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Question about pawn shop find

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:37 pm
by Shattered
I picked these bad boys up today for $11 a piece. My question is whether their is any added value since they have the original packaging or are they only worth the silver? A quick scan of feebay says they are more valuable but I'd rather here it from someone here. Thanks!

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Re: Question about pawn shop find

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:39 pm
by Thogey
Bust them out of the packaging so you can save shipping charges when you sell.

Re: Question about pawn shop find

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:46 pm
by rickygee
In my opinion those 'Blue Ikes' are worth more with the packaging and the 'poker chip'. I've got a '74.

Re: Question about pawn shop find

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:54 pm
by hobo finds
$13.61 melt. So more as is...

Re: Question about pawn shop find

PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:21 pm
by Computer Jones
Don't bust the package until Ag hits $75/oz.
Then the metal value will make it a moot point.
It's a shame to see the numismatic value be discounted and/or unrecognized :(
If it was a Walker in that nice condition I'd frame it and display it proudly

Re: Question about pawn shop find

PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:33 am
by Roadrunner
Keep it in the packaging. They carry a premium, especially because it is sure to be silver without weighing/closely inspecting it. Outside of the packaging, it could just be a non-silver 74-S.

Re: Question about pawn shop find

PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:22 pm
by Shattered
Roadrunner wrote:Keep it in the packaging. They carry a premium, especially because it is sure to be silver without weighing/closely inspecting it. Outside of the packaging, it could just be a non-silver 74-S.

So they do indeed carry a premium. That was what I was wondering. I never intended to bust them out, just curious if they had any additional value.

Thanks for the replies.