Bronze & Copper Collector Posted February 21, 2022 Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) I have a recollection of somebody MANY YEARS ago having images of desirable collectibles (coins, stamps, cards, etc.) as part of the listing; and in a small font and a white or light font color (so as to be virtually unreadable although searchable) the information that " This Auction is for a Photograph of the item imaged and NOT for the item itself. A lot of money passed hands from a lot of disappointed, disillusioned, disgusted, and disgruntled buyers. Not sure what the end result was of all the complaints though CAVEAT EMPTOR!!! Edited February 21, 2022 by Bronze & Copper Collector 1 1 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted March 8, 2022 Posted March 8, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233803718907 North south east west Is my photography the best? 2 2 Quote
secret santa Posted March 23, 2022 Posted March 23, 2022 Not Ebay but another auction house being fooled by a modern copy. https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/1818-auctioneers/catalogue-id-sr1810622/lot-1ad9d08e-f780-421e-b1e3-ae5b00ea231c?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-image-link 1 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted March 23, 2022 Posted March 23, 2022 I've sent a request that they remove it from the auction. It's a convincing fake to someone not experienced, but to us it's an obvious repro because we know what to look for. 2 Quote
Diaconis Posted March 23, 2022 Posted March 23, 2022 This photo is from their website, resident coin specialist Ken Payne, perhaps grading a coin? sorry Ken 3 Quote
secret santa Posted March 24, 2022 Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, Peckris 2 said: I've sent a request that they remove it from the auction. It's a convincing fake to someone not experienced, but to us it's an obvious repro because we know what to look for. I also emailed them and they've replied asking for further information. I sent back their images with the tooth count illustrated. 130 teeth on either side - numbers which don't exist on genuine coins. Also sent them pictures of a fake 1869 penny with the same obverse/reverse, pointing out that that an 1881 penny would have a an "aged" portrait. And referred them to my varieties website for further info. They have now replied and are going to remove the coin from their auction. Edited March 24, 2022 by secret santa addition 5 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted March 24, 2022 Posted March 24, 2022 5 hours ago, secret santa said: I also emailed them and they've replied asking for further information. I sent back their images with the tooth count illustrated. 130 teeth on either side - numbers which don't exist on genuine coins. Also sent them pictures of a fake 1869 penny with the same obverse/reverse, pointing out that that an 1881 penny would have a an "aged" portrait. And referred them to my varieties website for further info. They have now replied and are going to remove the coin from their auction. yeah, I told them about the expertise on this forum. I also told them that genuine pennies don't have a bust that is so deeply engraved with such 'modeled' hair and bodice details. 1 Quote
secret santa Posted March 30, 2022 Posted March 30, 2022 Again, not Ebay, but what a bargain ! https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/cadmore-auctions/catalogue-id-cadmor10051/lot-70763b11-b9b7-4d79-bde7-ae6700a2f6b5?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-image-link 2 Quote
1949threepence Posted March 30, 2022 Posted March 30, 2022 8 hours ago, secret santa said: Again, not Ebay, but what a bargain ! https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/cadmore-auctions/catalogue-id-cadmor10051/lot-70763b11-b9b7-4d79-bde7-ae6700a2f6b5?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-image-link Somebody's 'avin a larf with that offering. Is it the comic relief bit of the auction? 1 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted March 30, 2022 Posted March 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, 1949threepence said: Somebody's 'avin a larf with that offering. Is it the comic relief bit of the auction? bit early for April Fool's! 1 Quote
Diaconis Posted March 31, 2022 Posted March 31, 2022 It certainly makes you doubt their professionalism 1 Quote
copper123 Posted March 31, 2022 Posted March 31, 2022 I would say it is probably one of the least nice/ interesting /worse grade decimal coins in existance , best busted out and spent ... Quote
Coinery Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 On 4/12/2022 at 10:38 PM, Michael-Roo said: What a shame. May as well hang a rarity around your neck if you’re going to! I’ve always had an old E1 sixpence on leather cord around mine…lost 2 along the way though! I often think of the pool attendant in Greece who’ll likely have stumbled across one of them! 1 Quote
secret santa Posted May 17, 2022 Posted May 17, 2022 One of the oddest mules I've ever seen. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265694898603?hash=item3ddca669ab:g:7EAAAOSwuMtigoVG Quote
Sword Posted May 17, 2022 Posted May 17, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 5:33 PM, 1949threepence said: Somebody's 'avin a larf with that offering. Is it the comic relief bit of the auction? Result: sold! not! 1 3 Quote
Bruce Posted May 17, 2022 Posted May 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Sword said: Result: sold! not! Good, if they can sell this, more and more of the same must be offered by them in near future. 1 Quote
copper123 Posted May 26, 2022 Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 12:50 AM, Bruce said: Good, if they can sell this, more and more of the same must be offered by them in near future. Bet you would have a problem finding a worse minger than that ........ 1 Quote
jelida Posted June 2, 2022 Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Is this really a modified effigy, despite the slab? Looking at the BM initials, and the colon after BRITT, I have doubts. But apparently a good investment. Jerry https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265719087505?hash=item3dde178191:g:HdMAAOSweUFimGwD Edited June 2, 2022 by jelida Add link Quote
1949threepence Posted June 2, 2022 Posted June 2, 2022 19 minutes ago, jelida said: Is this really a modified effigy, despite the slab? Looking at the BM initials, and the colon after BRITT, I have doubts. But apparently a good investment. Jerry https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265719087505?hash=item3dde178191:g:HdMAAOSweUFimGwD No, definitely not an ME. The lower colon dot after GRA should be virtually touching the A. Plus other indicators not present. Quote
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