Topic: Smoothie's Casascius 3-Coin Auction #2 - page 3. (Read 3544 times)
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less than 24 hours.
i bid 5.725
5.7BTC
1BTC silvers have a hologram that's too big for the coin, so Casascius used his laser to melt the outer edge of the holos. On early coins, these melt rings were generally symmetrical. On later coins -- silver+gold especially -- many of the melt rings are terribly uneven. Check the pictures in OP.
ANACS, the third-rate coin grading service that is also the only place willing to grade Casascius coins, does not factor the hologram into their grading system IN ANY FASHION, so it's possible to have two coins with equal grades where one is much more visually appealing than the other.
Most collectors (vs flippers) avoid the silver+golds for this reason. I've had a few but have not kept a single one because I've never had one with a hologram worth keeping.
THAT SAID, if you're buying these coins to grade and sell, go ahead. Just make sure you sell before the market smartens up and starts buying the coin instead of the grade
ANACS, the third-rate coin grading service that is also the only place willing to grade Casascius coins, does not factor the hologram into their grading system IN ANY FASHION, so it's possible to have two coins with equal grades where one is much more visually appealing than the other.
Most collectors (vs flippers) avoid the silver+golds for this reason. I've had a few but have not kept a single one because I've never had one with a hologram worth keeping.
THAT SAID, if you're buying these coins to grade and sell, go ahead. Just make sure you sell before the market smartens up and starts buying the coin instead of the grade
Thanks a lot for your explanation.
I do not think the hologram placement effects the value of the coin. I will say that I only kept perfectly placed holograms in my personal collection also only MS-67's.
It seems paradoxical...
Still a bargain!
Most collectors (vs flippers) avoid the silver+golds for this reason. I've had a few but have not kept a single one because I've never had one with a hologram worth keeping.
Given how rare these are in terms of numbers, I don't think it makes sense to avoid them bases on the hologram unevenness. It simply won't matter in the long run, especially if, like you say, the majority are this way.
I do not think the hologram placement effects the value of the coin. I will say that I only kept perfectly placed holograms in my personal collection also only MS-67's.
Most collectors (vs flippers) avoid the silver+golds for this reason. I've had a few but have not kept a single one because I've never had one with a hologram worth keeping.
Given how rare these are in terms of numbers, I don't think it makes sense to avoid them bases on the hologram unevenness. It simply won't matter in the long run, especially if, like you say, the majority are this way.
1BTC silvers have a hologram that's too big for the coin, so Casascius used his laser to melt the outer edge of the holos....
A footnote--perhaps the greatest benefit to the laser-melt ring is the additional, if not foolproof security it provides, in the aftermath of the DEFCON Casascius hack announcement last year. Old news, but for reference:
http://codinginmysleep.com/casascius-physical-bitcoins-cracked-at-defcon/
and Mike's response:
https://casascius.wordpress.com/2013/08/04/defcon-21-successful-compromise-of-the-hologram-reported/
1BTC silvers have a hologram that's too big for the coin, so Casascius used his laser to melt the outer edge of the holos. On early coins, these melt rings were generally symmetrical. On later coins -- silver+gold especially -- many of the melt rings are terribly uneven. Check the pictures in OP.
ANACS, the third-rate coin grading service that is also the only place willing to grade Casascius coins, does not factor the hologram into their grading system IN ANY FASHION, so it's possible to have two coins with equal grades where one is much more visually appealing than the other.
Most collectors (vs flippers) avoid the silver+golds for this reason. I've had a few but have not kept a single one because I've never had one with a hologram worth keeping.
THAT SAID, if you're buying these coins to grade and sell, go ahead. Just make sure you sell before the market smartens up and starts buying the coin instead of the grade
ANACS, the third-rate coin grading service that is also the only place willing to grade Casascius coins, does not factor the hologram into their grading system IN ANY FASHION, so it's possible to have two coins with equal grades where one is much more visually appealing than the other.
Most collectors (vs flippers) avoid the silver+golds for this reason. I've had a few but have not kept a single one because I've never had one with a hologram worth keeping.
THAT SAID, if you're buying these coins to grade and sell, go ahead. Just make sure you sell before the market smartens up and starts buying the coin instead of the grade
I'm feeling lasered-hologram-edge deja vu 
Post one that's symmetrical.
Post one that's symmetrical.
What do you mean exactly?
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All payment addresses are PGP signed and in the OP of my auction threads.
This will never change.
Beware of scammers.
This will never change.
Beware of scammers.
mullick managed to jump in with a bid before I was able to end the auction.
The good news for you is that I have a few sets of these so happy to honour your bid price and let the existing auction roll.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/smoothies-casascius-3-coin-auction-2-945205
Hi,
I am pleased to inform you that your recent bid for my 3 X Casascius coins is the highest and therefore winning bid.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/8WljgRPl.jpg/[img]
Total due : 5.5BTC
Payment address : 1BbzqWTrPNA6ece4sn3HmcvrERv1BcFRTJ
After payment drop me a pm with the transaction I.D and your shipping information.
Thanks.
The good news for you is that I have a few sets of these so happy to honour your bid price and let the existing auction roll.
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5.5BTC
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/smoothies-casascius-3-coin-auction-2-945205
Hi,
I am pleased to inform you that your recent bid for my 3 X Casascius coins is the highest and therefore winning bid.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/8WljgRPl.jpg/[img]
Total due : 5.5BTC
Payment address : 1BbzqWTrPNA6ece4sn3HmcvrERv1BcFRTJ
After payment drop me a pm with the transaction I.D and your shipping information.
Thanks.
fyi, smoothiee is trolling bidders
Beautiful and significant coins offered here. This along with smoothie's other similar auction, would seem to indicate an significant upswing in the Casascius market...
I'm feeling lasered-hologram-edge deja vu
Post one that's symmetrical and I'll bid... but it doesn't seem like you'll have a problem getting rid of these!
Post one that's symmetrical and I'll bid... but it doesn't seem like you'll have a problem getting rid of these!
Lol so picky
I'm feeling lasered-hologram-edge deja vu
Post one that's symmetrical and I'll bid... but it doesn't seem like you'll have a problem getting rid of these!
Post one that's symmetrical and I'll bid... but it doesn't seem like you'll have a problem getting rid of these!
I bid 5.6 BTC
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