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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Check out this listing ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1861-S-Seat...AOSwX~dWr9HMIn actuality, this is a modern replica of a Confederate Half, awaiting a sucker bid for $99. Here are pics of the seller's so-called "1861-S Seated Liberty half dollar"   Here's the seller's description & disclaimer: "1861 Seated Liberty half dollar. Pics are enlarged to show as much detail as possible. however they do not show anywhere near the beauty of this coin, its much more beautiful to see and touch in person.I am not a coin expert and have not had the coin graded. It looks authentic to to me based on what I have read on the internet. It could be worth thousands if so. Or if not it is still a fine piece to add to a collection. This coin was inherited and has always been well kept . You will receive the exact coin in pics. I will not refund money after you the day you receive the coin simply because I dont want people buying it and sending it back which will risk it getting damaged or lost and decrease the value. Thanks!" |
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Valued Member
United States
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"It looks authentic to to me based on what I have read on the internet."
First of all, you can believe everything you read on the Internet, can't you. Seller seems to be pretty on the ball, if you asked me.
Of course, if you detect a wee bit of sarcasm you are probably more on the ball than the seller of the coin :)
With as little as I know, I'd stay away from it :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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"It looks authentic to to me based on what I have read on the internet." No, it doesn't.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It sounds silly. It looks silly. It is silly.
The photos are good enough to see that it's a poor quality casting. Museum shop stuff.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
Edited by thq
02/23/2016 11:02 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like the part where the seller writes: Quote:
I will not refund money after the day you receive the coin simply because I don't want people buying it and sending it back, which will risk it getting damaged or lost and decrease the value.  Well, he better check the terms and conditions of his auction, which clearly state: Quote:
14 days money back, buyer pays return shipping  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Ugh. Everything about that advertisement is puffery.
It will be sad if it is sold.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4589 Posts |
Quotes on the Internet are not always true
-----A. Lincoln, Springfield IL
-----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4415 Posts |
I reported this as being an unmarked replica.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Removed ALREADY  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I will not refund money after you the day you receive the coin simply because I dont want people buying it and sending it back which will risk it getting damaged or lost and decrease the value.
Ha! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No, Child, it's still up and running ...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4415 Posts |
It's just over $100 now with two bidders ... closing tomorrow!
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Posted 02/23/2016 10:44 am
