Fairtraderz ..... EDITED:

TAClough · June 28, 2006 12:23PM

On ebay, # 320002300092. Fairtraderz has a set of PCGS Walker Half Dollars 1941 - 47 PCGS for $5,100. Please read the fine print before buying, S/H/I is $1,850.00. Maybe just a way to beat eBay out of some fees.

Heard back from seller, S/H/I is $18.50, they forgot about the decimal.

rec78 · June 28, 2006 12:29PM

Linky

Certainly is well hidden. I do not know the value of the set. Is it worth $6950 or even $5100??. Maybe he made a mistake and it should be $18.50 ??

UncleWiggly · June 28, 2006 12:32PM

Bunch of stupid coin.

TAClough · June 28, 2006 12:32PM

Thanks for the link, one of these days I will have to learn how to do it.

nolimitz · June 28, 2006 12:34PM

that is fine print. I had trouble finding it
-S/H/I - $1850

Connecticoin · June 28, 2006 12:36PM

Laura Sperber says they are good guys, and that's good enough for me!

50cents · June 28, 2006 12:42PM

Honest mistake

rhedden · June 28, 2006 12:43PM

I'm guessing the S/H/I is actually $18.50 for registered mail.

FatMan · June 28, 2006 12:50PM

<< Laura Sperber says they are good guys, and that's good enough for me!

>>

And according to the listing they are PNG members too. With all that going for them... What's not to love?

Connecticoin · June 28, 2006 12:52PM

<< I'm guessing the S/H/I is actually $18.50 for registered mail. >>

Don't be so sure with these guys. Actual cost for Registered Mail is around $25 for $5k in coins, and I doubt if they have ever subsidized postage costs.

TAClough · June 28, 2006 12:57PM

<< Certainly is well hidden. I do not know the value of the set. Is it worth $6950 or even $5100??. Maybe he made a mistake and it should be $18.50 ?? >>

If you added up the PCGS price guide for MS65, it would be $ 5,705.00. Guess the $1245.00 is for overhead.

nederveit · June 28, 2006 12:58PM

I agree Connecticoin, I would not trust Fairtraderz (personal experience).

Of course he may be top notch with Laura, are you gonna tick off a big dealer or screw the little guy? In their case, the latter is a real possibility.

Myqqy · June 28, 2006 1:00PM

Well, at least they can combine shipping for $1850......

ABC123 · June 28, 2006 1:04PM

An obvious typo---eBay can and will suspend accounts for excessive charges !

ER · June 28, 2006 1:28PM

The BIN is $5,100.00. If I BIN it, will it be $5,150.00?

segoja · June 28, 2006 1:30PM

Has to be a mistake. Hopefully one of you fine board members has informed them of their ways. They will fix it!

They actually are good guys. Make an honest market both ways.

lava · June 28, 2006 1:30PM

<< I'm guessing the S/H/I is actually $18.50 for registered mail. >>

I agree

TAClough · June 28, 2006 1:41PM

<< Has to be a mistake. Hopefully one of you fine board members has informed them of their ways. They will fix it! >>

I have sent a question to seller on eBay: Is S/H/I $1850.00 as stated? Haven't heard back yet.

AZLARRY · June 28, 2006 2:33PM

Looks like an obvious and honest mistake.

fullerfun4 · June 28, 2006 3:32PM

Hey, you get a PCGS box to boot! What a deal!
Gary

rmoss · June 28, 2006 6:56PM

I have dealt with Fairtraderz before and never had a problem with them. As a matter of fact I was quite pleased with the transaction.

lordmarcovan · June 28, 2006 7:49PM

ksteelheader · June 28, 2006 7:53PM

<< I have dealt with Fairtraderz before and never had a problem with them. As a matter of fact I was quite pleased with the transaction. >>

Jcarney · June 28, 2006 9:52PM

I've gotten a few really nice Franklins from John both at shows and on Ebay. Never a problem. Obvious typo on the auction in question.

Edited to add: The title of this thread sucks.

MadMonk · June 28, 2006 10:36PM

<< I've gotten a few really nice Franklins from John both at shows and on Ebay. Never a problem. Obvious typo on the auction in question.

Edited to add: The title of this thread sucks. >>

John is a good guy. I've known him for years. Sat with him at many shows and looked through his boxes of franklins. Always fair prices at the shows, and slways friendly and conversational.

OKbustchaser · June 28, 2006 11:38PM

<< On ebay, # 320002300092. Fairtraderz has a set of PCGS Walker Half Dollars 1941 - 47 PCGS for $5,100. Please read the fine print before buying, S/H/I is $1,850.00. Maybe just a way to beat eBay out of some fees.

Heard back from seller, S/H/I is $18.50, they forgot about the decimal. >>

For those members of the ebay vigilantes who can't be bothered to read the edited OP.

RYK · June 28, 2006 11:43PM

<<Heard back from seller, S/H/I is $18.50, they forgot about the decimal. >>

For those members of the ebay vigilantes who can't be bothered to read the edited OP.

It was pretty obvious from the outset that this was going to be the case, but the current title grabs more readers and encourages more rancor.

The title should be edited:

Obvious typo in listing by Fairtraderz, nothing to see here, my bad

TwoSides2aCoin · June 28, 2006 11:50PM

Thanks RYK.... It is nice that we have such vigilance over our brethren. I sure wish we could all be that way on the block we live on.

Now I have a legitimate question. Once a thread like this is resolved .... why doesn't PCGS or CU send a janitor in and clean out all the junk ? I mean, if it is determined that the post essentially holds no useful information and it was my house, I'd trash the whole thread. Does this place just let the millions of unwarranted postings sit there forever ?

RYK · June 29, 2006 12:35AM

The real problem with a thread like this is that they come and go. A year from now, I might not remember what the problem was or how it was resolved, only that the dealer lynched here is a "bad dealer". Of course, in this case, there was another issue that involved this dealer that is still fairly fresh in the minds of most of us.

I would like a show of hands of all CU forum members (collector, dealer, hybrid, whatever) who have never made an error at work.

Russ · June 29, 2006 2:34AM

<< Why do so many here make comments about people they do not even know? >>

I don't know Bill Clinton, but I still think he's a sleazeball.

Russ, NCNE

Connecticoin · June 29, 2006 3:42AM

<< The real problem with a thread like this is that they come and go. A year from now, I might not remember what the problem was or how it was resolved, only that the dealer lynched here is a "bad dealer". Of course, in this case, there was another issue that involved this dealer that is still fairly fresh in the minds of most of us.

I would like a show of hands of all CU forum members (collector, dealer, hybrid, whatever) who have never made an error at work. >>

No, what you will probably remember are the threads about this seller when A) got NARU'd for shill bidding,

tried to extort and additional $50 from someone after a sale was completed, and C) that this seller routinely asks other dealers to bid on his Ebay auctions for him.

tradedollarnut · June 29, 2006 3:52AM

that this seller routinely asks other dealers to bid on his Ebay auctions for him.

Oh, the horror. Get a rope!

SUPERCARCOINS · June 29, 2006 7:18AM

.....I DUNNO about fair ; he`s always overcharged me like the rest

....u think 1000$ for a PCGS MS65 FBL 51-D Franklin is fair ???

ksteelheader · June 29, 2006 8:05AM

<< .....I DUNNO about fair ; he`s always overcharged me like the rest

....u think 1000$ for a PCGS MS65 FBL 51-D Franklin is fair ??? >>

If you paid it, you must have felt it was fair. Or did they twist your arm???

a039 · July 16, 2008 1:41PM

<< 

<< .....I DUNNO about fair ; he`s always overcharged me like the rest

....u think 1000$ for a PCGS MS65 FBL 51-D Franklin is fair ??? >>

If you paid it, you must have felt it was fair. Or did they twist your arm??? >>

WELL?

WoodenJefferson · July 16, 2008 1:47PM

I think the auction is over.

BAJJERFAN · July 16, 2008 1:52PM

Bought this from John at the spring ANA show in Kansas City 3 years ago.

Broadstruck · July 16, 2008 2:16PM

I've had a few great conversations with Gary at Fairtraderz, and every transaction was smooth as butter!

blu62vette · July 16, 2008 2:35PM

I see them at shows and their prices can be good but they are wholesalers so the quality just doesnt seem to be there. They have always be nice and courteous.

I dont see him as a rip-off if you buy off ebay he will let you pick up locally, no problem.

WTCG · July 16, 2008 4:25PM

<< Laura Sperber says they are good guys, and that's good enough for me!

>>

Interesting to see this thread "pop up" after two years, but I'll give my thoughts...

"Fairtraderz" is a good dealer to work with. They have my recommendation.

500Bay · July 16, 2008 8:20PM

I have bought from Fairtraderz on E-bay, and had a good experience. They combined shipping for me with multiple wins.

Batman23 · July 16, 2008 8:22PM

<< I have bought from Fairtraderz on E-bay, and had a good experience. They combined shipping for me with multiple wins. >>

Steve27 · July 16, 2008 8:32PM

a039 the dead thread resuscitator.

astrorat · July 17, 2008 12:43AM

I'll add that that my trades with them have always went smooth.

Lane

LindeDad · July 18, 2008 11:33AM

Supercar is gone why are yo asking him questions?

FishyOne · July 18, 2008 12:08PM

I've bought several PCGS slabbed Wheaties from Fairtraderz and S/H/I was $8.50/each.

The coins were shipped quickly and well packaged.

The prices were a little high but I'm happy with what I received and would recommend Fairtraderz.

YaHa · July 18, 2008 12:48PM

<< I have dealt with Fairtraderz before and never had a problem with them. As a matter of fact I was quite pleased with the transaction. >>

So have I, seems to many people have too much time on their hands. As I always do if I see something that isn't right I will email the seller, if there was a mistake that kind of thing happens. Ebay cops who needs them.

PawPaul · July 18, 2008 9:21PM

<< On ebay, # 320002300092. Fairtraderz has a set of PCGS Walker Half Dollars 1941 - 47 PCGS for $5,100. Please read the fine print before buying, S/H/I is $1,850.00. Maybe just a way to beat eBay out of some fees.

Heard back from seller, S/H/I is $18.50, they forgot about the decimal. >>

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