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Valued Member
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Another post I just commented on got me thinking this might be a fun and informative thread to start. We already have a fairly active community that works to removed the "ugly" on ebay. Those people that are flat out trying to sell coins that are counterfeit or fake. This is admirable and good for the hobby and everyones sake. However, there are another group of sellers on ebay that are not actually doing anything illegal. They are the misinformed dreamers, or the fishermen of fools. Its hard to tell which sometimes. And with that, I'll submit my first offering for this thread. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-LINCOL...em53e12d90acFree Shipping! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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BUT did you notice it is FREE SHIPPING?  I wonder just how many of such entries are from unknowing people. Think about the possibilities that millions of people may see this one and then there is always someone that just does't know and may pay that. Nothing to loose and a lot to gain. You never know. |
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Almost ugly, very shady area with this one. I only point it out because people are actually bidding on it. I love the long rant about how dishonest everyone else is....then ta-da. Glad he got that off his chest? Please... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-S-Linc...em416224bd77 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Chadwick, I understand what you are trying to do, but the 1979 Cent is a fair listing. That's a fair price for an MS-68 1979 cent. Whether you want to be the person that speculates on such a coin is another matter. I have a coin in for grading right now at PCGS. If it grades MS-67 (it likely will) it's a $400 coin. If it grades MS-68 it's a $12,500 coin. You might think, "that's ridiculous" and "good luck finding a buyer for that"... and in a way, I could see the argument saying that $12,500 is a ridiculous sum of money to pay for one grade which is determined by somebody's opinion... but I can tell you that I already have a buyer if it is MS-68. And that I'd happily take the money.
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United States
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I have no idea if it's worth the money or not. I did think it funny that the coin end up featured on this thread and the name of the company selling the coin is "GotjaCollectibles". Just say'n.
Okie
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United States
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I had no idea of the value, suprises me. But he certainly has alot of "finest"
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United States
286 Posts |
I was always told that something is worth what someone else is willing to pay for it, with that said if he finds someone willing to pay him that then the coin is worth what he is asking.
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United States
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the 1979 lincoln also comes with a buy it now price. owassokie, Gotja may not mean "Got you" as in tricking you. It also is a type of slag. Gotja, like Got ya. I got ya money, wait here while I go and get it. I gotja collectables, check out my ebay store. I believe this is what the person why trying to portray. On ebay, if a user name is taken, you have to improvise. So gotja collectables maybe should of been named Igotyourcollectables, but the name was already taken. ~David |
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United States
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Wow...I wonder how much he would want for a 1914-D?  |
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United States
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Ever eat at a restaurant where the most expensive wine was $100 a bottle? You're going to order something in the $20 range. Now, ever been to a restaurant where the most expensive wine is $8500 a bottle? You order a $100 bottle and congratulate yourself on your frugal nature.
I figure it's something like that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@SilverEye- right, but one should not conflate the 8500 dollar bottle of wine with a bottle of table wine. Same goes for coins. They made a billion 1979 cents (give or take)... how many of that number is MS-68? That is what is driving the price. It's part speculation (that it is knowable that many more 68's won't be graded) and part competitiveness on the part of the well-heeled collector base.
The seller sells most of his coins for retail. His Ikes are priced where they should be. Nothing about his listings scream bargain- but none of his listings are out and out rip offs. He also has a good eye for quality and you get what you pay for. The reason he's still sitting on the coin is that he hasn't found that buyer. If he was selling that piece for 1/2 of that price it'd be sold so fast it would make your head spin.
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Rest in Peace
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This is a private listing. Sign in to view your status or learn more about private listings. I never understood why a, "private listing." A new learning curve for me, help. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think this 1909 S Lincoln is a little overpriced [eBayItem]170607267438[/eBayItem] Only $127,500.00 for a lamination key date. THE KING OF PENNY ERRORSPersonally, I would rather have one without the crack. Lamination coins are usually ugly in my opinion.  They are not anywhere near the same class "mint error" as a a Cud, clipped, off center or double struck coin. I wouldn't pay 50 bucks for this one. I imagine that the 39 declined offers were probably in that ballpark. Edited by TNG
02/06/2012 5:05 pm
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Lamination coins are usually ugly in my opinion  I personally never seen the appeal for lamination errors. |
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United States
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Oh my. Stop, drop, and roll. I'm in flames.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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my favorite is still the guy who pretends he has unopened rolls and it clearly shows the roll has been opened or the penny guy who happens to always have a dime in it haha gets me everytime
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Posted 02/06/2012 10:12 am
