I had to do it. FUN with an eBay auction. . .

braddick · September 9, 2002 8:59AM

Now let's just hope I don't tick eBay off and they pull it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1380131068

gemseeker · September 9, 2002 9:03AM

I doubt it. There are far more listed items that should be removed but nothing happens to them.

barrytrot · September 9, 2002 9:03AM

I bid. Unfortunately you must have set the reserve pretty high.

You better watch out, this is a hard coin to replace

Someone might just buy it.

MartyF · September 9, 2002 9:03AM

HAHA! I can't see them pulling it....I do see someone buying it though

Russ · September 9, 2002 9:05AM

Bwuahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!! I love it!

I can't see any reason eBay would pull it.

You better get your money out of it quick, though, I have one rattling around in my pocket right now. It'll be a pop 2 before you know it!

Russ, NCNE

barrytrot · September 9, 2002 9:05AM

Braddick,

I wouldn't worry about getting in trouble with eBay. For what? Selling a certified coin with an excellent description and a well done picture?

I think people like that guy that has re-listed and re-listed the 90+k mint-error coin are the people that eBay should try to put a damper on. Or perhaps the variety of "unsearched XXXX" hoards that are somehow known to be 100% wheats or dimes or whatever. Apparently the use of pyshic power does not void the "unsearched" title.

hookedoncoins · September 9, 2002 9:06AM

WOW... that looks even better than I expected, however I think you should of worn it down more... gone for a VG at least.

Love the story also!

-Jarrett Roberts

barrytrot · September 9, 2002 9:09AM

Here's a question:

The coin looks a tad faded to me, could slide down to a 15 if you got a mean grader.

So, can you send a coin in to be regraded with a MAXIMUM grade and no minimum?

If so, you might want to send it in for a "downgrade"

That is unless someone buys it!

presleyh · September 9, 2002 9:12AM

Thats every bit as good as your Ike with the head like a light bulb. Did you submit that one yourself? What goes through the mind of the grader faced with this awsome coin?

barrytrot · September 9, 2002 9:13AM

presleyh,

I guarantee the grader is thinking 1 thing and 1 thing only: Someone is trying to cross an ACG

Russ · September 9, 2002 9:16AM

No, the grader is actually thinking "ah, I see Braddick is at it again."

Russ, NCNE

braddick · September 9, 2002 9:40AM

Yep. This is one of those coins that I "made" and then had 'made' again...

GoldenState · September 9, 2002 10:04AM

I think it is great. If they pulled it, it would prove that Ebay truly has no sense of humor.

gsaguy · September 9, 2002 10:21AM

Braddick,

That's an auction description worthy of Anaconda's awe!

GSAGUY

dorkkarl · September 9, 2002 6:47PM

now THAT is a funny 1! did anyone see the counterfeit eagle in the countryside auction this past weekend? it was dated 1906. i guess someone altered the date on a real one to '06 and made a cast copy of it. hilarious coin.

great job!!!

K S