1796 Draped Bust Dollar - Looks Fishy

Really you just have to read the lies in the description:

1) "Coin detail information and example images provided courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)".

2) "My husband is the concrete Foreman in San Diego California we pulled up some sidewalk in downtown San Diego to replace it and found it underneath the concrete"

It appears that no one cares to report this item ... I just did.

The reporting of bogus items on ebay takess all of 20 seconds or so. Hit the REPORT ITEM "button", click on the appropriate three categories and report it. I cared enough to learn and hope that others may follow suit. The process has been described adequately in other threads, and it's fairly simple; this, if one cares to learn.

I don't mean to sound upset or accusatory here. It's just that so many of our members seem to spend a good dealof time making observations, submitting comments, etc. That's all well and good, and I enjoy those facets, myself. Reporting the bogus items on ebay takes no greater time than a typical CCF reply does.

I salute Bobby and a few other CCF members who devote so much time and effort to foil and take down the crooks. Just imagine how much safer ebay might be if more CCF members took action ...

I guess I can just agree to disagree then. Although I do see your perspective, my wish is you can see mine too. For example, my uncle is dying of cancer. Because I haven't learned of a cure for cancer, it doesn't mean I don't care for my uncle. Like I said, I just thought it was the incorrect word is all.

As much as I enjoy and appreciate the CCF, I don't lay all my hobby concerns on this doorstep. I've reported a great many bogus ebay items, fraudulent and highly suspect listings over the years. Some of these, ebay has taken down, some not. From my humble perspective, it seems to be a hit-and-miss effort.

I'm surely not infallible, but by reporting suspicious listings, I at least have the satisfaction, if you will, of having tried. It pains me to think of other collectors being victimized and discouraged. If my modest efforts can, in any way, help level the playing field, the marketplace, it's worth the effort.

I applaud the efforts of and batting averages of Bobby, NSS-52 and others in the CCF. I just don't think that the reporting of ebay items requires anyone's approval, so to speak. That said, I have brought some dangerous listings, requiring closer scrutiny, to their attention at times. Their support and encouragement is most surely appreciated ...

@Nickel Guy ... I see your your point, and it's nice to care. Caring can be passive, I agree, but it can also take active forms.

Good news .... Way to go, Chase007!

This is a hunk of junk. It's the rare 1796 Bust off-center variety, which was only made in 1795.

A guy showed up at local coin club meeting one night with one of these things. He had paid $200 for it on the Internet. He got angry at me for telling him it was not real. I guess people on the Internet sell for $5,000 coins for $200 all the time. I wish I'd known.

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.