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New Member
United States
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Hello all, I am new to the numismatic world and need some help with a 1881 s Morgan I recently purchased on ebay. I am concerned the coin may have been dipped. Also when I received the coin I noticed a decent gash on the cheek, is this worth grading with this scratch? or will it come back scratched? The description on ebay said ms+++ dmpl proof-like. Also, if graded what are your thoughts? I appreciate the help and value your experience.    |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to CCF. The "scratch" looks more like a "rim ding" from another coin. Coin does not look ms+++ dmpl proof-like. 1881-S is known for high grade strong strike coins,this does not look like one to me. Wait for a pro or two to chime in. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I have a feeling I know who you bought this from,if but was him, you got ripped.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
646 Posts |
 I don't know why theyre still on ebay with such misleading listings. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Looks like a nasty bag mark on the chin. What did the seller grade it, and how much did you pay? Can you return it? to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5683 Posts |
Does not look DMPL or PL, quite possibly dipped, and the heavy bag mark on the cheek is very distracting. I would try to return it if you can.
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New Member
 United States
3 Posts |
Seller did not grade it, the coin was in a 2x2 labeled ms+++ unc, dmpl proof like. the auction went to $49.00, after some research I am finding out that these sellers are masters of manipulating the picture.. should have just stuck with slabs. What suprises me is that these sellers have 99.9% - 100% feedback on ebay. Major buyers remorse:/ |
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New Member
United States
3 Posts |
This is sellers origional image, after looking back I should have noticed the mark.. oh well lesson learned  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18708 Posts |
that dig on the cheek is probably bad enough to details it. stay away from any coins where the photos are not top notch. it is so easy to hide things using lighting and angles and these guys are masters at that.
Tip: post here for comments before purchasing if possible
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's not a DMPL or PL, the hairlines indicate it has been cleaned or wiped with a cloth. It is best never to buy a coin from photos like those used to sell this coin. They are bad for a reason, usually to hide something.
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Valued Member
United States
160 Posts |
with Mr. GoldEagle. Always assume poor photos are intentional to hide something. Best thing to do in buying DMPL is to buy graded coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8939 Posts |
I knew it was that seller.......
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Bedrock of the Community
13014 Posts |
In general the more superlatives written on a 2x2/flip/seller stickers on slabs the worse the coin tends to be
Essentially any DMPL morgan is worth having graded, so if it's still raw there's likely a reason for it
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Moderator
United States
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to the Community! |
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Posted 09/12/2019 06:10 am
