Sold my pair of sealed sets, ended on Ebay last night for over $1900. Couldn't be happier, definitely a case of a bird in the hand here. Even if these sets go up to $5,000 each you won't hear me complaining about leaving money on the table! Well, it helps that I still have a single sealed set tucked away
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool. >>
Just like the fools who bought those awful PanPac golden slugs a hundred years ago? To say modern mint products will never be worth anything requires you to ignore history, but that's an easy thing to do for a lot of folks .
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool. >>
I know, right? Look at all those fools who bought and held the 1995 anniversary sets and have seen their $999 purchase reduced in value to a mere $6,000 over the years.
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool. >>
I know, right? Look at all those fools who bought and held the 1995 anniversary sets and have seen their $999 purchase reduced in value to a mere $6,000 over the years. >>
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool.
Rarely do I see a modern collector bash a classic series. But there seems to be plenty of classic collectors who just love to bash moderns. >>
Mainly because the classic dudes don't see 100% to 200% return on their investments in a month or so unless they steal, er, I mean buy some old granny's coin collection for nearly nothing and earn a "You Suck" award. Besides, todays moderns are tomorrows classics. They haven't figured that out yet.
<< <i>Big Dealers need some pause/minor corrections to shake out the weak hands. Enjoy the ride--
Yes, price will eventually drop. But the million dollar question is from what price level. A typical market speculation process has three steps
step 1, chip accumulation phase (are we now still in this phase?) step 2, pop (start around the FUN time in Jan?) step 3, drop (million dollar question when and from where)
Fascinating to watch market interacting with human psychology--- >>
Step 2: here we go!
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I guess I can consider this good news... I sold a Bo5 mid-November for a BIN of $4,250, and at the time, it was the 3rd highest they'd reached. After that, price kept falling, leveled off, and now this one goes for a $1 more... they're chipping away at my milestone but that's OK...
I still have a Bo1 and Bo3, just not motivated to put 'em out there yet...
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<< <i>I believe anyone who is considering selling a sealed box of 5 has a sell price in mind...........IMO........and it's getting close >>
So what are the regular, unsealed sets in OGP selling for?
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I sold a sealed box of 5 FS eligible for $4000 today on the BST in 15 minutes to a known buyer. No additional fees for either of us. Cash and carry and peace of mind knowing that it's going to someone I know. I probably left a little money on the table but a net of $4000 was my goal on my second and last box of 5. MJ
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<< <i>I believe anyone who is considering selling a sealed box of 5 has a sell price in mind...........IMO........and it's getting close >>
Yep...for my mom's sets (box of 3 and box of 2), I want to get her ~$1000 per set. I would like to get a MS70 for the "S" to go with my RP 70s, but haven't liked the $500+ pricing so far, so was tempted to send in a box and see if I could get it and then work a deal out with mom.
<< <i>I believe anyone who is considering selling a sealed box of 5 has a sell price in mind...........IMO........and it's getting close >>
Yep. $5K is the magic number, although I am seriously considering lugging the box up to Long Beach next month to drop off for grading. That way I wouldn't have to ship the giant box nor pay for the return of the OGP...
<< <i>$4987.62. Don't want to get caught up in the $5000 rush >>
Yup, my very first case will go at $4900ish . I may sell two at that price and hold the rest for a bit longer, but to date I haven't sold a single coin (and have bought way too many on the secondary market during the lows of late December) so I need to eventually sell something sooner or later.
<< <i>I sold a sealed box of 5 FS eligible for $4000 today on the BST in 15 minutes to a known buyer. No additional fees for either of us. Cash and carry and peace of mind knowing that it's going to someone I know. I probably left a little money on the table but a net of $4000 was my goal on my second and last box of 5. MJ >>
<< <i>I sold a sealed box of 5 FS eligible for $4000 today on the BST in 15 minutes to a known buyer. No additional fees for either of us. Cash and carry and peace of mind knowing that it's going to someone I know. I probably left a little money on the table but a net of $4000 was my goal on my second and last box of 5. MJ >>
I thought FS eligibility had to be submitted before 12/17/2011?
I bought a sealed box of 5 on eBay for $3500 after 12/17. Opened it when I realized that it didn't qualify for FS. Unfortunately, an opened set, disqualifies some of the coins from the 25th Anniv. Set slab label.
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<< <i>I sold a sealed box of 5 FS eligible for $4000 today on the BST in 15 minutes to a known buyer. No additional fees for either of us. Cash and carry and peace of mind knowing that it's going to someone I know. I probably left a little money on the table but a net of $4000 was my goal on my second and last box of 5. MJ >>
I thought FS eligibility had to be submitted before 12/17/2011?
I bought a sealed box of 5 on eBay for $3500 after 12/17. Opened it when I realized that it didn't qualify for FS. Unfortunately, an opened set, disqualifies some of the coins from the 25th Anniv. Set slab label. >>
That was a fluke or the buyer backed out as the exact same case of 5 has been relisted with an opening bid of $4000. Too bad, as $4750 is getting real close to where I'll sell my first case
Raw set sales are getting interesting again. Seems like the floor on ebay is now $700 a set, more selling in the $740 range and some selling BIN at $800 (dont know if I can trust those).
<< <i>Raw set sales are getting interesting again. Seems like the floor on ebay is now $700 a set, more selling in the $740 range and some selling BIN at $800 (dont know if I can trust those).
I just threw my last set up on ebay as well. >>
Scotty and Silver good luck on your auctions and please keep us posted on your ebay results.
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sitting on 5 boxes of 5 FS eligible and another BO5 that was shipped to me opened/damaged from the mint (thankfully coins in that box look good though)
Sold mine as quickly as I could -- used some of the proceeds to buy a real coin, an 1845 Seated $ in EF-45 with really nice original surfaces. Still looking for other ways to spend the rest of the 4K.
Sorry I can't post a picture -- maybe I should start looking at an imaging system. I am just SO illiterate with high tech anything!
I'm out. Being rather impatient, I took the road less traveled back in early Nov. and actually opened 2 sealed Bo5. Sold as raw splits with a high per set at $1,186, which included a raw reverse proof at $535.
I then bought out the entire stock of another modern, from the nicest of all dealers, "thecoinvault", and finished that yesterday with a gross pull of 6K I figured you guys would get a chuckle outta that, and according to my wife who is always right, I don't even know what I'm doing...
<< <i>I'm out. Being rather impatient, I took the road less traveled back in early Nov. and actually opened 2 sealed Bo5. Sold as raw splits with a high per set at $1,186, which included a raw reverse proof at $535.
I then bought out the entire stock of another modern, from the nicest of all dealers, "thecoinvault", and finished that yesterday with a gross pull of 6K I figured you guys would get a chuckle outta that, and according to my wife who is always right, I don't even know what I'm doing... >>
I opened one box of 5 for my own personal collection (and for my thieving offspring to sell after I take a dirt nap...but I digress) and have 15 more still sealed in 3 boxes.
I'm tempted to arrange a sale of a box or two for next year at the big Philly show and hand deliver them into somebody's waiting arms...and eliminate all the shipping hassles!
I wonder if the BST board is still the best way to sell these sets? I have two unopened 2011 ASE boxes of 5 sets each. Those fees in ebay just kill me.
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Anyone ignoring the positive correlation between the two asset classes should retake FIN 101.
Two of the coins in the 25th set have an inverse correlation, that must be in FIN 102.
I listed a box of 2 sealed and in one hour I had offers and it sold BIN for $1900
Possibly...but I guess it depends on how you define a fool.
Aren't the 20th Anniversary raw sets still going for 3x (or more) of issue price?
That would ultimately be around $900 for this set...and for a significantly lower mintage (and nicely packaged) product.
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool. >>
Just like the fools who bought those awful PanPac golden slugs a hundred years ago? To say modern mint products will never be worth anything requires you to ignore history, but that's an easy thing to do for a lot of folks
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool. >>
Really?? How about flipping a few to hold the others long term at zero net cost??? Sounds like a no brainer to me....
Us "normal" submitters are watching the Big Boys drop the market...but this will eventually base out and find true value..
I bought MANY 20th MS69 sets at around $150-160 after the surge...did very well with those. I'll do better with these
Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool.
Rarely do I see a modern collector bash a classic series. But there seems to be plenty of classic collectors who just love to bash moderns.
Box of 20
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool. >>
I know, right? Look at all those fools who bought and held the 1995 anniversary sets and have seen their $999 purchase reduced in value to a mere $6,000 over the years.
<< <i>
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool. >>
I know, right? Look at all those fools who bought and held the 1995 anniversary sets and have seen their $999 purchase reduced in value to a mere $6,000 over the years. >>
Sucks....
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool.
Rarely do I see a modern collector bash a classic series. But there seems to be plenty of classic collectors who just love to bash moderns. >>
Mainly because the classic dudes don't see 100% to 200% return on their investments in a month or so unless they steal, er, I mean buy some old granny's coin collection for nearly nothing and earn a "You Suck" award. Besides, todays moderns are tomorrows classics. They haven't figured that out yet.
<< <i>Big Dealers need some pause/minor corrections to shake out the weak hands. Enjoy the ride--
Yes, price will eventually drop. But the million dollar question is from what price level.
A typical market speculation process has three steps
step 1, chip accumulation phase (are we now still in this phase?)
step 2, pop (start around the FUN time in Jan?)
step 3, drop (million dollar question when and from where)
Fascinating to watch market interacting with human psychology--- >>
Step 2: here we go!
Go baby Go!!!!!
Going up!!!!!!
I still have a Bo1 and Bo3, just not motivated to put 'em out there yet...
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<< <i>I believe anyone who is considering selling a sealed box of 5 has a sell price in mind...........IMO........and it's getting close >>
So what are the regular, unsealed sets in OGP selling for?
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<< <i>I believe anyone who is considering selling a sealed box of 5 has a sell price in mind...........IMO........and it's getting close >>
Yep...for my mom's sets (box of 3 and box of 2), I want to get her ~$1000 per set.
I would like to get a MS70 for the "S" to go with my RP 70s, but haven't liked the $500+ pricing so far, so was tempted to send in a box and see if I could get it and then work a deal out with mom.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>I believe anyone who is considering selling a sealed box of 5 has a sell price in mind...........IMO........and it's getting close >>
Yep. $5K is the magic number, although I am seriously considering lugging the box up to Long Beach next month to drop off for grading. That way I wouldn't have to ship the giant box nor pay for the return of the OGP...
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
<< <i>I believe anyone who is considering selling a sealed box of 5 has a sell price in mind...........IMO........and it's getting close >>
$4987.62. Don't want to get caught up in the $5000 rush
<< <i>$4987.62. Don't want to get caught up in the $5000 rush
Yup, my very first case will go at $4900ish
<< <i>Anyone who holds this crap for the long term is a fool.
Rarely do I see a modern collector bash a classic series. But there seems to be plenty of classic collectors who just love to bash moderns. >>
That's because watching the value of their coin go up is like watching paint dry!
<< <i>I sold a sealed box of 5 FS eligible for $4000 today on the BST in 15 minutes to a known buyer. No additional fees for either of us. Cash and carry and peace of mind knowing that it's going to someone I know. I probably left a little money on the table but a net of $4000 was my goal on my second and last box of 5. MJ >>
It is always nice to be able to do that!
<< <i>I sold a sealed box of 5 FS eligible for $4000 today on the BST in 15 minutes to a known buyer. No additional fees for either of us. Cash and carry and peace of mind knowing that it's going to someone I know. I probably left a little money on the table but a net of $4000 was my goal on my second and last box of 5. MJ >>
I thought FS eligibility had to be submitted before 12/17/2011?
I bought a sealed box of 5 on eBay for $3500 after 12/17. Opened it when I realized that it didn't qualify for FS. Unfortunately, an opened set, disqualifies some of the coins from the 25th Anniv. Set slab label.
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<< <i>
<< <i>I sold a sealed box of 5 FS eligible for $4000 today on the BST in 15 minutes to a known buyer. No additional fees for either of us. Cash and carry and peace of mind knowing that it's going to someone I know. I probably left a little money on the table but a net of $4000 was my goal on my second and last box of 5. MJ >>
I thought FS eligibility had to be submitted before 12/17/2011?
I bought a sealed box of 5 on eBay for $3500 after 12/17. Opened it when I realized that it didn't qualify for FS. Unfortunately, an opened set, disqualifies some of the coins from the 25th Anniv. Set slab label. >>
No, FS for PCGS is shipped by 12/7/2011.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i> Link $4,750 today...+ shipping >>
Uhhhh...that one is not even eligible for First Strike...
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
<< <i>Link $4,750 today...+ shipping
>>
That was a fluke or the buyer backed out as the exact same case of 5 has been relisted with an opening bid of $4000. Too bad, as $4750 is getting real close to where I'll sell my first case
I'll start off. I do.
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
<< <i>How many of us still have a sealed box of five sets?
I'll start off. I do. >>
+1
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<< <i>How many of us still have a sealed box of five sets?
I'll start off. I do. >>
Not me. Sent my 5 sets in for grading but kept most.
My mom has a box of 3 and box of 2 though. Keeping them for her until the price is right!
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
Sitting on 5 graded sets a Bo2 and 2 Bo1
<< <i>turned 20 sets into gold >>
At first I thought your post was literal. After thinking about it for a minute I realized that you probably did exchanged the coins for physical gold.
I just threw my last set up on ebay as well.
<< <i>Raw set sales are getting interesting again. Seems like the floor on ebay is now $700 a set, more selling in the $740 range and some selling BIN at $800 (dont know if I can trust those).
I just threw my last set up on ebay as well. >>
Scotty and Silver good luck on your auctions and please keep us posted on your ebay results.
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
Seated $ in EF-45 with really nice original surfaces. Still looking for other ways to spend
the rest of the 4K.
Sorry I can't post a picture -- maybe I should start looking at an imaging system. I am
just SO illiterate with high tech anything!
I then bought out the entire stock of another modern, from the nicest of all dealers, "thecoinvault", and finished that yesterday with a gross pull of 6K
<< <i>I'm out. Being rather impatient, I took the road less traveled back in early Nov. and actually opened 2 sealed Bo5. Sold as raw splits with a high per set at $1,186, which included a raw reverse proof at $535.
I then bought out the entire stock of another modern, from the nicest of all dealers, "thecoinvault", and finished that yesterday with a gross pull of 6K
Tell her we all think you're doing it right
I'm tempted to arrange a sale of a box or two for next year at the big Philly show and hand deliver them into somebody's waiting arms...and eliminate all the shipping hassles!