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Pillar of the Community
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Edited by Slider23
03/28/2016 5:22 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Interesting post.
Your photos don't prove much, since two people's photos of the same object can look drastically different. Your opinion of the coin is what matters most.
Would you pay the same for the actual coin you got?
Do you feel that the seller intentionally misled you?
Are you able to return it? And would you?
Just my opinion.....
Btw super nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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I feel misled because the seller intentionally created an enhanced photo to sell the coin. I am considering returning the coin because of the enhanced photo. The coin is strong for the grade, and is still a good buy for the price that I paid.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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While I do think that the seller's pics of our OP's coin are superior, it's a most pleasing example, regardless. I'm often disappointed by my own pics!
This post reminds me of a Seinfeld episode, wherein Jerry is dating a pretty gal who looks ghostly under different lighting. It's not that the coin looks ghostly, mind you, but light can play tricks ...
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Pillar of the Community
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The sellers images look like scans to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your pics are on the dark side. Don't know what you paid but it's a darn nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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 its an EPIC coin  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it looks better in hand! It's a very nice example.
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Pillar of the Community
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I like both pics. If I bought it I would be happy with appearance.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree that the seller's photos look contrast enhanced. But it's a wonderful coin, and you could argue that your images and the actual coin look more natural. If you paid a reasonable price, I'd be happy.
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I honestly don't know much about coin photography, but I wonder if the fact that the seller took pics of the raw coin whereas yours is through the slab might make a difference. Either way, you've got a pretty nice coin there.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't really understand your disappointment. The coin appears to be a very nice EF-45 with original surfaces. The seller may have enhanced the photos to bring up some sharpness, but if you look at the coin under a strong light, at the right angles, I'm sure you will see the same sort of look.
Overall I'd be pleased with this piece if I had paid "fair market" EF-45 money for it.
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I'll refrain from giving the OP some tough love and just say we have become a nation of whiners. The coin is in a TPGS slab w/CAC sticker. IMO ebay should refuse to let you return the coin and give you a two week time out from any more bidding. If you were to try and return another properly graded coin I would ban you from ebay forever! I have NEVER received a coin that looked as good as the photo! Sellers should make the coin look its best. I have low expectations and they have been met. |
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I think $290 is in the ballpark for and XF-45 PCGS graded 1875-S Trade dollar. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here)Edited by nss-52
03/29/2016 10:23 am
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Forum Dad
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I feel misled because the seller intentionally created an enhanced photo to sell the coin. That's just a blind guess. I'd bet $100 he either used different lighting than you or scanned them (my feeling, shadows are exactly right for a scan) and did nothing intentionally. Tons of sellers only have scanners to work with. |
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Posted 03/28/2016 5:09 pm
