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Valued Member
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I 'm not sure if this is the place to post this question, but here goes. I am out over selling a coin on ebay. What if I don't describe the coin right, or put the wrong error down. Knowing me its possible. Could I get in trouble for that, or will I just look like a idiot? First time jitters....How do you proceed and what do you do first? *** Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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You try to be as honest as possible. You write what you know. I usually then say please view pictures for your analysis or something along those lines. I also say please do not hesitate to ask me any further question or requst any further pictures.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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 that's some sound advice. That way it's not all on you. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Honesty really is the best policy. If you offer returns, problem solved.
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Bedrock of the Community
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What if I don't describe the coin right, or put the wrong error down. Knowing me its possible. Could I get in trouble for that, or will I just look like a idiot? Anything in the listing can be used against you if the buyer decides to. This is why many sellers don't describe anything and just put what it is and nothing more. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Make sure your photos are accurate and as representative of the coin as possible, without hiding any problems. That should minimize the risk of complaints down the line.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just take photos of the coin, and be totally honest in your description. For example, if a coin is mint state but has an obverse field scratch at 4' o'clock, say so. Unless you're an expert in grading, don't put a number by the condition (i.e: if your coin is in your judgement in Fine-12 condition, just list it as "Fine"). Include a disclaimer such as "you're buying the coin in my pictures, not the subjective grade I've assigned to my coin" or something similar.
Also, given you're a new seller, I would strongly discourage you accepting returns. Newbies are easy prey for rogue buyers. Not accepting returns discourages them.
CRH Nickeloholic. 1,600,000 nickels searched in eight years! Have found FOUR complete Jefferson sets!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Newbies are easy prey for rogue buyers. Not accepting returns discourages them. No it doesn't. Returns make no difference for the type of buyers you're hoping to avoid. |
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Unless you're an expert in grading, don't put a number by the condition Unless the coin is graded by a third party grading company on ebay's acceptable list, you are not allowed, by ebay's coin selling policy, to put a number grade (whether you are an expert in grading or not). |
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Pillar of the Community
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No it doesn't. Returns make no difference for the type of buyers you're hoping to avoid. Actually, it does. I've had no problems with rogue buyers since I instituted the policy and my sales are up 25%. I had issues with two rogue buyers previous to the policy being enacted by me. So it works! CRH Nickeloholic. 1,600,000 nickels searched in eight years! Have found FOUR complete Jefferson sets!
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Pillar of the Community
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Returns make no difference for the type of buyers you're hoping to avoid. Could not agree more... |
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Actually, it does. I've had no problems with rogue buyers since I instituted the policy and my sales are up 25%. I had issues with two rogue buyers previous to the policy being enacted by me. So it works! Congrats your sales have gone up. However you are making a correlation that doesn't exist. The sun doesn't rise because the rooster crows. Sales don't increase nor do problem buyers go away just because a seller switches to no returns. A lot of it is just the luck of the draw for who gets the problem and who doesn't since most buyers are honest. The best defense a seller has is using the block feature if it seems like it will be a problem. |
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Posted 06/15/2018 08:14 am
