I Really Hate Stock Photos... - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,799
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 10/03/2014 12:40 am ....probably a top 10 pet peeve. Am glad I got outbid on this before I read the notes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/16143842996...RK:MEBIDX:IT Report this Post to the Staff

jmkendall Pillar of the Community United States 1590 Posts	Posted 10/03/2014 11:18 am I couldn't agree more! The only exceptions would be for "generic auctions"; such as modern proof and uncirculated sets. Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7624 Posts	Posted 10/03/2014 12:00 pm The only thing worse than just a stock photo is a listing that also uses just the description from the listing catalog. That's an auction killer in my book. Report this Post to the Staff
Matteproof Pillar of the Community Korea, Republic Of 1881 Posts	Posted 10/03/2014 12:23 pm It's even worse when you live outside the US on the other side of the Earth. You gotta pay for return shipping to get a refund when you aren't satisfied, and that shipping price is waaay to expensive. That's a reason I can't buy from ebay too, because most times the shipping & handling fee is terrifically expensive. Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 10/03/2014 12:31 pm I would be irritated too. The image portrayed shows some nice toning. There ought to be a rule/law about putting some forms of watermark on stock photos. Edited by oih82w8 10/03/2014 12:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Buffalow Valued Member United States 105 Posts	Posted 10/03/2014 12:49 pm I agree, too. I think it is unethical, especially for licensed dealers, not to give a fair description and their honest opinion of the condition. I shouldn't have to guess at whether a photo is staged to disguise a problem. I wouldn't buy from a shop that treated me with less consideration. Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 10/03/2014 4:40 pm Especially when you see it in a 2x2 holder with writing on it you just assume its the coin you are getting. 99 out of 100 times it usually is. I'll bet the other bidders haven't a clue, and the received coin will have dings. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,799

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: eCommerce and Online Auction Forums Forum: eCommerce | eBay, eCrater, Heritage, Paypal, Auction Houses, etc.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.26 seconds to rattle this change.