale. I cut my teeth turning a bunch of two-figure coins into three figures.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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<< <i>Bought a 62-D 25¢ for less than $10....sold it for $14K -juice >>
FBL ?
Quarters have bell lines?
Ren
Is that avitar a TCU horned frog????
Garrow
<< <i>Definitely my biggest was in buying this one raw for less than $10.
Purchase Price = $8.00?
Estimated Value = $25,000 - $35,000 >>
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Nice Coin!
Just curious - What is a prototype strike?
What does DMR-038 ODV-010, RDV-007, DDO-023 mean?
Why is the estimated value between $25,000 - $ 35,000?
Thanks in advance for your response!
SoundPoint
And another little old lady that had a bunch of old large size currency. Told her it was no longer legal tender, but we would give fifty cents on the dollar.
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Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
<< <i>Bought a 62-D 25¢ for less than $10....sold it for $14K -juice >>
That wasn't a homerun buddy!
That was a bottom of the 9th World Series, Game winning, Grand Slam!
The name is LEE!
I think I made almost $30K on those in just a couple of months by beating out the "whitless" folks who wouldn't take a risk and plop down $28K of thier hard earned money. I deserved every penny I made on those. I didn't rip anyone off, I paid attention to when they went on sale,I submitted for first strike, I bought the order limits allowed by the mint, I sold at what the market was paying and I paid my taxes on the proceeds. Everyone was happy........except the haters.
For those who "hate" the flipper, I say.......who cares!
<< <i>Nice Coin!
Just curious - What is a prototype strike?
What does DMR-038 ODV-010, RDV-007, DDO-023 mean?
Why is the estimated value between $25,000 - $ 35,000?
Thanks in advance for your response!
SoundPoint >>
Look here and here.
DMR-038 = Die Marriage Registry which is the 38th known Die Marriage between Obverse and Reverse Varieties (new)
ODV-010 = The 10th known Obverse Design Variety (new)
RDV-007 = The 7th known Reverse Design Variety (new)
DDO-023 = The 23rd known Double Die Obverse variety (for Dr. James Wiles) (new)
The estimated value is based upon this being currently a one of a kind coin.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>I think it may have been the 10 sets of the 2006 AGE reverse proof anniversary sets.
I think I made almost $30K on those in just a couple of months by beating out the "whitless" folks who wouldn't take a risk and plop down $28K of thier hard earned money. I deserved every penny I made on those. I didn't rip anyone off, I paid attention to when they went on sale,I submitted for first strike, I bought the order limits allowed by the mint, I sold at what the market was paying and I paid my taxes on the proceeds. Everyone was happy........except the haters.
For those who "hate" the flipper, I say.......who cares! >>
Ever Onward
At an estate sale I bought for $75. a buffalo nickel board about a third full of circulated pieces except for one.. I slabbed it, a 1924-S at PCGS64. I sold it for $3100.
Krueger
29,900% profit!
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
<< <i>At an estate sale I bought for $75. a buffalo nickel board about a third full of circulated pieces except for one.. I slabbed it, a 1924-S at PCGS64. I sold it for $3100.
Krueger >>
Man I used to love going to estate sales. I did something very similar once, though not nearly as profitable. I bought a group of old Whitman folders about 1/3 full of heavily circulated Wheat cents. Included among them was a 1922 no-D strong reverse which went G-4 at ANACS. The books cost me $25, and I sold the '22 plain for around $200 (this was in 1992 or 1993).
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Largest percentage gain - bought for $4K, sold for $27.5K.
Don't bring up the biggest losers.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
<< <i>Largest overall gain - bought for $27.5K, sold for $85K.
Largest percentage gain - bought for $4K, sold for $27.5K. >>
Could you elaborate a bit more---like what coins were involved?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
Cost: $1200
Grading: approx $400
Total: $1600
Results: all 12 reverse proofs were PF70 and 10 of the UNC were MS70. Surprisingly I only got about 1/2 of the regular proofs in PF70.
at that time that entire order probably sold for a total of $20k.
Biggest surprise of all time: 2 reverse proofs and on uncirculated eagle in one of the sets. The only way I knew this is when I sent in a second order (10 sets) and got back 11 reverse proofs and only 9 proofs!!
Jeff
I think the last price on an MS-65 liberty was $1650 and I don't know what a 5% straight clip adds to that.
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<< <i> I think the last price on an MS-65 liberty was $1650 and I don't know what a 5% straight clip adds to that. >>
Shouldn't there be a 5% discount for 5% less coin?
I know you were kidding but I wouldn't be shocked if the error sold for a slight discount vs a normal MS65. You've got yourself a classic "white elephant" there - guys building MS65 sets won't want an error coin, and error collectors won't want to pay the premium for a gem example. Still, for $25 all-in, I guess you can't complain.
Also... 300.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor