What Happened To This Listing? Hmmm...

Aswag I agree with that, a very fine example.

To my earlier point, I'd have a question for others here who are also established sellers on ebay.

If you were somewhat acquainted with another seller, say having attended coin shows together, sat around chatting afterward having a few beer or whatnot, and that person listed something of value on ebay that obviously they weren't aware of, would you let them know without expecting anything in return?

(I'm thinking the answer is likely "yes". While the seller network is indeed competitive, it's natural they also often look out for one another. That often occurs in any type of business scenario, whether people realize it or not:-). It's follows the premise of one good turn deserves another.)

I do this a lot with coin dealers, most appreciate learning something new and usually it works out to my benefit in the longer term... rather than picking a cherry in the short term...

The standard of ethics in which dealers might apply to one another (assuming in a hypothetical situation the seller is respected) is most likely similar to their manner of honest dealings with their customers as well:-)

The seller just relisted the coin with an NGC AU50 Far 2 designation (for only $750 USD/ $940 CAD). I'd call it XF45 as it has too many dings to be called AU in my opinion.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1932-Far-2-C...3364?_trksid

Unfortunately when one looks at the NGC census -- they haven't broken out 1932 Far 2s as a separate line and have all 1932s lumped together. PCGS on the other hand has started to break out the Far 2s -- they currently have 2 Far 2s graded (F15 & VF25).

I applaud za75 for his work getting the Far 2 accepted. That said, I'd like to know how many examples he personally tucked away, which I believe he never answered.

@okiecoiner - The fact that one person had 10 of them doesn't mean they aren't "scare" -- one may have only needed to go through 1000 1932 nickels before the variety was known to find 10. And until this year, your friend wouldn't be able to certify them even if he wanted too -- ICCS still hasn't recognized the variety. As for what they're worth, that's for the irrational market to decide. On ebay there are currently 133 1925 5 cents listed, 41 1926 far 6 listed, and 2 1932 far 2 listed.

These are everywhere. As stated ICCS still does not recognize them . Got 4 back earlier this year 2 AU 55. 2 AU 50.
Date spacing varieties are a great way to get yourself into trouble. For an example the 1896 Large cent wide date will work.
I would venture a guess that if the 1926 Far 6 was discovered in this modern era of collecting it would most likely be meh.... Who cares.

@kbbpll -- Great catch! That explains why NGC verify didn't breakout it as a Far 2. Someone still has to educate them and let them know that PCGS recognizes the variety now.

I love NGC's online verify feature. To help readers, here's an image...