Weaver Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Hey everyone, So...I have 12 x Vic Crowns in my collection from various dates and all Fair to Fine condition IMO. As someone advised me before, it's better to have 1 x coin in a higher grade than 12 in poor grade. So with this in mind, what do we all think of this potential first purchase? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1845-Queen-Victoria-Young-Head-Silver-Crown-Cinquefoil-Stops-VF/351431914640?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3Db22f674f5f644d4a8dba9fb2f20a00bc%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D14%26sd%3D151955724570 I know it's not massively high grade, but it will be an improvement on my current one. Your opinions please... Quote
Nonmortuus Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Save the cash and wait for something you wont want to upgrade again if you can. 1 Quote
Weaver Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks guys. And what about price guideline for me? For the highest grade possible... Quote
Nonmortuus Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 You need to decide what grade you would be happy with but aim for EF and above if you can. As for a guide on price someone like Rob or Paulus would be able to give you an idea. Quote
Weaver Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks Non. I have decided to collect Young Head Crowns as I really like the look of them and own a couple in fair grade. If anyone here could give me an idea of price range for EF grade or higher I would really appreciate it. Quote
rooneydog Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Weaver said: Thanks Non. I have decided to collect Young Head Crowns as I really like the look of them and own a couple in fair grade. If anyone here could give me an idea of price range for EF grade or higher I would really appreciate it. Have a look on member Rob's site - he must be ok if he's from Manchester 1 Quote
mrbadexample Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 9 hours ago, rooneydog said: Have a look on member Rob's site - he must be ok if he's from Manchester Which would be here Wayne: http://www.rpcoins.co.uk/collections/milled-silver/products/00002585 1 Quote
Weaver Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 11 hours ago, rooneydog said: Have a look on member Rob's site - he must be ok if he's from Manchester Ha! Love it! Nice one mate. Quote
Weaver Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 1 hour ago, mrbadexample said: Which would be here Wayne: http://www.rpcoins.co.uk/collections/milled-silver/products/00002585 Thanks Jon. I will take a look. Actually, I have made contact with Terry of the Dorset Coin Co. in Poole, Dorset. His shop is just up the road from me so convenient location-wise. Anyone had any dealings with Terry? Good bloke? Quote
rooneydog Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 3 hours ago, Weaver said: Actually, I have made contact with Terry of the Dorset Coin Co. in Poole, Dorset. His shop is just up the road from me so convenient location-wise. Anyone had any dealings with Terry? Good bloke? I've only bought Ebay auction stuff from Dorset Coin Co and had no problems at all. 1 Quote
Weaver Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks my man! Always good to know. 1 Quote
rooneydog Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 11 minutes ago, Weaver said: Thanks my man! Always good to know. Looking at the 1845 Crown Dorset has compared to Rob's I much prefer Rob's grading. 1 Quote
Weaver Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 That 1845 Crown I looked at on Ebay wasn't offered by Dorset! It was by GB Classic Coins. Terry from the Dorset Coin Co. has invited me over to his shop, and he has already talked about a trade in deal for my 12 x Crowns at £8 - £10 each in Fair condition. I attach photo of one of my crowns which I have to say is typical of all 12 in terms of condition. Is a trade in deal of £8 - £10 for each Crown sound fair to you guys? Quote
rooneydog Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 36 minutes ago, Weaver said: That 1845 Crown I looked at on Ebay wasn't offered by Dorset! It was by GB Classic Coins. Terry from the Dorset Coin Co. has invited me over to his shop, and he has already talked about a trade in deal for my 12 x Crowns at £8 - £10 each in Fair condition. I attach photo of one of my crowns which I have to say is typical of all 12 in terms of condition. Is a trade in deal of £8 - £10 for each Crown sound fair to you guys? I was looking at the 1845 offered by Dorset Coin Co on Ebay. If you are prepared to do the work and sell yourself have a look at the sold prices on Ebay. When you look at the prices remember the dealer has to make a living. Quote
Weaver Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 Totally understand that rooneydog (what is your real name? I'm Wayne btw) I didn't see the 1845 Crown offered by Dorset on Ebay. I am already an experienced Ebay seller of designer clothing, so I am prepared to sell each Crown individually, but I was wondering if you personally would take up Terry's offer? Quote
rooneydog Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Personally I would put the whole lot in to my local auction house (antiques, general sale, whatever) and see what happens (don't forget a reserve) judging by the results I have seen recently. Jon Edit - make sure it is an online auction Edited March 31, 2016 by rooneydog Quote
Weaver Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 That's interesting Jon. I had not considered an actual auction house before...I assumed the 12 x Crowns were too poor of grade to be of interest to anyone but still... Quote
Weaver Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 Is there a PM facility in this forum? Quote
Nordle11 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Yes just go to someone's profile you'll find a message icon to send a PM 1 Quote
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