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POLL: the esoteric collector's challenge
seanq
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Taking up DIMEMAN's challenge, for which of the selected esoteric collectibles would you pay a premium?
Sean Reynolds
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
"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 paid a big premium for my 1936/29-S.......BUT NO WHERE NEAR the premium paid for the NGC black slab. And I was buying a coin and not a piece of plastic a certain color.
<< <i>Like I said Sean - Most people will not vote their true feelings for fear of offending someone. >>
Offending whom, me?! Man, I've been around here long enough that I hope people know I'm okay with my opinions being proved wrong.
The only thing that could possibly offend me on this thread is the fact that you get to use a bigger avatar than me.
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
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
<< <i>I think you misunderstand the word esoteric as applied to numismatics >>
I meant "limited to a small circle" and/or "of special, rare, or unusual interest", as defined here, but between my use of that word and "significant" I think the poll results are already moot*.
Sean Reynolds
* did I use that one right?
"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
<< <i>The poll has too many ways of directly answering the question with any detail, but I chose the NGC black slab. >>
+1
Drunner
<< <i>A PCGS graded 1936/1929-S Mercury dime >>
I don't even know what that is.
An overdate, I presume?
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
<< <i>Like I said Sean - Most people will not vote their true feelings for fear of offending someone. >>
How can you determine how anyone votes? Aren't these polls like a secret ballot?
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"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>A PCGS graded 1936/1929-S Mercury dime >>
I don't even know what that is.
An overdate, I presume? >>
Ditto.
It sure sounds interesting.
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<< <i>A PCGS graded 1936/1929-S Mercury dime >>
I don't even know what that is.
An overdate, I presume? >>
Ditto.
It sure sounds interesting. >>
Guess how I voted.
Here are a couple of images from my website.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
I voted since I have actually purchased one of these. Ha ha ha ha ha.
Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner.
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I voted since I have actually purchased one of these. Ha ha ha ha ha. >>
You don't want to know what I paid for mine!
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
I think it might be a bungled 1927. There's no obvious way that they could even bungle these, though.
<< <i>I like the overdate but would wager it's not a 29 underneath.
I think it might be a bungled 1927. There's no obvious way that they could even bungle these, though. >>
Someone did some overlay on the date and I think 28 lined up the best. There is always contraversy when this "possible overdate" issue comes up. The two under the three is the most obvious on the coin, but which year is the 2 from or if it is really a 2 may never get answered. The Cherrypickers' Guide claims they have done the overlays with 1929.
To date the first image I have posted is by far the best example I have seen. I have 4 in PCGS holders with my best grade being MS66. I have a couple raw coins, too.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
Eric
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<< <i>A PCGS graded 1936/1929-S Mercury dime >>
I don't even know what that is.
An overdate, I presume? >>
Ditto.
It sure sounds interesting. >>
Guess how I voted.
Here are a couple of images from my website.
Not seeing an overdate here. Voted for the Black slab.
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Not seeing an overdate here. Voted for the Black slab. >>
The 2 is apparent enough. I believe the line to the left of the 6 is about perfect
for a 1927 dime. It is confirmed by the angle of the 7 barely visible to the right
of the 6. The problem then is the underlying 9 is in entirely the wrong position.
It's strange they'd dig up an seven or nine year old die or hub to be making a die
in 1936. I can't think of any justification. But mintages were up sharply in 1936
to the highest ever. Perhaps it was late in the year and they were desperate to
fill another order.
<< <i>The poll has too many ways of directly answering the question with any detail, but I chose the NGC black slab. >>
I choose none of the above, butI can understand why someone else would.
However, if I had to make a choice of the three for me, it would be the Black Slab. MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
So, you are saying you would rather have a different colored slab than a rare coin?
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Yea it'll be a long wait
<< <i>>>>However, if I had to make a choice of the three for me, it would be the Black Slab. MJ <<<
So, you are saying you would rather have a different colored slab than a rare coin? >>
No. What is wrong with you?
Like TomB, given the choices of those items I would rather have the Black Slab. It's a rare piece of exonumia that I would appreciate. They are cool. The dime and the penny I have zero interest in. Less then zero actually. I would not appreciate them. I would understand those that might. MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>You do realize that the only reason there are not many black slabs remaining is because most were cracked out for upgrade or crossover or other reasons. Slabs really have nothing to do with coin collecting. >>
You are at least getting warm. No one said they had anything to do with coin collecting. They have everything to do with collecting exonumia. Lot's of coin collectors collect exonumia to enrich/enhance their collections and to pacify their collecting urges while they lay in wait.
The reason the Black Slabs are rare/scarce is because so few remain intact for exactly the reason you stated.
MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
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<< <i>A PCGS graded 1936/1929-S Mercury dime >>
I don't even know what that is.
An overdate, I presume? >>
I did not know of this overdate either. I change my vote to this coin as it is probably not too well known and is a neat overdate and most likely way underpriced at this time. I buy coins-not plastic.
Bob
I think the owner of the $2500+ black slab would be hard pressed to sell and not lose money.
I wish I would have kept the ones I broke out...since it doesn't matter if it has a coin or not!
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<< <i>You do realize that the only reason there are not many black slabs remaining is because most were cracked out for upgrade or crossover or other reasons. Slabs really have nothing to do with coin collecting. >>
You are at least getting warm. No one said they had anything to do with coin collecting. They have everything to do with collecting exonumia. Lot's of coin collectors collect exonumia to enrich/enhance their collections and to pacify their collecting urges while they lay in wait.
The reason the Black Slabs are rare/scarce is because so few remain intact for exactly the reason you stated.
MJ >>
I made a long post on the thread that spawned this poll making exactly the point above, but I know better than to think it will sway anyone's opinion on the matter.
I'd say more about how I really feel, but I don't want to offend anyone.
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
<< <i>>>>I think he's saying (and I agree) that the black slab would be the easiest of the 3 to resell <<<
I think the owner of the $2500+ black slab would be hard pressed to sell and not lose money.
I wish I would have kept the ones I broke out...since it doesn't matter if it has a coin or not!
While you're wishing, can you wish for my step-mother not to throw away my baseball cards and comic books.
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
I freely admit that one case does not a fair sampling make, but I have tried to be discreet in several prior posts about the NGC Black Peace dollar I have, and I am not sure discretion is working, so I will be more clear now. I was able to get the holder on a BIN/Best offer listed at $2500 for a best offer of $2250. I posted proudly the minute it arrived at my home. Never thought I'd be lucky enough to ever get one, and at the time the Census was at 14 total.
In under an hour I had a hard offer via PM of $4000. I would not be that hard pressed to recoup my ridiculous waste of money. It's just that I want the example more than I want the $4000.
Drunner
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<< <i>You do realize that the only reason there are not many black slabs remaining is because most were cracked out for upgrade or crossover or other reasons. Slabs really have nothing to do with coin collecting. >>
You are at least getting warm. No one said they had anything to do with coin collecting. They have everything to do with collecting exonumia. Lot's of coin collectors collect exonumia to enrich/enhance their collections and to pacify their collecting urges while they lay in wait. >>
100% agree. Although I spend most of my time and energy collecting and researching coin boards (which I love), my greatest passion is for Buffalo nickels. Unfortunately, I purchase only 1 or 2 coins per year which does little to satiate my need to collect. Thus my interest in coin boards.
<< <i>It's just that I want the example more than I want the $4000. >>
Jeff - This statement confirms you are a true collector. Good for you!
<< <i>Like I said Sean - Most people will not vote their true feelings for fear of offending someone. >>
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Naa...
Here is a bad photo, but you can see the label FS-110 is the variety.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
<< <i><--- I updated my icon...
Nooooooo
You know what most people would say about this...don't ya!?
<< <i>>>>In under an hour I had a hard offer via PM of $4000.<<< And you didn't take it!
You know what most people would say about this...don't ya!?
No, but I know what you would say. It would be refreshing if you would stop thinking you speak for everyone (especially those polite people who only pretend to disagree with you so they don't offend someone). Regardless of how many voices you are hearing, collectively you are entitled to just one opinion.
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
If I spend X premium for a toned coin I am stupid, if I pay X premium for a rare slab I am stupid, if I pay X premium for a Morgan Vam I have to see with a loop I am stupid......what's really stupid is being so concerned how others spend their money that you would have the nerve to call someone's collecting style stupid.
You know what Forrest Gump's mother always said..
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<< <i> would have the nerve to call someone's collecting style stupid
You know what Forrest Gump's mother always said.. >>
It was a movie...not Shakespeare
None of the above, but I can understand why someone else would
because they qualify for
none of the above, and I think anyone who does is beyond STUPID
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
I should have said "crazy" or "moon" money so as to not to infer that DRUNNER is stupid because he is not and has the right to buy anything he wants at any price he wants. As everybody here does.
Different strokes for different folks.