Coinery Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 I do think a standard 'many thanks for your interest in our auction. We take all emails of this nature seriously, and will be looking into the matter shortly,' would've been nice! ? I even dug out some old photographic evidence, and included their own image alongside for their easy reference! Even though I've probably saved LCA some postage and embarrassment, I will console myself instead with the knowledge that some poor buyer will not be disappointed when taking receipt of a shockingly obvious copy! Quote
azda Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Coinery said: I do think a standard 'many thanks for your interest in our auction. We take all emails of this nature seriously, and will be looking into the matter shortly,' would've been nice! ? I even dug out some old photographic evidence, and included their own image alongside for their easy reference! Even though I've probably saved LCA some postage and embarrassment, I will console myself instead with the knowledge that some poor buyer will not be disappointed when taking receipt of a shockingly obvious copy! But Londoncoins are the most knowledgable on British coins so therefor would find it unacceptable that joe bloggs could tell them their job They also read these boards, so they really should be taking notice, there's no excuse Edited February 23, 2017 by azda Quote
azda Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nordle11 said: FAKE NEWS Yes sir President Trump sir Quote
1949threepence Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Nordle11 said: FAKE NEWS Fake news I can live with - just so long as it's not fake coins Quote
Nordle11 Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, 1949threepence said: Fake news I can live with - just so long as it's not fake coins Hiyooooo Quote
terrysoldpennies Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, azda said: But Londoncoins are the most knowledgable on British coins so therefor would find it unacceptable that joe bloggs could tell them their job They also read these boards, so they really should be taking notice, there's no excuse well this one LONDON COINS Listed under COINS FOR SALE 1860 freeman 2+d slabbed as joint finest , but its a 3+d PE.V1 1860 15 http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=retailv2_details&uin=0007716 Edited February 23, 2017 by terrysoldpennies Quote
azda Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 1 minute ago, terrysoldpennies said: well this one LONDON COINS Listed under COINS FOR SALE 1860 freeman 2+d slabbed as joint finest , but its a 3+d http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=retailv2_details&uin=0007716 are standards slipping, seems there are a lot of mistakes being made Quote
1949threepence Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, terrysoldpennies said: well this one LONDON COINS Listed under COINS FOR SALE 1860 freeman 2+d slabbed as joint finest , but its a 3+d PE.V1 1860 15 http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=retailv2_details&uin=0007716 That is bad, although I must admit, I find Obverses 2 & 3 very difficult to tell apart. I couldn't do it from a photo. No excuse for them though. There's the distinct danger that a buyer might be thinking they're getting a Freeman 10, when in fact it's a 13, and they've already got one. Quote
terrysoldpennies Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Mike the D in FD on a Freeman 2 points to the Gap. on the 3 its to the tooth . except for the 2* which is to tooth. Terry Edited February 23, 2017 by terrysoldpennies Quote
1949threepence Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, terrysoldpennies said: Mike the D in FD on a Freeman 2 points to the Gap. on the 3 its to the tooth Terry Cheers Terry - foolproof method. That's really useful to know . Quote
jaggy Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 In fairness to LCA, all auction houses make mistakes in their descriptions. I have emailed both DNW and Heritage in the past pointing out mistakes. I have also received emails from them acknowledging the error and thanking me. 1 Quote
Coinery Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Well, I have to eat humble pie here! I had an email from Semra today, saying she'd responded to my email yesterday, but reiterated a position that was grateful and appreciative in the meantime. I checked my 'junk' folder and sure enough there was an email dated yesterday lunchtime. Sincere apologies Semra...thank-you for your extremely civil email! 6 Quote
Coinery Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Anyone attending? Did you finally decide in the end, Rob? Quote
1949threepence Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 8 hours ago, Coinery said: Anyone attending? Did you finally decide in the end, Rob? Not in person. Made a couple of e mail bids, which are obviously in the lap of the Gods, as unable to influence the outcome on the day, if circumstances prevent actual attendance. Quote
jelida Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 I'll be there, but not sure that I can afford anything, have my heart set on some DNW offerings (not pennies!). Jerry Quote
jaggy Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 i will be making an email bid on three lots. Quote
Rob Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 On 27/02/2017 at 0:28 AM, Coinery said: Anyone attending? Did you finally decide in the end, Rob? Almost certainly not going 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 Just looked at the results. Of the two I bid for, I managed to get the Freeman 106 for £90 hammer, but missed out on the Nicer Freeman 105, which went for £650, and I only bid £500. If it had been live I'd have gone higher. Quote
Coinery Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 I bid £110 on a penny with estimate £70-£100 sold for £230 inc juice! Quote
PWA 1967 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, 1949threepence said: Just looked at the results. Of the two I bid for, I managed to get the Freeman 106 for £90 hammer, but missed out on the Nicer Freeman 105, which went for £650, and I only bid £500. If it had been live I'd have gone higher. Maybe brad would of aswell on the other thread glad you got one though Mike 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, PWA 1967 said: Maybe brad would of aswell on the other thread glad you got one though Mike Cheers Pete. Quote
jaggy Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 I bid on two lots and won both of them. Both lots were NGC slabbed coins. Nothing particularly exciting. A 1907 sixpence which is an upgrade at MS63, two George V sixpences (AU58, MS64) and a George V farthing (MS63) for my type set. Saving the big spend for DNW this time around. Quote
1949threepence Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Coinery said: I bid £110 on a penny with estimate £70-£100 sold for £230 inc juice! Which one was that, Stuart? Quote
Coinery Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, 1949threepence said: Which one was that, Stuart? A bit of a red herring to call it a penny, really! It was Lot 1757 the Edward I penny in NEF. 1 Quote
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