A little help if you will

Coldshuz

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Out of bordem yesterday at work, I did my first ever search on craig's list.
I came across one ad that interested me.

I have the following coins for sale. I am selling the entire lot. I will not piece it out.

1 2006 American Buffalo Gold
1 1881 Gold 5 Dollar Piece
13 Dollars Eisenhower Uncirculated 1971 S
1 1883 Carson City Silver Dollar
2 Nickels Buffalo
1 Nickel 1903
1 Quarter 1898
1 Quarter 1916
1 Silver Dollar 1878
1 Silver Dollar 1879
1 Silver Dollar 1884
1 Silver Dollar 1890
1 Silver Dollar 1898
20 Half Dollars Liberty
21 Half Dollars Franklin
21 Half Dollars JFK 64 or before
5 Half Dollars JFK Post 64
211 Quarters Washington
3 Quarters Liberty
28 Dimes Mercury
115 Dimes Roosevelt
1 Dime Barber
113 Wheat Pennies


Using Google for identifiable items and spot price of Gold and Silver others (for melt value), I came up with an estimated price of about $2700. The seller was asking $3750.
Now I understand that without actually seeing the items and checking more diligently once more detail information could be obtained, exact pricing can not be determined.

Am I missing something obvious? I don't want to go over there with a pocket full of cash and not make a profit. My thinking was to offer $3000 knowing fair well that I potentially undervalued a lot of the unidentified coins.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Dates and mintmarks on some of those coins could make a significant difference, in addition to condition.
 

TypeCoin971793

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Are there any pictures? If not, ask for pictures of all of the coins that are singled out, like the 1883 Carson City Morgan and the 1881 Five-Dollar Gold. This would be very helpful in determining value and authenticity. Be VERY careful if you do go out and buy the lot. Record the seller's name (or get a business card), his phone number, and his license plate number in case the coins are counterfeit. If you are scammed by the seller on the high-value coins, this information would be integral in getting your money back; otherwise, it would be very difficult. Do your homework and learn the diagnostics of genuine and fake coins. This may save you headache, heartache, and grief. I hope this was helpful.
 

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Definitely get pictures of the coins together. Don't get baited into meeting someone with a pocket full of cash without some assurance that they actually have the coins.

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Coldshuz

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Thanks for your input and I'll do my best to get pics. The address is in an older affluent neighborhood, about 3 miles from my home. I was thinking of going over and getting a good inventory and pics at the same time. Then return with an offer with.

Again.. really appreciate your assistance and guidance.
 

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