Here is one you definitely don't see everyday. 26 S Lincoln

Tdec1000 · April 11, 2011 4:48PM

I have no affiliation what so ever with this seller. I was perusing ebay tonight and stumbled upon this one. Way too rich for my blood but it is rare to see one in full red. Interesting to see where this one will end up and why it isn't in a TPG holder.

1926 S Lincoln Cent

DUIGUY · April 11, 2011 5:18PM

and its offered on Dbay.

djdilliodon · April 11, 2011 5:25PM

I always say to myself if a coin of high value isn't holdered and is being sold by someone who knows coins, chances are something is wrong! In this case nothing jumps out at me but wouldn't it make total sense for the seller to get that thing holdered? It would sell for a heck of alot more I would think.

GrumpyEd · April 11, 2011 5:27PM

<< why it isn't in a TPG holder >>

The big question

melvin289 · April 11, 2011 5:39PM

Yeah, but isn't it a nice presentation they put on with the video and all?

Ron

morgansforever · April 11, 2011 7:12PM

Appears to be a full red gem cent from here.
Nice presentation, but the question is why isn't it holdered?

PQueue · April 11, 2011 9:36PM

Simple, not original color.

hammered54 · April 11, 2011 9:51PM

there are plenty of old timers that just simply don't do plastic.

OPA · April 11, 2011 10:41PM

<< there are plenty of old timers that just simply don't do plastic. >>

Maybe, but this dude is a dealer & knows what he's got....read his feedback from toolhaus ...

neg fb on toolhaus

"Danger...Will Rogers"

Hotfootspin · April 12, 2011 12:35AM

<< 

<< there are plenty of old timers that just simply don't do plastic. >>

Maybe, but this dude is a dealer & knows what he's got....read his feedback from toolhaus ...

neg fb on toolhaus

"Danger...Will Rogers" >>

Don't know anything about this seller, but 4 of those negative feedbacks were left
by the same buyer, someone who is now NARU.

Mark

messydesk · April 12, 2011 12:55AM

RFR!

Steve · April 12, 2011 1:14AM

Any knowledgeable collector who would pay over one thousand dollars for a Lincoln cent that is NOT certified by PCGS or NGC is a fool. The coin obviously won't certify and "there is no Santa Claus in Numismatics". Only a knowledgeable dealer who believes he can flip the coin to another dealer or a unknowledgeable collector would buy this coin. Presentation, however, is GREAT. JMHO. Steve

lkeigwin · April 12, 2011 1:16AM

I wouldn't go near any of the Lincolns he's selling. He's got 20 or so early Lincolns...very tough dates...and all raw.

If these coins could grade cleanly he'd get triple, easily, over what he'll see. There are reasons they're being sold raw.
Lance.

SaorAlba · April 12, 2011 1:18AM

My onliest '26-S in my whole of my collection was a ground find kicking up dirt in front of Mission San Jose in California about 20 years ago. A bit dark - having been in the ground quite awhile - but still loved by moi.

grip · April 12, 2011 1:18AM

I would buy it as a BN MS 63.

RedneckHB · April 12, 2011 1:21AM

I like the video. Wish I could figure out how to put that in my auctions.

HighRelief · April 12, 2011 1:24AM

It is raw for a reason and he is fishing for fool

airplanenut · April 12, 2011 2:09AM

<< there are plenty of old timers that just simply don't do plastic. >>

Yeah, but no one leaves that much money on the table when selling on eBay. Look at his other pieces. Why would anyone let a legit 09-S VDB that is red/unc go for a raw price on a site known for scammers when $50 could net a huge amount more? Yes, some of the really established dealers (namely early copper/type guys) can get away with selling raw on their websites because their reputation precedes, them, but a random person with key dates on eBay? Nope.

7Jaguars · April 12, 2011 2:15AM

Which peripherally brings to mind that MANY holdered and not Lincolns IMO have been processed or colors messed with; this seems to include Indian Head Cents which amazingly and overall appear to be IMPROVING with the passage of time (at least with regards to them shedding "brownness"). LOL!

Sonorandesertrat · April 12, 2011 2:18AM

<< 

<< there are plenty of old timers that just simply don't do plastic. >>

Yeah, but no one leaves that much money on the table when selling on eBay. Look at his other pieces. Why would anyone let a legit 09-S VDB that is red/unc go for a raw price on a site known for scammers when $50 could net a huge amount more? Yes, some of the really established dealers (namely early copper/type guys) can get away with selling raw on their websites because their reputation precedes, them, but a random person with key dates on eBay? Nope. >>

copperhunter · April 12, 2011 2:51AM

I have been duped by him before......

CoinCoins · April 12, 2011 2:54AM

<< Simple, not original color. >>

exactly

hammered54 · April 12, 2011 3:14AM

<< 

<< there are plenty of old timers that just simply don't do plastic. >>

Yeah, but no one leaves that much money on the table when selling on eBay. Look at his other pieces. Why would anyone let a legit 09-S VDB that is red/unc go for a raw price on a site known for scammers when $50 could net a huge amount more? Yes, some of the really established dealers (namely early copper/type guys) can get away with selling raw on their websites because their reputation precedes, them, but a random person with key dates on eBay? Nope. >>

true that...and I'm by no means sticking up for the fella, all I'm saying is ..if you know your series you should be able to buy a coin unslabed and feel o.k. about it, that being said newbies should always seek second opinions or buy plastic.
that's what I find great about this site.....the information is here ...use it.

golden · April 12, 2011 3:19AM

Run,run,run.

icsoccer · April 12, 2011 3:27AM

Good luck with the color!

Lakesammman · April 12, 2011 6:57AM

A few years ago a fellow bought a raw red 1899 IHC on ebay for less than $100.

Graded PCGS MS67R.

Consigned it to a dealer and I then bought it at the FUN show for around $6700. Within 30 minutes I had 3 offers for up to $10K.

I sold it some time later for $17,500.

I can't see the coin in question since I'm at work and ebay is blocked. Just wanted to say that, you just never know.

ambro51 · April 12, 2011 7:01AM

Didnt Mr. Blay keep a notebook of 26S cents...and discover many had made trips in 'color'...

does he still post here? he would have an interesting insight into this piece (assuming he is not a bidder)

I like the look of it and think the color is original. The size and look of the existing spotting looks correct for an old lincoln.

MikeInFL · April 12, 2011 7:08AM

<< Any knowledgeable collector who would pay over one thousand dollars for a Lincoln cent that is NOT certified by PCGS or NGC is a fool. The coin obviously won't certify and "there is no Santa Claus in Numismatics". Only a knowledgeable dealer who believes he can flip the coin to another dealer or a unknowledgeable collector would buy this coin. Presentation, however, is GREAT. JMHO. Steve

>>

I have bought a few $1,000+ raw large cents, and every single one I bought raw and submitted got slabbed. Am I a fool or rightfully confident in my skills as a numismatist? Just wondering...Mike

CoinCoins · April 12, 2011 7:53AM

<< Any knowledgeable collector who would pay over one thousand dollars for a Lincoln cent that is NOT certified by PCGS or NGC is a fool. >>

ha ha ha

BG · April 12, 2011 8:06AM

See page 170 of QDB's "A Guidebook of Lincoln Cents".

GrumpyEd · April 12, 2011 9:00AM

Even if you know the series sometimes it only tells you not to trust what you see in a photo because it's so hard to judge and there's so many messed with coins that won't holder.

My guess is it's re-colored then had time to grow a slight tone so it looks better than a newly re-colored coin.

robkool · April 12, 2011 10:10AM

Looks like a MS64RD... I would see it selling for about $5k on the bay. There is only 1 graded by pcgs in 65RD.

TwoSides2aCoin · April 12, 2011 10:27AM

paranoia strikes deep, but music soothes the soul.

Tdec1000 · April 12, 2011 10:31AM

I can't remember the last graded coin that this seller has sold. Usually always raw!

lkeigwin · April 12, 2011 10:35AM

64RD is a 5-digit coin. In heaven's name, why wouldn't you get it graded if you could?
Lance.

pontiacinf · April 12, 2011 10:58AM

I see Marty was one of his feedback, or should I say neutral..

No Transaction, seller handled very well. Buyer: madmartyk ( 8404) Oct-29-01 06:43
¡Reply by numiscent (Nov-21-01 19:37):
Buyer decided not to pay after winning the auction. I let it be for his benefit!

illini420 · April 12, 2011 12:15PM

No comments about the. 1926-S

Just wanted to say that I bought my 1909-S in 66RD from the seller off the BST here and was very happy with the way Tom did business. It was already certified though.

ArizonaJack · April 12, 2011 12:18PM

I am convinced personally, that I used to own that coin. It is not original.
Was part of a multi coin purchase I made several years ago and was laquered.....( sic)
Nice presentation tho......I will not comment on sellers tactics or anything else

Tdec1000 · April 12, 2011 3:53PM

<< I am convinced personally, that I used to own that coin. It is not original.
Was part of a multi coin purchase I made several years ago and was laquered.....( sic)
Nice presentation tho......I will not comment on sellers tactics or anything else >>

Oh AJ, do tell

I could see the hosts here bending a bit because of what it is. If the coin is acceptable to the marketplace I can see it grading. Even if the coin won't grade there is still some value there. It sure is a nice looking 26s lincoln atleast from the photos.

Tdec1000 · April 12, 2011 3:56PM

I wonder if he would be willing to let it go PCGS for a numerical grade??

lkeigwin · April 13, 2011 7:27AM

Listing ended early. I wonder if someone bought it or the seller got cold feet.

A shame. I was interested in seeing how high it would go.
Lance.

ambro51 · April 13, 2011 7:36AM

...I am fairly certain the listing was by a forum member, correct?

drwstr123 · April 13, 2011 7:39AM

<< ...I am fairly certain the listing was by a forum member, correct? >>

Yep! he's with the forum.

lkeigwin · April 13, 2011 8:52AM

I only bought one coin from Tom and it was already graded. But it was quite nice and he was very easy to deal with. PCGS was a little tough on it, though (63RD).
Lance.

Tdec1000 · April 13, 2011 9:09AM

I would have liked to have seen it sell. Maybe he will show up and chime in as to how much it went for.

lloydmincy · April 13, 2011 11:33AM

Wow, it really looked nice - but too nice of a coin (key date in high grade) to not think something fishy, raw...

Here is one you definitely don't see everyday. 26 S Lincoln

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