NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER), HIGH BID WAS
180.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2012 Apr 29 @ 15:15UTC-7 : PDT/MST
see actual listing.
Up for your consideration is this beautiful 2005 NGC MS-69 50Y Chinese Gold Panda.
2005 Gold pandas are super tough to find at any level due to their low mintages.
The only example of this exact coin we were able to find to give you an idea what they sell for is this example on the site that starts with the letter "e" item number 350534012926 with a price of $495
We'll start this one at a cheap $385
We also have an example of this very coin in NGC MS-70 on consignment if anyone wants the very best. (the MS-70 of this version will be auctioned on 4/21/2012)
Auction Location:
Westheimer, Houston, Texas, 77552, United States
Taxes are 8.25% ONLY in TX for totals order UNDER $1000
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Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
49.99 |
18% |
| 49.99 |
499.99 |
15% |
| 499.99 |
1,000.00 |
12% |
| 1,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
10% |
| 5,000.00 |
Infinite |
8% |
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