| Author |
 Replies: 13 / Views: 1,741 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
I am interested in this coin from E-Bay Seller Great Southern Coins who always seems to have a lot of amazing classic coinage in great shape. http://www.ebay.com/itm/371655329469?rmvSB=trueSo can anyone tell me if this looks cleaned? Thanks ST |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2843 Posts |
weird- no mention of a glaring die clash.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
354 Posts |
Have not handled too much Capped bust coins, looks tricky.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
It does look cleaned for me.
Just an FYI: I stopped buying form these guys quite a while ago. Their pictures are always over-exposed like this one's and it tends to not show the coin properly, IMO.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
937 Posts |
yes, it looks cleaned. GSC will stand behind it if it is not genuine you have littlee worry there. GSC sells a lot of problem coins. Many (but not all) of the raw coins that GSC sells on ebay are problem coins. As you asked the question I will assume that you are not comfortable in your knowledge of this series and advise you to tread cautiously when dealing with GSC. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
I would suspect it has been dipped.
There is no toning in the protected areas around the coin's devices.
And I wouldn't be surprised if it's been photoshopped.
Read his feedback.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
That apparent clash, is a mystery. They usually hype the heck ouuta these.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
I am of the opinion they have filtered this into a black and white image, which will affect the coloring you see, and that could very well cover up a problem coin. Actual color photos would be very helpful.
And that die clash is rather impressive in this photo!
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Tons of feedback with full 30-day return. Plenty of time to get expert input. Looks pretty nice to me.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
GSC has delivered some gems to me in the past. The key to their coins that are NOT problem free is in the description. They will post key words like "GEM BU++" or "AU ++" etc... when its a legit surface coin. they know what they are doing when it comes to problem free versus not so much and are actually honest in their call outs in the auctions description. I would venture to say this coin is not cleaned and due to their consistent photography, for better or for worst, it might just appear a bit on the bright side.
now my one warning for GSC are the shill bidders and they have PLENTY of those. you have check the bidding activity and when you look deep you will see what auctions are shill driven.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
|
|
Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
 , with Moe145 . |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2403 Posts |
I have seen pics of other coins by this seller look the same way. I think it is the way they take their pics, it has kept me from purchasing from them though.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
|
| |
Replies: 13 / Views: 1,741 |
|
Posted 06/20/2016 2:27 pm
