Comments on: 2016 Gold Mercury Dimes Available Again on Dec. 15

By: Len

Len — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:54:15 +0000

Hi Danny,

Thank you for the info. I am and have been primarily a collector of vintage American coinage from the time I was 10 years old in 1976. My first coin, other than the Peace Dollar my Grandmother gave me 5 years earlier was three Mercury dimes 1939, 1942 and 1943 that I got for $1 by sending a sase to Littleton coin company. I had searched the local stores for one and put the word out but I remember a local neighbor of ours at the Superette (convenient) store we used to shop telling me that she had not seen any of those in years so I took to the mail order route. I still only have the 1942 in my collection and noted as my first coin bought. I do also recall seeing and drooling over the Draped bust and capped bust dimes listed in Coin World magazine. I distinctly remember the Draped Bust dimes in vf-xf shape in the $250 range then. I wish I had the funds to buy them at that time. Wow what a time capsule that little kid put in to my head! Happy New Year and Happy Collecting!

By: bobby

bobby — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:43:39 +0000

Silver American liberty coins. Sorry to go off subject on the gold dime page . But to follow up on Nels question . And possible justify flippers? a topic that has been mentioned on this page. I have not thought twice about this coin until yesterday. I cant stop thinking about it since it was mentioned. This limited edition coin is available mainly because of flippers and E bay?. Coins can be purchased on E bay. By using pay pal and asking questions you are protected when you make a purchase. Just about all of the 125 coins? on E bay are from flippers. The U S mint is no longer a secret. I would like to believe that most of these people are fair and just trying to make a couple bucks. They will fully describe the coin for sale before you purchase. they don’t want it back. When hundreds of people bid on a item they set fair market value.
The American liberty coin. Were will todays prices of this coin go if the mint makes another one this year. And adds a zero to the production number of them?.

By: bobby

bobby — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:13:07 +0000

I haven’t seen a ungraded set that I would want. This coin ungraded is that way for a reason there scratched up.

By: bobby

bobby — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:46:07 +0000

I don’t I got my set on E bay for $360. They go up every week?. everyone I no that has them is holding on to them. the deep cameos are going for $600. in 70 on E bay. Could be a deal you will look back on and say I could of had that ?. Some think this could be the next 95 W?. condition is going to be the key on this coin. I wouldn’t buy a ungraded set without having it in my hand to look at them first. When they were shipped from the mint. The box didn’t have anything in it to keep them from rattled around in the box. one of the coins had come out of its holder in the box. I really like these coins in deep cameo 70s. not so much raw. Today my opinion don’t Waite to long to get these coins?.

By: Nels

Nels — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 20:53:25 +0000

Bobby, do you have any Silver American Libertys not rated in the box that haven’t been picked over. I hate to buy one and send it back and just never know what is on eBay. I kinda think all boxed ones are the not so good ones. I don’t really want a rated coin in there holders. I just want a good coin that is in its box. It would be really great to have one of each. ‘W’ & ‘S’ w/o the scratches

By: Danny Morano

Danny Morano — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:47:01 +0000

In reply to Len.

Len,
Good job. If you can barely see it the just tell yourself it doesn’t exist. I hope the Mint refunds your money a.s.à.p. and a good way to start off the New Year.
Take a look at some of the new coins being minted in Smart Minting. I now have 7 different and all are sharp. Or, get the first ever 2oz. Maple Leaf. MCM has them in MS69 for under $160.00. I got one of the last in MS70ER for a few bucks more. Very nice coin. All the best!
Regards, DrWho7

By: Len

Len — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 13:45:36 +0000

Danny, I did just send it back. I found one that was acceptable to me at a coin / jewelry shop. I was just under the 14 day return period and checked around that day to see if any one was interested in it but the one store jacked me around on value so I just decided I better get it in the mail to the mint. Sorry to understand from the mint they will be melting it but I felt I should move fast just to get my initial investment back. The one I bought from the shop looks perfect, no dings or bag marks of any kind but upon close examination with a 8x loop, I noticed a tiny reddish discoloration at the top ridge of her back of her neckline (just at the ridge point). It is so small barely noticeable. But it is a reddish mark. I am just wondering how this will affect grading if at all. However being that it has no scratches or nicks and the strike is very strong, I am much happier with this one.

By: Danny Morano

Danny Morano — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 13:28:42 +0000

In reply to Len.

Len,
Like I told Nels, if the bag mark is to bad, either return it or try to make a few bucks selling it on ebay with full disclosure and search for a better one at an acceptable price to you. Happy New Year and good luck.
Regards, DrWho7

By: Danny Morano

Danny Morano — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 13:16:36 +0000

In reply to Nels.

Nels,
I don’t know if I would continue to bother with this seller. If the scratch is bad enough, I would return it and search among the various other sellers. Thank you for your reply and here’s hoping 2017 is a good year. God Bless.
Sincerely, DrWho7

By: bobby

bobby — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 07:35:35 +0000

flippers are usually the cheaper coins on ebay?. they come in unopened mint sealed boxes its a quick couple bucks. any seller that has couple hundred sales and up with a 100 percent positive feedback should be ok. not a great deal not a bad one? if you need the coin. the coins are bought the first day if possible . and are sold before the market changes. I am a flipper.
If you think you may not be able to get a new coin. send me a Email I will save you some shipping and have the mint send it straight to your house.