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Filpping through the channels at the motel, I found him selling PF70 2014W Kennedy gold half dollars. $3395 each, plus unspecified shipping and handling. It wasn't hard to find them selling for $1830 at APMEX. In a relative sense, these 3/4 oz coins trade in about the same range as Canadian Maple Leafs as bullion. 75,000 were made so they're not scarce. But they're certainly an interesting novelty to sell at a huge upcharge on TV. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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What a country!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Rick the TV Rare Coin Guy - I think I missed my calling.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If he wasn't making money, he wouldn't be on TV. That's the shame.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Moderator
United States
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Me too, Try this on for size: "Dearborn - The rare Lincoln Cent Split Plating Coin guy" |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You need a better shtick than that, Dearborn
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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United States
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Well let me sleep on it..
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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thq : I am glad that you have let us all know, here in the CCF, that 2014W gold Kennedy halves can be had for $1830 It matters little with semi bullion coins, if they are PF69 or 70. PF-70 looks like a marketing tactic, to my way of thinking, with zero justification to add $500 or more to the asking price. |
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United States
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In defense of Rick (Tomaska), He is the one I trust most of the TV coin hucksters. Although as of late he is becoming more of a shyster all the time. It really boils down to buyer beware. There is some good stuff of his shows.IMHO. John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971
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06/11/2023 08:46 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Rick the TV Rare Coin Guy - I think I missed my calling. I said the same thing when I first heard the job title "Ancient Astronaut Theorist" on the History Channel.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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he didn't add $500, it was nearly double @ $1500+
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Valued Member
United States
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I like watching these guys, I usually learn some thing I did not know about a coin, but would never buy from them
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I believe Kennedy is 100 % Correct, Sometimes People like Myself, Learn from the After Hours Coin Shows, Its All a Learning Curve, .......... Waiting for My Re-Subscription to The Numismatic News, it USE to be a Very Helpful Tool. Keeping up in the Numismatic World,  ......... |
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If he wasn't making money, he wouldn't be on TV. That's the shame. 
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$1240 for 3/4 oz of gold seemed rather expensive at the time. $3395 is insane in any market.
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Posted 06/10/2023 10:16 pm
