1956 D and S

[GarryN]

Here is the 1956 D and S on ebay. Is it worth $250?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3037432700&category=524&rd=1

[Robert]

I have no idea what those catalog for.

Observations/comments:
1. Ex-"The Muir (Mutz?) Collection". Who is that? I wonder what else he has/had in the collection.
2. First time seller. (just an observation)
3. For such a nice coin, you'd think the seller would have taken a better photo.
4. He's selling other varieties and unc rolls too. Reckon the 56D roll has been searched?
5. Check out his 1934 DDO:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=524&item=3037485798

Is that a $5000 coin?

[Bob P]

Was looking at what else he had to offer as well. I personally would not buy that coin based on the slab or picture he provided. I would ask him to send a better pic if possible and see if it has the eye appeal you want. The price is a little high to me, but that would be your preference of course.
As far as that 1934 coin he is auctioning off, it is NOT a $5,000 dollar coin. Even the Cherrypickers guide lists an MS63 at $300.00. I don't see how he can expect $5,000 for an MS62.

Bob P

[GarryN]

Thanks for your input, Robert, Bob; I agree the photo is onot good on either coin,. You can barely read the label on the holder. The request for $5,000 for the 1934 DDO is way off base. I will have to find one myself. Like I said earlier L&C Coin has 3 1956 D and S.

[Bob P]

I am not beyond sending an email to this person to find out the answers to a lot of the questions raised here. I am especially concerned about the $5,000 1934, and where he is getting his info from. Should I decide to email him, and he answers back, I will post his replies here. He may be well intentioned, but mis-informed. That's why we are here...right folks!!

Bob P

[GarryN]

go get him, Bob!

[Bob P]

I sent him a nice email a little while ago. We will see what answers if any, he sends me, and I will post the result. OK?

Bob P

[Bob P]

I did get a response from the individual from Ebay, and it is below. He seems to be just learning about the auction game, and I think I will take him up on his offer and talk with him on the phone. At least I got a response and he seems receptive to talking about doing things a bit better. He says he has a large error collection, but maybe he has varieties too, and I can entice him to join the forum.

Bob P

Here is his response to my email:

DEAR BOB,
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL YOU ABOUT MYSELF. I HATE TO TYPE BUT HERE GOES. MY NAME IS FRED MUIR, I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING COINS FOR 40 YEARS. I HAVE WORKED AT CHRYSLER FOR 29 YEARS, UNION COMMITTEEMAN. MY GRANDFATHER, FATHER, AND NOW MYSELF HAVE BEEN COLLECTORS. I HAVE A LARGE COLLECTION AND DO ALL THE LOCAL SHOWS. I HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST ERROR COLLECTIONS IN THIS PART OF THE STATE. I'M HAVING ANACS SLAB MY COLLECTION, BECAUSE OF THE HIGH VOLUME OF COINS THEY ARE SLABBING MY COLLECTION "THE MUIR COLLECTION". I'M 4 TO 5 DEEP IN SOME COINS AND HAVE DECIDE TO SELL OFF SOME OF THE LOWER GRADE STUFF. I HOPE TO BE A PLUS FOR E-BAY. I'M TRYING TO DO BETTER ON MY PICTURES, AND WILL GET SOME HELP. I WILL ALWAYS TRY TO KEEP MY PRICES FAIR. DID I GO OVER BOARD ON THE 1934 DDO? I DON'T KNOW NEVER SEEN ONE FOR SALE. I TRIED TO PUT UP A BETTER PICTURE OF THE
1956-D/S CENT MS-64, ALSO HAVE 2 MS-66. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TALK IN PERSON E-MAIL ME FOR NUMBER.
THANKS,
FRED MUIR
F&J COINS
TOLEDO, OHIO

[GarryN]

Thanks for the info Bob. I hate to laugh at Mr. Muir's expense, he sounds like a sincere guy, but his response to providing a better photo was to post a closeup of the holder label, now you cant see the coin at all!!

[GarryN]

here is a more reasonable version of the 1956 D and S if anyone is interested

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3043961432&category=524&rd=1

[GarryN]

The 1956 D and S that I linked from Ebay, was going for $150 and did not sell. It has not been relisted yet.