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eBay slipped a box (to be checked or unchecked) in the sales procedure that says "re-list item if unsold"...the box is always "checked"...you must un-check the box prior to listing your item, if you do not want it to be automatically re-listed.

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Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market. Enough to say that you and I disagree on this subject. and that's ok. BTW...the collector I mentioned is not sadly deluded, he is well respected throughout Great Britain, and has a PHd in Computer Science! I hope we are still friends... Colin88...PM me if you are serious, and we can talk about your question. Mais naturellement, mon ami Sorry Peck, but it has to be American English, or English for me...I am not a PHd! Ha,Ha! I translated it...sounds good.

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market. Enough to say that you and I disagree on this subject. and that's ok. BTW...the collector I mentioned is not sadly deluded, he is well respected throughout Great Britain, and has a PHd in Computer Science! I hope we are still friends... Colin88...PM me if you are serious, and we can talk about your question. Mais naturellement, mon ami Sorry Peck, but it has to be American English, or English for me...I am not a PHd! Ha,Ha!

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market. Enough to say that you and I disagree on this subject. and that's ok. BTW...the collector I mentioned is not sadly deluded, he is well respected throughout Great Britain, and has a PHd in Computer Science! I hope we are still friends... Colin88...PM me if you are serious, and we can talk about your question.

I saw a UNC 1863 open 3 while I was in Great Britain, last Fall, so I know at least one of that grade exists.

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his.

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha.

Dave the 1st 1863 open 3, Fine (really VF) has a hunk out of the upper rim on the Obverse. That is probably the reason for the price difference. BTW lot 2441 is a really nice 1863 open 3, and lot 2439 is a 1862 small date in fair condition.

I am sure the time to run both a "Bricks and Morter" shop and a Mail Order Business has got to be a back breaker. Like most of us as we get into our retirement years, we want to slow down a little bit. I think Michael falls into this category. The nice thing about just a Web business, it gives you a lot more flexability with your time. I hope he enjoys the extra personal time he will experience from the change.

Does anyone remember Carole Towler? She use to advertise in the 1960''s and 70's. I bought quite a few coins off of her, but haven't heard from her for a while. Is she still in business?

It's sunny and 75 here today...let the good times begin!

1951 English Pennies could be purchased, here in the USA for $10.00 in BU, in the early 1960's! There was a Dealer here that advertised them for 2 or 3 years, in all the coin papers. They were only released in the British Carribean (sp) Islands (Bermuda I think). They were much more plentiful here than in the UK. 1950 Pennies was another story...they were hard to find here for sale.

JMB4Home, and GBC Coins are the same Company. They have a "Ton" of Great Britain Coins, including some really scarce coins. The only problem is, they want at least twice what something is worth! You can see their entire list at www.GBCcoins.com. They do visit some of the large coin shows here in the U.S., and when you visit them at the show you are sometimes able to get them to arrive at a much better price. Fred at GBC pays his partner to handle the eBay online sales, thus the need to get a little more $ from eBay sales. Anything you see advertised on eBay you can probably see for sale on the GBC site also. With all that said, they are nice people to deal with.

Thanks Vicky...btw, did you go to the Chicago show> I think Central States Show is this weekend there also.

As someone who has collected since they were young, clearly the experience has been wasted time. I sometimes think that people grow up in a complete vacuum, but can't decide whether they are too embarrassed to ask questions or think they know everything in the first place. The me page talks about business hours, suggesting this is a professional business. The grading suggests a case of pinning the grade tail on the donkey scale. Given the number of places you can find illustrated grades, do these people use any reference books or is all grading done on a wishful thinking basis? I wondered how long it would take for the guys on the Forum to post on the 1846 when I saw first it advertised. The seller should be ashamed of himself for the way the ad is written.

I'll change my will on Monday Dave!..Ha,Ha!

Not sure. My original idea was through London Coins. I did wonder about trying a BIN on Ebay just to see if I get a bite. Beautiful coin Gary! Good luck with it. You won't have any trouble finding a buyer!

Thanks, I was really happy to find this one!

Here is a recent acquisition from the CICF. 1856 Victoria Penny, GEF! IMHO....

The 1870 "Dot" under the Y of PENNY, sold to a advanced collector in the UK for nearly $1,000.

And the 1855 "Dot" on Victoria's Forehead, and the 1870 Pronounced "dot" beneath the Y in Penny, plus the 1880, 8 over 8 (ran out of space, can't load that one)! Ha,Ha!

If you think the 'wide date' and 'narrow date' reverses are 'hypervarietal', you need to go and study your Freeman! For utter cr--, see the 1937 varieties AMEN Peck!

All Victorian Copper and Bronze forward!