Greg Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Hi,I was offered this list of coins, I wont mention what they want for the collection. And sorry, I haven't managed to get a proper sort of grades or pictures from them just yet. But going by the list. Depending on the grade of the coins listed. What would you be willing to pay for this list?commemorative sets: 1997, 2004, 2005. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2008, 2008, 2009commemorative coins: x 15 (can give names is wanted)£5 coins: x 6pre drecimal coins: half crown x6, 2 shilling x 10, 1 shilling x 19, sixpence x 62, brass threepenny bits x 47, 1 penny x 193 (mixed dates), 1 half penny x 80 (mixed dates), 1 farthing x 37post decimal: 5p pieces x 33, half p x 177biscuit tin full of assorted coinssmall box of foreign assorted coins and notesenglish paper money: £1 note x 1, 10 shilling note x 1blue case containing 50p( may be including 2 collecters cases as well not sure will double check)Thanks,Greg Quote
Paulus Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Hi,I was offered this list of coins, I wont mention what they want for the collection. And sorry, I haven't managed to get a proper sort of grades or pictures from them just yet. But going by the list. Depending on the grade of the coins listed. What would you be willing to pay for this list?commemorative sets: 1997, 2004, 2005. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2008, 2008, 2009commemorative coins: x 15 (can give names is wanted)£5 coins: x 6pre drecimal coins: half crown x6, 2 shilling x 10, 1 shilling x 19, sixpence x 62, brass threepenny bits x 47, 1 penny x 193 (mixed dates), 1 half penny x 80 (mixed dates), 1 farthing x 37post decimal: 5p pieces x 33, half p x 177biscuit tin full of assorted coinssmall box of foreign assorted coins and notesenglish paper money: £1 note x 1, 10 shilling note x 1blue case containing 50p( may be including 2 collecters cases as well not sure will double check)Thanks,GregBlind? Assuming there is no silver content, and the £5 coins are still legal tender, £35 Quote
Greg Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 Hi,I was offered this list of coins, I wont mention what they want for the collection. And sorry, I haven't managed to get a proper sort of grades or pictures from them just yet. But going by the list. Depending on the grade of the coins listed. What would you be willing to pay for this list?commemorative sets: 1997, 2004, 2005. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2008, 2008, 2009commemorative coins: x 15 (can give names is wanted)£5 coins: x 6pre drecimal coins: half crown x6, 2 shilling x 10, 1 shilling x 19, sixpence x 62, brass threepenny bits x 47, 1 penny x 193 (mixed dates), 1 half penny x 80 (mixed dates), 1 farthing x 37post decimal: 5p pieces x 33, half p x 177biscuit tin full of assorted coinssmall box of foreign assorted coins and notesenglish paper money: £1 note x 1, 10 shilling note x 1blue case containing 50p( may be including 2 collecters cases as well not sure will double check)Thanks,GregBlind? Assuming there is no silver content, and the £5 coins are still legal tender, £35I'm not going in blind. Waiting for her to give me pictures. She's adamant that they're worth over £350. Quote
Peter Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 It all depends on the pre decimal.I would take a stab at the other (junk?) at £50.To part with £350 for a collection which includes a biscuit tin I would worry. Quote
Greg Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 It all depends on the pre decimal.I would take a stab at the other (junk?) at £50.To part with £350 for a collection which includes a biscuit tin I would worry.Yeah, She claims it was her grandfathers, who passed away some time in the past. And her grandmother just wants rid of them so wants £170 for them.The pictures she gave weren't too great either. Quote
Greg Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 The pictures she gave are in the link I've put below (The forum wont let me post many pictures):Coins here Quote
Peter Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 AAARG...The dreaded Westminster collection.Basically worthless.The key is the predecimal stuff...and I will wager it will be rubbish. It is up to you at the end of the day and a £170 punt might pay off. Quote
Greg Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 AAARG...The dreaded Westminster collection.Basically worthless.The key is the predecimal stuff...and I will wager it will be rubbish. It is up to you at the end of the day and a £170 punt might pay off.I'm going to ask for detailed pictures of the predecimals. I wouldn't even consider paying £170 without seeing them all. I wouldn't even want to go take the trip to her house without first seeing. Quote
declanwmagee Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Be prepared to disappoint her, Greg!Don't even touch the commemorative stuff, just take a quick glance and leave it with her. You don't want it cluttering your place up, honestly. Quote
bagerap Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 At the front of the currency is a British Forces banknote and they aren't even worth face value in Unc. Would you like to borrow a bargepole? Quote
Coinery Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Told you you'd get plenty of assistance with that one on here, looks like a stay-clear! Will reply to your PM later! Quote
Greg Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 Told you you'd get plenty of assistance with that one on here, looks like a stay-clear! Will reply to your PM later! That you did! and That I will! Thanks for the advice. Quote
Peckris Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Told you you'd get plenty of assistance with that one on here, looks like a stay-clear! Will reply to your PM later! That you did! and That I will! Thanks for the advice.Yes, I'd echo the advice you've got. Basically, modern commems are a drag on the market - the dear old lady probably carefully looked up the total value in Spink, not realising that no-one apart from people paying full Royal Mint issue price comes even close to those quoted prices. Shame, but there it is. Do have a look at the predecimals - she may have thought them grubby and worthless, so ignored them. But the sight of those bank bags is depressing enough ... Quote
Greg Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 Yeah. I thought that when i saw them all in bags. Wondered why there were cases only for the coins to be put in bags. Looking forward to my first coin (aside from the cleaned ones). Ordered a 1901 aunc penny from the main site. Quote
azda Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Lol, "she claims they're worth £350" she knows a lot about Coins then Quote
Greg Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Lol, "she claims they're worth £350" she knows a lot about Coins then She can't take pictures, hmm. No more interest there.Looking forward to my coin from Chris.When's your site going to be done azda?? Edited January 17, 2013 by Greg Quote
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