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Ebay scammer using our picture for his auction

ToneloverTonelover Posts: 1,554 ✭
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Here's an ebay seller using our image directly linked from the Coin World website. I hope he'll be a little surprised next time he takes a look. Thanks for Mark Feld for pointing this out to us. Also, the guy used one of the worst pictures he could have possibly chosen, how embarassing. image No need to report him to ebay, hopefully the shock of seeing the picture will give him the spanking he deserves.

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  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    Yeah, that is a terrible photo. All those words really distract from the coin image
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You the man...... go get em.... this is the funnest thing I have seen....I suggest we take a pool and see how long it takes him to figure it out...any takers maybe $1 a head...I'll go 6 hours
    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • remumcremumc Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭
    I love it!!!!! I just wish I could see his face next time he checks his auction. This is much better that having ebay pull the auction IMHO. image

    Regards,

    Wayne
    Regards,

    Wayne

    www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
  • bgmanbgman Posts: 473 ✭✭
    I like your style. It would take forever for Ebay to do anything. Maybe the seller will not even notice.image

    Randy
  • ToneloverTonelover Posts: 1,554 ✭
    Actually my mind was racing with possibilities for some substitute pictures, but I don't think Coin World would have approved of us uploading them the their site. image
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    So far no retractions... Wonder how long that will take...
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    Marty,

    I'm not retracting MY bid and I doubt anyone will top my $20,000 limit! image I wanted to be sure no one got ripped off and placed my bid before I emailed RCNH (and therefore before they added their little "message" to the link) to let them know of the scam.
  • MikeyMikey Posts: 477
    It's impossible to read the text, but you gotta love it anyway.
    When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse
  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭
    That's great, if you had to wait for eBay to act , it would be too late.
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
  • ToneloverTonelover Posts: 1,554 ✭
    Picture changed for ease of viewing. image
  • MacCoinMacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
    Way to go coinworld.
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    Way to go guys!!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! I like it!!!
    Blog and Pics
  • keithdagenkeithdagen Posts: 2,025 ✭
    Kudos to Jon and Mark -- nothing like making a scammer look like a fool.
    Keith ™

  • wayneherndonwayneherndon Posts: 2,356 ✭✭✭
    Wow, even has the text "RCNH Number...." !!!!!!!!!

    WH
    We are: WHRC Wizard PotoPromo
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    "Wow, even has the text "RCNH Number...." !!!!!!!!!"

    Wayne, I was virtually certain, as soon as I saw the Ebay listing, that it was a scam. But, the seller's listing the RCNH ID# sure made it easier for me to figure out who really owned the coin! image
  • tjkilliantjkillian Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭
    Excellent! Way to go! I love it. He is probably too stupid to even notice.

    Thanks,
    Tom
    Tom

  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    we wont take any money...but please guess how long it takes til the auction gets pulled...I have the 6 hours (a little less now) maybe I'll throw in a prize for the winner....
    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    gee here is a thought...maybe you should put the correct picture in...and we could bid the item way up I dont know say $ 2,300,000 then try to meet the guy to pay him.....oh well just a thought
    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    4 hrs 30 min. 2:30 PM CST
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    Sorry Mark,
    Had to up the bid a bit!!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    I guess the bidding war is on!!!image
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love it....way to goimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimage
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • hookooekoohookooekoo Posts: 381 ✭✭✭
    Best laugh I've had in a while.

    Glad I got to see it before the seller takes it down.
  • dlshawdlshaw Posts: 81
    Item cancelled.

    image
    Dan
    <>< ~~~
  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    well guess no one wins my contest....gee I thought we would go longer...oh well....score one for the good guys!!!!
    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • jy8sjy8s Posts: 113 ✭✭
  • mrfredmrfred Posts: 718
    nice job, y'all
    Life got you down? Listen to John Coltrane.
  • RELLARELLA Posts: 961 ✭✭✭
    Another scam...this one for an 1851 Quarter PCGS MS66 pop1/0:

    Scam

    This one has been running for a while...I called the dealer and they already were aware of the problem.

    RELLA
    Do not fall into the error of the artisan
    who boasts of twenty years experience in his craft
    while in fact he has had only one year of experience...
    twenty times.
  • maddoxmaddox Posts: 320
    I can only imagine the look on his face when he goes to view the auction.....Pricelessimage
    " I hoard coins, that's what I do, it's my nature"
    ____________________________
  • BulldogBulldog Posts: 779
    Rella,

    Your guys Ebay ID says that he joined Ebay on 4 Feb 03, with country of origin as Australia. But the auction says Amsterdam, United States.

    We do have an Amsterdam NY, But I am not sure about an Amsterdam United States. Dead Giveaway.

    Bulldog
    Proud to have fought for America, and to be an AMERICAN!

    No good deed will go unpunished.

    Free Money Search
  • dwooddwood Posts: 821
    This is the funniest thing I've seen in quite some time! Tonelover, you're my new hero....and I think its safe to say that we should NEVER meet image <evil grin>
    dwood

    "France said this week they need more evidence to convince them Saddam is a threat. Yeah, last time France asked for more evidence it came rollin thru Paris with a German Flag on it." -Dave Letterman
  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    Great job, still laffing. Here is a 56 flyer pf64 up for sale with no reserve and a seller with no rating.link Seller is located in Austria.
  • agfoxagfox Posts: 363
    LOL Tonelover that was truely priceless... If only we could deal with all these folks in similar fashion ebay would be a much better place.

    Got Morgan?
  • jgrechjgrech Posts: 47
    That is definately one of the funniest things I've seen on e-Bay! Congratulations for putting a scammer in his place.
  • ToneloverTonelover Posts: 1,554 ✭
    With street justice like that who needs Safeharbor? I had a total blast doing it and am glad to have brightened some of your days.

    On a more serious note, I think it's important for people to realize how dangerous of a place ebay really is to buy coins or anything else.

    Thanks again to Mark from Pinnacle Rarities to alerting us to this matter. Much appreciated!
  • CalGoldCalGold Posts: 2,608 ✭✭
    The 1856 flying eagle Mike found is an image stolen from David Lawrence. Probably worth send them a note.

    Edited to add: I emailed D. Lawrence about this.

    CG
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    I have placed bids on the 1851 25c and the 1856 1c - if someone else wants them they will really have to pay up! image
  • CoppernicusCoppernicus Posts: 1,764 ✭
    This is a great thread and a fantastic way to kill some time at work! You folks are tooooo funny on these scam artists. Keep up the good policin'.....

    Coppernicus

    Lincoln Wheats (1909 - 1958) Basic Set - Always Interested in Upgrading!
  • gmarguligmarguli Posts: 2,225 ✭✭
    I have placed bids on the 1851 25c and the 1856 1c - if someone else wants them they will really have to pay up! image

    You're pop1eye?

    You're also bidding on bondman22's auctions. image Haven't you heard the stories about him?
  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    Jon
    that is one of THE funniest things I have seen to date on ebay!
    FANTASTIC way to get back at the dirtbag!
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    Greg, in answer to your first question - yes, I am. Please don't tell anyone, though. image

    I have heard about bondman22 but I bid prices I was comfortable with - but I did not meet the reserves.
  • PetescornerPetescorner Posts: 1,220 ✭✭
    OK, I'll admit I'm embarassed because I don't know what everyone is laughing about. image I see the images of the coin, front & back, but I don't see anything that jumps out at me as far as "getting back" at someone. Did the seller replace the switched images? Or am I just totally missing it?
  • HadleydogHadleydog Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭
    This is beautiful! Thanks for making my day!imageimageimage
  • CoppernicusCoppernicus Posts: 1,764 ✭
    Petescorner - click on the link in the FIRST email of the thread! image
    Coppernicus

    Lincoln Wheats (1909 - 1958) Basic Set - Always Interested in Upgrading!
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Excellant!!!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!! There is more than one way to deal with scum and this is the best I have seen so far.
    Bill

    image

    09/07/2006
  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    Boy, what a bunch of dummies. They should of at least copied the pics to their own site or posted it through Ipix. Best one I saw was a similar image rip-off scam and the owner of the pic/site changed the pic to some anatomical parts image
  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭✭✭
    LOL Next time, let the bids run up then in the last hour change the pic and watch everyone bail out.

    Leo

    The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!

    My Jefferson Nickel Collection

  • shirohniichanshirohniichan Posts: 4,992 ✭✭✭
    That's too funny. Thanks for the laugh, Jon.
    image
    Obscurum per obscurius
  • BSqrBSqr Posts: 543
    ROFLMAO !!! image

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