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Michael-Roo

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    Ebay's Worst Offerings

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    Fair enough, mistaking an extremely worn George III copper for something else may be understandable, but why on earth would someone choose to identify it as the William III Dei Gratia halfpenny?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161682379928?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Because if you go to Tony Clayton's site, the first copper halfpenny illustrated with a right facing single bust is William III. There are three imaged, the first is in the author's collection and the second courtesy of Spink, but neither has any reference to rarity. The third is the DEI GRATIA, listed as three known and ipso facto is guaranteed to be more appealing to the money grabbing/rip-off merchant mindset.

    It has us talking about it for a start. :huh:

    I contacted the seller. The description has been changed.

    £2.99 opening price? Very optimistic!

    Cleaned 1887 crown.

    in Beginners area

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    Judging grade from photos is one thing, a coin having been cleaned is another. If cleaning isn't apparent in the photos (which is the case here ) then I think you have a legitimate complaint as the item wasn't accurately described.

    Also: whether a seller does or doesn't offer refunds is irrelevant. As a buyer of anything, anywhere, you have the right to request a refund if not satisfied.

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    I've received this reply from the seller, but I see the listing remains unchanged.

    New message from: jbro80005 (190iconTealStar_25x25.gif)
    ok cheers
    Reply

    YOU:

    Hi Jbro,

    The Henry VIII groat you have listed is a modern pewter (not silver) replica made by WRL. If you look at the reverse you will see their stamp to the left of the shield. These replicas are sold on presentation cards and are available on line and in museum gift shops for a couple of pounds each.

    Kind regards,

    Mchael

    He added WRL to the description now. Not the words "replica" though.

    Didn't realise but you can see the feedback they give to others. He leaves negatives prior to contacting the seller to sort out the problem if he's not happy. Would pretty much always seek resolution and leave a positive if handled properly.

    I see it now stands at £40.99 with five bids and three hours to go!

    I simply don't get it. Even if bidders haven't scrolled down to the bottom of the page where he's added 'WRL' the stamp is clearly obvious in the reverse photos.

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