| Author |
 Replies: 42 / Views: 3,382 |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
588 Posts |
|
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
764 Posts |
looks like the S is from a 1920s-30s coin, added to a genuine 1909VDB cent
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
 The seller bought a bunk coin with an added mint mark, ANACS said it was altered, this fool seems to disagree and now someone else will get burned with it as well to the tune of $265  |
|
Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
Some people will fight for the right to be separated from their money. Just can't help that.
|
|
Moderator
United States
188391 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5318 Posts |
Oh man.is that the 1928-only "S" mm? Seems that wandered off one coin onto this one.   FYI, there are only 4 mint mark positions for the 1909-S VDB:  Obviously fake—someone was taken for their $265.  That's a cleaned EF, a $2 hole-filler now. |
|
Valued Member
United States
167 Posts |
ouch, thats why it always pays to know your stuff
|
|
Moderator
United States
188391 Posts |
|
|
Valued Member
United States
207 Posts |
I don't know much about Lincoln cents but from what KurtS put up it looks like the mint mark is off. Something that get me is if the coin is certified as altered WHY IS HE SELLING IT FOR $265?  |
|
Moderator
United States
188391 Posts |
I am sure someone would buy it just to fill the hole in their album!  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1359 Posts |
He states right in the ad that ALTERED or NOT? Pretty much leaves it up to the buyer. If they see them pix and still buy it, so be it. He says that hes not really sure right in the description. One mans loss is another mans gain! o well.. I didnt fall for it!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2669 Posts |
Maybe someone has a counterfeit collection..?  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5318 Posts |
Quote:
He states right in the ad that ALTERED or NOT? Pretty much leaves it up to the buyer. In other words--I suspect he knows it isn't real because anyone in their right mind would make sure. He's betting somebody won't check themselves and buy it on simple hopes. It's an insincere auction at best (imo), or just an outright scam--your call. |
|
Rest in Peace
United States
1729 Posts |
Well, in the listing he's being honest, more or less. What do you want to bet that the winner of this auction resells it, though?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
615 Posts |
Well he is not lying - people can see its a fake, so its their fault they spent money on the coin.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5318 Posts |
I'm going to still disagree--his deliberate vagueness invites speculation and hopeful bidding. I've seen too many of this type of auction, and I'm not naive about the seller's motives ( IMO) In the seller's own words:"...possible altered coin" possible--or for certain? Looking at that coin, the seller should be 100% sure--it's simply egregious. "looks real was purchased for high dollars and now is being sold as not authentic coin"--Again, real? and who purchased this for "high dollars", and why? "could be real could be fake?" Again he's being wishy-washy for a reason--to make more money, simple as that. ( IMO) I consider this the worst kind of misrepresentation because you cannot go after them--they have effectively provided an exit from liability. I think his wording is very deliberate, as is the "no-returns" policy. I would never pull such a lame excuse for a transaction on anybody. |
| |
Replies: 42 / Views: 3,382 |
Posted 12/11/2008 4:43 pm
