NEWP?Raw Trade $ from E-bay,will I be disappointed?UPDATE:PCGS graded it MS-62 Slabbed pic added on

TennesseeDave · August 10, 2009 9:14AM

I know,I know,I know,never buy a raw Trade $.Anyone think I will be happy?
1873 Trade $

My pics:

doh · August 10, 2009 9:15AM

STONE · August 10, 2009 9:16AM

You've been warned before

Goldbully · August 10, 2009 9:17AM

Looks lustrous and is a definite tease.

Good luck....I like what I see.

edited to add: Having said that, I would not have purchased the coin.

stinkinlincoln · August 10, 2009 9:20AM

Personally, I wouldnt have dropped that much on a raw coin on ebay.

The coin itself doesnt look appealing to me in the least, but if it is to you, then

JCMhouston · August 10, 2009 9:26AM

We shall see, personally I have never spent near that much on a raw coin on ebay, but you never know. I'm wishing you good luck on it though.

adamlaneus · August 10, 2009 9:35AM

It's either luster, in which case you are stoked!

Or it's a whitish haze, in which case you are not.

No, it doesn't scream out fake. It's screaming something, though.

Wolf359 · August 10, 2009 9:36AM

No risk, no reward.

If the seller is honest and you have a 14 day return, why not?

Bear · August 10, 2009 9:40AM

Buying a raw trade dollar from E Bay,

is like playing Russian Roulette with

all chambers loaded with a cartridge.

tradedollarnut · August 10, 2009 9:48AM

If it's real and as nice as it appears, I'll pay you $1500 for it.

RCDB · August 10, 2009 9:50AM

If you get the coin pictured, you'll be thrilled. Good Luck.

kaz · August 10, 2009 9:50AM

Yeah, if that's real luster, you got a steal! Nothing about it screams fake to me. Look forward to pics!!

lcoopie · August 10, 2009 9:52AM

yes

eyoung429 · August 10, 2009 9:56AM

Nothing wrong with this ...... Bought from him a year or so ago for a couple of PL morgans for a friends collection and they were as described.

relicsncoins · August 10, 2009 9:57AM

All you nay sayers, where is the downside to this? The seller has 100% feedback, has a 14 day money back return privledge. I'm assuming you paid with paypal which between it and ebay goes out it's way to find in favor of the buyer in the event something goes south. I think it's a no lose situration. At the very most, you're out shipping.

DorkGirl · August 10, 2009 10:00AM

<< If it's real and as nice as it appears, I'll pay you $1500 for it. >>

There you go, enough said.

darktone · August 10, 2009 10:06AM

I remember when these chop marked coins were sold as novelties. I think it would be neat to collect the different chop marks.

MikeInFL · August 10, 2009 10:13AM

<< If it's real and as nice as it appears, I'll pay you $1500 for it. >>

After reading all the people giving this the thumb down, I was thinking something similar... Actually more like, "If that is real it's AU and worth quite a bit more than the $245 he spent."

Doesn't sound like a bad $20 bet to me...Mike (who would normally not condone long shots on eBay, but this coin looks good to me)

p.s. please keep us posted!!!

yellowkid · August 10, 2009 10:21AM

If something seems to be too good to be true.......

TennesseeDave · August 15, 2009 1:18AM

I got the coin today.Now what do you think?

doh · August 15, 2009 1:22AM

Looks a heckuva lot better than the seller's images, that's for sure! Perhaps I was wrong about you returning it...

kaz · August 15, 2009 2:08AM

You got the real deal!! For 245.00?? (keep your pm turned on for TDN)

tradedollarnut · August 15, 2009 2:16AM

Absolutely wonderful. Should slab MS62 chopmarked if there's no hidden lines, etc. The Chinese fakes can be soooo good, but this one does appear real. Congratulations.

coinmanic · August 15, 2009 2:22AM

Nice coin. Only half seriously, I suggest that perhpas you should send a few extra bucks to the seller. This forum sees much venom when it is perceived that that seller has gotten the better of the buyer (much of it deserved). When the buyer scores a rip, all is well in forum land.

MsMorrisine · August 15, 2009 2:24AM

ahhhh.... good score. I don't know anything about trade dollars, but now that the really good news is out I'll just throw out that the chopmark doesn't appear to be fully struck in the picture.

excellent score.

tradedollarnut · August 25, 2009 1:52AM

I'm submitting the coin for Dave at the PCGS Invitational. After seeing it in hand, it's most certainly genuine and will most likely grade MS61 with a shot at MS62 [chopmarked, of course]. Definitely a fantastic purchase on his part!

seanq · August 25, 2009 2:24AM

The OP can't be too happy about his purchase, it doesn't appear he left any feedback for the transaction yet.

Sean Reynolds

tradedollarnut · August 25, 2009 2:28AM

<< ahhhh.... good score. I don't know anything about trade dollars, but now that the really good news is out I'll just throw out that the chopmark doesn't appear to be fully struck in the picture.
>>

Actually, I prefer a boldly struck chopmark in the field.... like this one:

Connecticoin · August 25, 2009 2:31AM

Score! Surprised it went for only $245 -- that is a pretty decent pic (relative to the average crappy ebay listing pic).

shorecoll · August 25, 2009 3:01AM

TDN, does that mean he wouldn't sell it to you?

GoldenEyeNumismatics · August 25, 2009 3:03AM

That's a dam nice coin for $245.

Wolf359 · August 25, 2009 3:07AM

Did TDN Renege?

WaterSport · August 25, 2009 3:09AM

Outstanding and good for you on taking a chance..sometimes you win!

WS

Batman23 · August 25, 2009 3:55AM

<< Did TDN Renege? >>

I would have to guess that TDN has a deal for when the coin grades and the option to back out if it does not.

tradedollarnut · August 25, 2009 3:57AM

My offer stands - Dave just wants to be sure it's genuine and see the grade before he considers it. Since I'm going to the PCGS show, I offered to walk it through at my expense for him.

kaz · August 25, 2009 4:22AM

Nice of you to do that for Dave, TDN. he definitely scored with this purchase, and imo deserves a "You Suck" award.

a039 · August 25, 2009 4:51AM

That's awesome!

Hyperion · August 25, 2009 4:52AM

that's pretty sick. I wonder how many criminals will make some money on the bay cause someone turned out to be legit?
that's a NICE SCORE!!!!
georgous trade$

SeaEagleCoins · August 25, 2009 4:56AM

I really like this thread... it is just good ole "feel good" thread... nice score from the wild and wooly bay...

...and I especially like how TDN has gotten involved here... very cool gesture on his part... sure, it is a Trade Dollar... and he loves these coins... but to step up and help out Dave... well, that's just right up there on the "what is cool" list...

TennesseeDave · August 25, 2009 10:26PM

I thought this thread had died.I also would like to publicly Thank TDN for his help in this matter.As for seanq's comment:With the original sellers permission to send the coin to Pcgs for authentication.I will definately leave positive feedback when I find out for sure that it is real.If it is not genuine,he has agreed to accept the return.

THANK YOU TRADEDOLLARNUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lcoopie · August 25, 2009 11:10PM

tradedollarnut · August 27, 2009 12:08PM

PCGS MS62 chopmarked

Connecticoin · August 27, 2009 12:30PM

<< PCGS MS62 chopmarked >>

Where is the chop?

Bruceswar · August 27, 2009 12:34PM

nicely done! Cool Trade dollar!

MsMorrisine · August 27, 2009 12:36PM

<< 

<< PCGS MS62 chopmarked >>

Where is the chop? >>

obverse just below the legs

GrumpyEd · August 27, 2009 12:36PM

<< Where is the chop? >>

It's below the thigh.

Wow! the coin looks nice, almost too good to be true but I think it's true

Mar327 · August 27, 2009 12:42PM

You suck! Well done!

Connecticoin · August 27, 2009 1:02PM

<< 

<< Where is the chop? >>

It's below the thigh.

Wow! the coin looks nice, almost too good to be true but I think it's true

>>

Ah, found it -- very well hidden.

fc · August 27, 2009 1:25PM

nicely done! buy it raw, get it slabbed, and sell for a quick profit.

dont get co cky now

DUIGUY · August 27, 2009 3:24PM

<< Absolutely wonderful. Should slab MS62 chopmarked if there's no hidden lines, etc. The Chinese fakes can be soooo good, but this one does appear real. Congratulations. >>

Nice pick up!

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NEWP?Raw Trade $ from E-bay,will I be disappointed?UPDATE:PCGS graded it MS-62 Slabbed pic added on

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