VickySilver

Yes, believe it was in the 4700 quid range....Whoever bought it might want to prepare for a nasty surprise when they see it or try to pass it on!

Hmmm, IMO a specialist publication would be fine for those narrow dates and datal position varieties and not a general publication. Recognised varieties such as the basic 1926 ME or 1864 serif and crosslet types don't bother me at all and have been generally established for a long while.

Not to mention the notorious fashion in which he "died"....

Please don't accede to the requests for all the microvarietals and die damaged coins such as the O'NE....

Well, what I was saying…Take it away, winners (?).

I am not seeing a wonderful selection of late milled….

Can't make out great detail, and I suppose this is right up my alley but these do not appear superior coins. I would be inclined to put it more at 275-300 max regardless of Spink. I think it may be a bit harder than suspected to find a set with really nice unhairlined and undinged Crowns especially. The copper would do well to be attractive. I think the nicest sets would be in at possibly double that figure, you know the ones that appear almost VIP in presentation and plenty of cameo effect.

Net fair.

I was going to say that maybe a bit of trial on some unimportant specimens might be worthwhile...

Good work on your purchases and nice to see at least someone has some discipline so as to not get sucked into online "mega(crazy)bidding" where prices go ballistic and the bidders feed off of each other. I had to pass after some previous bidding indiscretions and needing a bit of time to recoup. I always like to pop for a real star or two as opposed to a stack of smaller, or at least lesser bits. I plead guilty to all the above bad behaviors on occasion...

Hmmm, I've got that one…Paid a premium - I think 90 quid about 5-6 yrs ago. There are MANY edge variants on at least the '53 crown. I have one with the ENTIRE edge lettering offset a second time. I was suspicious as it should be impossible (??) as it was my understanding that the collar was tripartite so that presumable only a third could have offset…Looks fairly good by memory and will see if I can locate this one.

Which is, what, 6250 with the juice?

That crown just went for 2500 plus the juice at DNW!

The '17 L sov was in the LCA sale....

You know, I've thought about that crosslet 4: I think the price not so bad when one considers the 1869 that sold on Heritage this last year for 9.6k USD ( I believe plus comission). I only saw the net pictures so I guess the real life view would have told the picture.

Hmm, don't want too much more competition! Seriously, great to have new blood.

OK, not to be a pest, but does anybody know what the 1879 London Sov. went for, or for that matter that questionable 1917 L sov? A quick (okay, watch out) one: I bought a legit 1864 crosslet slabbed AU58 and definitely better than ordinary EF at a US auction for 36 quid! Nobody else bid...

Accumulator, uh, forgot your actual nomen - haven't seen too many uncirculated crosslet 4's though...

Hey, just what did the '64 go for?

Well, not sure if we will see a flood, but you sure are right about lack of material at coin fairs and ebay being really poor pickings for quite some while now. Collectors have to change strategies, but precious few options in any case. Interesting times...

Other than the self perspective ego bit, I can't help but believe that dangerous to them as far as their coin business goes. I wonder how many on these boards would take their precious goodies to Spink for sale now? Remember, coins bought in the late '80s and early '90s for hundreds of pounds may in fact now be in the thousands and it seems they will be taking a flyer on such coins...

It has been my thought for many years that this ongoing and increasing stratification is going to really damage coins overall. If the collector base is damaged, much as in the analogy to pyramids, there may be a crumble to eventually occur. How much notoriety can you have if there is no audience to appreciate. Not that it is my motivation, but I think that may be the reason for some collectors going for the marquee coins - they are coveted by the many, which may not be so many soon. I don't know about other readers, but I find very little to buy these days if I stick to my original focus as the choice bits have gone ballistic.

Rob, very well put. Interesting that you stated what I feel: Spink has left us "middle dwellers" for dead. That has in turn possibly to some degree opened a niche for those such as yourself or Neil, etc. hopefully.

Coin for coin, appears to be well done! This has also been my experience with items won from them - generally have been at least as nice as photos.

Yes, that is what I was saying, some nice specimens of less rare dates - I have previously won some nice bits from their auctions... Do share pictures of your winnings if you are able.