I Wish I Could Afford This One.

No doubt, incredible coin. I am curious as to why it is offered via ebay as the total costs ends up being far more to the seller than even through a major house like CNG or NAC. Furthermore, I tend to see his prices as really high, in some cases a five or ten time markup. A coin is worth what someone is willing to pay, of course. That said, I noticed one Constans, in far less ideal condition than mine, selling for $500 or so and I paid $80 via an auction. When I see a coin for 125,000 via ebay I find that odd. It's like when Costco tries to sell a $500,000 diamond or something.

It's the ebay equivalent of a 20 foot tall neon billboard sign with a giant arrow pointing at the owner's storefront, the coin shop equivalent of the $125,000 diamond-encrusted, solid-gold Rolex in the local jewellers' window.

It draws attention, gets people to look at their merchandise and discuss the items for sale, and maybe, just maybe, consider actually purchasing the big ticket item, but if not, surely one of the smaller items; aka the Tiffany's model of doing business -- no one should leave without a souvenir of their visit, whether purchased or given.

I suspect the seller is under no illusion that this coin will sell on ebay; it is likely free to relist at any rate.

But it seems to have worked. I went to the listing to check it out. Apparently, you all did as well. And more than likely you might have browsed some of the seller's other listings...

...maybe there's reason to the madness after all? :)

-AB

My first job was at a BJ's--essentially like a Costco. After I had enough tenure (and after I turned 21) I was allowed to take a bunch of cushy shifts in the liquor store, where I didn't have much else to do except look at the single bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII, priced at the low low cost of $1400.

It sat in its locked display case as little more than a conversation piece, until one day, someone walked right in and bought it.

I have seen at least one object "misdescribed"

http://www.ebay.es/itm/Medieval-Bro...AOSw8d9U0St-

Really is modern...
...and unexpensive.