Ebay's Worst Offerings

[Peter]

Surely this isn't real is it? here

Looks about as genuine as Katie Prices lady bumps!

Some men like silicon John.....................Around the bath and window frames

I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (the only thing that fills Katie Price properly )

[Coinery]

Surely this isn't real is it? here

Looks about as genuine as Katie Prices lady bumps!

Some men like silicon John.....................Around the bath and window frames

I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (the only thing that fills Katie Price properly )

Bloody 'ell, Peter, glad I've finished my lunch!

Edited July 7, 2012 by Coinery

[niyuco]

Surely this isn't real is it? here

Coins are real enough, but they belong to Bolton Museum.

[Coinery]

Surely this isn't real is it? here

And this one by the same seller 140791255406

A single BAD image of a commonwealth crown!

[Coinery]

Surely this isn't real is it? here

Coins are real enough, but they belong to Bolton Museum.

So what's going on?

[niyuco]

Surely this isn't real is it? here

Coins are real enough, but they belong to Bolton Museum.

So what's going on?

My guess is he has something similar (repro/chinese copy) and has copied the description from that site. Whatever it is I'm fairly sure it isn't legit.

[niyuco]

Surely this isn't real is it? here

Coins are real enough, but they belong to Bolton Museum.

So what's going on?

My guess is he has something similar (repro/chinese copy) and has copied the description from that site. Whatever it is I'm fairly sure it isn't legit.

And shill bidding too by the looks of it (same 0 fb bidder on all his auctions). So, yup, scam!

[Peter]

Ebay There are many dodgy dealers/con men.

Rather than the Latin.Buyer beware.

Equally coins are pulled from major auction houses after doubts.

Just know your subject.

[Coinery]

Ebay There are many dodgy dealers/con men.

Rather than the Latin.Buyer beware.

Equally coins are pulled from major auction houses after doubts.

Just know your subject.

I've never come across anything quite like that on eBay, before! With 70 feedback, could he actually draw the funds from PayPal and be gone? Does anyone know if PayPal still coughs-up if the money's gone from the sellers account? Any experiences out there?

[Coinery]

And shill bidding too by the looks of it (same 0 fb bidder on all his auctions). So, yup, scam!

Makes you feel pretty helpless! This is yet another occasion where knowing the actual buyer's user name would be so useful! Imagine emailing the buyer a quick link to this thread, hopefully getting it there before they paid?

[Mongo]

And shill bidding too by the looks of it (same 0 fb bidder on all his auctions). So, yup, scam!

Makes you feel pretty helpless! This is yet another occasion where knowing the actual buyer's user name would be so useful! Imagine emailing the buyer a quick link to this thread, hopefully getting it there before they paid?

If the buyer is legit (zero feedback before purchase), it looks like they have already paid! If you check the sellers "feedback left for others" you can see who won it

[Coinery]

Just checking through the ebay listings for error coins, it's amazing what is claimed as an error. Here's one that is claimed as an error because GVLIELMVS is correct and as such an error because Spink doesn't list the spelling!! Help me God. GVLIELMVS without error, in error if you see what I mean

He's reet popular for errors is our Willem! 160836484181

Anyone please feel free to add the link if you're on a PC

Edited July 8, 2012 by Coinery

[Colin G.]

Just checking through the ebay listings for error coins, it's amazing what is claimed as an error. Here's one that is claimed as an error because GVLIELMVS is correct and as such an error because Spink doesn't list the spelling!! Help me God. GVLIELMVS without error, in error if you see what I mean

He's reet popular for errors is our Willem! 160836484181

Anyone please feel free to add the link if you're on a PC

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160836484181?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D160836484181%26_rdc%3D1

There ya go

[HistoricCoinage]

He's reet popular for errors is our Willem! 160836484181

Anyone please feel free to add the link if you're on a PC

Here's the coin.

[Rob]

He's reet popular for errors is our Willem! 160836484181

Anyone please feel free to add the link if you're on a PC

Here's the coin.

Another listing filled with drivel.

[pies]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251061211783?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

[Coinery]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251061211783?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

With images like that Rodney!

[scott]

all these none error williams listed as such.. yet the real error one slips under the radar >.>

wtf, thats what, £10 at most to buy all those.

[davidrj]

Am I missing something here?

Or has the world gone mad - extremely common coin in crap condition?

David

[Generic Lad]

Am I missing something here?

Or has the world gone mad - extremely common coin in crap condition?

David

After looking at it closely and comparing it with others, it appears like the "N" in SKILLING is weird, when compared to the others on eBay and the design on the reverse of the stars (or flowers?) on either side of the 1 looks interesting. So perhaps it is a rare die variety? I really don't know, I don't know the first thing about Danish coins and so I don't even know if they really have a thriving collector market for minor die varieties, but if so, then perhaps the N and the stars/flowers are the clue.

[Peckris]

Am I missing something here?

Or has the world gone mad - extremely common coin in crap condition?

David

After looking at it closely and comparing it with others, it appears like the "N" in SKILLING is weird, when compared to the others on eBay and the design on the reverse of the stars (or flowers?) on either side of the 1 looks interesting. So perhaps it is a rare die variety? I really don't know, I don't know the first thing about Danish coins and so I don't even know if they really have a thriving collector market for minor die varieties, but if so, then perhaps the N and the stars/flowers are the clue.

The Danes do seem to love their sKillings

[davidrj]

Am I missing something here?

Or has the world gone mad - extremely common coin in crap condition?

David

After looking at it closely and comparing it with others, it appears like the "N" in SKILLING is weird, when compared to the others on eBay and the design on the reverse of the stars (or flowers?) on either side of the 1 looks interesting. So perhaps it is a rare die variety? I really don't know, I don't know the first thing about Danish coins and so I don't even know if they really have a thriving collector market for minor die varieties, but if so, then perhaps the N and the stars/flowers are the clue.

Looks like you may be right = 1771 varieties CD must reexamine the several i have,

David

[seuk]

Am I missing something here?

Or has the world gone mad - extremely common coin in crap condition?

David

After looking at it closely and comparing it with others, it appears like the "N" in SKILLING is weird, when compared to the others on eBay and the design on the reverse of the stars (or flowers?) on either side of the 1 looks interesting. So perhaps it is a rare die variety? I really don't know, I don't know the first thing about Danish coins and so I don't even know if they really have a thriving collector market for minor die varieties, but if so, then perhaps the N and the stars/flowers are the clue.

Looks like you may be right = 1771 varieties CD must reexamine the several i have,

David

If you have any from the Norwegian Kongsberg mint they may be of some value! - The 1771 skilling exist in hundreds of variations and is a popular area for specialist collectors. Even our Chinese friends have made a copy

The above coin is (likely) minted in Copenhagen round 1783 and is a common main type. However the rosettes are double and it may be a rare die pair - I know the collector who bought it and he sometimes pay quite high prices for such coins.

I have an unfinished die study on my homepage which I'm working on from time to time: http://www.steppeulvene.com/index.1771_skilling.html - unfortunately in Danish.

[davidrj]

Am I missing something here?

Or has the world gone mad - extremely common coin in crap condition?

David

After looking at it closely and comparing it with others, it appears like the "N" in SKILLING is weird, when compared to the others on eBay and the design on the reverse of the stars (or flowers?) on either side of the 1 looks interesting. So perhaps it is a rare die variety? I really don't know, I don't know the first thing about Danish coins and so I don't even know if they really have a thriving collector market for minor die varieties, but if so, then perhaps the N and the stars/flowers are the clue.

Looks like you may be right = 1771 varieties CD must reexamine the several i have,

David

If you have any from the Norwegian Kongsberg mint they may be of some value! - The 1771 skilling exist in hundreds of variations and is a popular area for specialist collectors. Even our Chinese friends have made a copy

The above coin is (likely) minted in Copenhagen round 1783 and is a common main type. However the rosettes are double and it may be a rare die pair - I know the collector who bought it and he sometimes pay quite high prices for such coins.

I have an unfinished die study on my homepage which I'm working on from time to time: http://www.steppeulv...1_skilling.html - unfortunately in Danish.

Thanks Seuk, that's interesting, just goes to show there is always something new to learn

[Accumulator]

14 bids on this piece of c**p?