Comments on: Where Have All the Nice Coins Gone? http://www.raregoldcoins.com/market-blog/where-have-all-the-nice-coins-gone-2 Douglas Winter Numismatics Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:17:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: David Bloomberg http://www.raregoldcoins.com/market-blog/where-have-all-the-nice-coins-gone-2#comment-994 David Bloomberg Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:19:26 +0000 http://www.raregoldcoins.com/?p=5168#comment-994 I hope the answer is people are returning to the buy and hold principle - view the coin for its beauty and historical valve, not just as a marketable security. Build a collection, regardless if its an EF or the finest known and hopefully past it down to a family member who shares the passion and will build upon it. I hope the answer is people are returning to the buy and hold principle – view the coin for its beauty and historical valve, not just as a marketable security. Build a collection, regardless if its an EF or the finest known and hopefully past it down to a family member who shares the passion and will build upon it.

]]> By: Lance Gilbertson http://www.raregoldcoins.com/market-blog/where-have-all-the-nice-coins-gone-2#comment-986 Lance Gilbertson Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:21:09 +0000 http://www.raregoldcoins.com/?p=5168#comment-986 This article raises some very good points. First of all I completely agree that many formerly nice original coins have been ruined by dipping then encapsulated by PCGS and NGC. I wonder why do these supposed top tier companies slab cleaned coins??? Second it's true that many of us can't afford five six and seven figure coins, however I can appreciate them even if I think it's kind of silly to tie up hundreds of thousands of dollars in little hunks of Gold, Silver and copper. I have to wonder how rare uncirculated 1914-D pennies are if someone just bought a complete roll of them and 48 of them are red unc coins??? Trends on these are $5,000 plus for red and brown uncs and $10,000 plus for full red coins so I guess it's easy to come to the conclusion that these coins are way overpriced. This article raises some very good points.
First of all I completely agree that many formerly nice original coins have been ruined by dipping then encapsulated by PCGS and NGC. I wonder why do these supposed top tier companies slab cleaned coins???
Second it’s true that many of us can’t afford five six and seven figure coins, however I can appreciate them even if I think it’s kind of silly to tie up hundreds of thousands of dollars in little hunks of Gold, Silver and copper.
I have to wonder how rare uncirculated 1914-D pennies are if someone just bought a complete roll of them and 48 of them are red unc coins??? Trends on these are $5,000 plus for red and brown uncs and $10,000 plus for full red coins so I guess it’s easy to come to the conclusion that these coins are way overpriced.

]]> By: Victor Easley http://www.raregoldcoins.com/market-blog/where-have-all-the-nice-coins-gone-2#comment-985 Victor Easley Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:09:44 +0000 http://www.raregoldcoins.com/?p=5168#comment-985 Think of all the good coins ruined by staple scratches from 2X2's, by spittle or fingerprints, all due to careless handling over the decades. Think of all the good coins ruined by staple scratches from 2X2′s, by spittle or fingerprints, all due to careless handling over the decades.

]]> By: daniel whyman http://www.raregoldcoins.com/market-blog/where-have-all-the-nice-coins-gone-2#comment-984 daniel whyman Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:22:54 +0000 http://www.raregoldcoins.com/?p=5168#comment-984 Does that mean I should keep the coins I have put away even longer? Does that mean I should keep the coins I have put away even longer?

]]> By: ron http://www.raregoldcoins.com/market-blog/where-have-all-the-nice-coins-gone-2#comment-983 ron Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.raregoldcoins.com/?p=5168#comment-983 While your perspective of the coin market may very well be valid there are many collectors like myself who do not have the deep pockets needed to dwell in your stratosphere. I have been able to find virtually all of the coins I have been lacking this year. Of course, I haven't always had the money to purchase them but they have been available. Perhaps you can "return to your roots" and consider the small time collector who has continued to complete collections even during the economic downturn. Not every coin or coin collection needs to be "unique" or "fresh". Many of us thoroughly enjoy our collections of Mercs, Walkers, and Peace dollars without any thought of their freshness or uniquesness. After all, isn't coin collecting about what appeals to you and not necessarily how long its been off the market??? I enjoy reading your commentarys but at this point I must stand up for the common collector and say that I think these are the best of times for collectors like me. Perhaps if I win the lottery I will have more empathy for your position. I wish you the best Ron While your perspective of the coin market may very well be valid there are many collectors like myself who do not have the deep pockets needed to dwell in your stratosphere. I have been able to find virtually all of the coins I have been lacking this year. Of course, I haven’t always had the money to purchase them but they have been available. Perhaps you can “return to your roots” and consider the small time collector who has continued to complete collections even during the economic downturn. Not every coin or coin collection needs to be “unique” or “fresh”. Many of us thoroughly enjoy our collections of Mercs, Walkers, and Peace dollars without any thought of their freshness or uniquesness. After all, isn’t coin collecting about what appeals to you and not necessarily how long its been off the market???
I enjoy reading your commentarys but at this point I must stand up for the common collector and say that I think these are the best of times for collectors like me. Perhaps if I win the lottery I will have more empathy for your position. I wish you the best Ron

]]> By: Larry Jackson http://www.raregoldcoins.com/market-blog/where-have-all-the-nice-coins-gone-2#comment-982 Larry Jackson Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:34:49 +0000 http://www.raregoldcoins.com/?p=5168#comment-982 Hi Doug, I also agree. It's hard to find a collection of nice coins. I recently bought a collection of Charlotte gold coins mixed, uncertified, 48 scarce dates all range XF to AU condition (some the same date). I will get these certifed within a few weeks. Also I bought a full, original Uncirculated roll of 1914-D cents. All but the outside 2 are red. Larry Jackson Hi Doug,

I also agree. It’s hard to find a collection of nice coins.

I recently bought a collection of Charlotte gold coins mixed, uncertified, 48 scarce dates all range XF to AU condition (some the same date). I will get these certifed within a few weeks. Also I bought a full, original Uncirculated roll of 1914-D cents. All but the outside 2 are red.

Larry Jackson

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