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Valued Member
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
I had to go back to the ad 3 times before commenting. If this seller is trying to pull the wool, then yes: that's just plain wrong. But this guy might think he's got a unique piece. I cant count the times I've thought I've stumbled upon a treasure. Heck, I've posted pics here of what I've thought was something it wasn't. For sure, a decent image should be provided for such a grand claim. This "overdate" looks questionable to me due to the "7" looks clear and the "0" Cud is nowhere near the rim. I hope this is just a case of an uninformed seller. When I read a description offering more than one possibility for an "error", I run. Also, if it were genuine; I think bidding would go high enough that free shipping would be no problem. Just that 22.50 postage stings. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1388 Posts |
It looks like he was trying to put a hole through it, got discouraged, then got mad and tried to sell as an error... Just an opinion, but sad really  ... I can't believe the crap they sell on ebay as errors. Toned coins as errors  Holed coins as errors Not to mention the 100 thousand coins hammered to death...Just another byproduct of too many people with too much time on their hands I guess... |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Give that guy an A for enthusiasm. In fairness, even a few collectors here have taken giant-sized leaps to prove their theories. But, ebay is slightly different because it often includes The Manifesto of Wild Claims to hook a buyer--and the more all-caps, the better.  I'm reminded why collector communities like CCF are so invaluable.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I agree with Darth: looks like an attempted hole, using a punch.
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Valued Member
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Hi Craig the coin was non error it is very dissapointing some people use ebay to dispose of illegally altered coin |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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The under bidder on the Auction can consider themselves lucky they didn't end up paying $25 for a 20¢ coin.
life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Valued Member
 Australia
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"No prob this end?" wow.... why would you be so happy to have paid $25 for that?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
2830 Posts |
I can't imagine anyone bidding on this - the damage was apparent from the pics - but it got 13 bids.
I despair for the human race ... I can only guess that these bidders were from the shallow end of the gene pool.
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Valued Member
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One my friends received death threats from this ebay seller ryno71lc just for pointing out his 67 20c was not an overdate Inappropriate for me to copy that nastygram here unless moderators let me |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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He should be removed from ebay for that, I would turn him in... I know it's the internet and people get mad and say stupid stuff but there is a line that shouldn't be crossed no matter what  ... And from the feedback standpoint, it was the misinformed buying from the misinformed obviously ... I LOVE this hobby, and it honestly saddens me when stuff like this happens... |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I agree with Darth, again, about reporting the seller.
Peter in Darwin
coldest night in Darwin in 10 years:
19.1 Celsius (that's 66 Fahrenheit) at 3am this morning;
yep, we could do with some Global Warming right now ...
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My friend has asked me to post the response she received for asking a few questions to this seller for this overdate http://cgi.ebay.com/Australian-OVER...em3cb6321735She has reported the below message to ebay and did not even get a reply for reporting something as serious as a death threat.I hope the below message doesn't upset people here but it is what was sent to her and ebay ignored Dear xxxxx oh no I'm so scared! hahaha 1 more message from you,I will find out your exact address and punch wholes through you,you fat wog piece of  ! Yes,that is a threat. Keep a close eye on your family too,you with me again and I will slaughter them as well.That is a promise! Report me to who ever you like,it wont stop me from finding you.[ALL OVER A $25 COIN] Im serious now,Thats enough! NOT 1 MORE ING MESSAGE!!! - ryno71lc |
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Posted 03/27/2011 12:57 pm
