Poll - Use of "Stock Photos" on eBay - a violation of the ANA policy?

relayer

When you sell a coin on eBay, you get the ANA policy message which also says eBay "strongly recommends you ... include a clear scanned image of the actual item."

A number of sellers (including David Hall Rare Coins) use stock photos.

What do you think about it?

Gonfunko

Where's the choice "Stock Photos are not OK"?

flaminio

You don't have an option for "Stock photos are not OK under any circumstances -- only show the exact coin being sold".

bearcave

<< <i>You don't have an option for "Stock photos are not OK under any circumstances -- only show the exact coin being sold". >>



I agree, I don't like any of your options.

Russ

It is not realistic to expect volume coin dealers to shoot actual images of generic items like proof sets and mint sets. The margins simply aren't there to justify the time and expense of doing so.

That said, I think it borders on fraud that many who do use stock images deliberately present a set far superior to that which they are actually selling, particularly when there is no notation that it's a stock image.

Russ, NCNE

ksteelheader

I don't like any of the options either..

JrGMan2004

I think it's alright as long as you state that it is a stock photo...

Stuart

Relayer: Where's the voting option for Stock Photos should NEVER be used for Coin Auctions?? That's how I would like to vote...

anoldgoat

I think it is OK on mint and proof sets where the coins are usually hard to see anyway. Sometimes just the box is shown. Any problems should be pointed out though even if it is with the box. What I wouldn't care for is a close up of a nice set then receiving a problem set (if no disclosure).

dbldie55

So do those who oppose stock photos also think the mint should include images of the actual proof/mint/commemorative being sold?

eyoung429

I think that stock photos should only be used in slabs where the seller HAS TO STATE THE serial number and type of grading service that the ACTUAL coin is from. NO RAW COINS SHOULD EVER USE STOCK PHOTO'S!!!

relayer

Oops - I added the "NEVER" option - it's the jet lag

(The first 12 votes don't count)

RBinTex

"I think that stock photos should only be used in slabs where the seller HAS TO STATE THE serial number and type of grading service that the ACTUAL coin is from."

I agree. What's the harm of using a stock photo of a low value very generic $10 modern coin - e.g.

ESPECIALLY (& only) if it is disclosed in the listing that a stock photo is being used AND the seller supplies an actual cert # (on request or in the listing) AND offers a No Questions Asked return policy.

Bottom line, full disclosure (& a cert # if nesc.) & a return policy eliminates any objection on ethical grounds - IMHO.