Peckris Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Moving away from Dave's arse for a second (not quite sure how that started!), this guy has had some high grade coins for sale today, some of which received no bids at all. This might be in part down to his 'Item condition' statement ("used with wear") which is at variance with his item description ("probably unc")!Here's an example:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1887-QUEEN-VICTORIA-HALF-CROWN-2-6d-SILVER-925-COIN-0300-/230918677651?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=lwoW94bIzNFaHgBs%252BW1cUSuae4I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncalthough his starting price in this case was way too highI have also made mistakes in my eBay listings (assuming this was a mistake) listing a 'similar item' and failing to change all the description fields from the previous ones, then finding I can't correct my error after a bid has been placed ... has anyone come a major cropper in the same scenario?Way too high indeed! (EF only). The odd thing is how he arrived at such a non-standard opening bid? His buying price plus eBay fees and commission? Quote
bagerap Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 The odd thing is how he arrived at such a non-standard opening bid?I didn't notice if he was on ebay.uk or ebay.com, but the price works out to $120.00 Quote
azda Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Dave you worry me.I always thought you were a nice Scottie who liked his tummy rubbed. A big hairy Jock with a Kilt and Bollocks as big as an Aberdeen Angus spoils it. Peter you're not supposed to think about it to long Quote
Peter Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Moving away from Dave's arse for a second (not quite sure how that started!), this guy has had some high grade coins for sale today, some of which received no bids at all. This might be in part down to his 'Item condition' statement ("used with wear") which is at variance with his item description ("probably unc")!Here's an example:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1887-QUEEN-VICTORIA-HALF-CROWN-2-6d-SILVER-925-COIN-0300-/230918677651?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=lwoW94bIzNFaHgBs%252BW1cUSuae4I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncalthough his starting price in this case was way too highI have also made mistakes in my eBay listings (assuming this was a mistake) listing a 'similar item' and failing to change all the description fields from the previous ones, then finding I can't correct my error after a bid has been placed ... has anyone come a major cropper in the same scenario?Paulus that is whizzed,cleaned,dipped. Quote
Paulus Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Moving away from Dave's arse for a second (not quite sure how that started!), this guy has had some high grade coins for sale today, some of which received no bids at all. This might be in part down to his 'Item condition' statement ("used with wear") which is at variance with his item description ("probably unc")!Here's an example:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1887-QUEEN-VICTORIA-HALF-CROWN-2-6d-SILVER-925-COIN-0300-/230918677651?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=lwoW94bIzNFaHgBs%252BW1cUSuae4I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncalthough his starting price in this case was way too highI have also made mistakes in my eBay listings (assuming this was a mistake) listing a 'similar item' and failing to change all the description fields from the previous ones, then finding I can't correct my error after a bid has been placed ... has anyone come a major cropper in the same scenario?Paulus that is whizzed,cleaned,dipped. Certainly looks like it, maybe that's another reason it didn't sell!!! Quote
Generic Lad Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I found this gem today http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-VERY-RARE-gold-unite-coin-/121063755618?pt=Coins_BritishProofs_RL&hash=item1c2ff64f62Don't scrap it! It has historical value! Quote
azda Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coinshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1728-ROSES-PLUMES-SIXPENCE-BRITISH-SILVER-COIN-GEORGE-II-EF-/360455648843?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5445886468805878382%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D360455648843%26 Quote
Paulus Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coinshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1728-ROSES-PLUMES-SIXPENCE-BRITISH-SILVER-COIN-GEORGE-II-EF-/360455648843?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5445886468805878382%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D360455648843%26Yes that's ridiculous, GF/NVF? Quote
Peckris Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I found this gem today http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-VERY-RARE-gold-unite-coin-/121063755618?pt=Coins_BritishProofs_RL&hash=item1c2ff64f62Don't scrap it! It has historical value!Message sent...Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coinsYes that's ridiculous, GF/NVF?I think you've rather underestimated it. I'd say minimum VF (the reverse a bit better). But yes, still overgraded. Quote
pies Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051dCant get that to VF Quote
Rob Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051dCant get that to VFThat's complete and utter bo***cks. Virtually flat or better would be more appropriate. Quote
Peter Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.What a complete TW*TA grade for that would be poor/fair Quote
RLC35 Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.What a complete TW*TA grade for that would be poor/fair"Surrey*Coins" is Richard Parker. He also has another eBay ID..."Richparfishing"! Quote
Peckris Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051dCant get that to VFThat's complete and utter bo***cks. Virtually flat or better would be more appropriate.I assume Virtually Flat was deliberate Rob? Quote
Rob Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1842-Shilling-VF-or-better-/271152448797?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3f21f2051dCant get that to VFThat's complete and utter bo***cks. Virtually flat or better would be more appropriate.I assume Virtually Flat was deliberate Rob? I couldn't possibly say. Quote
1949threepence Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.What a complete TW*TA grade for that would be poor/fairWhat makes it worse is that he obviously knows the grading of VF is utter tripe. "Surrey*Coins" is Richard Parker. He also has another eBay ID..."Richparfishing"!Didn't know that, Bob. Thanks. I bought some shillings from "Richparfishing" in 2009, and wasn't that happy with one of them when they arrived. Quote
Rob Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I found this gem today http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-VERY-RARE-gold-unite-coin-/121063755618?pt=Coins_BritishProofs_RL&hash=item1c2ff64f62Don't scrap it! It has historical value!Message sent...Uncle Bucks grading is seriously getting worse, or else he's paying to much for his coinsYes that's ridiculous, GF/NVF?I think you've rather underestimated it. I'd say minimum VF (the reverse a bit better). But yes, still overgraded.I concur with Peck Quote
RLC35 Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 A business shiller...sorry seller and one of MP's buddies.What a complete TW*TA grade for that would be poor/fairWhat makes it worse is that he obviously knows the grading of VF is utter tripe. "Surrey*Coins" is Richard Parker. He also has another eBay ID..."Richparfishing"!Didn't know that, Bob. Thanks. I bought some shillings from "Richparfishing" in 2009, and wasn't that happy with one of them when they arrived.I bought a few things, and sold a few things, to and from Rich. It always has turned out ok. Quote
Accumulator Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend. Quote
Gary D Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.At least he's got one thing right. You wouldn't get one in you change. Quote
declanwmagee Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.Happens to the best of us!That's my bloody photograph Quote
Nick Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.Happens to the best of us!That's my bloody photographThat's the one thing that eBay are hot on. If you report the seller as using your photograph without permission - they will remove it pretty smartish. After all, it's a breach of your copyright. Quote
1949threepence Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 I hope this seller isn't intending to supply the actual coin pictured. He'd have to break into my vault and steal it first! Google images must be his friend.Happens to the best of us!That's my bloody photographThat's the one thing that eBay are hot on. If you report the seller as using your photograph without permission - they will remove it pretty smartish. After all, it's a breach of your copyright.The coin you see is not the coin you get. Quote
declanwmagee Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Ha! I emailed the seller and offered to help him learn to do his own. No reply yet, of course. I imagine he'd be looking for sarcasm but there wasn't any, really. Well, perhaps a little. Quote
azda Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 This has gotta be a joke 76 bids, lol, Lucky to get 2 bids170989700562 Quote
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