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1955 Jefferson Nickel Proof: Cam?

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 Posted 08/07/2017  11:54 pm  Show Profile   Check spru's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add spru to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Soooooo, I got it and I have some good news but, more bad news. This is an in-hand recreation of the seller's pic:

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This is what it really looks like:

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The good news is that I believe it is (or used to be) a cameo proof. The bad news is that it was improperly handled/stored and looks to have been wiped as well. So, it seems I have an impaired proof.

The seller pics definitely hid all of that mess quite successfully. I was able to verify with several markers that it is, indeed, the same coin in the listing. I'm not sure if I'll actually put it in the album but, I will definitely be searching for a better example from a different seller.

For the few bucks I paid, I'm not sure I'll mess with a return. However, maybe I can get the seller to send me an actual problem-free '55 proof to make up for their shady photography techniques.
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 Posted 08/08/2017  12:27 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coin197 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Yikes, that is an ugly coin. Yes, do try a return and say not as described. The seller has to pay the return shipping.
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Yeah, I think I would ask for a better coin. It is deceptive selling. I was fooled myself, don't feel bad. They took even more deceptive images than you could re-create. Make sure it isn't a tripled die reverse.
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 Posted 09/05/2017  02:08 am  Show Profile   Check spru's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add spru to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply

1955-Jefferson-Nickel-Proof:-Cam?

Update: I got a refund and got to keep the coin as well! So, of course, positive feedback was left as that's how I would have handled it as a seller. I will still avoid that seller for the misleading photography but, it turned out well with those massive bucks on the line.

So, the search continues for a better example.
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all's well in the world today.
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positive feedback was left


Why leave positive feedback? I definitely do not agree that positive feedback was warranted. that to me is at best a neutral feedback or even negative feedback situation. the picture did not show the coin in an accurate representation. leaving positive feedback leaves the door open for other to be deceived.
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Why leave positive feedback?


Because the matter was handled professionally in the correct way. Like I said, it's how I would have handled it. I don't feel I can honestly leave neutral or negative feedback when I received a full refund including shipping costs and kept the coin.

Also of note is that the listing description said this:


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This coin is not a choice or gem it could / will have flaws and due to the mirror surfaces all blemishes may not be visible in pictures.


I admit the pictures were deceiving in my case but, I can't speak for anything else they are selling or have sold. I'm not going to be every ebay buyer's big brother. I did mention there was an issue in the feedback I left.

Plus, I'm a nice guy.
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Good on ya. There's too many jerks in the world as it is.
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There's too many jerks in the world as it is.


Agreed.

As I get further back into Jefferson proofs, there will be more money on the line so, things may be approached differently. $4.50 total for a 1955 cameo proof is cheap and was worth the risk. If I had chosen, I could have opened an official return request.

This is a good example of why you should always contact the seller first before opening a return or case. A lot of time and trouble was saved.

When I commit to a '54 proof for $20+ or a '53 for $40+, then the return option is more feasible and necessary.
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