1828 13 Star US Half Cent Grade And Opinions Please

Wow. That seller sure took some different looking pictures than what you posted Wheezy. It's still a cool coin but we all usually hope for better in-hand pictures than on the web. This time is didn't quite work that way.

Is he refusing a return or something?

Generally I would ask the seller nicely for a refund before opening a case, though.

Yeah probably. Sometimes people put no returns by accidents though, about 50-60% of them I've asked about DO offer returns.

Thanks everyone for your input. Glad I took your advice. Issue is closed. Now to get another Half Cent.

FROM ebay THIS AM

Hi wheezydog,
We let the seller know the item wasn't as described. And the seller offered
you a full refund for the purchase price plus original shipping if you
return the item.

Refund information:

Once the item is delivered to the seller, a full refund of $65.04 will be
issued through the same payment method you used to pay for the item. The
refund will include the purchase price plus original shipping.


You can view the details of this case and learn what you need to do to ship
the item back in the Resolution Center.

I've no argument with your choice of action, wheezydog. It was the right thing to do. For the record, though, Photoshop wasn't involved. It's simply overlit and overexposed. Perhaps deliberate, perhaps not, but all in the camera and lighting either way.

It's just amazing how blatantly misrepresenting some ebay photos can be. I have a hard time believing it wasn't at all intentional. Glad to hear you're gettin it returned Wheezy!

That is great! I am a scammer now! The photos of the coin were taken in natural sun light so that the details of the coin would be clear. The point was to show what was being purchased, and not to deceive any buyers of possible flaws. The photos were not touched up or photo-shopped in anyway. Further, I clearly stated in the auction, "please contact me if you have any questions or would like a better image to analyze the coin's condition." If you were not sure or were suspicious of the coin why did you bid? Why did you not ask any questions before placing your bid? I made no misrepresentation about this coin or its condition, unless its not an 1828 classic 1/2 cent with 13 stars. I said nothing else. I did not grade the coin and instead encouraged all prospective buyers to judge the grade for themselves to avoid any disputes. The coin is circulated, copper, and 182 year old. Naturally the coin is going to be darker in color and have wear. I am refunding the money back to this buyer, but the whole point of the no refund policy was to get unsure buyers to ask questions first and really make sure they want the item before committing to a purchase. It is a waste of my time and money, as well, when a bidder is not happy. It is not all about you. I do not auction or sell items for a living, I am simply making some spare cash. Nevertheless, you or anyone else should not bid on an item haphazardly, and then claim you were misled. I did not pressure you into buying this item, nor did I set the specific amount you paid for it. It was an auction. I know there are scams online, and I too have been taken for a ride a few times. That is simply one of the hazards of making purchases online. So, I can fully understand and empathize with everyone initial reactions, but this was not a scam only a buyer's remorse. I did not come on here complain or start an argument with anyone. I just wanted to tell my side of things. I have no hard feeling toward "Wheezydog", he seem like a really good guy and I only wish him good luck in his future coin collecting and life in general.
Rob