Ebay's Worst Offerings

[Peckris 579]

Moving away from Dave's arse for a second (not quite sure how that started!), this guy has had some high grade coins for sale today, some of which received no bids at all. This might be in part down to his 'Item condition' statement ("used with wear") which is at variance with his item description ("probably unc")!

Here's an example:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1887-QUEEN-VICTORIA-HALF-CROWN-2-6d-SILVER-925-COIN-0300-/230918677651?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=lwoW94bIzNFaHgBs%252BW1cUSuae4I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

although his starting price in this case was way too high

I have also made mistakes in my eBay listings (assuming this was a mistake) listing a 'similar item' and failing to change all the description fields from the previous ones, then finding I can't correct my error after a bid has been placed ... has anyone come a major cropper in the same scenario?

Way too high indeed! (EF only). The odd thing is how he arrived at such a non-standard opening bid? His buying price plus eBay fees and commission?

[bagerap 706]

The odd thing is how he arrived at such a non-standard opening bid?

I didn't notice if he was on ebay.uk or ebay.com, but the price works out to $120.00

[azda 973]

Dave you worry me.

I always thought you were a nice Scottie who liked his tummy rubbed. A big hairy Jock with a Kilt and Bollocks as big as an Aberdeen Angus spoils it.

Peter you're not supposed to think about it to long

[Peter 615]

Moving away from Dave's arse for a second (not quite sure how that started!), this guy has had some high grade coins for sale today, some of which received no bids at all. This might be in part down to his 'Item condition' statement ("used with wear") which is at variance with his item description ("probably unc")!

Here's an example:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1887-QUEEN-VICTORIA-HALF-CROWN-2-6d-SILVER-925-COIN-0300-/230918677651?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=lwoW94bIzNFaHgBs%252BW1cUSuae4I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

although his starting price in this case was way too high

I have also made mistakes in my eBay listings (assuming this was a mistake) listing a 'similar item' and failing to change all the description fields from the previous ones, then finding I can't correct my error after a bid has been placed ... has anyone come a major cropper in the same scenario?

Paulus that is whizzed,cleaned,dipped.

[Paulus 1,942]

Moving away from Dave's arse for a second (not quite sure how that started!), this guy has had some high grade coins for sale today, some of which received no bids at all. This might be in part down to his 'Item condition' statement ("used with wear") which is at variance with his item description ("probably unc")!

Here's an example:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1887-QUEEN-VICTORIA-HALF-CROWN-2-6d-SILVER-925-COIN-0300-/230918677651?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=lwoW94bIzNFaHgBs%252BW1cUSuae4I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

although his starting price in this case was way too high

I have also made mistakes in my eBay listings (assuming this was a mistake) listing a 'similar item' and failing to change all the description fields from the previous ones, then finding I can't correct my error after a bid has been placed ... has anyone come a major cropper in the same scenario?

Paulus that is whizzed,cleaned,dipped.

Certainly looks like it, maybe that's another reason it didn't sell!!!

[Generic Lad 25]

I found this gem today

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-VERY-RARE-gold-unite-coin-/121063755618?pt=Coins_BritishProofs_RL&hash=item1c2ff64f62

Don't scrap it! It has historical value!

[azda 973]

Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coins

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1728-ROSES-PLUMES-SIXPENCE-BRITISH-SILVER-COIN-GEORGE-II-EF-/360455648843?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5445886468805878382%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D360455648843%26

[Paulus 1,942]

Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coins

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1728-ROSES-PLUMES-SIXPENCE-BRITISH-SILVER-COIN-GEORGE-II-EF-/360455648843?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5445886468805878382%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D360455648843%26

Yes that's ridiculous, GF/NVF?

[Peckris 579]

I found this gem today

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-VERY-RARE-gold-unite-coin-/121063755618?pt=Coins_BritishProofs_RL&hash=item1c2ff64f62

Don't scrap it! It has historical value!

Message sent...

Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coins

Yes that's ridiculous, GF/NVF?

I think you've rather underestimated it. I'd say minimum VF (the reverse a bit better). But yes, still overgraded.

[pies 33]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051d

Cant get that to VF

[Rob 2,998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051d

Cant get that to VF

That's complete and utter bo***cks. Virtually flat or better would be more appropriate.

[Peter 615]

A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.

What a complete TW*T

A grade for that would be poor/fair

[RLC35 288]

A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.

What a complete TW*T

A grade for that would be poor/fair

"Surrey*Coins" is Richard Parker. He also has another eBay ID..."Richparfishing"!

[Peckris 579]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051d

Cant get that to VF

That's complete and utter bo***cks. Virtually flat or better would be more appropriate.

I assume Virtually Flat was deliberate Rob?

[Rob 2,998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051d

Cant get that to VF

That's complete and utter bo***cks. Virtually flat or better would be more appropriate.

I assume Virtually Flat was deliberate Rob?

I couldn't possibly say.

[1949threepence 3,366]

A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.

What a complete TW*T

A grade for that would be poor/fair

What makes it worse is that he obviously knows the grading of VF is utter tripe.

"Surrey*Coins" is Richard Parker. He also has another eBay ID..."Richparfishing"!

Didn't know that, Bob. Thanks. I bought some shillings from "Richparfishing" in 2009, and wasn't that happy with one of them when they arrived.

[Rob 2,998]

I found this gem today

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-VERY-RARE-gold-unite-coin-/121063755618?pt=Coins_BritishProofs_RL&hash=item1c2ff64f62

Don't scrap it! It has historical value!

Message sent...

Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coins

Yes that's ridiculous, GF/NVF?

I think you've rather underestimated it. I'd say minimum VF (the reverse a bit better). But yes, still overgraded.

I concur with Peck

[RLC35 288]

A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.

What a complete TW*T

A grade for that would be poor/fair

What makes it worse is that he obviously knows the grading of VF is utter tripe.

"Surrey*Coins" is Richard Parker. He also has another eBay ID..."Richparfishing"!

Didn't know that, Bob. Thanks. I bought some shillings from "Richparfishing" in 2009, and wasn't that happy with one of them when they arrived.

I bought a few things, and sold a few things, to and from Rich. It always has turned out ok.

[Accumulator 52]

I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.

[Gary D 76]

I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.

At least he's got one thing right. You wouldn't get one in you change.

[declanwmagee 122]

I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.

Happens to the best of us!

That's my bloody photograph

[Nick 325]

I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.

Happens to the best of us!

That's my bloody photograph

That's the one thing that eBay are hot on. If you report the seller as using your photograph without permission - they will remove it pretty smartish. After all, it's a breach of your copyright.

[1949threepence 3,366]

I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.

Happens to the best of us!

That's my bloody photograph

That's the one thing that eBay are hot on. If you report the seller as using your photograph without permission - they will remove it pretty smartish. After all, it's a breach of your copyright.

The coin you see is not the coin you get.

[declanwmagee 122]

Ha! I emailed the seller and offered to help him learn to do his own.

No reply yet, of course. I imagine he'd be looking for sarcasm but there wasn't any, really. Well, perhaps a little.

[azda 973]

This has gotta be a joke 76 bids, lol, Lucky to get 2 bids

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