VickySilver Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Wow, I was looking through the latest Croydon sale & not much of interest. I noticed with some alarm that of the coins pictured many in the GEF/aUNC level looked from their own pictures to have suffered from a wipe (or two or more). I certainly hope they did not contribute.... Quote
Rob Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Not a clue. I haven't been to one of their sales for 10 years - not since an 'unc' 1905 halfcrown looked to have been in the possession of Viking invaders at some point in the past. Unsurprisingly, nor have I felt inclined to bid blind. Quote
secret santa Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Many of my own coins were bought at CCA, particularly when Laurie was alive, but I haven't been there for quite a while now. Quote
VickySilver Posted November 4, 2015 Author Posted November 4, 2015 Yes, I have tried to be diplomatic but definitely "caveat emptor". I many years ago got a very nice pattern model 1927 shilling for a quite decent price and got a couple of off metal strikes for a song. I still look but haven't been back since Laurie passed.Really just trying to alert our loyal forum members, if they needed it.... 1 Quote
Paulus Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Yes, I have tried to be diplomatic but definitely "caveat emptor". I many years ago got a very nice pattern model 1927 shilling for a quite decent price and got a couple of off metal strikes for a song. I still look but haven't been back since Laurie passed.Really just trying to alert our loyal forum members, if they needed it....Yes, thanks Vicky, thinking of going later this month. Some of the grading / descriptions on their pictures lots is, shall we say, interesting ...Example Edited November 4, 2015 by Paulus Quote
1949threepence Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Yes, I have tried to be diplomatic but definitely "caveat emptor". I many years ago got a very nice pattern model 1927 shilling for a quite decent price and got a couple of off metal strikes for a song. I still look but haven't been back since Laurie passed.Really just trying to alert our loyal forum members, if they needed it....Yes, thanks Vicky, thinking of going later this month. Some of the grading / descriptions on their pictures lots is, shall we say, interesting ...ExampleMost of them don't even have a photo attached. Very disappointing. Quote
Coinery Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 I've been a couple of times! Let's just say at least one grade if you are distance buying! Can be some bargains if you are in the room, due to blind bidding being somewhat reduced.When did Laurie die? Just trying to establish whether my visits were pre or post his passing? Quote
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