better error or UNC

[ausjack]

Ok so what do people think, is it better to have a UNC error with less of an error or less of a grade but a better error..this is based of the thread about the "aUNC mule"
I know Mark and others like the UNC, GS goes for better error and trout couldn't give a rats :laugh2:

Myself, I'm still on the fence but thought it might make an interesting topic

[purplepennyhunter]

Good question AJ. When referring to errors Ian McConnelly often doesn't rate the grade as highly as the error itself and often an error is what it is and you deal with it's little imperfection (ie gouge from press removal) as a unique feature!

[Goldseeker]

I am of the opinion that it up to the individual.   I have 26 Mules at present and the "well centred Mules' looks a lot better than an off centre Mule.

I must also agree that an UNC Mule would be a lot better looking than all of mine but could one afford an UNC Mule after seeing the prices asked recently by our friend in Newcastle that had three or four UNC Mules in the range from $30K down to $9K if I remember well.

Each to his own me thinks.

[enworb]

For common error types I would want the best available. For tough errors I would take anything. Id rather have a low grade early state broackage than a BU late stage brockage but id rather have a BU misstrike that is 10% off than a misstrike that is 20% off.

[Unicorn]

Geez AJ, a hard call, perhaps  ....... show me the money (choices) ..... and then I'll choose. On the fence for this one.

[ausjack]

Hey MB did you change your avatar as I can't see it..all good it's my eyes and not being able to see red properly..it really sucks and only been like it after my op. Same thing with flowers etc and depends on the red..very strange and they can't explain or help me either..bummer

Nothing wrong with sittin on the fence..unless someone pushes you off :laugh2:

[coxspau]

Personally, the old adage still remains...buy the best coin you can for the money you have.

While I have spent years learning the lesson, for me, it's less about quantity and more about quality.

[ausjack]

OH and it's been a few days so where's Uni's :police_badge:
:welcome: to the 500 club Uni :yahoo: now your http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSQt2Gztqws

[Unicorn]

Thanks AJ ...... Gooble Goble! :music:

[markn]

six of one, half dozen of the other.  It's like trying to compare a VF 1925 penny and gem 1956 penny.  Personally I'd prefer the 1956 penny.  But if it was a VF 1930 penny and a gem 1956 penny I'd take the 1930.  When it comes to errors you should buy the best grade of the type of error you want.  Some of them just are not around in high grade, so if you want a pre-decimal brockage you're probably going to have to put up with a circulated coin.  However, if you want a pre-decimal clip there's no reason not to wait for an UNC coin.

[ausjack]

Yeah it's a big call so I suppose yet again it's up to the individual as to the coin, price, etc etc and how bad you want it.

[trout]

As all of my decimal coins are uncirculated ( with the exception of the incused 50 cents) a coin of a lesser grade would look " out of place ".
As I am not really "into" errors I don't actively persue them and $800 plus for a battered coin that is only 13 years old holds no appeal at all for me.
Personally I would be more comfortable  spending that sort of cash on a coin/coins whith some sort of historical history , Rather than simply a stuff up at the mint.
Each to their own:ok:

Posted on Trouts iPhone :diablo:

[Unicorn]

with the exception of the incused 50 cents)

You'll need one like this then Trout .....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181189922377?

:ebay:  :Gigakach_01:

Grrrrrr ...........

[trout]

with the exception of the incused 50 cents)

You'll need one like this then Trout .....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181189922377?

:ebay:  :Gigakach_01:

Grrrrrr ...........

The kindest thing I could call that on is a " gap filler" :ok:

[ausjack]

:laugh2: rare infused coin..infused with what :blink: some people..couldn't even get incuse right, not that it is :dash1: