Have you ever bought a coin from this seller? For sale a monster slabbed 1915 buffalo nickel but ?
BUFFNIXX
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Have you ever bought a coin on ebay from APMEX ?. For sale a monster slabbed 1915 buffalo nickel
that is graded MS65 by NGC and looks to be better. This would be a nice pickup for any buffalo collector.
But wait! First there are no returns and if you read the fine print you will read
Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos.
The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive.
So what they are saying here is just send us $524.05 and we will send you an ngc slabbed ms65 piece
Since the asking price is a whoping 524.00 then you might think you will probably bet the coin pictured
but no gaurantee. Would you take a flyer and buy this piece or pass?
Collector of Buffalo Nickels and other 20th century United States Coinage
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
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If it was a coin I really wanted, I would call APMEX directly and discuss it with them.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
punt, just for their stupidity and being obnoxious.
BHNC #203
Yes, I have done this with them. Ask them if the coin pictured is the coin you will receive. They also sell coins from other dealers' inventory so check around for the coin listed elsewhere. Also, they will normally sell for less than the ebay price if you go direct.
A lot of times you also read on their description that this is one of Three available pieces, so you don't know what you are going to get, yes it maybe a ms 65 coin that looks like crap!!
Apmex. Everything I have ever purchased has been really nice. 6 or so purchases. They have actually been some of the best quality coins I’ve received. Nice folks easy to deal with and they do have a return policy.
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Good experience for me as well. One purchase.
I was satisfied with my 2 gold purchases from Apmex.
Same here.
Pete
Off NGC site: https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explorer/united-states/nickels/buffalo-five-cents-1913-1938/13927/1915-5c-ms/
Bullion only from dealers like apmex or providentmetals or kitco - buy the numismatic stuff from real dealers - just my opinion
Well if I’m selling something I post a pic of what I’m selling and just like the BST or even post here on the board what is the 1st thing we ask where is the pic. I don’t do business like that and expect others to do the same. If that is the case of having multiple’s then take all the pic and I’ll pick the one I like. Reminds me of a pool guy that came over to give me a estimate on a pool he sat down opened his book looked at me and the wife and said you know I’ll put together a pool for you and you’ll like it sign right here. I told him there’s the door thank you for coming. Crazy that some will say that is okay wow.
Hoard the keys.
There have been threads about them here before ... sometimes you get the coin pictured, other times not. They have a commodity mentality being mostly a bullion dealer and don't feel the need to spend much time on a $500 sale.
I for one do not deal with sellers that have stock photos. Every time you will get something not even close to what they show. If in doubt I would contact the seller and ask them if the coin in their listing will be the coin I receive.
Great looking Buff by the way👍
For some $500 is there coin budget for the year. But I’ll just buy bullion from them can’t mess up that.
Hoard the keys.
If I want a coin that states "stock photo", I will call them direct to ensure that I get the coin I want.
They can email me a photo of the coin.
If they don't, I won't buy it.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I agree. I saw a coin that they had on eBay that I really liked, so I DM'ed them and asked them, if I would receive the same coin. They never answered my question. They only told me what I already knew that "they use 'stock photos' and I may not receive the identical coin." Their evasiveness turned me off, so I didn't buy it. Maybe I'd have gotten further with a phone call? Don't know, as I didn't pursue it any further...
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
I immediately pass on any stock photo coins and do not go back to that dealer. Not a question in my mind that dealer's with stock photos send the worst coin first and so on. Just my opinion.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
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I am going to start that policy. I got a 1981-S proof group of all type 2 mintmarks that arrived yesterday. Only the quarter is type 2.
I’m not seeing anything remotely close to a “monster”. But either way, I certainly wouldn’t assume that the pictured coin is the one that a buyer would receive.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
To be fair, that "fine print" is highlighted with a red font and is part of the item description.
Like this. Not saying they will do this but why take a chance with stock photos or adds that say nice collator coins almost new. I found out the hard way with some Indians back in the day they where all wizzed.
It’s like that with everything just stay sharp.
Hoard the keys.
Almost never do any business with "stock photo" sellers. Exception would be bullion type stuff.