Gonna corner the market on 1877's!

tradedollarnut · August 17, 2010 10:40AM

I now own 3 of the 6 PCGS MS65 1877 trade dollars. I've seen one of the remaining 3 and don't consider it a gem. That leaves 2 to go! Maybe I should crack them all out so I have another 1/0?

trade dollar set

bfjohnson · August 17, 2010 10:45AM

Your 77 CC looks nice! Quite a task getting 3 of 6 of top pop. Are you going
for more or just want a 66?

collegecoincollector · August 17, 2010 10:48AM

thank you for entering me in your kind giveaway

keyman64 · August 17, 2010 10:56AM

That is really cool...I have thought it would be really cool to do that same thing with other coins....sure is an expensive game to play.

DonWillis · August 17, 2010 10:58AM

maybe there's a + in the group.......

collegecoincollector · August 17, 2010 11:03AM

<< maybe there's a + in the group.......

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Good one!

PCcoins · August 17, 2010 11:09AM

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<< maybe there's a + in the group.......

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Good one!

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Nice advertising

DonWillis · August 17, 2010 11:10AM

tradedollarnut · August 17, 2010 11:13AM

Technical question: if one of them goes to 65+ and is entered into the Registry - does the pop show as 6/0 still or as 1/0???

DonWillis · August 17, 2010 11:50AM

1/0 ......

edited to add: assuming that the 65+ goes into the collection.

Stupid · August 17, 2010 11:50AM

It would be 5/1. Unless it was a crackout.

ColonialCoinUnion · August 17, 2010 12:00PM

I've always thought that hoarding the top pieces was counterproductive for the hoarder. You might be able to hold someone hostage if they want one, but the more likely outcome is that you'll squelch interest from some would-be collectors who will feel like there is no point in trying to tackle a high end set in this series since all the best coins are locked up (much like TDN's own comments about the Pogue's having the best of certain early series locked up).

Bochiman · August 17, 2010 12:10PM

Dang....I was hoping you were talking IHCs with that date.....was going to watch mine go up in value

(congrats and go for it...just 2 more.....just 2 more....

)

DaveE · August 17, 2010 12:19PM

You claim to have these great 1877's. Well, where are the pics?

speety · August 17, 2010 12:52PM

So you claim you have three of em but can only show pictures of one of them. I call BS...

Prove me wrong with pics.

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE

ThePennyLady · August 17, 2010 12:59PM

<< Dang....I was hoping you were talking IHCs with that date.....was going to watch mine go up in value

(congrats and go for it...just 2 more.....just 2 more....

) >>

Me too! I've got 21 IHC's in various grades!

jesbroken · August 17, 2010 1:28PM

WOW! I forget how beautiful your collection is and then there it is. Congrats and thank you for sharing with us.
Jim

oreville · August 17, 2010 1:44PM

TDN:

You could use another approach.

I have a 1877-S 25c graded by PCGS as MS-58 in the old green label holder. Laura saw it. JA saw it too. Green stickered but that is besides the point.

Perhaps you can get one of your 1877 trade dollars graded AU-65 by PCGS? Then you would have a one of a kind and not have to worry about any encroachment by other 1877's?

BAJJERFAN · August 17, 2010 9:51PM

<< I've always thought that hoarding the top pieces was counterproductive for the hoarder. You might be able to hold someone hostage if they want one, but the more likely outcome is that you'll squelch interest from some would-be collectors who will feel like there is no point in trying to tackle a high end set in this series since all the best coins are locked up (much like TDN's own comments about the Pogue's having the best of certain early series locked up). >>

Some people hoard them just because they like them and not necessarily with the primary motivation of playing keep away from others.

ColonialCoinUnion · August 17, 2010 10:01PM

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<< I've always thought that hoarding the top pieces was counterproductive for the hoarder. You might be able to hold someone hostage if they want one, but the more likely outcome is that you'll squelch interest from some would-be collectors who will feel like there is no point in trying to tackle a high end set in this series since all the best coins are locked up (much like TDN's own comments about the Pogue's having the best of certain early series locked up). >>

Some people hoard them just because they like them and not necessarily with the primary motivation of playing keep away from others. >>

I agree with that, and of course anyone is free to buy whatever they like in whatever quantity they choose. But the end result is the same.

tradedollarnut · August 18, 2010 12:58AM

These are the only duplicates I have in the trade dollars. Have often thought about trying to do a complete grading set for the series [ie: every grade known for every coin], but that doesn't appeal to me.

crypto79 · August 18, 2010 4:09AM

<< These are the only duplicates I have in the trade dollars. Have often thought about trying to do a complete grading set for the series [ie: every grade known for every coin], but that doesn't appeal to me. >>

Where there is a wallet there is a way but I am not sure there are enough years left to complete that. I have always wanted to ask you why you haven't bothered with the different hub types for your CIR set? Why no 1876 cc DDR if you added the s/cc.

oreville · August 18, 2010 4:17AM

I can't seem to find one of these trade dollars for the year 1877!

lcoopie · August 18, 2010 4:21AM

I am shocked that "no one" has recommending dipping

Mowgli · August 18, 2010 4:27AM

I like it when someone corners the market of MS 65s; it makes the 64s worth more.

dizzyfoxx · August 18, 2010 5:30AM

<< I've always thought that hoarding the top pieces was counterproductive for the hoarder. You might be able to hold someone hostage if they want one, but the more likely outcome is that you'll squelch interest from some would-be collectors who will feel like there is no point in trying to tackle a high end set in this series since all the best coins are locked up (much like TDN's own comments about the Pogue's having the best of certain early series locked up). >>

Interesting observation and

tradedollarnut · August 18, 2010 2:20PM

<< 

<< These are the only duplicates I have in the trade dollars. Have often thought about trying to do a complete grading set for the series [ie: every grade known for every coin], but that doesn't appeal to me. >>

Where there is a wallet there is a way but I am not sure there are enough years left to complete that. I have always wanted to ask you why you haven't bothered with the different hub types for your CIR set? Why no 1876 cc DDR if you added the s/cc. >>

In general, I don't care about varieties - not my cup of tea. The only reason I have the S/CC is because when I was growing up it was in the Redbook as part of the basic set.

I do own two 76-S DDO's however - just cuz they're darn rare.

clackamas · August 18, 2010 2:47PM

Too bad you can't trade one in for 100 MS65 1877 Indian's.

roadrunner · August 18, 2010 2:53PM

You could crack then out and end up with all 64+'s...or maybe just a single MS65....and no 65+

roadrunner

tradedollarnut · September 10, 2010 4:34AM

All 3 submitted together for grade review at Las Vegas. And the answer is:

Still waiting....

crypto79 · September 10, 2010 4:49AM

<< 

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<< These are the only duplicates I have in the trade dollars. Have often thought about trying to do a complete grading set for the series [ie: every grade known for every coin], but that doesn't appeal to me. >>

Where there is a wallet there is a way but I am not sure there are enough years left to complete that. I have always wanted to ask you why you haven't bothered with the different hub types for your CIR set? Why no 1876 cc DDR if you added the s/cc. >>

In general, I don't care about varieties - not my cup of tea. The only reason I have the S/CC is because when I was growing up it was in the Redbook as part of the basic set.

I do own two 76-S DDO's however - just cuz they're darn rare. >>

I would send you a PM but I can't, Is there any way you would consider selling the lesser of your two 1876 s DDO to me? If not well done on getting them, I'll keep looking.

kurtdog · September 10, 2010 4:53AM

<< Gonna corner the market on 1877's! >>

You would do a thing like that you selfish bum!

BigRick · September 10, 2010 4:55AM

TDN,

When you gonna get that 78-S in 8?

Why is the set retired?

crypto79 · September 10, 2010 5:08AM

<< TDN,

Why is the set retired?

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To give Joe (Keoj) and his different but equally amazing set a chance

tradedollarnut · September 11, 2010 5:52AM

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<< These are the only duplicates I have in the trade dollars. Have often thought about trying to do a complete grading set for the series [ie: every grade known for every coin], but that doesn't appeal to me. >>

Where there is a wallet there is a way but I am not sure there are enough years left to complete that. I have always wanted to ask you why you haven't bothered with the different hub types for your CIR set? Why no 1876 cc DDR if you added the s/cc. >>

In general, I don't care about varieties - not my cup of tea. The only reason I have the S/CC is because when I was growing up it was in the Redbook as part of the basic set.

I do own two 76-S DDO's however - just cuz they're darn rare. >>

I would send you a PM but I can't, Is there any way you would consider selling the lesser of your two 1876 s DDO to me? If not well done on getting them, I'll keep looking. >>

One is chopmarked, the other isn't so at the moment I desire to hold onto both. Sorry

tradedollarnut · September 11, 2010 5:52AM

<< TDN,

When you gonna get that 78-S in 8?

Why is the set retired?

>>

Never. Had 3 separate opportunities to acquire the coin and just don't like it.

tradedollarnut · September 11, 2010 5:54AM

PCGS reviewed all the coins and declined to plus any of them. I'm someone surprised as I did feel one was better than the other two in surface quality, strike [hammered for an 1877] and good old fashioned originality. Add to that it was semi prooflike with pristine mirrors.

crypto79 · September 11, 2010 8:23AM

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<< These are the only duplicates I have in the trade dollars. Have often thought about trying to do a complete grading set for the series [ie: every grade known for every coin], but that doesn't appeal to me. >>

Where there is a wallet there is a way but I am not sure there are enough years left to complete that. I have always wanted to ask you why you haven't bothered with the different hub types for your CIR set? Why no 1876 cc DDR if you added the s/cc. >>

In general, I don't care about varieties - not my cup of tea. The only reason I have the S/CC is because when I was growing up it was in the Redbook as part of the basic set.

I do own two 76-S DDO's however - just cuz they're darn rare. >>

I would send you a PM but I can't, Is there any way you would consider selling the lesser of your two 1876 s DDO to me? If not well done on getting them, I'll keep looking. >>

One is chopmarked, the other isn't so at the moment I desire to hold onto both. Sorry >>

thanks for responding, to be honest I would keep both too. If you ever change your mind or need someone knocked off I am here.;-)

ColonelJessup · September 12, 2010 6:09AM

I believe the 78-S was bought out of an auction in 2005 or 2006 in the 80-90K range and sold within a year for about a marginally less than 50K profit. As it was a private treaty sale I'm taking the stance that the buyer and seller are entitled to their privacy.

Gorgeous color and a few minute ticks. Not a technical 68

tradedollarnut · September 12, 2010 6:07PM

<< I believe the 78-S was bought out of an auction in 2005 or 2006 in the 80-90K range and sold within a year for about a marginally less than 50K profit. As it was a private treaty sale I'm taking the stance that the buyer and seller are entitled to their privacy.

Gorgeous color and a few minute ticks. Not a technical 68 >>

Your idea of gorgeous color and mine are apparently different. I liked the luster, but in my eye the toning was rather bland. I agree that it was not a technical 68 and was rather surprised when it crossed.

ColonelJessup · September 14, 2010 9:45PM

TDN,

Amend that to very pretty, The headlight nature of the lustre evidently blinded me. And your taste is surely your own. We all have our own standards for dreck. Some would even think that a coin less than unique in grade is a widget.

Gonna corner the market on 1877's!

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