Ebay's Worst Offerings

[zookeeperz]

2 hours ago, declan03 said:

Is this penny real? The hair just doesn't seem to be right.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1881-PENNY-NO-RESERVE/152983712755?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

I reported that last week just goes to show ebay does nothing as usual. 

[hibernianscribe]

9 hours ago, zookeeperz said:

I reported that last week just goes to show ebay does nothing as usual. 

I did as well, eBay running true to form!

[Paddy]

11 hours ago, declan03 said:

 

The one time we have had a listing removed recently was the duplicate Gold 1937 coin. When I reported this I used the "fraudulent listing" option rather than the "restricted items" route. When it is clear that the seller knows he is selling a scam I suggest we use that one - it may get more attention from Ebay.

[hibernianscribe]

Good point Paddy

[zookeeperz]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Choice-Hole-Surrounded-by-Choice-1874-H-Half-Penny-See-Notes-Victoria-British/332617694897  made me smile  the hole truth and nothing but the hole truth. Pays to have a good sense of humour when selling stuff on the bay. Great sales pitch too boot lol

 

[Unwilling Numismatist]

If ebay had a "like" button on that listing, I would use it lol

 

[Peckris]

5 hours ago, Paddy said:

The one time we have had a listing removed recently was the duplicate Gold 1937 coin. When I reported this I used the "fraudulent listing" option rather than the "restricted items" route. When it is clear that the seller knows he is selling a scam I suggest we use that one - it may get more attention from Ebay.

That's how I always report - fraudulent as in a copy / replica not described as such in the listing.

[declan03]

Was there more than one variant of thec1913 George V shilling?  The 3 on this one looks massive. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/semi-Key-date-1913-shilling-in-very-fine-condition-clear-legends-and-date/152990713103?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[Peckris]

I think it's just a byproduct of a quite appalling photograph. Double image, blur - if you're really interested ask the seller for a decent picture.

[mrbadexample]

On 4/20/2018 at 8:55 AM, Paddy said:

The one time we have had a listing removed recently was the duplicate Gold 1937 coin. When I reported this I used the "fraudulent listing" option rather than the "restricted items" route. When it is clear that the seller knows he is selling a scam I suggest we use that one - it may get more attention from Ebay.

I think the only reason that was pulled was due to the genuine seller being informed, & he complained. Could be wrong though...

[declan03]

This doesn't quite look right.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/King-George-1822-SILVER-CROWN/282928440024?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[Paddy]

31 minutes ago, declan03 said:

This doesn't quite look right.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/King-George-1822-SILVER-CROWN/282928440024?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

No - looks, even to me, like a badly cast copy. Someone just wasted £31 I fear.

 

[zookeeperz]

23 minutes ago, Paddy said:

No - looks, even to me, like a badly cast copy. Someone just wasted £31 I fear.

 

wait till they look at the edge it will be milled . chargeback coming I sense

 

[Paddy]

1 minute ago, zookeeperz said:

wait till they look at the edge it will be milled . chargeback coming I sense

 

If the buyer knows what they are looking at at all. I suspect many of these dodgy sellers get away with it most of the time because of the inexperience of the buyers.

 

[jelida]

Modern replica.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1797-Choice-George-III-Cartwheel-Penny-Coin/192520289731?hash=item2cd31a7dc3:g:Gj0AAOSw5m1a3ndd

Please report.

Jerry

[hibernianscribe]

7 hours ago, jelida said:

Modern replica.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1797-Choice-George-III-Cartwheel-Penny-Coin/192520289731?hash=item2cd31a7dc3:g:Gj0AAOSw5m1a3ndd

Please report.

Jerry

Reported!

[Paddy]

48 minutes ago, hibernianscribe said:

Reported!

It's been pulled so something worked!

 

[hibernianscribe]

2 minutes ago, Paddy said:

It's been pulled so something worked!

 

I sent the seller a message.

Frank 

[Paddy]

Just now, hibernianscribe said:

I sent the seller a message.

Frank 

That does seem to work better - at least when the seller is genuine but inexperienced. If it doesn't work we know he is a con-man!

[ozjohn]

This looks like a replica being passed as genuine. Any ideas?  A fraudulent listing ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Queen-Victoria-Half-Crown-1-2-1900-Good-Condition/362302356594?hash=item545ae73c72:g:-vkAAOSwLLZa31sV

[hibernianscribe]

2 hours ago, Paddy said:

That does seem to work better - at least when the seller is genuine but inexperienced. If it doesn't work we know he is a con-man!

Yes I agree, I always send a message unless of course it's a known, habitual fraudster.

[hibernianscribe]

43 minutes ago, ozjohn said:

This looks like a replica being passed as genuine. Any ideas?  A fraudulent listing ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Queen-Victoria-Half-Crown-1-2-1900-Good-Condition/362302356594?hash=item545ae73c72:g:-vkAAOSwLLZa31sV

I wonder what he means by "the photographs are for illustration purposes only". That's a pretty obvious statement!

Perhaps he's hinting that you don't necessarily get what's in the picture.

Anyway, reported.

Frank

Edited April 25, 2018 by hibernianscribe

[zookeeperz]

100% out of a xmas cracker. Garbage!!! 

[zookeeperz]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1896-Queen-Victoria-British-Sterling-Silver-Widow-Head-Shilling-Grade-Poor1-PO-1/173281168589

Bargain of the century !!! I am surprised it hasn't sold  As always 10 points for effort 

[Rob]

2 hours ago, zookeeperz said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1896-Queen-Victoria-British-Sterling-Silver-Widow-Head-Shilling-Grade-Poor1-PO-1/173281168589

Bargain of the century !!! I am surprised it hasn't sold  As always 10 points for effort 

It's too good for a PO1 designation. If it was a PO1, it for some reason becomes very collectable. There are people who strive for ever greater depths, and I don't mean divers.