The 2 "dollar" catalogs for around that, but the 2 "cent" is closer to $.50.
WB
lol I got too excited I looked fast and thought it was the 2 dollar Lmao
Yep, most of us have been there and done that!
WB
to add insult, one can see creases at upper right, although it is beautifully centered
Yes, even if that stamp were the $2 Columbian it would not be worth anything near $500 given the condition. There are creases, potentially one or two tears, frayed perforations, a heavy cancel and a very worn appearance. Were this the $2, I wouldn't pay $50 for it (not sure I would buy it for any price other than change).
"Were this the $2, I wouldn't pay $50 for it (not sure I would buy it for any price other than change)"
"... I'll pay $50 for AS MANY $2 Columbians in that condition as you can get your hands on ..."
At that price point you could sell them all day for a small profit.
I wish I could keep track of my messages here Off topic but It gets my mind off all the mistakes I made looking at these stamps so far!
Tony
"It gets my mind off all the mistakes I made looking at these stamps"
"Why would you see longterm potential in a comparatively ratty $2 Columbian?"
I agree with Randy and Lars Although I would not want that stamp in my collection I would not hesitate paying $50 for a stamp I know I could sell quickly for a nice profit.
Currently on eBay, Buy it Now for US $199.99:
Yes, all, somehow I read "buy and set them aside" into Ernie's post.
I wonder "why?" ... perhaps it was all those posts about 'investment', and the value of our collections to our heirs
Cheers,
/s/ ikeyPikey
In response to this thread, I just posted a $2 Columbian in the Classified section of this DB.
https://stamporama.com/discboard/disc_main.php?action=20&id=16196#122037
Roy
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
The 2 "dollar" catalogs for around that, but the 2 "cent" is closer to $.50.
WB
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
lol I got too excited I looked fast and thought it was the 2 dollar Lmao
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
Yep, most of us have been there and done that!
WB
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
to add insult, one can see creases at upper right, although it is beautifully centered
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
Yes, even if that stamp were the $2 Columbian it would not be worth anything near $500 given the condition. There are creases, potentially one or two tears, frayed perforations, a heavy cancel and a very worn appearance. Were this the $2, I wouldn't pay $50 for it (not sure I would buy it for any price other than change).
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
"Were this the $2, I wouldn't pay $50 for it (not sure I would buy it for any price other than change)"
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
"... I'll pay $50 for AS MANY $2 Columbians in that condition as you can get your hands on ..."
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
At that price point you could sell them all day for a small profit.
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
I wish I could keep track of my messages here Off topic but It gets my mind off all the mistakes I made looking at these stamps so far!
Tony
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
"It gets my mind off all the mistakes I made looking at these stamps"
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
"Why would you see longterm potential in a comparatively ratty $2 Columbian?"
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
I agree with Randy and Lars Although I would not want that stamp in my collection I would not hesitate paying $50 for a stamp I know I could sell quickly for a nice profit.
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
Currently on eBay, Buy it Now for US $199.99:
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
Yes, all, somehow I read "buy and set them aside" into Ernie's post.
I wonder "why?" ... perhaps it was all those posts about 'investment', and the value of our collections to our heirs
Cheers,
/s/ ikeyPikey
re: Is this a Keeper? 1893 columbian Exop $2
In response to this thread, I just posted a $2 Columbian in the Classified section of this DB.
https://stamporama.com/discboard/disc_main.php?action=20&id=16196#122037
Roy