Rob Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 4 hours ago, bagerap said: "This seller is spewing out this rubbish as can be seen by all of his other items! People are still 'drawn-in' despite the buy-it-now prices - take a look at the buyer feedback. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jubilee-Bust-Double-Florin-Roman-I-VICTORIA-DEI-GRATIA-Four-Crowned-Shields/264060685003?hash=item3d7b3e4acb:m:mtnUUZX7U-b6ET3Id_c1UXg:rk:1:pf:0" Interestingly, the seller information shows Manchester and the item location shows Singapore. She looks like she's drop shipping. Rather more interestingly, neither the post office address/postcode finder, nor Google maps are able to find the address given. Chapeltown, up by Turton reservoirs, is not the centre of the universe, nor did the road name ring a bell as it should given we frequently do the circular walk around Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs followed by a pint in the Strawbury Duck. The house number 65 implied a fairly long road with houses, but didn't match the two main roads heading towards Darwen/Blackburn, nor the cross road linking the two. All in all, more than a little suspect. Quote
1949threepence Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Rob said: Rather more interestingly, neither the post office address/postcode finder, nor Google maps are able to find the address given. Chapeltown, up by Turton reservoirs, is not the centre of the universe, nor did the road name ring a bell as it should given we frequently do the circular walk around Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs followed by a pint in the Strawbury Duck. The house number 65 implied a fairly long road with houses, but didn't match the two main roads heading towards Darwen/Blackburn, nor the cross road linking the two. All in all, more than a little suspect. In fact there is no such postcode. There's a BL7 but not an 8LD. There's a Walwyn Close in Trafford, but that's M32. It's obviously a made up address. Edited January 11, 2019 by 1949threepence Quote
mrbadexample Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-OLD-BRITISH-COIN-TOKEN-DATED-TO-BE-1869-Extremely-Rare-RESEARCHED-ENGLAND/323632507114?hash=item4b5a0028ea:g:EPMAAOSwylBcLQEs Eh? 1 Quote
azda Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, mrbadexample said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-OLD-BRITISH-COIN-TOKEN-DATED-TO-BE-1869-Extremely-Rare-RESEARCHED-ENGLAND/323632507114?hash=item4b5a0028ea:g:EPMAAOSwylBcLQEs Eh? 😂😂 He thinks by hiding the date its going to be 1869 with Lizzy and Edward VII portraits........Just shows you how eBay is Quote
Paddy Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 I messaged him suggesting he had mixed up the pictures and now it has been pulled. Quote
Sword Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 3 hours ago, mrbadexample said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-OLD-BRITISH-COIN-TOKEN-DATED-TO-BE-1869-Extremely-Rare-RESEARCHED-ENGLAND/323632507114?hash=item4b5a0028ea:g:EPMAAOSwylBcLQEs Eh? Superb! Finger on date. Homer Simpson tried the same trick on a scratch and win ticket. 1 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, mrbadexample said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-OLD-BRITISH-COIN-TOKEN-DATED-TO-BE-1869-Extremely-Rare-RESEARCHED-ENGLAND/323632507114?hash=item4b5a0028ea:g:EPMAAOSwylBcLQEs Eh? "This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing." Edited January 13, 2019 by Peckris 2 Quote
Rob Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 We really do need a button saying this item was listed because there was an error in the member. 1 Quote
Unwilling Numismatist Posted January 14, 2019 Posted January 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, Rob said: We really do need a button saying this item was listed because the seller is a member. Subtlety. Quote
ozjohn Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1913-NGC-MS-64-1-2-Crown-George-V-Great-Britain-Silver-Coin-18091610C/392215477362?hash=item5b51dd3c72#viTabs_0 IMO this coin is over graded and over priced I think. AU 58 -MS 61 is a more accurate grade and price wise over GBP 148 too much even if it was making the grade of MS 64. Edited January 16, 2019 by ozjohn Quote
Rob Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) A large number of slabbed British pieces are overpriced in the US, whether it be eBay or saleroom. Stick a higher number on the label and the price often doubles or more. eg. the latest Heritage sale has an 1887 crown currently sitting at $1100. A good few years ago now, someone paid approx £300 after add-ons for a 1901 penny, and there has been a number of Elizabeth II bronze selling for £50+ against a couple of quid for a raw coin. It's a parallel universe. Edited January 16, 2019 by Rob Quote
ozjohn Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 I'll keep an eye on and see if it sells. We shall see. Quote
Diaconis Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Biggest scam going in the numismatic world imo. Some years ago I purchased a Cromwell halfcrown graded NGC AU55. In the same auction was another graded PGCS MS62, it had attractive toning but was obviously worn and scratched. The AU55 example was in far better overall condition, under graded and without scratches or wear but not attractively toned. I purchased it for less than half the selling price of the other. It was no exception either, I regularly see such anomalies. On the one hand you can find bargains and on the other hand some people may be in for a shock when selling. I always liberate the coin and almost ceremoniously destroy the grading ticket. Sod their population reports I say. 2 Quote
mrbadexample Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 33 minutes ago, Diaconis said: I always liberate the coin and almost ceremoniously destroy the grading ticket. Sod their population reports I say. Quote
JLS Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENAMELLED-GEORGE-III-ISLE-OF-MAN-CARTWHEEL-HALFPENNY-1798/202543661329 Poor George III, poor coin... 1 1 Quote
bagerap Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Given the state of wear to the reverse and the ammount of tooling to George's bust this coin was fairly dead on its feet by the time the enamel came. I'd estimate 1885-1920. Arts and Craft Movement. Every man an artist/metalsmith/jeweller/etc. In truth, it was a period when ordinary working folk started to to produce works of art at home. Started of as a middle class thing but at the start of the C20th, the Workers Educational Trust opened up opportunities for working people to become involved. And they took to it with a vengance. Quote
JLS Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Looking at the other offerings of this seller, I think the enamel is of a decidedly more recent vintage... Quote
Diaconis Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 39 minutes ago, JLS said: Looking at the other offerings of this seller, I think the enamel is of a decidedly more recent vintage... Indeed. His ANTIQUE ENAMELLED 1866 VICTORIA FOURPENCE / GROAT is definitely Arts and Crafts revival and well worth a look. Astounding what can’t be done in your kitchen with a dremmel and an oven. Quote
will1976 Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 The joys of predictive text, made me laugh so much! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PADDINGTON-BEAR-AT-BUCKINGHAM-PALLACE-DIE-ERROR-UNCIRCUMCISED-50P-COIN-2018/123596187940?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 1 2 1 Quote
Rob Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, will1976 said: The joys of predictive text, made me laugh so much! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PADDINGTON-BEAR-AT-BUCKINGHAM-PALLACE-DIE-ERROR-UNCIRCUMCISED-50P-COIN-2018/123596187940?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 I suspect the vendor may still not realise judging by the condition listed immediately below the title listing Quote
mrbadexample Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Think a few (i.e. every single one) might have questionable authenticity, to be polite. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/simo_373/m.html?item=292926649032&hash=item4433c9f2c8%3Ag%3A-Q8AAOSw-ghb9OWs%3Ark%3A31%3Apf%3A0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Quote
Paddy Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 1 hour ago, mrbadexample said: Think a few (i.e. every single one) might have questionable authenticity, to be polite. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/simo_373/m.html?item=292926649032&hash=item4433c9f2c8%3Ag%3A-Q8AAOSw-ghb9OWs%3Ark%3A31%3Apf%3A0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 ... From Russian Federation... with zero feedback... I think I'll pass thank you! Quote
mrbadexample Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Paddy said: ... From Russian Federation... with zero feedback... I think I'll pass thank you! Go on Paddy, I bet you don't have any of those! 1 Quote
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