I'm Jon's grandmother and I remember when he was a very small boy getting out his sack of coins with his brother and they would stack them up and talk about them. Like he said, he was around 9 when he began collecting and I'm thinking there was some interest even before that age. So glad it has paid off. Good interview!
I'm so glad you interviewed John. Is this the first interview with John Sullivan on a popular coin channel? I haven't seen any other interviews with him.
Ben, you might consider this question: Some retailers, like APMEX, sell coins that have no connection at all with PGCS's price guide. For instance, a coin that PGCS says should sell for $6,700, APMEX is selling for $4,500. (Yes, I know, you don't work for APMEX.) And there are a few examples where the reverse it true. I've seen this with other numismatic websites as well. Thus my question: Exactly where is the market for numismatic items? How does one peg a generally accepted sell price? Is it simply a matter of "we need to get some dollars flowing into our business, so we'll sell at a price that will move an item"? I don't understand pricing like I do, for instance, for cars, or stocks, or bullion where there is general agreement for what something is worth. There don't appear to be benchmarks for numismatic products. Cheers!
PCGS pricing is greatly overinflated and even comical. Many people use a combination of Greysheet pricing and recent sales from auction houses like Great Collections.
I’m interested by the definition of a variety because there are so many possibilities for die varieties, not all can be known. I have found lots of coins with die cuds and breaks but surely they’re not all known? I couldn’t imagine they’re all varieties that are cataloged in a book somewhere.
Oh darn, I should have asked... how do these coins get into circulation? Hey Ben! Please do another interview with John Sullivan... very interesting and who knew about the steel washers 🤯 would love to hear more about the different errors to collect!!!!!!!
Greetings - not to steal Ben's thunder - but there is a RUclips group called - LiveCoinQ&A on Monday nights o RUclips - that all they discuss are errors and varieties - in their description they list numerous references on these topics - they answer questions - they are kind of experts - a panel of 5 or 6
Esteemed amigo geek. I’ll share with you a great finding of some years ago. I saw on eBay a1943 p Washington in a pci holder but the variety had very small letters. Being in that holder and small letters I assume people didn’t pay attention. It was offered at best offer. My offer of $245 was accepted. It was an xf and cleaned. Then I sent it to Anacs. So I got a valuable coin even if cleaned. Saludos.
Hey, Ben, I know this is really specific, but I am looking for an NGC 1911-D Indian quarter eagle in like AU55 to MS60 condition for 1900 dollars or less. I know if would have to be a weak d to obtain a straight graded one for that price. If you have time while you are looking around in Baltimore and see one that fits those requirements, will you let me know the name of the shop selling it? I have managed to use your advice of buying the graded coins I want rather than getting stuff crossed or graded later, and it has worked out for me, as I have the other 14 Indian quarter eagles in NGC MS62 or better, and the 1911-D is the only one I still need, but will have to settle for a lower grade. Thanks for all of your wonderfully entertaining and informative videos.
I'm Jon's grandmother and I remember when he was a very small boy getting out his sack of coins with his brother and they would stack them up and talk about them. Like he said, he was around 9 when he began collecting and I'm thinking there was some interest even before that age. So glad it has paid off. Good interview!
I'm so glad you interviewed John. Is this the first interview with John Sullivan on a popular coin channel? I haven't seen any other interviews with him.
Good interview bro!! 👏🏼
Ben, you might consider this question: Some retailers, like APMEX, sell coins that have no connection at all with PGCS's price guide. For instance, a coin that PGCS says should sell for $6,700, APMEX is selling for $4,500. (Yes, I know, you don't work for APMEX.) And there are a few examples where the reverse it true. I've seen this with other numismatic websites as well. Thus my question: Exactly where is the market for numismatic items? How does one peg a generally accepted sell price? Is it simply a matter of "we need to get some dollars flowing into our business, so we'll sell at a price that will move an item"? I don't understand pricing like I do, for instance, for cars, or stocks, or bullion where there is general agreement for what something is worth. There don't appear to be benchmarks for numismatic products. Cheers!
PCGS pricing is greatly overinflated and even comical. Many people use a combination of Greysheet pricing and recent sales from auction houses like Great Collections.
Good job brother😄
I have boxes filled with double dies. Many years later you guess what, they were machine doubling. No bueno amigo.
I am a big fan of mint errors and varieties
Friday in Baldimore! Great interview’s Ben.
Really enjoyed the interview and learned a lot about an area of which I have very little awareness. Thanks.
I’m interested by the definition of a variety because there are so many possibilities for die varieties, not all can be known. I have found lots of coins with die cuds and breaks but surely they’re not all known? I couldn’t imagine they’re all varieties that are cataloged in a book somewhere.
Oh darn, I should have asked... how do these coins get into circulation?
Hey Ben! Please do another interview with John Sullivan... very interesting and who knew about the steel washers 🤯 would love to hear more about the different errors to collect!!!!!!!
Greetings - not to steal Ben's thunder - but there is a RUclips group called - LiveCoinQ&A on Monday nights o RUclips - that all they discuss are errors and varieties - in their description they list numerous references on these topics - they answer questions - they are kind of experts - a panel of 5 or 6
@@michaelgoodspeed846 I appreciate the info, I've watched them before... just didn't become a fan!
Esteemed amigo geek. I’ll share with you a great finding of some years ago. I saw on eBay a1943 p Washington in a pci holder but the variety had very small letters. Being in that holder and small letters I assume people didn’t pay attention. It was offered at best offer. My offer of $245 was accepted. It was an xf and cleaned. Then I sent it to Anacs. So I got a valuable coin even if cleaned. Saludos.
I wish this interview would’ve gone for 20 minutes very nice
Thanks- he and I will do more I’m sure
Hey, Ben, I know this is really specific, but I am looking for an NGC 1911-D Indian quarter eagle in like AU55 to MS60 condition for 1900 dollars or less. I know if would have to be a weak d to obtain a straight graded one for that price. If you have time while you are looking around in Baltimore and see one that fits those requirements, will you let me know the name of the shop selling it? I have managed to use your advice of buying the graded coins I want rather than getting stuff crossed or graded later, and it has worked out for me, as I have the other 14 Indian quarter eagles in NGC MS62 or better, and the 1911-D is the only one I still need, but will have to settle for a lower grade. Thanks for all of your wonderfully entertaining and informative videos.
Hey Ben