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Just bought some stuff at Montreal auction. How much would you guys have paid


1)   1937 $1 BC-21d VF Coyne Towers  S/N 521xxxx & $10 BC-24c AU Coyne Towers  A/T 947xxxx
2)   1937 $10 BC-24c UNC Gordon Towers W/D 886xxxx
3)   1954 $1 Devil’s Face BC-29a Gem UNC Coyne Towers B/A 668xxxx
4)   1954 $10 Devil’s Face BC-32a UNC Coyne Towers B/D 744xxxx
5)   1955 $20 Replacement Modified  Bc-41aA original UNC with light paper clip mark Beattie Coyne *A/E 007xxxx
6)   &* A/E 007xxxx(consecutive)
7)   1986 $2 bundle BC-55b UNC Tiessen Crow 81 notes EGF 0474xxx
 What should I have  graded from my  five free note certifications from BCS!

I don't know if you noticed the error on that lot:

5)   1954 $20 Replacement Modified  Bc-41aA original UNC with light paper clip mark Beattie Coyne *A/E 007xxxx

The notes are Beattie Rasminsky and not the rare Beattie Coyne !

Thx for mentioning it .I haven't picked up any of the notes yet

I think this question could start generating some negative feelings or resentments.

I would pay what I think the notes are worth.

When I bid, I select the lots I am interested in, and then do my research with the Charlton guide as a reference, and looking at some older auctions. I establish my max price and then factor in the buyers premium and the taxes in, so I do not over pay of an item.

Like anything else in life, it is buyer beware. If available, make sure you examine the notes, and make sure they are as described in grade and variety.

Remember, when the lot closes, and you are the highest bidder, you bought it.
If you no longer want the item, or you paid too much or you (buyer’s remorse), point the finger at yourself, because it is your fault.

Id get the UNC Devil's Face notes graded but that's IF and ONLY IF you really feel that they are true UNC's, because BCS is known to be tight when it comes to grading. So i'd suggest you hold it up to light and make sure there aren't any bends, light folds, counting flicks etc or you might end up getting disappointed.

thx for the replies..I paid what I think is fair and what I could afford.Wanted some bills ..got them and am happy.
If I paid too much ..Oh well,it's a hobby.
Thx again Philippe they cancelled the lot because of the wrong description

I agree with elwood.  It's up to the bidder to decide what's a fair price based on experience with the seller and assessment of the actual notes.  We can't just assume that the stated grades are completely accurate because grading is a subjective practice and hardly any of us have seen the actual notes.  That the notes came from the Nuphilex sale this weekend also makes it that much harder to comment openly.

because BCS is known to be tight when it comes to grading.

Not all of us are in complete agreement with that statement.