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Re: How do you avoid paying too much for a must have?
Here is some additional information: When I bought my 1927-S in 64. I paid over 65% above retail. I got into a bidding war. The strike was phenomenal and so were the surfaces and it looked better than most 65s that I’d seen and it was still priced less than a 65. I got it into my head that I HAD to have it. A Close Walker… -
Re: How do you avoid paying too much for a must have?
I cannot see anyway I would end up paying 5 times the price you think is appropriate. @ProofCollection points out ; the number of coins that fall within your budget range is far more important than just how many pieces exist. However. I don't know how patient you are; I spent 14 years waiting for an 1842 LG Date Seated… -
Re: How do you avoid paying too much for a must have?
I collect circulated Seated Quarters. Go look at the prices in the CDN for most coins in Fine to Very fine condition. Then look at actual auction results for the last 5 years and you will not find any coins that are not multiples of those prices. so I would have to ask how reliable your reference is. On the other hand, I… -
Re: How do you avoid paying too much for a must have?
Just some thoughts... You might think about the characteristics of a "must have" coin... Is it a quality coin for the grade? What is the demand for the series and date? The critical factor is not always how often the coin is offered for sale, but how often a quality example is offered and there is a difference. Good luck…
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