Liberty Nickels. Was It A Good Buy?

This post was started before Paul even received coins in question. He was under the assumption that he was going to receive 10 rolls And wanted to know if he got a good deal. It was members that posted afterwards that let Paul know that he was probably only going to get one roll. Yes, the auction was definately misleading. I don't feel it was not a "proper time". The seller posted that he made a mistake. Some forum members believe him..some don't. But I don't think Paul was wrong starting this when he did...I just don't he figured this is how it was going to end!

I think the whole thing is a bit ridiculous. But that's me. The whole issue could have been avoided with a simple email.

OK, According to you guys, If somebody starts an auction of 10 rolls of nickels at 99 cents, We should first email the seller, place bids, then if the auction ends at less than than face value.....expect to receive 1 roll of nickels?

Have you read the first post? Have you ever used ebay? Have you seen the actual auction in question? The auction clearly stated that he had 10 rolls of nickels, but never stated that the auction was for only 1 roll. The auction started at 99 cents which is very normal for even higher ticket items because it invites people to bid and lowers ebay fees. Paul (the buyer) read into the auction that it was for 10 rolls, bid and won. There really was no reason for Paul to email the seller before he bid. He did nothing wrong. He started this post after winning the auction, but before he received the coins. The seller posted that it was an error on his part in the way he worded the auction and how that error came to be! So, please don't insult Pauls intelligence by using that $20.00 for $19.00 analogy or blame him as the buyer by saying there were mistakes made on both sides!

I think this has run it's course and we can let it die now.