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Following the Trail of some eBay Kennedy Halves

braddickbraddick Posts: 24,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Purchase this 1967 Kennedy on Dec. 14th

Then "AT" it and flip it right back on eBay
(The 'tell' is the streak of darker tone that runs the width of the obverse. Also the crud close to the date matches.)

There's a few other Kennedys he's done that with, running right now, too.

For example:
This 1969-D Kennedy
Was purchased right here

Here's my favorite though:
Purchase a 1978 Proof set on Dec. 10th

Then 'tone' and sell the singles here and here.

The color on some is amazing.

I guess if he messes up he can always use this auction purchase!

peacockcoins

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  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    Great revealing post!!!image
    ...This is spooky, just so spooky! Monster wild toned commems are off of my wantlist for this reason, among others.

    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • OneCentOneCent Posts: 3,561 ✭
    Unbelievable!

    That takes BALLS! Guy is a fraud.image
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  • grabbagrabba Posts: 1,251
    Great post.

    Busted!
  • clw54clw54 Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭
    Can anything be done?
  • CoinGuy42CoinGuy42 Posts: 307 ✭✭✭
    FIrst of all, great job Braddick. I sent this seller the following question.....Isn't this coin you have for sale the same coin you won for .99 cents in Ebay auction #190060427422 on Dec 14th 2006. Therefore, isn't this coin now artificially toned by you?
  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,683 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, the guy's an artist, you gotta admit.

    Just not very bright about covering his tracks.

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  • BunkerBunker Posts: 3,926 ✭


    << <i>Just not very bright about covering his tracks >>



    You can say that again. What a Dork
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  • JapanJohnJapanJohn Posts: 2,030 ✭
    Can anything be done?

    Other than spread the word in our community, no, not much.

    Not against the law to blowtorch or bake coins.

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  • raycycaraycyca Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭
    How about if we all ask him about his coins? I bet he would get the message ASAP! LOL Ray
    Another doctor bites the dust!
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  • TorinoCobra71TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,055 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Can anything be done? >>



    avoid bidding on their auctions! Thanks for the post, another butthole seller to avoid selling blatant AT coins......

    TorinoCobra71

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  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,852 ✭✭✭
    Another doc outed.

    But only to a small group here on the forums.

    Nice job Pat. image

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  • segojasegoja Posts: 6,141 ✭✭✭✭
    Pat,

    Way to go.

    Block this guy and send him an E-Bay PM about the toning.

    Here's is my PM to the guy:

    You have some monster toned coins....monster artificially toned.

    You've been caught.

    If you think I'm wrong, send your AT coins to PCGS or NGC and prove me wrong, then put them back on E-Bay.
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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I, too, e-mailed him a busted letter. He's on my banned list.
    Great investigation and diligence.

    thanks,
    bob
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • COINB0YCOINB0Y Posts: 4,505
    Holy Smokes! Look at all the other "Toned" coins the guy "found"!

    Geez, I am kinda of new to serious Coin Collecting and I'll bet this a real bit of "good luck" to find such a mother-loade!

    What an idiot this guy is.......
  • COINB0YCOINB0Y Posts: 4,505
    Sorry, here is the link:


    http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmelsQ5fcoinsQ5fandQ5fsuppliesQQssPageNameZSTRKQ3aMEFSQ3aMESOI
  • COINB0YCOINB0Y Posts: 4,505
    Hey raycyca,

    It looks like your are toning that Cobra! You are on Report, pal.....
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Man, some of these slimeballs are amazingly stupid. Those are all coins that can readily be purchased at any coin shop or show, yet this nitwit buys them on eBay and leaves a trail for all to see. image

    Russ, NCNE
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  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    I just emailed him as well, but I asked him "Dude! How do you get those amazing colors?! Please tell me your secret to toning coins" LOL

    Also, were the auctions PRIVATE before? They certainly are now.
  • don129don129 Posts: 549 ✭✭✭
    There's one easy way to stop these kinds of things... IF we're willing to spend a few $. Buy one of his coins, leave negative feedback. Done a few times, his rating will plummet. He will of course create a new screenname, and the cycle will begin again.

    Not the best way... but there's nothing else you can do!
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  • PrivateCoinCollectorPrivateCoinCollector Posts: 2,415 ✭
    Did you notice the recent name change? Trying to cover his tracks? I reported him to eBay.
    Morgan HerdTO Gold Mine
  • RobJoyce1921dVAMguyRobJoyce1921dVAMguy Posts: 942 ✭✭
    Slime. Doesn't seem to be too much profit in this for all the work. Is he practicing for the big scores?
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Sad.



    Steve
    Good for you.
  • PrivateCoinCollectorPrivateCoinCollector Posts: 2,415 ✭
    Response from eBay.

    We will thoroughly review the listing(s) you have reported for violations of our Listing Policies. In order to keep eBay a safe and fun place to trade, we often rely on members like you to bring such listing violations to our attention.

    In light of our privacy policy, we cannot share with you any action taken by eBay with respect to this listing. If we determine that the listing violates eBay policy, we may:

    1. Send the seller an informational alert; 2. Remove the listing; or 3. Suspend the seller.

    Account suspensions are usually reserved for those sellers that continuously disregard policy.

    If you would like to review our Listing Policies in more detail, please
    visit:

    http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-ov.html

    Thank you for your report.

    Regards,
    Morgan HerdTO Gold Mine
  • mcheathmcheath Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭
    Wow, this reminds me of those lacquered indian head pennies that were popping up in ngc holders left and right and then being sold on ebay. it is impossible to keep up with the scum.
  • BlindedByEgoBlindedByEgo Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wow, this reminds me of those lacquered indian head pennies that were popping up in ngc holders left and right and then being sold on ebay. it is impossible to keep up with the scum. >>



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  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    so this clown replied to my inquiry on the toning.

    I wonder if this bozo is a forum member? He has certainly made it clear that he is watching the forum in a recent Ebay message.

    Guess he doesnt like being called onto the carpet!
  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,493 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have to say, the Roosie is quite attractive. I wonder how stable the AT job is? Heck, if I didn't have to pay the $5 for shipping I'd buy the Roosie for $1.99.
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  • don129don129 Posts: 549 ✭✭✭
    This is his reply to my email:

    If you can say I have lied in my listings you are really in the clouds I have not lied or misled anyone in any of my listings if you do not liket the coins I offer then have a nice day and go else where. thanks for looking have a great holiday season!!
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  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,547 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Don129, image to the Forums! Enjoy!

    I don't think this guy even used MS halves to create his "toners"! image

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • urfunny07urfunny07 Posts: 34
    dang I'd say he or she got their money back lol
  • rec78rec78 Posts: 5,834 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Holy Smokes! Look at all the other "Toned" coins the guy "found"!
    Link
    Maybe he is using this-Coin Toner
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  • urfunny07urfunny07 Posts: 34
    doubt it, the toners are alot better looking than those ones that they are using that crap with you can tell. That dime was nice dam tho 32.oo lol not bad I guess if ytou like the colors and got the money..
  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    Great work Pat!
  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    yeah, mel is a real classy guy lol.
    sent me several nasty emails when confronted.
  • bushmaster8bushmaster8 Posts: 5,616 ✭
    Dang! WTF is he using? Scary stuff!
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    and they're cold.
    I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
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  • BUBBAhBUBBAh Posts: 142
    perfect example as to why private listings cater to criminals and serve no positive purpose whatsoever

    save to protect guilty people that deserve incarceration
  • szavoriszavori Posts: 134
    I sent the sleazebayer the following e-mail:

    "You are a con man! You purchased this coin UNTONED on Decemeber 14th, Item # 190060427422, and now you are selling the same coin as Monster Rainbow Toned. You artificially toned it yourself! You are a sleaze and ebay has been notified!!!!!"

    He responded with:

    "GO TO HELL YOU DON'T LIKE MY COINS YOU CAN GO ELSE WHERE, AS FOR EBAY THEY WILL DO NOTHING CAUSE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY LISTINGS. MORON."

    I responded, letting him know that he's been outed on this forum, and he responded to me with the following:

    "YOUR FUNNY AN YET SLOW I HAVE KNOW ABOUT THAT BUNCH OF RETARTED MORONS RUNNING THEIR SUCK CAUSE THEY HAVE NO LIFE AND NOTHING BETTER TO DO AS FOR YOU...YOU ARE JUST A WASTE OF SPERM AN CAN'T HELP BEING A MORON HAVE A NICE DAY..ASS"
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>"YOUR FUNNY AN YET SLOW I HAVE KNOW ABOUT THAT BUNCH OF RETARTED MORONS RUNNING THEIR SUCK CAUSE THEY HAVE NO LIFE AND NOTHING BETTER TO DO AS FOR YOU...YOU ARE JUST A WASTE OF SPERM AN CAN'T HELP BEING A MORON HAVE A NICE DAY..ASS" >>



    AOL user?

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    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500 ✭
    I love some of the posts that show up on Sundaysimage


    but does he have a 70-D Kennedy?, are you still looking for one toned, even if AT Pat?
  • bushmaster8bushmaster8 Posts: 5,616 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>"YOUR FUNNY AN YET SLOW I HAVE KNOW ABOUT THAT BUNCH OF RETARTED MORONS RUNNING THEIR SUCK CAUSE THEY HAVE NO LIFE AND NOTHING BETTER TO DO AS FOR YOU...YOU ARE JUST A WASTE OF SPERM AN CAN'T HELP BEING A MORON HAVE A NICE DAY..ASS" >>



    AOL user?

    Russ, NCNE >>



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    Russ, you retart, you!



    (Edited to add comma- [yes, I am anal retentive] ).

    ((Edited again to add comma between 'yes' and 'I am'))image
    "Wars are really ugly! They're dirty
    and they're cold.
    I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
    Mary






    Best Franklin Website
  • BUBBAhBUBBAh Posts: 142
    .........i wrote him and said I wanted a picture of his momma !image

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