An Interesting (to Me) 1787 Sixpence

[Sword 1,538]

54 minutes ago, Madness said:

I'm contemplating bidding on the DNW I/D and am going to sell some stuff on eBay to fund it.  This will include selling the example I bought from Michael.  I paid 55 GBP for it described as aEF.  Considering it's only VF, how much do you think I should list if for on eBay?  What does Spink say?  Do you think the idiosyncrasies should increase the amount I ask for it?  How much should I bid for the DNW example?  

I guess all this stuff is unknown and unknowable.  

Or you can just return the coin to Michael since you have just brought it. In this case, the grading is off (and that's why I wondered if he actually graded all the coins himself) and the photo looks very much like VF.

I don't think you can get more money for it unless the I/D has actually been established as a variety in a catalogue. 

[Madness 146]

I've initiated the return process @Sword and explained the reason for this to Michael.  Thanks for the suggestion.  If I'm going to have a coin like this, I don't want it to be just an ugly placeholder.  I want to take pride in my collection.  

Disappointing, as return postage won't be cheap.  Even people who are trustworthy make mistakes.   I need to learn more about grading.  Much more practice needed!

Edited September 1, 2018 by Madness

[Bronze & Copper Collector 417]

23 minutes ago, Madness said:

Even people who are trustworthy make mistakes.   I need to learn more about grading.  Much more practice needed!

Even the TPGs are far from perfect.... And you're PAYING for it....

[jelida 1,377]

I hope you are in a position to have a good shot at the DNW coin,  but don’t forget the 25% or so extra costs on top of the bid price, and postage will be a bummer. The coin may well attract a premium because of the variety. The Davissons coin is beautiful, and they are a good family run auction house with minimal cost to the buyer, I always keep an eye on their site (as do others on this forum, sadly for me 😠🤐🙂).

Jerry

[Madness 146]

16 minutes ago, jelida said:

I hope you are in a position to have a good shot at the DNW coin,  but don’t forget the 25% or so extra costs on top of the bid price, and postage will be a bummer. The coin may well attract a premium because of the variety. The Davissons coin is beautiful, and they are a good family run auction house with minimal cost to the buyer, I always keep an eye on their site (as do others on this forum, sadly for me 😠🤐🙂).

Jerry

You put me on to the Davissons coin I think, Jerry.  Really appreciate your help and generosity in sharing information.  Time will tell re the DNW auction, but I'm trying to sell some stuff on eBay to give myself a good shot.  

Edited September 1, 2018 by Madness

[Madness 146]

I've changed my mind about Michael.  He said he'd accept the return but was very snarky when I told him the reason for my request.   Not at all friendly.  Can't deal with any more stress from the situation, so I won't go ahead with the return.  I'll either keep the sixpence or sell it.  What's it worth in VF?  25 GBP?

Edited September 2, 2018 by Madness

[jelida 1,377]

I would keep the sixpence until at least after the DNW sale, it does appear to be an overstrike that is now a recognised variety, the DNW coin can always be referenced if you do come to sell and should help you get a premium . I would hope you get your money back more or less. I personally wouldn’t get rid of a scarce variety unless I had a better replacement. And it’s really not that bad a coin.

Jerry