1910 matte proof, bid or stay clear?

alpha33

I default here to those with vastly more expertise than I..............
epay # https://www.ebay.com/itm/373849425623

291fifth

RAW ... and read the disclaimers that come along with the description. PASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zoins

Great Souther Coins wrote:
1910 Lincoln Cent Wheat Penny Matte PROOF, Razor Sharp Solid Gem PR++ * Free S/H
If you are bidding on raw coins, we STRONGLY RECOMMMEND that you have knowledge of the coin industry, coin pricing, and coin grading before you bid.

We guarantee AUTHENTICITY ONLY!!!

We do not offer grades on raw coins, and we do not guarantee grades on raw coins.

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FranklinHalfAddict

Careful when considering coins from that seller.
Lots of their items have issues.. cleaning, damage and other issues.

Che_Grapes

If it was good enough to have been graded - it would have been by now.
You have to remember that any raw coins in the market these days have already been vetted by experts at some point over the last 100 years - and they were either submitted for grading or sold raw (with hairlines or other issues) where they continue to be bought and sold like a hot potato.

DRUNNER

The three most valuable and important jobs in the free world as of this day . . . . .

1. Captain of an American nuclear missile Boomer (SSN).

2. Lead cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins University.

3. Photographer at Great Southern Coins.

Drunner

Type2

Yes it’s a problem coin.

Che_Grapes

@DRUNNER said:
The three most valuable and important jobs in the free world as of this day . . . . .

1. Captain of an American nuclear missile Boomer (SSN).

2. Lead cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins University.

3. Photographer at Great Southern Coins.

Drunner

Ah but I think canyon city coins has them beat in the photography department

ndeagles

@FranklinHalfAddict said:
Careful when considering coins from that seller.
Lots of their items have issues.. cleaning, damage and other issues.

Cant agree more, I have bought 3 coins from this seller, in one the picture looked great, I paid a small premium for the appearance, and it came covered in scratches not visible on the picture and the color on the coin was completely different, white on picture, strange yellow in person. Another looked great on the picture with lots of luster, but was dull and not a great coin in hand, the third was lost in shipping, they did issue refund at least. The only coin I've ever had lost in shipping. I now avoid this seller always, the images are highly manipulated and are not accurate depictions of the coins.

PerryHall

There have been past threads on this seller, and none were complimentary.

TurtleCat

@alpha33 said:
I appreciate all the input. Is there a list somewhere on this site of "questionable" actors.

Not really as that can cause trouble. Easier to just search for the seller name to see if they have been referenced.

Namvet69

@alpha33 And stay tuned in here, we all benefit from the examination and expertise of CU members. You can do better. Peace Roy