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[azda 973]

I prefer a mouse mat.

Lol. Trying to Double his money plus Adding the "free" postage cost on top

[pies 33]

Virtually UNC

Not even close,why deliberatly mis grade a coin the pics say it all.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1878-QUEEN-VICTORIA-BRONZE-BUN-HEAD-PENNY-RARE-SUPERB-VIRTUALLY-UNC-/111249293484?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item19e6f980ac

Looks cleaned too

[Nick 325]

Virtually UNC

Not even close,why deliberatly mis grade a coin the pics say it all.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1878-QUEEN-VICTORIA-BRONZE-BUN-HEAD-PENNY-RARE-SUPERB-VIRTUALLY-UNC-/111249293484?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item19e6f980ac

Looks cleaned too

He obviously thinks that "virtually" means "nowhere near".

[Garrett 76]

That might be a soft strike or a worn die (or something) on the obverse.

The reverse is much better.

[Coinery 926]

That might be a soft strike or a worn die (or something) on the obverse.

The reverse is much better.

I'm thinking the same as you, Garrett! I'm definitely thinking cleaned, though!

[Accumulator 52]

That might be a soft strike or a worn die (or something) on the obverse.

The reverse is much better.

I'm thinking the same as you, Garrett! I'm definitely thinking cleaned, though!

The tone of all his bronze coins is unnatural and too consistent, which suggests dipping. I may be wrong though.

[Nick 325]

That might be a soft strike or a worn die (or something) on the obverse.

The reverse is much better.

I'm thinking the same as you, Garrett! I'm definitely thinking cleaned, though!

The tone of all his bronze coins is unnatural and too consistent, which suggests dipping. I may be wrong though.

I'll bet you're not.

[azda 973]

That might be a soft strike or a worn die (or something) on the obverse. The reverse is much better.

I'm thinking the same as you, Garrett! I'm definitely thinking cleaned, though!

The tone of all his bronze coins is unnatural and too consistent, which suggests dipping. I may be wrong though.

I'll bet you're not.

Well we all know who it is and what he does. I'll agree with AC though, all his copper/Bronze has had a dip, the colour is almost always the same. I'll also dip my toe in and say overgraded as this is also consistent with this seller, usually by 1 whole grade

[Coinery 926]

I think on this occasion (at least viewing on the phone) that he's not a million miles away, if he's saying AU, which it looks like he is to me? At the very least an EF...better than that IMHO!

A real shame about the tone! However, I wouldn't shy away from it if it was really cheap...a patient wait in a coin cabinet would coax the colour back a little bit, it doesn't look abraided at least?

I so hope he isn't routinely dipping copper/bronze in the mistaken belief he's doing the right thing?

There's that other seller (forget his name now, who's caught me twice), who routinely dips ALL his silver! Brings tears!

[RLC35 288]

That might be a soft strike or a worn die (or something) on the obverse.

The reverse is much better.

I'm thinking the same as you, Garrett! I'm definitely thinking cleaned, though!

The tone of all his bronze coins is unnatural and too consistent, which suggests dipping. I may be wrong though.

I'll bet you're not.

I think he adjusts the color balance on his camera also...his coins all have the same tone!

[azda 973]

I think on this occasion (at least viewing on the phone) that he's not a million miles away, if he's saying AU, which it looks like he is to me? At the very least an EF...better than that IMHO!

A real shame about the tone! However, I wouldn't shy away from it if it was really cheap...a patient wait in a coin cabinet would coax the colour back a little bit, it doesn't look abraided at least?

I so hope he isn't routinely dipping copper/bronze in the mistaken belief he's doing the right thing?

There's that other seller (forget his name now, who's caught me twice), who routinely dips ALL his silver! Brings tears!

He routinely dips, but not in the belief he's doing the right thing, but in the belief that if he dips it, it will up the grade and he'll be able to rip another unsuspecting punter off. Bear in mind this is Martin Platt Stuart, he knows what he's doing and we know why. Edited January 2, 2014 by azda

[davidrj 194]

What on earth is this?

[azda 973]

What on earth is this?

Whatever it is, he wants a whole Lotta Geld for a half Sovereign

[Peter 615]

What on earth is this?

Whatever it is, he wants a whole Lotta Geld for a half Sovereign

Dave look at the date.

[bagerap 706]

Probably Balkan, made to go in a Vasilopita or Basil cake. Only one per cake, and the recipient gets good luck for the year to come. A bit like silver 3d in a Christmas pud, it's an Orthodox tradition for, I think, New Year.

You see plenty of these in brass or gilt, some of which have Greek lettering but nearly always with an impossible date. A bit like brass Spade Guineas. Gold coins are rare, but not unknown.

Edited January 11, 2014 by bagerap

[VickySilver 775]

Darn, I was hoping the recipient got a better prize! Well, it is Saturday night after all....

[bagerap 706]

Here's a few in brass, mixed dates and alphabets:

[Accumulator 52]

I've seen a few similar ads recently, especially on US eBay. Has anyone the faintest idea what this is?

Here's another.

[Peter 615]

Cyber money.

Wikki is your place to read up on it.

It has exploded in the last year...I missed the boat.

[Peckris 579]

I've seen a few similar ads recently, especially on US eBay. Has anyone the faintest idea what this is?

Here's another.

Cyber money.

Wikki is your place to read up on it.

It has exploded in the last year...I missed the boat.

One well known pop star turned down the chance to be paid in bitcoins some years back and is now cursing that. Another guy had literally millions in bitcoins on his computer's hard drive but forgot to transfer them to a new computer. Last seen vainly poring over several acres of a landfill site.

I actually have about 15,000 Linden dollars, but I don't think they are going to go the same way as they can only be used in Second Life!

Edited January 12, 2014 by Peckris

[Accumulator 52]

Cyber money.

Wikki is your place to read up on it.

It has exploded in the last year...I missed the boat.

No need to feel you've missed the boat, Peter…. I have 10,000 Accumulatorbenefit Bitcoins which I'd be happy to pass off sell you for just £1 each!

Health warning: Remember that the value of any investment is far more likely to go down rather than up but don't let that put you off.

[Peter 615]

I would happily pay you £1 for each of your pennies.

240 X face bet yer can't resist.

[TomGoodheart 373]

Nice Pandas. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-FIRST-STRIKE-MS70-PCGS-1OZ-SILVER-PANDA-LOW-POP-/221349273497?clk_rvr_id=572529145168

[Nick 325]

Nice Pandas. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-FIRST-STRIKE-MS70-PCGS-1OZ-SILVER-PANDA-LOW-POP-/221349273497?clk_rvr_id=572529145168

Sadly obscured by a coin.

BTW. How can PCGS use the term "First Strike". Statistically, that's gonna be wrong most of the time. Unless it's a fake coin in a fake slab...

[Peter 615]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1874-HALFPENNY-VICTORIA-Bronze-1-2d-Half-Penny-coin-S-3957-VHigh-Grade-REF-2714-/281238056625?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item417b182eb1&nma=true&si=wlquNkBcrmaKbdhiaiStElIlXUw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Can't these idiots realize it has been polished like a brass button.Unbelievable.