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Scribbler de Stebbing

09-30-2008 02:52 PM

Why are mini Gaudens so cheap?

They're .5 gram and at least 8k, up to 23k. Assuming 8k, at today's spot, they should each be worth $4.35. But they go on eBay for $0.99 or $1.50. What am I missing?

dimitri

09-30-2008 03:02 PM

Re: Why are mini Gaudens so cheap?

I believe they are gold-plated

Scribbler de Stebbing

09-30-2008 03:12 PM

Re: Why are mini Gaudens so cheap?

Hmmm. That makes sense. Most auctions do not say they are plated, some even saying they're solid, but saw a couple that did say plated.

I knew this was the place to ask. Thanks!

Talah

09-30-2008 04:13 PM

Re: Why are mini Gaudens so cheap?

I got suckered into buying 2 of these....$1.99 with free shipping I said why not. They look decent in person but just touching one you can feel that it feels cheap...took on to my local guy after looking at it with another guy for about 10minutes they came back and said it wasn't worth a penny.

Twisted Avatar

09-30-2008 04:21 PM

Re: Why are mini Gaudens so cheap?

Anybody got a picture of these things???

T

Talah

09-30-2008 08:01 PM

Re: Why are mini Gaudens so cheap?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1323572)

Anybody got a picture of these things???

T

Unfortunately I left mine in Vegas...they are about 1/2 the size of a dime in both diameter and thickness.

Twisted Avatar

09-30-2008 08:30 PM

Re: Why are mini Gaudens so cheap?

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I found it........... they got one with the gold tone rubbed off.

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