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Valued Member
Canada
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bought an error coin (only one was listed) and immediately after buying, another in the same grade is listed by the same seller at a higher price. Now a few days later I see the price is even higher for the same grade but the slab has a different number, meaning another person bought one. he obviously bought them in bulk, sent them into the same company for grading, and is releasing them one by one with price increases each time. this gives the impression that the coin is scarcer than it is. at a minimum ill stop buying from the guy. whats the difference between this and purell hoarding and price jacking during a pandemic? both are not essential items.that may fly with a lot on here but its something a weasel would do.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't see any reason to leave a negative review, when making purchases for error coins (or anything) you have control over what you spend. If you don't like the price, don't buy it, negative reviews are meant for bad service and/or issues with the item you purchased.
If this person is helping make the market and the price keeps increasing, you should be happy, your purchase will be worth more than you paid.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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bought an error coin (only one was listed) and immediately after buying, another in the same grade is listed by the same seller at a higher price. Now a few days later I see the price is even higher for the same grade but the slab has a different number, meaning another person bought one. he obviously bought them in bulk, sent them into the same company for grading, and is releasing them one by one with price increases each time. this gives the impression that the coin is scarcer than it is. at a minimum ill stop buying from the guy. whats the difference between this and purell hoarding and price jacking during a pandemic? both are not essential items.that may fly with a lot on here but its something a weasel would do. Getting even a bit upset about this is an extreme overreaction, never mind leaving a negative feedback over this... Are you saying that if someone has multiples of an item they should be required to list every single one at the same time? I frankly don't understand? |
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Moderator
 United States
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Leave positive feedback and move on. If it bothers you, never buy from them again. To be honest, it would only be a problem for me if the price was going down each time a new one was listed.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My guess is the seller wasn't sure what the error(s) would sell for so s/he started out low. S/he's now increasing the price to find the sweet spot to sell off what ever quantity they have.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not sure I understand why you would leave a negative if you got what you paid for & it was as described.. It shouldn't matter what they are doing with their supply. And as a bonus you snagged one cheap and your investment is climbing. I agree with Jbuck "Leave positive feedback and move on. If it bothers you, never buy from them again."
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19146 Posts |
I agree with Jakes Coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21601 Posts |
This not an uncommon practise. Sellers do this to find out the true market value. Even APMEX has done it with their coins. Be happy that yours has increased in value already. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5394 Posts |
You need stronger coffee in the morning .
Will help immensely with pettiness .
The seller did zero wrong !
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Moderator
United States
54280 Posts |
You got the coin at a price cheaper than the other two listed.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2281 Posts |
This ebay seller is doing nothing wrong. If you don't like it, don't buy from again. You are in the wrong. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3641 Posts |
 with all of the above replies. |
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United States
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recollector, I do not want you to think we are all piling on here. It is okay to have concern. We have all had times where emotions can override reason. The smartest thing for you to have done is what you did... creating this topic to solicit advice from your peers.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
557 Posts |
Some fairly harsh commentary here. I don't think there's anything wrong with you being annoyed by this seller. This forum creates a great opportunity to vent a little, although sometimes the posts can add more irritation. Having said that I too have been ticked with a couple of sellers on ebay, but unless I really feel ripped off I still leave at least a neutral review. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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That seller is innocently selling his collection of coins. If you don't like the price, don't buy it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 It's a free country. Canada is a free country, isn't it? |
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Posted 08/29/2022 2:42 pm
