Poll results: "Estate" on ebay equals...

RYK

When you see an ebay lot with the word estate or estate sale in the title or description, does this make you more or less interested in the coin/item?

Russ

I see "crap" has jetted out to an early lead. No cynics around here.

Russ, NCNE

RYK

Russ,

I was thinking of creating a poll with just "crap" as a choice or just "crap" and "good deal".

RYK

Okay, it's "crap" by a landslide. Polls shut down.

RGL

Most of the "estate" stuff would be better off meeting a dignified end in the casket with the dearly departed ...

DennisH

What I see is:

Scam.
Rip-off.
No returns.
"We're pretending to be stupid, so bidders please do likewise."

MSD61

I see " Attention all you mis-informed buyers"

Bear

Quality estate sales should and will get a reputable auction house

to handle the collection. That which is too foul and unwholsome, will go

to E-Bay.

coindaughter

hmmm... I remember asking the question to all of you fine folks over a year ago, how should I sell my Dad's estate? You all suggested Ebay. I think we've done pretty well (though extreeeeemeeeely sllllooooowllly). Not crap. No scam. No rip-offs. Certainly returns allowed. Not foul, and not unwholesome!

Why the cynical broad blankets around here?

Russ

<< <i>Why the cynical broad blankets around here? >>



Experience. You're the exception, not the rule.

Russ, NCNE

flaminio

<< <i>hmmm... I remember asking the question to all of you fine folks over a year ago, how should I sell my Dad's estate? You all suggested Ebay. I think we've done pretty well (though extreeeeemeeeely sllllooooowllly). Not crap. No scam. No rip-offs. Certainly returns allowed. Not foul, and not unwholesome!

Why the cynical broad blankets around here? >>


The main thing is, on eBay, what does it matter if it's an "estate" sale or not? Why do I, as a buyer, care? Why would a seller even bother to mention this?

Like Russ said, you're the exception, but it does seem like the vast majority of sellers use the "e-word" to somehow justify foisting crap on the masses with no possibility of return.

nankraut

I vote for "crap" also. very accurate descriptioin, in many cases.

291fifth

It is often used an excuse for "no returns".

Prometheus183

Hmmm.. let's see.. What do I read into this....

eBay auction title example: Estate Sale - Extremely RARE GEMS!

Translated into English: Let me <censored> you in the <censored> and make you smile about it!

Craig

ealandg

I think the sellers that use "estate" believe that we will interpret this to mean that the seller is unaware of the value of the coin, or is numismatically challenged, so can't be held responsible for cleaning, damage, fakes, etc.

Bikingnut

Crap, junk, trash...

dorkkarl

i think of "blueridge1"

K S

MadMonk

I avoid it like the plague, I believe it's a ruse and that it tells me something about the nature of the person who's selling.

morganbarber

Estate on Ebay vs. non estate is just like Ebay itself vs. buying at a local dealer. Much riskier as there are many scams, but with a potential for extremely good deals.