Popular Post EagleRJO Posted August 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) There I was plugging along just collecting pocket change and other raw coins like half dollars and 50 state quarters (except for proof sets/coins through the US Mint periodically), including all raw coins even more recently when I decided to really focus on collecting as a hobby and assemble complete Morgan and ASE sets. Then I joined this board, and ... BAM ... I end up with two coins in plastic slab coffins recently, with my grandfather who collected raw pocket change and common coins turning over in his grave. I am just kidding, and I know you guys are just giving me good advice to help me from making mistakes others have made, which is much appreciated. One was a CC Morgan which I just couldn't find raw for a reasonable price (they get pricy) or that wasn't cleaned eBay garbage, which I got for a really good price bidding for it on GC. Thanks to those who recommended I check out GC. And the other was a BU (the redeeming part ) from a dealer where I liked the label for only $5 more than a raw which had been a little hard to find in clean BU condition. Edited August 4, 2022 by EagleRJO JT2, Hoghead515, GoldFinger1969 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldFinger1969 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 You happy with the coins ? You like looking at them ? The price was OK and within your budget ? That's ALL that matters, Eagle. Congrats on the coins ! RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) On 8/1/2022 at 9:49 PM, GoldFinger1969 said: You happy with the coins ? You like looking at them ? The price was OK and within your budget ? Yes to all 3. And I wasn't complaining or anything, I was just having a little fun. It just seems there are only a handful here that prefer or target raw coins for collecting like me, and I was chuckling to myself thinking about what my grandfather would have said if I showed him a coin I bought in one of the newer plastic coin holders. Edited August 3, 2022 by EagleRJO GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 As long as you have fun, go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Interesting that the 1883O has no numeric grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 8/4/2022 at 3:26 PM, VKurtB said: Interesting that the 1883O has no numeric grade. Probably a bulk submission from the dealer where they have special deals with the TPG's to bulk grade bags/rolls of coins and only number grade an MS-XX or above per the dealer, and anything that doesn't make the cut designate it BU (Mint State 60 at least) for a lot less per coin. I would be willing to bet the family ranch that the larger dealers either go through rolls/bags or has the TPG do it to cherry pick higher grading MS raw coins worth more, particularly if slabbed/graded. Edited August 5, 2022 by EagleRJO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...