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  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,885 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭

    item description of Coin - given on eBay:



    << <i>This auction is for a 1909 V.D.B. Matte Proof Lincoln, Wheat Ears Reverse Cent. Very clear V.D.B. initials on the reverse. This coin has not been certified but it fits the description of the Matte Proof coin. This coin is in VF-30 + condition, the coin pictured is the coin you will receive. Good Luck and feel free to email me with any questions!

    Thanks and Happy Holiday's! >>







    This seller actually responded to my question about this Coin. I don't know much about early Matte Proof Lincolns so I just thought I'd ask. Not to be superior or nothing. image



    Question sent 12/25/2005 4:17:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time




    << <i>Please tell me how this Coin of yours can be identified as a former Matte Proof Coin. I seriously would like to know.

    Thank You
    Bob
    >>




    Reply just received 6 PM 12-26-05



    << <i>i stated in the auction that is was my opinion by matching the description to the item. I seriously would like to know what your problem is? You sound like you have a superiority complex >>




    My Reply to the above :



    << <i>This coin has not been certified but it fits the description of the Matte Proof coin.
    Good Luck and feel free to email me with any questions!

    You state that the Coin "fits the description of the Matte Proof coin " , I just wanted to know how exactly it fit that description. I emailed you the question and the rude answer you gave me doesn't help me understand how you know the coin is a former matte proof.

    I'm thinking you just grabbed an off the wall description out of thin air to try to fool someone into bidding far more than the Coin is worth. This is a serious problem on eBay among fraudulent sellers of Coins. You are walking a path that could very well lead to a criminal complaint some day. I would advise you to rethink your selling strategies before you raise the ire of the wrong people.

    Thank You for taking questions.
    >>

  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Darn, I was going to ask that question but got this:

    Page Not Responding





    The eBay page or feature you are attempting to access is not responding.
    Please try the options below:
    Try to access the feature directly from the eBay Home Page, instead of using a bookmark.
    Wait a few minutes and try to access the feature again.
  • Wow, 7.01 for a matte proof. And I was ready to go a whole .32 cents. Darn my luck....image
    How much for that one
  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭✭
    yup it got all the descriptions and diagonistics for a matte proof 09 vdb

    sleezebay you gotta love it
  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭
    That's one eBay seller I'm going to keep my eye on. Sounds like a beginning wannabee baby of a Coin Seller. Probably in need of some cash - just like a lot of us. Most likely meant no harm at all with her "Matte Proof description ".



    $1600 coin sold for only $42

    weak responce for a $1600 coin

    1939 U.S. Mercury Dime- Great Eye Appeal!

    closed with no bids - even though the opening bid was 1 c . maybe no one likes worn pock marked Mercs? go figure

    Clashed Dies Error 1891 Cent PLUS 1903 Indian Head Cent

    Winning bid: US $0.10 WOW what a bargain



    THREE Lincoln Wheat Ears Cents- 1915-D, 1916-D, 1917-D

    This one is still open - closes Dec-27-05 16:49:44 PST Current bid: US $0.07 - ( 07:26:00 PST )


    Won't someone help out this struggling wannabee seller. Might be a really great person once you have spent a large amount of money.

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