How to price...

[EVillageProwler]

Ok, here's a head-scratcher for some of us...

 

Given today's "hot, hot, hot" market, every "key" date in every series is priced to the moon compared to a year ago.

 

But, how much are they really worth? Let's look at silver Bust coinage for a moment. No one will deny that their pricing has moved considerably over the pas couple of years. Assessing their value is very difficult these days. But, how about the rare die marriages? I'm talking mostly about the tough R.5 to low R.7 die marriages. (Ignore the Overtons, as they are more easily priced due to the auction and mail bid pricing data published by someone whose name I currently forget.)

 

Suppose I have an ED, BB-91, that's rated R.7 (low) by the JRCS. What's it worth compared to one of comparable quality but of a lesser die marriage rarity?

 

EVP

[Tradedollarnut]

Well, if you have it, it's worthless. If someone else has put it into auction, it's worth an amazing amount as two billionaires fight over the right to own it.

 

Kinda sucks, huh?

[EVillageProwler]

Go away.

[Tradedollarnut]

Grump!

[EVillageProwler]

Leave and never come back...

[Tradedollarnut]

[EZ_E]

Actually, EVP, it is all relative. As a type collector, I would much prefer to pay a premium for a higher grade than for a marriage variety. So, for me, it is worth no premium but for those who specialize then it is worth much, much more.

[HaydenTubbs]

Suppose I have an ED, BB-91, that's rated R.7 (low) by the JRCS. What's it worth compared to one of comparable quality but of a lesser die marriage rarity?

 

EVP

I don't get into all those different die marriages.I mean some people do and pay those high prices but I just don't have the time to count denticles and stuff like that.

I'm into seated coins and I'll list repunched/misplaced dates & DDO/DDRs,etc. but to go into classify all the different dies.....just isn't worth it

I'll be quiet now and let all you variety specialists diss me

[chinook]

My thinking is with Victor. While I would love to learn rare die varieties and cherrypick at shows, my own preference, at least now, would be to spend the extra money on a higher grade or better date. My local dealer could care less about varieties and would just buy at the common price.