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longtimecollectorlongtimecollector Posts: 2,368 ✭
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On Sunday, I saw this dime on Ebay..... 1805 RAW DIME

I emailed the seller the following:

Dear coinsfrombill,

Do you have a return policy? I am interested in this dime, but need to see it "up close and personal" before I could drop $850


Today I get this reply:

If "up, close and personal" means an inspection, you are welcome to do this after you purchase it. The return policy is stated on my ebay website. I am registered with Ebay and they have done extensive business with me. Also I am NOT going to South America on $850. I have sent many coins valued at many thousands of dollars since I started collecting in 1944.

Sincerely,
Bill Carla

Well Excuse me !!!!

First off I don't see ANYTHING about a return policy........

Second, I wonder what kind of business he has done with Ebay besides paying for his listings/sales...........

I NEVER said anything about him absconding with the money.............

Why the he!! should I care how many coins he's shipped in the last 60 years........ He's only got a 22 feedback........

To Bill Carla....... an open invitation............ KISS MY GRITS !!!!!!!!!
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  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭
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  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
    so he has been collecting for 60 years which tells me he is getting up in his years. We all know how some people who are around that age live life a little differently than younger people do so I always chalk it up to different generations and thoughts. Also, he is probably not the most computer savvy person considering his age. he seems a little old fashioned.

    my .02
  • KurtHornKurtHorn Posts: 1,382 ✭
    Hmm, low feedback. Last feedback listed is in 2002... $850 item... = be careful. Dime looks good to me,... solid VF I think from the pics. If so, and if it's not scrubbed... could be a good buy. But I wouldn't unless I could minimize the risk. image
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  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,286 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow some very big dollar items there, does'nt accept paypal so no buyer protection, tough call.

    Chris
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    My Collection of Old Holders

    Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hmm, low feedback. Last feedback listed is in 2002... $850 item... >>


    Wooooooooo.......Woooooooooo........Wooooooooo.........
    Alarms going off all over the place here !!!
    Sure is a nice looking dime though......

    Paul
    My Ebay Coin Store
  • LouisLouis Posts: 3,687
    The seller has some interesting items up for sale.
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    No feedback in two years and suddenly he has a bunch of high dollar coins listed? I smell hijack.

    Russ, NCNE
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  • NeptuneNeptune Posts: 2,221
    I wouldn't buy nothing from someone with that smart-a$$ attitude.
  • sadysta1sadysta1 Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭
    it looks like most of his coins look harsly cleaned
  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    With a coin like that, I think you're much better off finding one at a show or quality coin shop!
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !
  • whitehotmorganswhitehotmorgans Posts: 26
    Kiss your own grits and keep it to yourself.
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  • NewmismatistNewmismatist Posts: 1,802 ✭✭


    << <i>The seller has some interesting items up for sale. >>



    Well, here's one, but it wouldn't go VF25 even at the most liberal TPG.

    1793 Chain cent -"VF25"

    If he's been collecting 60 years, he needs a pair of specs and a large magnifying glass, BEFORE he grades those babies! image
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  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    Did smoeone imply that us old folks are kranky.

    You darn whipersnappers, aught to all be tarred

    and feathered. Us old times are just as mellow

    as a jello shot. We are cool, calm and collected at

    all times, you dern fool.
    There once was a place called
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  • MurphyMurphy Posts: 903 ✭
    You tell'im Bear! image

    It takes all kinds to make a world, but I'm kinda sympathetic towards the old fart who wants payment as collateral instead of risking a free approval gone bad. I know Longtimecollector wouldn't take his coin, even if he IS Certifiable, but the old fart don't know that.
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  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭
    Raw coin, no return policy, 20 total feedbacks, and no paypal. I wouldn't go near this one.
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
  • tlhoytlhoy Posts: 2,204
    Something doesn't smell right here.
    The last feedback he received was on Dec 20, 2002
    Now out of nowhere he list 59 high dollar items.
    No PayPal + no return policy + bad attitude = RUN LIKE HELL!!
  • MORGANHUNTER2MORGANHUNTER2 Posts: 4,473 ✭
    Just an FYI- I spoke to one of his past buyers- who I have bought from- the guy is legit- yes he is very old, but has a hellofa collection, unfortunately he has a 1800 that he wants 4300 and it has a scratch running left obverse and onto the cardboard holder- I left him a note I'll give him 25 dollars for it right now, the scratch looks real fresh.
  • my3centsmy3cents Posts: 1,411
    He also has a return policy but it's not posted:

    The return policy is: 3 days after receipt of coin for any reason for full coin price refund, postage prepaid.

    I emailed and asked him a couple of days ago and he just responded today.

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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Although the grades can be a bit, um, confusing...

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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, here's one, but it wouldn't go VF25 even at the most liberal TPG.

    I am no early copper expert, but that's a net G on the best of days!
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