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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1354 Posts |
Whether the item is real or fake, even if you left positive feedback you can still open a case up and receive your money back. If he messed around with the photography you can just say "item not as described". ebay will more than likely side with the buyer. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
908 Posts |
Would have graded XF45 if not for the scratches
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7625 Posts |
It looks real to me but the scratches that were "subdued" kill the deal. Tell the a Seller you want to return it because the scratches were not in the description.
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Valued Member
 Australia
55 Posts |
Thanks heaps guys. I think you are spot-on - fake or real the scratches were not outlined and I should ask the buyer for a refund. It's sad when someone with seemingly good feedback sells goods that aren't up to par without disclosing the problems - hard to believe the seller would not have seen those scratches :)
Ps. Great board - I'll stick around. I've been easing into coin collecting with the 1937 and 38 Crowns. Then I thought I'd expand into the world of pennies...
Edited by andycoinster
09/26/2014 07:58 am
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1040 Posts |
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Ps. Great board - I'll stick around. I've been easing into coin collecting with the 1937 and 38 Crowns. Then I thought I'd expand into the world of pennies...  Be very careful with those as well,lots of fake 1937 & 38 Crowns around with Brass as their base to get the weight near correct,each generation of Fake is getting better. |
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Valued Member
Australia
157 Posts |
IT's real, tho I would be asking for money back , no mention of the scratches and sly out of focus photos , HA HA the seller description as excellent is total pig's bum. teach them a lesson and slam them with a negative feedback too  |
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Valued Member
Australia
301 Posts |
OK it looks like a real one to me but I'm a noob to. LOL , Now seeing you didn't pay with PayPal you wont have any protection, You can still open a Item Not as Described case (IND) with ebay /PayPal and then you can go to your bank and do a charge back as well if he refuses to refund you. When using ebay always use PayPal you can still use your credit card on PayPal and then your fully covered. Good Luck. |
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Valued Member
Australia
55 Posts |
Thanks Basil for the warning. It sad we live in a world where it pays to produce fakes. I served this seller with follow-up feedback I think he deserves for not mentioning the scratchrs. Heard nothing from him in reply to a no. of emails but I'm going to chase him down - one thing I am is tenacious! Ps. This guy seems quite good at the rating game - might be worth taking note to make plenty of checks if interested in any future coin auctions he runs? I personally wouldn't buy from him again - then again he might be quite good. Also, for my ebay refund request how much value do you think the scratches might take off the coin? Here's the marketing pitch that came with the coin (my partner is Natalie):  Edited by andycoinster
09/26/2014 08:00 am
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Valued Member
Australia
102 Posts |
it is genuine, shame about the scratches
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
750 Posts |
The photos in the listing were certainly not great. Perhaps it would have been wise to request better ones before entering into a contract to purchase.
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Valued Member
Australia
55 Posts |
Yes The Unicorn - I was too trusting, but then I've never had a problem before buying or selling. I am honest and expect it of others - & my opinion is there was deliberate omission by the seller . My dad's a barrister so I'm well-versed on contract law - coins not so much :)
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09/26/2014 01:39 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2781 Posts |
the reason sellers like this exist is because buyers like this exist.
I mean no ill will andy but if you spend this kind of money based on this quality of photo (and then loose out on payapl's protection because you paid directly with a credit card) then you are going to get taken advantage of time and time again.
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Valued Member
Australia
55 Posts |
You r probably right - but I relied also on feedback. That is obviously a mistake - I was not aware this could be so misleading. Perhaps some people need to be burned once to learn the lesson. I'm not going to argue with you, let's just see how it turns out - I'll keep you informed. And I appreciate the input from you guys today re the coin's authenticity.
For any who haven't read it, here's the seller's description:
You are bidding on this EXCELLENT 1925 Australian Penny. All Diamonds clear and visible. The rarest other that the 1930.Very hard to obtain and sky rocketing in value In excellent condition with diamonds clear. Please read my excellent Feedback and bid with confidence. The coin depicted is the exact one you receive by tracking registered post for your security and mine. See other coin items I list from time to time. Happy Bidding
Edited by andycoinster
09/26/2014 07:37 am
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
750 Posts |
Andy, if your Dad is a Barrister, then I'd imagine he might suggest removal of the sellers id, the image of the enclosed message and the words fake from the title and contents of this thread.
You could be leaving yourself quite exposed.
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09/26/2014 02:12 am
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Valued Member
Australia
55 Posts |
I'm comfortable, as long as it's not outside the forum rules.
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