Paulus

And if you were bidding on-line the items won show up in the 'Items Won' section - at least mine did!

I checked my account with DNW online. They were pretty quick to put up the invoice. Nothing then . Cheers for letting me know. It depends, the sale doesn't finish until tomorrow, so they might not have done all of them yet. I don't have my invoice yet Danz

I won one, at £10 less than low estimate and considerably less than I was prepared to pay, so pretty happy

Yes, but the estimates are less than half Spink book, so most are going for UNC plus a bit, or say 2-3x book. I see ... never taken notice of this series before, just left the audio running and was surprised so many of the estimates were so far out, is this common practice?

These Viccy sovereign prices are a bit mad! Some (the EF and better ones) going for 6 times estimate or more!

lol must have been in cahoots with someone I reckon, doubt that this was a genuine sale! What are you doing watching such c**p anyways?!

I get that too - and between the book images on the main Forum page. The software company I work for use NTT Europe for hosting, pretty reliable over the last 5 years, and very responsive, not sure what the costs are though!

Hi Horsa, welcome along! And I'm the guy you sold that 1695 crown to!

Welcome MRD, it will always be ESC for me (mainly!) And if you are an Aussie (as well as residing down under) be prepared for a thorough drubbing in the ashes saga ... 10-0 to England between July and January, weather permitting?

Thats a great business strategy by London Coins I must say...."We have a lot of business on the go so lets leave the phone off the hook so that we dont get any more..."....God forbid that any new clients get through to us whilst we're busy doing admin... You could always get them slabbed by CGS and sell them that way! If you wanted to wait an extra 3 months! But yes that might add value to some, in my limited personal experience ... I have been taking an interest in realised prices for slabbed coins on eBay recently, there seems to be an enormous range, for reasons I can only speculate! I have bought the odd cheap one that seems an obvious bargain, (4 so far), the best bargain (IMO) being an MS63 1901 3d for £11 delivered! I wonder who produces the London Coins auction catalogues, it is impossible to believe that they all emerge from the premises I visited in New Ash Green, Kent, recently! (Same premises as CGS for those who didn't know!)

And milled silver :)

Anyone thinking of turning up in person? I am going to try to but work commitments might prevent, I don't think there is on-line bidding or can someone say different?

Have you read about the ghost of Matthew Boulton on it? Pffft. That's nothing. I saw Jesus in a Big Mac I AM John Lennon, and he was even better than Jesus...Oh, no, don't get the press going again! I can clearly see the Turin shroud in one of my **RARE** Churchill Crowns / Dollars / Quarter Sovereigns, I am tempted to post one for a laugh, after all who can contradict me? :D

Proofs any good Paul? You've probably seen it but I just picked this to give a mention to Lloyd's site in case you hadn't found it in your searches. He has some decent stuff and the prices are more sensible than many I've found. He has some fantastic stuff and I am often sorely tempted when looking through it! Thanks for digging out this gorgeous coin and posting it, I am trying very hard not to add collecting proofs to my list!

We do need a 'wants' section! Hopefully this will still be read despite it being under 'Items for Sale'! I have decided to ask if there are any readers of this Forum who might have the following non-rare items for sale, as I have been frustrated in finding coins that match my grade/price/eye appeal criteria though the usual channels. There are plenty of these coins available for sale, but I haven't found the ones I would cherish in my collection as yet. I am looking for: George II LIMA HC in GVF or better George IV CR in EF or better Charles II HC in VF or better W&M HC 2nd bust in VF or better (i.e. 1691-1693) George I CR in GF or better George II CR in GF or better If anyone has anything for sale matching these criteria please PM me!

Relax, chill out and assess coins for yourself using your standards. Nobody is forced to buy a coin just because it has a number on the label. Frequently the number assigned will be at odds with your assessment. For a better chance of satisfaction, go with your own feelings about the coin that you will have to live with until disposal. I have a 61 that is better than a 65 of the same type, both in the collection. The real bonus is the strict pricing applied in the US where a 61 is a non-coin and hence can be purchased cheaply. Number collectors will turn their noses up at excellent examples of coins simply on the grounds that another example has been graded higher. Make the most of the situation on the ground and fill your boots. Great advice Rob, I certainly would not 'buy the slab' instead of the coin, or rely on any TPG's grading, but I was rather shocked by this one! Thanks for the heads up on potential bargains when they get it wrong, I guess that applies to all coins offered for sale to one extent or another!

Is this another example of why we should be sceptical of American TPGs' grading of English coins? To my eyes this is massively over-graded at MS63, but would be more than happy to understand why it might be worthy of such an attribution if someone thinks it is! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271212063871?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

Welcome along Hudson, something for everyone here and the best free and impartial advice available anywhere!

Blimey Chris, anyone would think you owned this site the way you carry on!

Pictures speak a thousand words! Bring it on Peter....... I've got a major task it setting up a system for good photography (better than ebay quality) I have bought cameras and LED lights...now practice In my experience, you'll want to keep LED lights as far away from coins as you can manage. Most decent cameras will make use of even a small amount of light, as long as it exceeds the minimum required - the only issue is white-balance. In this respect, I have found that low-power Compact Fluorescent bulbs make an almost ideal light source. Can anything beat natural daylight? When I use natural light, coins look horribly contrasted. The colour is cold and nothing like reality. I couldn't agree more, I really struggle in natural daylight, too hard to control perhaps?

I agree with Peck, in these very low grades even rare coins aren't worth much. For a 1903 HC in a low grade, there is probably a range of £30-£150 from Good - Fine. Beware of edge knocks, dinks, scratches and graffiti too. If you are anything like me, you will get far more pleasure from owning an attractive coin, compared to a low grade rare date for the same price

Not a HC but a 1658 Cromwell shilling, which 'Uncle Buck' (Coinery's nickname for Bucks Coins) is selling as EF but I would grade as nVF http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-OLIVER-CROMWELL-SHILLING-1658-BRITISH-SILVER-COIN-EF-/360661479541?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item53f9197075 Any comments? I anticipate Nicholas might be quite scathing!

They use cameo to described a frosted bust. The difference in cameo and ultra cameo is in the eyes of the person writing out the label. Yes, it's hyping and only comes into play when you have someone buying the label rather than looking at the coin and then making a decision. Brilliant, thanks Rob! Frosted, eh ... ! Guess it looks a bit frosty ...

Maybe one day I will have that sort of budget for coins, but I doubt it! Back to earth, I have an NGC slabbed 1953 proof shilling that is described on the slab as 'PF 64 Cameo', can anyone shed a light on the 'cameo' bit or is it just American coin hyping?