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Coin rejector, ouch.  Errers and Varietys.
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ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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05/06/2024 04:29 am
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Yokozunz - It's horrifying that the above ebay seller's listings look so professional and his ebay name - YourOnlineCoinShop - gives him/her an air of authority! But imagine someone actually PAYING $8 for this!  "This 1998 Lincoln Penny Cent Coin is a must-have for any collector. Featuring extremely rare errors, this coin is sure to be a valuable addition to your collection. The coin features a small cent denomination and was minted in Philadelphia, making it a great addition to any US coin collection. This coin is certified as Uncertified and is a Small Cent denomination. The coin has been circulated and it is a product of the United States and is a part of the Lincoln Memorial (1959-2008), Small Cents, Coins: US, and Coins & Paper Money categories. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, and it is a great addition to any collection."  Have some people never in their lives picked up a coin from a parking lot or roadside and worked out how it got in that condition? Unfortunately, the fact that people are actually buying this rubbish (admittedly not too outrageously priced) are just going to encourage other "OnLineCoinShops" and make it even harder for the genuine collector who wants to look for real error coins on ebay. It's a shame "The Dukes of Hazzard" is no longer being made - think what a fortune the producers could have made after each show by selling "Hazzard County Cop Cars with Errors" on ebay... Edited by NumisRob
05/06/2024 06:52 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Love those AI-generated descriptions for (really) bad, misrepresented coins.....'must have', 'great addition to any collection', 'sure to'.
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Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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THAT coin sold!? man-oh-man that buyer sure like wasting time (on ebay) and money.... Instead or doing a teensy bit of research first... |
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Oh, he's sold some real beauties! Look at his sold items. Here's a good one, sold for $25 + $5.40 shipping:  "This unique coin from 1979 showcases an unusual error that adds character and value to any collection. Minted in Philadelphia, this piece features a split planchet, making it a rare example of a manufacturing mistake. Its circulated condition only adds to its story and authenticity. Its certification status is uncertified, and its value speaks for itself. This coin is a must-have for any serious collector interested in adding something truly special to their collection." I suppose there is a market for road rash coins  Almost makes me want to try it... almost... I just cant. |
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Quote:I suppose there is a market for road rash coins Almost makes me want to try it... almost... I just cant. If I want to start collecting road rash coins - I'll make my own by tossing some coins on my driveway and getting them under my front wheels and steer back an forth on them for a while.. |
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yep, same here, but then it saw the first time I ever seen PCGS "grade" a dead roach (or was it dead when it went in?  This is (was) my 30,000th post!!  Edited by Dearborn
05/06/2024 6:52 pm
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This is (was) my 30,000th post!!  Never too late for a contest!  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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first time I ever seen PCGS "grade" a dead roach It was a cricket. Error specialist Fred Weinberg received the slab around 2000 and recalled, "One day in the grading room there was a cricket whose chirping was irritating the graders — and after a 'search and destroy' mission, they found the cricket, but instead decided to 'slab' it!" Fred said, "I'm not sure exactly who thought of me, and who sent it to me," but he recently parted with it. Described by GreatCollections as an "Undated PCGS Holder With Cricket Remains," it sold for $5,906.25 at an Oct. 31 (2021) auction. |
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Quote:Yokozunz - It's horrifying that the above ebay seller's listings look so professional and his ebay name - YourOnlineCoinShop - gives him/her an air of authority! But imagine someone actually PAYING $8 for this! I just reported 141 listings of his... https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ss...linecoinshop |
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Never too late for a contest! Nope you are right - I have been planning on a contest probably to start tomorrow..... Just need time to type up some rules and stuff first!! Quote:
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I just reported 141 listings of his... Well lets hope he get cancelled this time not just the listings.... |
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