declan03 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Haha or maybe its her conjoined twin!! Quote
declan03 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 I so wanted it for my collection just for the fun aspect of it. Outbid @ £77 .....maybe a lucky escape!! Quote
zookeeperz Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Maybe it once was but I fear a long long long time ago http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/George-1921-Penny-UNC/192335028125 1 Quote
Ukstu Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Back again! Either the previous buyers returned it or this crooks got a stockpile of them. https://www.m.ebay.co.uk/itm/INTERESTING-UNKNOWN-SILVER-COIN-TOKEN-READ-DESCRIPTION-/162721039056 1 Quote
zookeeperz Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 I feel the price must be in error . Why on earth would you send that to be slabbed.? Surely money already lost on that deal. I said How much? $12 deal $154 no deal I'll keep my box thanks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1889-GREAT-BRITAIN-SILVER-CROWN-VG-DETAILS-NGC-GRAFFITI-VICTORIA-GEORGE-DRAGON-/201832712464 Quote
Rob Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 I'm struggling to identify the graffiti as it all just looks like contact marks from the pictures. I'm not sure that clarification makes much of a difference when you get down to these grades. This is melt or thereabouts whether graded or rejected. You might get a small premium for the recyclable plastic, but not for the coin. Quote
Unwilling Numismatist Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 I have better I still wouldn't get graded. I'm puzzled by this. Quote
hibernianscribe Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said: I have better I still wouldn't get graded. I'm puzzled by this. I reckon this is just indicative of this apparent obsession the Americans seem to have with these grading companies. Not necessary in my view! Edited October 22, 2017 by hibernianscribe Quote
Unwilling Numismatist Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, hibernianscribe said: I reckon this is just indicative if this obsession the Americans seem to have with these grading companies. Not necessary in my view! I totally agree, our relatives across the pond seem to have an obsession with things packaged in plastic, which doesn't necessarily indicate good quality. Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victorian-Penny-1862-purple-toned-original-lustre-/142547297748?hash=item21307b25d4:g:~rUAAOSwpDdVZNhc Original lustre on the reverse, apparently. Quote
newheart Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, mrbadexample said: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victorian-Penny-1862-purple-toned-original-lustre-/142547297748?hash=item21307b25d4:g:~rUAAOSwpDdVZNhc Original lustre on the reverse, apparently. That is so funny! Cannot believe it has had no bids yet.... PS think I am turning into a coin nerd. Quote
zookeeperz Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Unwilling Numismatist said: I totally agree, our relatives across the pond seem to have an obsession with things packaged in plastic, which doesn't necessarily indicate good quality. But it must work as I saw this 1935 rocking horse crown listed on there £150 1 left 1 sold. Seriously you cannot give them away for £20 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1935-Great-Britain-Crown-Jubilee-Incuse-Edge-Lettering-NGC-MS64-/322501153304 Quote
Unwilling Numismatist Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) If you can get 150 for that in a plastic case, I think I might need to get at least 1 coin graded lol Edited October 22, 2017 by Unwilling Numismatist spelling ability -1 Quote
Michael-Roo Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, mrbadexample said: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victorian-Penny-1862-purple-toned-original-lustre-/142547297748?hash=item21307b25d4:g:~rUAAOSwpDdVZNhc Original lustre on the reverse, apparently. And from the same seller…..this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-of-10-empty-TOBLERONE-choc-tubes-PRISM-SHAPED-for-Art-use-/142547298910?hash=item21307b2a5e:g:IWAAAOSwb-tZxBQS Quote
Rob Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Unwilling Numismatist said: I totally agree, our relatives across the pond seem to have an obsession with things packaged in plastic, which doesn't necessarily indicate good quality. No, the obsession is with absolutes. Maybes are a definite no-no. They like to assign a number as it is quantifiable. That's why you don't have a draw in a game, which goes into overtime to force a result. Cricket poses something of a conundrum. 1 Quote
Rob Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, Michael-Roo said: And from the same seller…..this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-of-10-empty-TOBLERONE-choc-tubes-PRISM-SHAPED-for-Art-use-/142547298910?hash=item21307b2a5e:g:IWAAAOSwb-tZxBQS It's a bit whacky, but if it sells, good luck to him. It recycles something that would more likely be landfilled, unlike the previous item which needs to be recycled, but never will because the owner will believe they have something of value. Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Rob said: It's a bit whacky, but if it sells, good luck to him. It recycles something that would more likely be landfilled, unlike the previous item which needs to be recycled, but never will because the owner will believe they have something of value. At least it's accurately described. I fail to see how a penny with no original surface metal remaining has lustre. Quote
hibernianscribe Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Unwilling Numismatist said: If you can get 150 for that in a plastic case, I think I might need to get at least 1 coin graded lol Does anyone actually know how much it costs to grade a coin with one of these unnecessary organisations. Seems to me all they achieve is an excuse for a price-hike! Quote
Rob Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, hibernianscribe said: Does anyone actually know how much it costs to grade a coin with one of these unnecessary organisations. Seems to me all they achieve is an excuse for a price-hike! No, they are just generating income. The problem has been manufactured by people who have taken on the 'if you don't have it expertly verified, it could be fake' phrase, hook, line and sinker. A significant number of people where slabs are mentioned in the US seem more concerned about the coin being a possible fake, than they are about the fact that it costs more to slab it than the worn lump of metal would be worth - slabbed or not. It really is a marketing triumph over common sense. I'm not saying the slab isn't helping to protect the coin and that can be beneficial for high grade pieces, but for something worth around melt? Businesses only have a working model due to ongoing demand. Slabs have been around for 30 years, so the demand is clearly there. The blinkered people are the reason for their continuing success. Edited October 23, 2017 by Rob Quote
will1976 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 On 22/10/2017 at 10:10 PM, Michael-Roo said: And from the same seller…..this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-of-10-empty-TOBLERONE-choc-tubes-PRISM-SHAPED-for-Art-use-/142547298910?hash=item21307b2a5e:g:IWAAAOSwb-tZxBQS I'd rather have the full boxes and empty them myself!!! Quote
newheart Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Ok, newbie question: is this legit? The seller seems to have had a series of "unusual" coins. Are there modern copies of Crowns from that period?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=162715422468 Quote
mick1271 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 52 minutes ago, newheart said: Ok, newbie question: is this legit? The seller seems to have had a series of "unusual" coins. Are there modern copies of Crowns from that period?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=162715422468 at 20 grams its a fake .chinese knock-off. 1 Quote
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