I don't usually do this but if your an Ebay seller you may want to block this guy...

kryptonitecomics · February 27, 2014 8:29PM

So I wake up this morning and check my Ebay messages and out of the blue I get the following message:

Beautiful perfect coin. It's a shame you let the slab get scratched so badly. I see so many rare and historic coins in scratched up slabs. Makes me fn sick. Why is it so hard for people to take care of their things? You should have that coin re-slabbed before you sell it. Luckily for you everyone on ebay is a fn idiot and they don't know any better, so you'll still get a good price. If i bought that coin from you, i would give you negative feedback as a matter of principle. Maybe i will bid on it with one of my other accounts and give you negative feedback to teach you to take care of things and be more careful and respectful of valuable items.

I don't know this Ebay buyer and to my knowledge I have never done business with them. As just about everyone knows....about 98% of what I sell comes in on consignment so I have no control what condition the slabs come in and quite frankly...I thought we were collecting coins and not plastic...my bad

Ebay member ID is: reindeermccoy

pcunix · February 27, 2014 8:42PM

<< So I wake up this morning and check my Ebay messages and out of the blue I get the following message:

Beautiful perfect coin. It's a shame you let the slab get scratched so badly. I see so many rare and historic coins in scratched up slabs. Makes me fn sick. Why is it so hard for people to take care of their things? You should have that coin re-slabbed before you sell it. Luckily for you everyone on ebay is a fn idiot and they don't know any better, so you'll still get a good price. If i bought that coin from you, i would give you negative feedback as a matter of principle. Maybe i will bid on it with one of my other accounts and give you negative feedback to teach you to take care of things and be more careful and respectful of valuable items.

I don't know this Ebay buyer and to my knowledge I have never done business with them. As just about everyone knows....about 98% of what I sell comes in on consignment so I have no control what condition the slabs come in and quite frankly...I thought we were collecting coins and not plastic...my bad

Ebay member ID is: reindeermccoy >>

I don't get it. I get that scratches on the slab might annoy some people - heck, if given a choice between the same coin in a scratched slab or not, I'm sure most of us would take the unscratched, but sheesh: look at the coin, look at the price, and if the scratch really bugs you, add in the cost of reholdering or crossover and decide if it's worth it to you.. whether the scratch is the seller's fault or not!

kryptonitecomics · February 27, 2014 8:53PM

The funny thing is the slab isn't that scratched up.....the coin is about the size of a Dime and when you use a macro lens to blow that up 50x you can see the imperfections in the plastic as well as any hairline scratches. And this rare historic coin is a 1984 Isle of Man gold coin.....not a 1793 Chain cent

lordmarcovan · February 27, 2014 8:55PM

(Him, not you. Tell him to switch to decaf, and if he ever considered that maybe, just maybe, you weren't the one who sandpapered the slab?)

But restrain yourself from pullin' a you-know-who and telling this chucklehead what he really deserves to be told.

TwoSides2aCoin · February 27, 2014 9:16PM

Charming, nonetheless.

coin22lover · February 27, 2014 9:43PM

Which coin is he talking about?

hchcoin · February 27, 2014 9:49PM

I would just respond and tell them what you stated on your post, 98% of your items are from consignments and tell them to have a nice day. Then block away.

Tookybandit · February 27, 2014 9:55PM

I think there must've been some Rum involved??

agentjim007 · February 27, 2014 10:13PM

I would never leave a message like that especially threaten negative feedback however slab condition is one of my compulsive disorders. I did return a coin because the holder was so badly scratched up I could not get a good look at the coin, it was a small coin and I have old eyes. I also have to really want a coin before I will buy it if it is in an older NGC holder with the real fragile hologram that is nearly always ripped apart. I know I have issues.

LanceNewmanOCC · February 27, 2014 10:25PM

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even if the slab was one of the worst, that message is unacceptable. blocked. ty.

7 billion people, can't all be winners.

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Alltheabove76 · February 27, 2014 10:27PM

<< .
even if the slab was one of the worst, that message is unacceptable. blocked. ty.

7 billion people, can't all be winners.

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You should report that message to ebay. What a weirdo.

lcoopie · February 27, 2014 10:27PM

nut

OPA · February 27, 2014 10:56PM

<< 

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even if the slab was one of the worst, that message is unacceptable. blocked. ty.

7 billion people, can't all be winners.

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You should report that message to ebay. What a weirdo. >>

Sounds like possible extortion to me.

blocked

RB1026 · February 27, 2014 11:02PM

I'm sure he sent you his name, address, and telephone number too, right? Of course not. Another unhappy, anonymous, internet bully who clearly has some serious issues to work out. I wouldn't lower myself to his/her level. Ignore him, block him, and move on with class. These types of people thrive on conflict and will only be encouraged by a response. Btw....have a good Friday!

kryptonitecomics · February 27, 2014 11:06PM

<< Which coin is he talking about? >>

I won't post a link to my auctions but it's eBay item number:331133783504 (1984 Isle of Man Gold Angel NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo 1/10th oz .917 Fine Gold)

Honestly...this slab is so far from the worst I have seen scratch wise is comical. I didn't bother to respond to his note....I will let Ebay handle it...if they decide to and just block this account and hope that if he uses another account, Ebay can track it.

WillieBoyd2 · February 27, 2014 11:16PM

Perhaps one can get the slab graded and encased in another slab.

Coin MS-61 Slab MS-45

BigMoose · February 27, 2014 11:17PM

Krypto, steer clear of that whackjob. Life is too short.

LeeBone · February 27, 2014 11:21PM

People like that make me

SaorAlba · February 27, 2014 11:24PM

Buy the coin, not the plastic. If the plastic is a bother have a crackout session. Good grief, people get their panties so knotted up over the most inane things.

ACop · February 27, 2014 11:29PM

He may win the coin even with the block.

brg5658 · February 27, 2014 11:42PM

I would report this type of threatening message to eBay. Probably with a direct call. eBay likely could identify this person's other accounts (based on PayPal linking, etc) and such behaviour will hopefully get the shut down.

lkeigwin · February 27, 2014 11:56PM

Wow. Thanks for sharing that. Blocked.

The fellow is seriously twisted. A character out of a Stephen King novel.
Lance.

Wabbit2313 · February 28, 2014 12:46AM

This dude could go out on an all out attack based on you posting this here and finding out he is being blocked by everyone. He seems very vindictive.

A simple sorry you don't like it and it's not my coin might have been a way to make him go away quietly. I have learned that there is no upside ever to fighting with or trying to get even with a buyer.

Outhaul · February 28, 2014 12:48AM

Forward the email to eBay.

Outhaul · February 28, 2014 12:51AM

Actually, I would block anyone with "PRIVATE" feedback regardless.

Cheers,

Bob

robec · February 28, 2014 12:54AM

Since he apparently has other accounts. A block will stop the reindeermccoy account, but it won't stop the account he has threatened to bid with.

mrpotatoheadd · February 28, 2014 12:59AM

You mean the customer *isn't* always right? I'm shocked, I tell you- shocked!

daOnlyBG · February 28, 2014 1:02AM

I empathize with you, Daniel. The guy sounds like a pri... nevermind. OPA said that it sounds like an extortion attempt, and I couldn't agree more.

Coinsponge · February 28, 2014 1:02AM

Probably drinking too much or his wife just chewed him out for leaving his dirty socks in the living room. Also, he accused you of letting it get scratched. I have gotten scratched holders occasionally straight back from a submission. What an idiot but drinking too much can do that to you.

phnatacc · February 28, 2014 2:05AM

LOL. eBay troll.

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · February 28, 2014 3:16AM

lol...just give him The Ole' "are you serious, you have way too much time on your hands. You've been blocked accordingly."

...works every time

Erik

FullCameo · February 28, 2014 3:18AM

Yep.

numisma · February 28, 2014 7:14AM

Maybe i will bid on it with one of my other accounts and give you negative feedback to teach you to take care of things and be more careful and respectful of valuable items.

Didn't you guys see the part of his email that said he would just bid from one of his other accounts? That was his way of anticipating that he would be blocked and to not even bother. As I have said before, some of these nut-jobs get so upset about being blocked that they will create a new account just to get revenge by leaving a negative feedback.

That guy is seriously demented and should not even be allowed on Ebay (or the internet in general).

ormandh · February 28, 2014 7:57AM

mkman123 · February 28, 2014 8:09AM

sounds like a really crazy ebayer

kryptonitecomics · February 28, 2014 8:23AM

Ebay ID #2 leetol

Message I just received.....also reported to Ebay...

you say we're collecting coins not slabs, but all your coins are in slabs and your a member of a slabbing company. you charge premiums for your graded coins but then you sell them in scratched slabs. you know you are wrong. even if your items are consignment, you should still have them reslabbed. you know i am right. that is why you declined to respond to me directly and instead used a cowardice move of posting a private letter on a public forum so all you coin dorks can blow each other and talk sh_t without me being able to defend myself. you're a coward, homosexual, comic book nerd. nothing more. stick to selling comics.

savoyspecial · February 28, 2014 8:30AM

WTF is a member of a slabbing company???

coin4sale · February 28, 2014 8:53AM

unstable

uh, block and ignore

Staircoins · February 28, 2014 8:54AM

Blocked.

Thanks for the heads up... and the entertainment!

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · February 28, 2014 9:00AM

…so he notes in his message that he understands this is a "public forum" and that he cannot come here to defend himself??? hmmm… maybe his IP has been bammed from re-signing up for the CU forums? If, not…invite him to come and join in on the conversation

still laughing that he also suggests that we all "blow each other," and then in his next sentence he calls you a homosexual…

Erik

OldIndianNutKase · February 28, 2014 9:30AM

<<you say we're collecting coins not slabs, but all your coins are in slabs and your a member of a slabbing company. you charge premiums for your graded coins but then you sell them in scratched slabs. you know you are wrong. even if your items are consignment, you should still have them reslabbed. you know i am right. that is why you declined to respond to me directly and instead used a cowardice move of posting a private letter on a public forum so all you coin dorks can blow each other and talk sh_t without me being able to defend myself. you're a coward, homosexual, comic book nerd. nothing more. stick to selling comics.
>>

Judging the slab out of hand is about the same as grading a coin that is not in hand. I think this has nothing to do with the slab. He has obviously singled you out for this abuse. Perhaps he knows you from another transaction in another name, or it may be that he does belong to this forum, noting how soon he was responding to your post of this morning. Just keep posting his threats on this forum along with his eBay name.

SeattleSlammer · February 28, 2014 9:37AM

This dude is fascinating. We should all encourage him to join our club and remind him that hugs are mandatory when getting together at coin shows.

drwstr123 · February 28, 2014 9:43AM

"...used a cowardice move of posting a private letter on a public forum..."

In communication with someone here, or just a voyeur.

kryptonitecomics · February 28, 2014 9:48AM

<< "...used a cowardice move of posting a private letter on a public forum..."

In communication with someone here, or just a voyeur. >>

I don't believe he is a member....I posted the same thing on NGC and one of my close friends decided to message the guy. I don't know what was said but I have a feeling that lead him to the forums.....but that's a guess. It could certainly be someone with an ax to ground but he is really wasting his time. His messages to me are so insane that I wouldn't waste the time to respond. My only reason for posting them on the forums was to protect my friends that are Ebay sellers on the forums. We take a lot of abuse and get a bad rep at times so giving you guys a glimpse of some of the nuts we have to deal with can be somewhat enlightening....or entertaining...or both?

Wabbit2313 · February 28, 2014 10:16AM

I will be watching your account for negatives to start popping up. This guy seems like the kind that won't stop. These always turn out bad for the seller.

Cougar1978 · February 28, 2014 10:29AM

I guess if your name was Hatfield he would neg you.

phnatacc · February 28, 2014 10:43AM

You do realize you are being trolled don't you?

thisnamztaken · February 28, 2014 11:17AM

Thanks...blocked.

kaz · February 28, 2014 11:19AM

This may be hard to do, but I think that the best thing is to allow this thread to sink into oblivion. It has served its purpose of warning those who need to know about this person. He has an inadequate personality and thrives on anger and distress in others. Although he appears aggressive in his messages, I believe he is actually passive aggressive, has 0 social skills, and would be completely unable to tolerate a face to face confrontation. In short, attention is what he feeds on. So let's not give him any more.

AP · February 28, 2014 11:51AM

<< Ebay ID #2 leetol

Message I just received.....also reported to Ebay...

you say we're collecting coins not slabs, but all your coins are in slabs and your a member of a slabbing company. you charge premiums for your graded coins but then you sell them in scratched slabs. you know you are wrong. even if your items are consignment, you should still have them reslabbed. you know i am right. that is why you declined to respond to me directly and instead used a cowardice move of posting a private letter on a public forum so all you coin dorks can blow each other and talk sh_t without me being able to defend myself. you're a coward, homosexual, comic book nerd. nothing more. stick to selling comics.
>>

Little does he (or she) know... I take the phrase "coin dork" as a compliment. canni getta "AMEN!!" ??

LanceNewmanOCC · February 28, 2014 12:34PM

<< 

<< Ebay ID #2 leetol

Message I just received.....also reported to Ebay...

you say we're collecting coins not slabs, but all your coins are in slabs and your a member of a slabbing company. you charge premiums for your graded coins but then you sell them in scratched slabs. you know you are wrong. even if your items are consignment, you should still have them reslabbed. you know i am right. that is why you declined to respond to me directly and instead used a cowardice move of posting a private letter on a public forum so all you coin dorks can blow each other and talk sh_t without me being able to defend myself. you're a coward, homosexual, comic book nerd. nothing more. stick to selling comics.
>>

Little does he (or she) know... I take the phrase "coin dork" as a compliment. canni getta "AMEN!!" ?? >>

AHHHHH MEN

and btw, i have received messages equal to and greater than that one!

i've also read another ebay member's messages that i know and they are equal to and very greater than that one.

i usually laugh and simultaneously shake my head in utter disbelief when i see things like that as well as others. completely confounding imo.
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I don't usually do this but if your an Ebay seller you may want to block this guy...

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