Hey, I just got an idea - need your help.

Russ

eBay is a laugh a minute when it comes to the "look at my sunglasses and buy my RARE <insert cheap POS> coin" syndrome. I'm going to start archiving these and, after I have enough, dedicate a section of my site to preserve them for posterity. Kind of like time capsule of numismatic stupidity.

If you run across any REALLY stupid ones, preferably auctions that have plenty of ALL CAPS LOUD WORDS AND EXCLAMATION POINTS! from sellers with little or no feedback, let me know. Must be REALLY stupid ones, not just marginally stupidity - that's far too common.

Russ, NCNE

goyankeez

Sounds fun.

calgolddiver

2 headed penny

first offering for your consideration

calgolddiver

a recent posting

this one very recently hit the boards and is a good one !

Russ

Added the two headed penny, already had the second one.

Russ, NCNE

Coppernicus

Great idea Russ - You could probably make a few bucks by selling a subscription to your collection (monthly updates?). The only problems I see are: 1) storage space (since the sheer number of these moronic auctions may swamp the server) and 2) you may have to make this a full-time job

I look forward to the collection!!!

Coppernicus

kranky

I don't think Russ is going to run out of server space. I think his boss can get computer parts wholesale.

You might consider organizing them into categories - like Bad Spelling, Rotten Photos, Incoherent Descriptions, I Don't Know Anything About This Except That It's Worth A Fortune (outrageous reserves), and Grand Slam (qualifying in all four of the other categories).

Great idea, Russ!

LanLord

<< <i>I don't think Russ is going to run out of server space. I think his boss can get computer parts wholesale. You might consider organizing them into categories - like Bad Spelling, Rotten Photos, Incoherent Descriptions, I Don't Know Anything About This Except That It's Worth A Fortune (outrageous reserves), and Grand Slam (qualifying in all four of the other categories). Great idea, Russ! >>

There should also be a catagory for Famous Phonies like 1804 dollars, 1933 double eagles, obvious fake 1916SLQ etc.

dorkkarl

i love the idea, thought of something similar before, but don't have the tech. know-how. question: are there going to be any copyright infringements? you might want to check that out 1st.

K S

LucyBop

What a CRAZY idea Daddy-o, the Ebay hall of shame...

jhar

Hey Russ you gotta have this one!!!


Linkage

Russ

jhar,

Thanks! I was looking for that one and couldn't find it. Added.

Russ, NCNE

airplanenut

mae sure you save the pics... someone might delete them from their site, thus taking down some of the fun!

GREAT IDEA!

Jeremy

MadMarty

I'm going to have to put together an auction just to get into Russ's web page. Maybe my rare shrunken Morgan dollar...

ClarkOfKent

Ha!!!! What was this guy thinking?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1379617679

goyankeez

Here's a few:

Flying Liberty



This one's weird. ?????

Russ

Clark,

That one doesn't qualify. The seller's caps lock key is working correctly.

goyankeez,

Outstanding examples! Added.

Russ, NCNE

calgolddiver

Russ -

Do you have this one ?

choked the prez

jakemrjr

You all HAVE to go to this site, yes that's right, you have to

List of all-time crazy ebay auctions. some real classics

I would skip down to the "fan favorites" section..

You won't be sorry!

NoviceKris

Penny Guy

Check this guy out. And be sure to notice the shipping charge for the single penny are you are buying.

Kris

relayer

I don't have the link since it closed a while back, but it was a great auction - the sellers first and he joined ebay just to list it.

Seems he had gotten back this half Sacawagea / half SBA in his change. He figured it was worth at least $50 and that he could use the money to buy his college books this year.

All it takes is one, and someone was lucky enough to pick up that gold plated SBA $1 for $50.

DHeath

Russ,

I love the pics and title of this one........here ya go.

perfect VF 1804 Half cent free S&H