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RobW
06-13-2011, 09:37 AM
For the past year and a half, I have been putting all of my found clad into one savings account that I started. After all it's found money lol. My goal was to buy a 1916D merc to somewhat complete my set (still need the 41/42 overdates :yes:). So last week I bought a 1916D in G4 condition, certified off Ebay. My wife asked if I had enough money in the account to cover it $745...squeeked in at $763.17 in the account :peace:

While I'd say that this doesn't truely count as finding one...I'd say that that clad sure can add up and be put to a good use thumbsup01
Viking
06-13-2011, 09:41 AM
That's an awesome idea! Way to set a goal and follow through on it! What's your next free purchase going to be:huh:
RobW
06-13-2011, 09:56 AM
That's an awesome idea! Way to set a goal and follow through on it! What's your next free purchase going to be:huh:


I'd like to truely complete the set and get both 41/42 overdates. I can justify the expense to my wife when it's found money.....but I may buy an X-5 with the clad first :thinkingabout:
CTDirtFisher
06-13-2011, 10:07 AM
Clad into semi-key or key dates is a great idea!

Grats!
aloldstuff
06-13-2011, 10:09 AM
Rob, great buy. You're still on the hook for lunch. You sure that D wasn't added......
RobW
06-13-2011, 12:07 PM
Rob, great buy. You're still on the hook for lunch. You sure that D wasn't added......


That's why I would only buy a certified coin from a reputable grading company :yes:....too many fakes out there
aloldstuff
06-13-2011, 12:25 PM
thats using the old noggin
del
06-13-2011, 03:43 PM
great idea Rob thumbsup01 and very sweet merc :loveit:
MassDirtFisher
06-13-2011, 04:00 PM
Congrats at scoring a 16D and getting it for a great price. That is a sweet investment. Happy Hunting!!
mike l
06-13-2011, 04:04 PM
Clad add's up over time. I bought my Sun Ray DX-1 compliments of clad. Thats a great coin you got there. thumbsup01
pipster
06-13-2011, 05:31 PM
been thinking of doing the same but every time i think i will just sell some gold and buy it i just think ah i want that rush of finding one. glad to see you have it in your collection it is truly a great coin
jkress
06-13-2011, 11:26 PM
Oh baby... that's a very nice looking Merc. :drool: Glad to hear you were
able to add it to your collection by way of clad finds.
Now that you bought one... you'll probably find one in the ground soon. :rolleyes: lol
Well done Rob.
wild willy
06-14-2011, 05:11 AM
thats whats gonna happen. now your going to find one. hopefully its the 41 over 42 overdate. isnt there a couple different ones? willy
RobW
06-14-2011, 10:06 AM
thats whats gonna happen. now your going to find one. hopefully its the 41 over 42 overdate. isnt there a couple different ones? willy


There's 2 that I know....and hurt my feeling if I DO find a 16D...I think I could live with that problem lol
silver star
06-14-2011, 12:35 PM
That is great way to get some nice old coins for your collection. Nice job on the clad total. Good luck and HH. Mike