TonedMo87
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United States
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I've been an avid eBayer for 6+ years, and not once have I had a bad transaction. I've been smart, and used what I know to avoid scams. One that still interests me here is the "unsearched rolls" on eBay for literally hundreds of pages for all types of coins. Some members have 10,000+ 99.9 positive feedback etc... I know they've been searched, I'm not questioning the authenticity. What I'm questioning is if its worth it? I've done a search on here about it and turned up some old posts, but has anyone had ANY luck at all on this?
I really dont mind spending 10 bucks on a few rolls to see what its actually all about... I would feel bad for the unknown buyer spending lots of money on something like this.
I would bet 99.9% arent stock photos..
Moved by Forum Mom from Classic US Coins forum to Auction | eBay, eCrater, Heritage, Paypal, etc. forum.
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Valued Member
United States
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Edited by Forum Mom to remove attempt to circumvent the bad word filter. This is a family-friendly forum. "I've been smart, and used what I know to avoid scams" be smart, use what you know to avoid this scam. if you like to gamble, buy 100
scratch-offs, im willing to bet you would do better.
Edited by seateddime48174
03/15/2012 10:10 pm
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
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My dad, who knows nothing about coins, bought me a couple 'unsearched' rolls of wheaties a few weeks back for s's and giggles. I laughed and said thanks for the gesture, but even HE knew that they were not unsearched.
The only story I've heard from someone on another very reputable coin forum was that they bought some wheat cents in a baggie that some guy had found hidden in the back of his closet. The seller didn't claim that they were 'unsearched,' just that he had found 'em and didn't want 'em. The buyer (who was/is well established on this other forum) found an AU58 1955 double die in the baggie. Coin was authenticated and that was that.
I'm sure there have been legit finds, but with the advent of 'salting' rolls, who knows anymore.
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Posted 03/15/2012 9:14 pm
