I have found that you can no longer trust Teletrades' descriptions anymore - I agree that it is more a "copy - paste" mentality. The really sad thing is that the photos have deteriorated as well.
I bought a coin two weeks ago that had a marvelous description and a photo to match. Unfortunately, once I received the coin, it looked like a different piece. The photo was taken at just the right angle to minimize the ugly toning.
That coin has been returned to TT with a terse letter detailing my displeasure. I know it probably won't get me any consideration, but I sure enjoyed writing it. Now I will be even more selective on which coins I bid on at TT.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
Why would anyone even rely on TT's descriptions? Totally amateurish. Every other Morgan starts with the same crap, " Designed by George T Morgan, this design lasted from 1878 to 1921 "
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Russ, NCNE
Ike Specialist
Finest Toned Ike I've Ever Seen, been looking since 1986
I bought a coin two weeks ago that had a marvelous description and a photo to match. Unfortunately, once I received the coin, it looked like a different piece. The photo was taken at just the right angle to minimize the ugly toning.
That coin has been returned to TT with a terse letter detailing my displeasure. I know it probably won't get me any consideration, but I sure enjoyed writing it. Now I will be even more selective on which coins I bid on at TT.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
<< <i>The photo was taken at just the right angle to minimize the ugly toning. >>
Speaking of ugly toning, I just bought three that look like this:
Russ, NCNE