<< <i>I have no expertise in coins and my husband was an idiot so please determine the value of each coin listed. >>
Happy Valentines Day, dear!
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
<< <i>It could just be the start of an entirely new scam. >>
Exactly what I was thinking. Instead of the estate sale scam, we have the divorce sale scam. Probably really some lowlife coin dealer with a new twist.
For someone who claims to know nothing about coins, she sure has improved her photography skills. Notice how her ex first was just her "ex" in previous auctions, now, months later he is her "idiot ex".
I seem to remember a thread from months ago that linked to ebay listings by an ex wife of her ex husband's coins. The thing that got my attention last time was a statement in the description of the coin(s) by the ex wife that "no one should attempt to contact her for a date" [From my male perspective "Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"].
If the seller in the prior thread is the seller in this current thread are the same, it appears that her anger has dissipated to the point where she does not up front discourage potential suitors.
For all heterosexual unattached male forumites, this could be your big chance to find some companionship and look at some coins. Hummmmm, think of the possibilities...................:
a. the coins are lousy, she is great and together you smash the coins to pieces with a sledge hammer;
b. the coins are great, she is lousy, you verbally trash the coins and then buy them from her at a price that would be a RIP
c. you feel sorry for the ex husband [maybe you are divorced], pick up the coins on the cheap and sell them back to him at your cost
<< <i>It could just be the start of an entirely new scam. >>
Exactly what I was thinking. Instead of the estate sale scam, we have the divorce sale scam. Probably really some lowlife coin dealer with a new twist.
Russ, NCNE >>
The divorce sale scam has been running on Ebay for years under sportscards - "Selling my Husband's Collection". Run away!!
I read that there are 3 reasons for disposing of a fine art collection. Perhaps these pertain to disposing of a coin collection? They are the 3 Ds: death, divorce and debt...
I don't think it's a scam, but unusual marketing. I don't think there's any idiot ex or a know-nothing seller. Just a dealer trying a different tactic.
Otherwise, how would someone who knows nothing about coins be lucky enough to have picked the single best coin in the bunch to make a featured auction?
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
<< <i>If it is a real divorce sale the wife got screwed. The "appraisals" overgraded the coins, and hence overvalued them. >>
Only if the bidders catch it. >>
That has nothing to do with it. When the pie is being split, if the wife's part of the pie is overvalued, and the husband's part is fairly valued, then the wife is getting screwed on value. Of course, the wife may have gotten 90% of everything, so I may not matter than much!!
I'm infering that you're improperly infering that I think well of either party. I wouldnt bid simply because the auction has such a negative feel to it. I chose not to reward such negativity with my buisness. What did or didnt happen between the two was not the focus of my statement.
I could (improperly) infer that you're statement was sexually bias... maybe she beat him down.... infernce has it's share of problems. I'm not trying to "pick a fight." I'm just clarifing my "principal" possition and and pointing the falicy of inference.
<< <i>What principle? Maybe the guy beat her down.
I'm infering that you're improperly infering that I think well of either party. I wouldnt bid simply because the auction has such a negative feel to it. I chose not to reward such negativity with my buisness. What did or didnt happen between the two was not the focus of my statement.
I could (improperly) infer that you're statement was sexually bias... maybe she beat him down.... infernce has it's share of problems. I'm not trying to "pick a fight." I'm just clarifing my "principal" possition and and pointing the falicy of inference.
David >>
Ok, ok, I see your point. I thought you were bringing up some sort of "brotherhood" of coin collectors. I stand corrected.
Now that I think about it a little bit, this whole Internet forum "thingy" is based on conjecture and speculation about the intent of a post. I can't shake your hand and look you in the eye, now can I?
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<< <i>I have no expertise in coins and my husband was an idiot so please determine the value of each coin listed. >>
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Quick, where's the number for the florist?
Aerospace Structures Engineer
<< <i>It could just be the start of an entirely new scam. >>
Exactly what I was thinking. Instead of the estate sale scam, we have the divorce sale scam. Probably really some lowlife coin dealer with a new twist.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i> If it isn't a scam then she has been selling off his stuff for about 5 months. >>
I got screwed over buy a guy who had a 2 year account. 5 months is not too much.
Aerospace Structures Engineer
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husband's coins. The thing that got my attention last time was a statement in the description of the coin(s) by the ex wife that "no one should attempt to contact her for a date" [From my male perspective "Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"].
If the seller in the prior thread is the seller in this current thread are the same, it appears that her anger has dissipated to the point where she does not up front discourage potential suitors.
For all heterosexual unattached male forumites, this could be your big chance to find some companionship and look at some coins. Hummmmm, think of the possibilities...................:
a. the coins are lousy, she is great and together you smash the coins to pieces with a sledge hammer;
b. the coins are great, she is lousy, you verbally trash the coins and then buy them from her at a
price that would be a RIP
c. you feel sorry for the ex husband [maybe you are divorced], pick up the coins on the cheap and
sell them back to him at your cost
d. make up your own scenario.
<< <i>Be careful. We have seen this before. It could just be the start of an entirely new scam >>
That's more like it and what I'd bet too.
Tom
Coin's for sale/trade.
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you be crackin me up :-)
out of rockets ...out of bullets...switching to harsh language
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Check the Q&A at the bottom of this one: 1882 CC Morgan MS 65 No Reserve Divorce Sale
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Was? What happened to him? Is he dead or something?
Dave
<< <i>Be careful. We have seen this before. It could just be the start of an entirely new scam >>
I bought a Barber half from her during the first go-around. It went well. Of course, I didn't ask for a date.
David
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<< <i>It could just be the start of an entirely new scam. >>
Exactly what I was thinking. Instead of the estate sale scam, we have the divorce sale scam. Probably really some lowlife coin dealer with a new twist.
Russ, NCNE >>
The divorce sale scam has been running on Ebay for years under sportscards - "Selling my Husband's Collection". Run away!!
<< <i>Check the Q&A at the bottom of this one: 1882 CC Morgan MS 65 No Reserve Divorce Sale >>
The second guy calls her an idiot, but can't spell you're.
<< <i>I wouldnt bid on that stuff out of principle.
David >>
What principle? Maybe the guy beat her down.
Otherwise, how would someone who knows nothing about coins be lucky enough to have picked the single best coin in the bunch to make a featured auction?
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
Plus if he is an idiot that really makes me look elsewhere!
-Aaron
<< <i>If it is a real divorce sale the wife got screwed. The "appraisals" overgraded the coins, and hence overvalued them. >>
Only if the bidders catch it.
Don't tell your wife what you own. EVER!
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<< <i>If it is a real divorce sale the wife got screwed. The "appraisals" overgraded the coins, and hence overvalued them. >>
Only if the bidders catch it. >>
That has nothing to do with it. When the pie is being split, if the wife's part of the pie is overvalued, and the husband's part is fairly valued, then the wife is getting screwed on value. Of course, the wife may have gotten 90% of everything, so I may not matter than much!!
I'm infering that you're improperly infering that I think well of either party. I wouldnt bid simply because the auction has such a negative feel to it. I chose not to reward such negativity with my buisness. What did or didnt happen between the two was not the focus of my statement.
I could (improperly) infer that you're statement was sexually bias... maybe she beat him down.... infernce has it's share of problems. I'm not trying to "pick a fight." I'm just clarifing my "principal" possition and and pointing the falicy of inference.
David
<< <i>What principle? Maybe the guy beat her down.
I'm infering that you're improperly infering that I think well of either party. I wouldnt bid simply because the auction has such a negative feel to it. I chose not to reward such negativity with my buisness. What did or didnt happen between the two was not the focus of my statement.
I could (improperly) infer that you're statement was sexually bias... maybe she beat him down.... infernce has it's share of problems. I'm not trying to "pick a fight." I'm just clarifing my "principal" possition and and pointing the falicy of inference.
David >>
Ok, ok, I see your point. I thought you were bringing up some sort of "brotherhood" of coin collectors. I stand corrected.
Now that I think about it a little bit, this whole Internet forum "thingy" is based on conjecture and speculation about the intent of a post. I can't shake your hand and look you in the eye, now can I?
PM me, as this is just a bit OT.
Joust... I surrender. I'm too young to die by having a long pole rammed through my chest.
Eric, no harm done.
P.M sent...
David