Does anyone recognize this 1797 half

OKbustchaser · June 30, 2006 2:41AM

Being sold on Ebay to settle Grandfather's estate by seller with 0 feedback rating.

PCGS F-12 1797 half dollar

LanLord · June 30, 2006 2:45AM

I don't recognize it, I imagine that the price will increase substantially in the next 4 days.

Are you wondering if this is a stolen coin that is hitting the market?

Baley · June 30, 2006 2:47AM

I think we're wondering if it's just stolen pictures, and there's no coin for the seller to sell.

OKbustchaser · June 30, 2006 2:50AM

I suspect either one or the other.

Barndog · June 30, 2006 2:52AM

Doesn't look like any of the 1797 halves in F-12 sold at Heritage in the last six years.

OKbustchaser · June 30, 2006 3:00AM

I couldn't find it on Heritage or on ANR. All I can say is that if legit then the seller has a BIG pair of brass ones to sell it on the bay with no reserve.

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 3:06AM

<< I couldn't find it on Heritage or on ANR. All I can say is that if legit then the seller has a BIG pair of brass ones to sell it on the bay with no reserve. >>

I suspect that the seller is not nearly so brave as anyone who bids on it thinking they will actually end up with it. That said, I have an extremely strong suspicion that anyone who wants to chance it will have to bid over $35,000

Barndog · June 30, 2006 3:07AM

I've asked the seller if I could pick it up and pay in person...will see what response I get.

ziggy29 · June 30, 2006 3:32AM

Winner pays $4.75 shipping.

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 3:33AM

<< Winner pays $4.75 shipping.

>>

That's probably excessive, considering what will actually be shipped.

Barndog · June 30, 2006 3:54AM

Here's the seller's response. Interesting:

Hi, I don't see any reason why you can't.Thanks for bidding!

DNADave · June 30, 2006 4:46AM

Bidding seems to be healthy at this point

LanLord · June 30, 2006 5:04AM

<< Bidding seems to be healthy at this point >>

Yeah, ed3548 took a big step. It also looks like 79-ee was fishing to see if he could figure things out.

MikeInFL · June 30, 2006 5:09AM

The high bidder's ID seems awfully familiar.

ziggy29 · June 30, 2006 5:17AM

Well, heck, if the seller says it's no problem to pick and pay for the coin in person...if a buyer has proof that they were told this, they'd seem to have recourse against an NPB strike if they tried to do that and the seller refused...but then again, this IS eBay.

coynclecter · June 30, 2006 5:18AM

<< Hi, I don't see any reason why you can't.Thanks for bidding! >>

Bring small unmarked bills in a brown bag..................

Actually it could be a legit deal but definitely a face to face transaction for the buyer.

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 5:29AM

<<Actually it could be a legit deal ....>>

It could be, but considering the coin being offered, that it's at no reserve and offered by a 0 feedback seller, I'll still take the "it's not a legit deal" side of the action.

OKbustchaser · June 30, 2006 5:31AM

<< The seller ended this listing early to sell to the high bidder(s) at current bid price. >>

32,200

Julian · June 30, 2006 5:46AM

For what it is worth, after getting OK's OK and an email exchange with the seller, I was the underbidder.

OKbustchaser · June 30, 2006 5:49AM

<< For what it is worth, after getting OK's OK and an email exchange with the seller, I was the underbidder. >>

yeah, I was hoping you would get it then cut me a break on it...

1 dollar down, 1 dollar a week...(maybe my grandkids could get it out of layaway.)

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 6:03AM

<< 

<< The seller ended this listing early to sell to the high bidder(s) at current bid price. >>

32,200 >>

That seems odd. I certainly didn't ask him to. When I get proof that the listing either is or is not a scam I will report back.

OKbustchaser · June 30, 2006 6:09AM

I thought that was your account.

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 8:07AM

I just received this email through the seller's account:

"Any auctions listed under northeasttreasure are invalid and a hoax, Damn kids got my passwords and listed four auctions,I guess you are the winner for a $32,200 coin that they do not have ,Please except my apoliges for this mess my son and his friends will be having a very work intense summer for pulling this prank.Please email me back to let meknow you received this message.
Thanks "

BlindedByEgo · June 30, 2006 8:13AM

<< I just received this email through the seller's account:

"Any auctions listed under northeasttreasure are invalid and a hoax, Damn kids got my passwords and listed four auctions,I guess you are the winner for a $32,200 coin that they do not have ,Please except my apoliges for this mess my son and his friends will be having a very work intense summer for pulling this prank.Please email me back to let meknow you received this message.
Thanks " >>

Hey, Mark - while I'm really sorry for you that the coin didn't exist at that price, at least if the story is true it sounds like the parent that caught the kids and their prank is going to hold them accountable. Refreshing to hear these days.

JRocco · June 30, 2006 8:13AM

His "damn kids" must be pretty savvy to pull that off like that-- I believe that one as much as I believe that 1797 halves grow on trees...

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 8:16AM

<<Hey, Mark - while I'm really sorry for you that the coin didn't exist at that price, at least if the story is true it sounds like the parent that caught the kids and their prank is going to hold them accountable. Refreshing to hear these days.>>

Thanks but I was quite sure it was a scam.

<<His "damn kids" must be pretty savvy to pull that off like that-- I believe that one as much as I believe that 1797 halves grow on trees..>>

I have no idea how old is "kids" are, but have no reason to doubt him.

CalGold · June 30, 2006 8:23AM

Since he owes you a 1797 half for $32 grand I think his kid's intensive summer work program should include two months of indentured servitude at the Coinguy residence.

CG

JRocco · June 30, 2006 8:35AM

Are one of the kids named Consuela ??

Barndog · June 30, 2006 8:39AM

<< Are one of the kids named Consuela ?? >>

jdimmick · June 30, 2006 9:09AM

This coin actually looked familar to me from the FUN show, but for the life of me I cant remember who's table???

jim

ziggy29 · June 30, 2006 9:15AM

Send me proof that you actually DID punish your kids, or I'll neg you!

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 9:19AM

<<Are one of the kids named Consuela ??>>

Funny you should ask. One of the names was CONswella and the other was Notsoswella.

<< Send me proof that you actually DID punish your kids, or I'll neg you!

>>

I like that idea!

xphobe · June 30, 2006 10:44AM

Still sounds fishy. Feedback 0? He never used his account since Dec 05 before the kids got ahold of it? Oh well, NARU.

robertpr · June 30, 2006 10:55AM

<< <<Are one of the kids named Consuela ??>>

Funny you should ask. One of the names was CONswella and the other was Notsoswella.

<< Send me proof that you actually DID punish your kids, or I'll neg you!

>>

I like that idea! >>

Mark, I don't think you get the joke.

coinguy1 · June 30, 2006 10:59AM

<< 

<< <<Are one of the kids named Consuela ??>>

Funny you should ask. One of the names was CONswella and the other was Notsoswella.

<< Send me proof that you actually DID punish your kids, or I'll neg you!

>>

I like that idea! >>

Mark, I don't think you get the joke.

>>

Robert, I got it - I promise.

topstuf · June 30, 2006 12:35PM

Mr. Paranoia strikes again:

<< Please except my apoliges for this mess >>

"Please EXCEPT? my apoliges (sic)"............. technically...... defines it as NO apology.

.........Probably................. a typo, but why cut slack for someone like that?

rich · June 30, 2006 1:10PM

Shipping insurance
Not offered

Thought that was odd.
Thanks for the money,BTW I'm not responsible if it gets lost in the mail.
R-I-G-H-T

Does anyone recognize this 1797 half

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