physics-fan3.14 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice SMS. Is there hazing on the Kennedy, or are the mirrors just weak? If its hazing, I would recommend a little acetone, as it may get worse and damage the mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. HEHHEHHEH but it carries a premium unopened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. HEHHEHHEH but it carries a premium unopened. A premium would only be expected if there was proof the envelope was not opened. Most people take the words "unopened" as a grain of salt when it comes to purchasing mint sets. Also, if the coins are cherry, then the value of these would be more opened, correct? I'm hoping for the posters sake that it is unopened if that is wjhat he was after. If it were mine, it would be opened regardless of value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. HEHHEHHEH but it carries a premium unopened. A premium would only be expected if there was proof the envelope was not opened. Most people take the words "unopened" as a grain of salt when it comes to purchasing mint sets. Also, if the coins are cherry, then the value of these would be more opened, correct? I'm hoping for the posters sake that it is unopened if that is wjhat he was after. If it were mine, it would be opened regardless of value. Of course, but it might be that the coins are top-quality "cherries". If the ENVELOPE is unopened, then it carries a premium, not the box (of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. HEHHEHHEH but it carries a premium unopened. A premium would only be expected if there was proof the envelope was not opened. Most people take the words "unopened" as a grain of salt when it comes to purchasing mint sets. Also, if the coins are cherry, then the value of these would be more opened, correct? I'm hoping for the posters sake that it is unopened if that is wjhat he was after. If it were mine, it would be opened regardless of value. Of course, but it might be that the coins are top-quality "cherries". If the ENVELOPE is unopened, then it carries a premium, not the box (of course). I have no idea what you are talking about, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2rider Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have no idea what you are talking about, do you? Thats some funny S**t right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice looking Buffalo Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I made it to the Stack's Bowers auction this morning and I picked up an addition to my 1889 Mint set... Yup, The 1889 Quarter is what I bid on live when I was in Chicago. Its in a PCGS 66 holder - and I received an Express Mail box this past Friday from Stack's Bowers; I was so anxious to open the box, I didn't pay too much attention to the packing slip [ it looked odd - and way too long ... but I was more interested in looking at the newest addition to my 1889 Mint Set. ] Well... this is what I found in the box... [ to be continued...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseycat10 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. HEHHEHHEH but it carries a premium unopened. A premium would only be expected if there was proof the envelope was not opened. Most people take the words "unopened" as a grain of salt when it comes to purchasing mint sets. Also, if the coins are cherry, then the value of these would be more opened, correct? I'm hoping for the posters sake that it is unopened if that is wjhat he was after. If it were mine, it would be opened regardless of value. Of course, but it might be that the coins are top-quality "cherries". If the ENVELOPE is unopened, then it carries a premium, not the box (of course). I have no idea what you are talking about, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 At first I was really upset that my new quarter wasn't enclosed; but as I don't collect early gold, I checked the prices realized for this coin: $138,000.00. I immediately called Stack's Bowers and the gal who answered the phone tried to fluff me off - but when I explained that I had a $138K coin which I did not pay for in my possession - she immediately transferred me to Ron Castro - who advised I send it back to them Express Mail [ he gave me their corporate USPS number ] . Yesterday, I looked over the paperwork that was enclosed and the buyers name and phone number were on the invoice. We had a nice long conversation - and as he was traveling - he said he would have his secretary open the mail and see if my 1889 Quarter was in his box. [ His order was just shy of 7 figures ... and my coin would have been the least expensive one in the group... I have baby sat this coin all weekend - and have not told any of my friends about it - for fear - "loose lips sink ships"... as they say. Needless to say although it is a very rare coin - early gold does nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A. Collection Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. HEHHEHHEH but it carries a premium unopened. A premium would only be expected if there was proof the envelope was not opened. Most people take the words "unopened" as a grain of salt when it comes to purchasing mint sets. Also, if the coins are cherry, then the value of these would be more opened, correct? I'm hoping for the posters sake that it is unopened if that is wjhat he was after. If it were mine, it would be opened regardless of value. Of course, but it might be that the coins are top-quality "cherries". If the ENVELOPE is unopened, then it carries a premium, not the box (of course). The envelope is still sealed from the mint, so I have no idea the quality of the coins. Before I purchased it, the seller stated, "unopened".... well, to most, they only mean the packages the actual coins are in, not the envelope. To my surprise though, the envelope is seals. Paid $5 for it. Part of me wants to open it while the other part wants to keep it closed. I'm pulled both ways.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Curious to see the coins in that 71' mint set. HEHHEHHEH but it carries a premium unopened. A premium would only be expected if there was proof the envelope was not opened. Most people take the words "unopened" as a grain of salt when it comes to purchasing mint sets. Also, if the coins are cherry, then the value of these would be more opened, correct? I'm hoping for the posters sake that it is unopened if that is wjhat he was after. If it were mine, it would be opened regardless of value. Of course, but it might be that the coins are top-quality "cherries". If the ENVELOPE is unopened, then it carries a premium, not the box (of course). The envelope is still sealed from the mint, so I have no idea the quality of the coins. Before I purchased it, the seller stated, "unopened".... well, to most, they only mean the packages the actual coins are in, not the envelope. To my surprise though, the envelope is seals. Paid $5 for it. Part of me wants to open it while the other part wants to keep it closed. I'm pulled both ways.... Well knowing that it has actually never been opened would make me want to open it more. A re-sealed envelope is usually a sign that the coins were already checked for anything decent. Not opened??? Oh yea, would make me wanna check them out even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Mike, that is an exceptional piece of gold. It look so much better than AU55. You did the right thing. My heart would have been palpitating all weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I made it to the Stack's Bowers auction this morning and I picked up an addition to my 1889 Mint set... Yup, The 1889 Quarter is what I bid on live when I was in Chicago. Its in a PCGS 66 holder - and I received an Express Mail box this past Friday from Stack's Bowers; I was so anxious to open the box, I didn't pay too much attention to the packing slip [ it looked odd - and way too long ... but I was more interested in looking at the newest addition to my 1889 Mint Set. ] Well... this is what I found in the box... [ to be continued...] Heck of a mistake for sure Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Pueblo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Great to hear some good news there Mike, hey thats Good Karma my friend that will pay you back double. There was some other dude on the forum would have gloated about the "score" That's an excellent story, and like Bob C. there I would have been a bit nervous too Op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I made it to the Stack's Bowers auction this morning and I picked up an addition to my 1889 Mint set... Yup, The 1889 Quarter is what I bid on live when I was in Chicago. Its in a PCGS 66 holder - and I received an Express Mail box this past Friday from Stack's Bowers; I was so anxious to open the box, I didn't pay too much attention to the packing slip [ it looked odd - and way too long ... but I was more interested in looking at the newest addition to my 1889 Mint Set. ] Well... this is what I found in the box... [ to be continued...] That is just crazy! Though I think I just wet myself a little seeing that coin! Love the reaction of the receptionist trying to put you off till you told her what you had and how much you didn't pay for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 It happened to me a few other times - and I always shake my head. A couple of companies have clients other than my self with the same name. A few of these companies now have the state I live in as my middle name !! I think I would have fallen on the floor if the entire wrong shipment had been sent to me - it was as I mentioned just shy of seven figures. One coin in particular would have had my heart - a - fluttering... an 1854-O Half in PCGS 67...omg... a coin of my dreams !! That wasn't the most expensive coin - its just the one I would have enjoyed the most over the Labor Day weekend. I kiddingly jibed my good friend, Dale Friend, saying that if his 1892-O Micro O in PCGS 68+ was in that box... I would have played " Mickey The Dunce " ... and not have said anything to anybody ever - and the executors of my estate could hash it out after I'm long gone... I just hope that my 1889 Quarter shows up - and soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physics-fan3.14 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I hope Stacks doesn't do the same thing to me! I still haven't received my winnings from that auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've been slowly working on an 1891 Mint and Proof set [ my Grandmother's Birthyear ] and last night I pulled the trigger on this Quarter Eagle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean1345 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Mike...Love your new purchase!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've been slowly working on an 1891 Mint and Proof set [ my Grandmother's Birthyear ] and last night I pulled the trigger on this Quarter Eagle... +9000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acan451 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi Everyone Been a wile since I posted. I am very happy with this new addition to my collection. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrantique Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Mike...Love your new purchase!!!!!!!! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson64 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 its been 100 posts since I read through this thread--unbelievable coins lately. It seems that many gorgeous coins have hit the market lately after what seemed like a bit of a scarce spring.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noow Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi Everyone Been a wile since I posted. I am very happy with this new addition to my collection. Alan Nice! I've always liked the silver dimes in gem MS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acan451 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks Noow Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryRod Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Just got my newest in the mail. A $5 Liberty Dollar silver piece. I may not agree with the Tea Baggers politics, but they sure did make some purty coins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
