eBay - why not 2 pictures?

Wolf359

When I'm browsing coins on eBay I expect a minimum of 2 pictures one for each side. I've noticed a lot of sellers
only have the obverse with no reverse picture, saving a whopping .15 cents in eBay fees. It seems incredible to me that someone
wants a Hundred Dollar opening bid (or even $20) and won't show a reverse picture of a coin.

Does this bother anyone else?

poptopsRus

Most of the time I show pictures of both sides but sometimes I get lazy when I'm listing 100 auctions in one day and only picture the obverse. It's not the money its the time. Most people will take an extra picture of the reverse if you request one.

lordmarcovan

<< <i>Does this bother anyone else? >>



Most definitely.

ss350camaro

I agree completely but also agree with the time issue. A little time with a photoshop program combining the two sides into one pic would save the 15 cents but it also takes time to do. Someone listing 100's of items would be overwhelmed. I'm sure the seller wouldn't be too opposed to emailing a potential buyer a second picture ? Unless they are like a lot of sellers and never responde to questions. ( Sorry, ......... had to throw that one in there :-(

nOoBiEeE

<< <i>Does this bother anyone else? >>

Yes, very much soo but then again, I do not bid on it.

HalfCents

Bothers the heck out of me. I have requested additional pictures from some sellers, and get no response, so I don't bid. I get lousy pictures from other sellers, and I don't bid.

Tom

Russ

Why do you need a picture of the reverse? The obverse has the grading label on it, not the reverse.

Russ, NCNE

Baley

no reverse pic, no bid.

Once in a while, I'll email and ask for the reverse, if the coin is interesting. THEN I don't bid.
Anitacoin lists 4 and 5 figure coins with only one picture. (although that's the least of "her" problems)

Tsimmerdown

I used to only include the Obverse picture for paper currency I sold on Ebay, for whatever reason. I must not have read it very carefully, because I thought extra pictures were more expensive than that. Then it occured to me that extra pics cost a whopping 15 cents. From now on, it's 2 pictures for me!!! It's just foolish to do otherwise.

I can understand the time issue, and I only will have maybe 1 - 3 auctions going. It's easy for me to take that extra pic and upload it onto Ebay. If I had 100 auctions a week, I don't know how easy it would be to streamline that process.

EvilMCT

I won't bid if I only see 1 side of the coin.

Ken

K6AZ

<< <i>Why do you need a picture of the reverse? The obverse has the grading label on it, not the reverse. >>



Because dogs come even in PCGS holders. Sometimes the obverse will be nice with a horrible reverse. It's really an issue for me because these days I prefer Morgans that have a decent strike, and the eagle's breast feathers are an important determination of strike, along with the upper ear and hair above the ear.

MSD61

I take pictures of both sides of the coins I place on ebay. They have to be perfect, great, clear, have the right lighting...it's art Ya hear me?????? Sorry, Yes I post both sides and I will not bid on one picture item.

Conder101

<< <i>Why do you need a picture of the reverse? The obverse has the grading label on it, not the reverse. >>


Because for many slabs I need to see the back side to definitively identify the variety.

mozeppa

i put both obverse and reverse on the same photo ......you see both sides...and i still save the 15 cents