Ebay's Worst Offerings

[HistoricCoinage 115]

They have tried to improve their customer support but it is still shocking, I haven't sold much high value stuff, yet... I have a few hammereds I wish to part with that should bring in a bit of cash.

I know what you mean, I know one guy who's Lighthouse capsules were pulled of eBay due to them being "counterfeit"... Who would bother faking coin capsules?

I know about your eBook listings, it's a shame as you are genuine and have edited all of them as far as I'm aware.

[Chris Perkins 223]

I know about your eBook listings, it's a shame as you are genuine and have edited all of them as far as I'm aware.

Yes, I take full responsibility for all the spelling mistakes!

[HistoricCoinage 115]

I know about your eBook listings, it's a shame as you are genuine and have edited all of them as far as I'm aware.

Yes, I take full responsibility for all the spelling mistakes!

I wasn't implying that, I was saying that it's a shame eBay think you might be breaching copyright.

[Gary D 76]

I've got the help line phone number, does that make me important

It shows on my 'my ebay' page, top right just below the search bar.

[HistoricCoinage 115]

I assume it does Gary... It's supposed to be via invitation only so if you've got it then you're a "valued customer."

[Chris Perkins 223]

Where? I can't see one. I have over 3600 feedback and they've earned thousands out of me as fees, and they don't want to know!

[Rob 3,002]

About as struck? How far away is "about" allowed to be and aren't the Spink prices quoted somewhat irrelevant? Chas II Maundy Set. Spink only give prices for F,VF & EF; nothing for dug and cleaned etc.

Edited January 25, 2008 by Rob

[Peter 615]

I,ve seen lesser examples and at least the pictures give you a clue....quite frankly I've bought EF described as Fine

Recently I got a George 111 shilling UNC for 2.99 as the picture was crap and the seller honest...

EBAY is for fools....there are bargains and complete rip offs....I will always use it...just sort out the fastest finger syndrome.

[Peter 615]

This poor seller has obviously being buying items advertised in the Sunday papers.(Look at his items for sale....Westminster collection!!!!)_

I think he is going to be disappointed.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THE-WORLD-WAR-11-SIL...1QQcmdZViewItem

[HistoricCoinage 115]

I'm still bamboozled by the price that this coin fetched!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/700-Yr-Old-ENGLISH-L...1QQcmdZViewItem

I could make a very profitable living in New Mexico!

Clive.

[DaveG38 385]

What about this one then - or am I missing something here?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/World-War-II-Collect...1QQcmdZViewItem

DaveG38

[Gary D 76]

What about this one then - or am I missing something here?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/World-War-II-Collect...1QQcmdZViewItem

DaveG38

Probably the guy selling the medals worrying that they will go for £170, probably less than he paid for them.

[Chris Perkins 223]

This just caught my eye:

ebay item: 120236101580

It's a 1937 coin which is apparently nearly 100 years old! Starts at £7.99 and postage is £8.00.

[HistoricCoinage 115]

50p value max?!

[Chris Perkins 223]

That's scrap brass and I find I can't even give away circulated brass 3d's!

Are you thinking of bidding? If so I hope you're not from Nigeria. The seller obviously has a problem sending worthless junk to Nigeria!

[HistoricCoinage 115]

He's afraid that Nigerians won't pay the low prices...

[Red Riley 2]

The feedback's pretty impressive too!

[HistoricCoinage 115]

The rarest of all pennies is finally up for auction! This is the lesser known "crude" variety.

Check it out!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/George-V-1916-One-Pe...1QQcmdZViewItem

Clive.

[RLC35 288]

HC...

The add is right about one thing...it needs cleaning! <ggg>.

Bob C.

[Red Riley 2]

HC...

The add is right about one thing...it needs cleaning! <ggg>.

Bob C.

Needs cleaning = needs binning.

Obviously there is something wrong with our hobby's PR when a significant proportion of the public think we will buy any old crap just so long as it's vaguely round and made of metal.

[Dg43 0]

Obviously there is something wrong with our hobby's PR when a significant proportion of the public think we will buy any old crap just so long as it's vaguely round and made of metal.

[HistoricCoinage 115]

I'm surprised he didn't set a reserve on such a rare, quality coin!

[HistoricCoinage 115]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1806-King-George-III...1QQcmdZViewItem

Am I missing something...?

[HistoricCoinage 115]

Nice example of a proof...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1819-silver-proof-ha...1QQcmdZViewItem

[Dg43 0]

Nice example of a proof...

I think I'd need proof it is actually a halfcrown!