I think it is unfair because some counterfeit items are so well done that it is hard to tell the real from the fake. On the other hand, I can see it from the designerâs point of view. People pay big bucks for a brand because it has meaning. They like the product and the fact that it sets them apart from everyone else.
Mercury Dime Value-What Dealers Pay. The value of a Mercury Dime can vary significantly depending on its date, condition and mint mark. These values can range from less than $1.50 to over $1500 for a single coin.
Deviations in the price of mercury can be seen since production began. In 1980, the price of a flask was $78.29, whereas in 1989 the price was $285 per flask. By 1998, the price had dropped down to $137. In 2006, the price jumped again to $650 for a flask.