FloridaBill's pics of mct3015 1909 VDB...opinions appreciated

FloridaBill · February 9, 2008 12:08PM

Here's the auction description:

1909-VDB Lincoln Head Cent

Almost 100 Years Old!

Select FDC Unc Broad Rims

A few tiny little marks but otherwise this looks like it was just made yesterday and razor sharp details! Stored for years in it's cellophane sleeve!

SEE THE PHOTOS

A VERY NICE COIN

Price paid: $112

Here are the pics from the auction:

Here are my pics:

FloridaBill

Tyler1924S · February 9, 2008 12:13PM

Thanks for posting, Bill. The chunk out of Lincoln's shoulder was pretty well hidden in his pics. Didn't you also purchase a Large Cent from him, like an 1818?

Barndog · February 9, 2008 12:16PM

I guess relative to the size of a glacier, those are tiny marks.

Bochiman · February 9, 2008 12:17PM

So, Bill, now that you have them in hand, what are you going to do?
Keep? Try to return?

From the photos (and, yes, not to rub it in, but your pics need a little work

(so do mine though)), it looks like creative/deceptive imagery was done.

TennesseeDave · February 9, 2008 12:17PM

They definately know how to make each coin look its very best.I remember several threads about this sellers coins going for moon money.

TomB · February 9, 2008 12:19PM

That's a heck of a planchet flaw on Lincoln's shoulder and I could imagine it would only make the coin much more difficult to sell or make it a bag candidate at a TPG.

Goldbully · February 9, 2008 12:22PM

FloridaBill Link

droopyd · February 9, 2008 12:33PM

Looks corroded and dipped, and what's with that chunk out of the shoulder?

I'd return it if at all possible.

FloridaBill · February 9, 2008 12:47PM

<< <i>Didn't you also purchase a Large Cent from him, like an 1818? >>

Nope, these are the only 4 I bought from him.

FloridaBill

coindeuce · February 9, 2008 12:50PM

Only 4?

I do hope you have some recourse to recover what you spent. Otherwise, consider it very expensive tuition.

ArizonaJack · February 9, 2008 12:50PM

ouch Bill, I think you took a beating on this one, and seller is manipulating his pics, just as suspected here by many.....

WOW

goldboy · February 9, 2008 1:12PM

The flaws on the lincoln are clearly visible enough on the sellers pics to raise the alarm! I usually spend a little time to study the pics (if clear) before I even consider a purchase. In the case of this seller, whom I dont think is being intentionally deceptive, and many others to come, please be CAUTIOUS with your online purchases and do a little study first!

Moki · February 9, 2008 1:24PM

Is that a big chunk out of the shoulder? MS60

droopyd · February 9, 2008 1:38PM

<< <i>In the case of this seller, whom I dont think is being intentionally deceptive.... >>

I think you may be in the minority there.

sinin1 · February 9, 2008 1:38PM

whom I dont think is being intentionally deceptive

I disagree

there is no way from the photo to tell there is a big chunk missing from the shoulder

the guys lighting makes the coins have much more luster than they have

the shadows 'conveniently' hide the biggest defects

FloridaBill's pics of mct3015 1909 VDB...opinions appreciated

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