Gas bubble sells on eBay

[cimperialis]

I found a large gas bubble on Lincoln's forehead last week and tossed it back. Then I thought it looked cool, and decided to see what it did on eBay. I gave it the name "unicorn" simply to give it a name (you know the old saying, "if you can name it, you can sell it"). I started it at $0.99 and it did better than what I thought. Anyway, I thought this was a great example of "what a coin is worth" in light of recent discussion.

Here are a few things I thought this coin had going for it:

-the gas bubble is a very prominent feature
-it's not just PMD
-it's in BU condition
-it's one of a kind

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130871209617?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649

[Maineman750]

Wow....just goes to show that we can't dictate what is collectable...cool piece,perfect description,and somebody wanted it.Nice job !

[liveandievarieties]

Lol, that's PHENOMENAL Sean!!

More power to you. Nothing wrong with explaining what something is and accepting money from people lined up to pay...

I was similarly amazed with a couple of our own auctions this Sunday. Got a couple of really big surprises at the last second.

[MrHaz78]

Wow, that is awesome! It is actually a pretty unique example, and obviously others thought the same thing. Bill

[Roller]

Would not have believed it if I did not see the result. Simply incredible.

[jcuve]

That's a big gas bubble. Guess two people really wanted it.

[Rollem]

Was watching this one, Unbelievable

[cimperialis]

That's a big gas bubble. Guess two people really wanted it.

Yup, that's all it took. In the end, there were 13 bidders and 30 bids!

[simonm]

That's crazy, Sean! It sure is an interesting coin. I'm sure the winner will be very happy with it.

[willbrooks]

Wow! That's awesome. Congrats. That's enough to make me want to sell my coveted "Mrs. Lincoln must be very proud" cent:

[simonm]

Wow! That's awesome. Congrats. That's enough to make me want to sell my coveted "Mrs. Lincoln must be very proud" cent:

Gee thanks Will, I spilled my drink...

[hasfam]

Good for you Sean. It was the perfect name and description for a perfect sale. I've had a couple surprises like that myself. Anything is sellable if you just know how to give it the right name. You nailed this one.

[liveandievarieties]

Do it Will! Give us a link and I'll bid!

[willbrooks]

Do it Will! Give us a link and I'll bid!

I am not even set up to sell on ebay, although I've been thinking about it. I know it's just a gas bubble, but it is one of my favorite finds. Apparently, there are other people out there that think they are cool too.

[seal006]

I think that is great Sean. I have always thought there was a great market for novelty type coins like this. I have sold some dandy die chips and some extreme machine doubling in the past, but never though about gas bubbles. This post is inspiring.