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Rest in Peace
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Moderator
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CCF's Bad Word Filter ensures that I cannot express any opinion whatsoever regarding this seller. So, I won't try.
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Bedrock of the Community
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SGS just gets lazier and lazier. They dont even try and make it like it could be a realistic grade anymore it seems. I hope those 11 offers have all been in a single digit price range
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Valued Member
United States
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I was hoping it may have been listed by someone who has no idea... as the id name implies maybe its a gift shop or an antique store... no luck... the description claims they specialize in coins. Yikes.
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Rest in Peace
 United States
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I'd hate to have even a 1c offer accepted because that would mean with shipping I would be into these coins for almost $5-AGH
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wonder if SGS stands for Steves Gift Shop.
Basement graders are worse than drug dealers selling to kids.
11 offers as of right now.
I encourage everyone that reads this post to submit an offer of $1 with a "friendly message" to the seller and lets see how high we can get that count up to.
EDIT: the seller must know what people think of his product and has an automatic decline offer set for $1 but I left my message so hopefully he gets a clue someday.
Edited by jack jeckel
08/03/2013 6:09 pm
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United States
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The only coin I have ever seen "graded" by SGS that didn't have a numerical grade of 70 was a PF-69 with a hole through Lincoln's head. I guess that minor blemish was worth a point on their scale.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Knowing how SGS slabs coins, the only error I notice is they forgot to label it  MS 70-RED. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I messaged the seller and asked why the pictures showed coins that were at best MS62. Here's the reply: Quote:We do not take '' spamming '' lightly. Your question is not a buying question, but it is viewed as a harassment and site interference. Strongly suggest that you become familiar with ebay's messaging policies because your message has violated at least two. - stevesgiftshoppe Wow. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Shame on you Oldskool! lol
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Bedrock of the Community
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Lol so that reply just confirms hes an unsavory character that knows exactly what hes doing. This guy is a complete joke check out his other listings. He has a TON of SGS graded coins and its basically the only service he uses. He probably actually sends coins into them with how many he has. Theres even a whole page of SGS graded Morgans and Peace dollars that he wants thousands of dollars for. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I thought he was SGS. The initials match, they seem equally businesslike...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I sent him a message asking if he submits them or if they are purchased already graded, and if his company guarantees the coin's grade when they sell it. I also asked him about that nasty spotting on that 1943-S. Time shall tell if he replies, and if so, in what manner.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wonder if it was the same set or if they just recycle fake cert numbers (if they are even the same ones from the current auction) I am still amazed that ebay changed their rules several months ago allowing only PCGS and NGC (well I guess lobbyist money talks just like in Washington) regarding listing grades in action titles but hey allow these peddlers to continue. I guess it's all about the bottom dollar profit and the slush fund lobbyist bonuses for ebay in the past 8 years. I remember 13 years ago when ebay was honest and 5 years ago when Craigslist was honest. |
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United States
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There isn't a validation link on the SGS web site so I think that the actual number is irrelevant. I'd be shocked if you sent them a number and they actually responded with information about that particular coin.
BTW, the seller is a real whacko. If you go to his web site, there's a link to his other site as a business development consultant. It's quite entertaining. The entire site screams "hire me and I will kill your business".
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Posted 08/03/2013 5:22 pm
