Ebay: $456 for a 1916-P Merc Dime. 5 hours left

KingOfCoins

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You can clearly see that there is no D, yet it has been bid up to $456. A total of 10 different bidders have bid. I can't even begin to wonder who these people are!!!!

cmerlo1

At least he noted the 'rev scratch' on the holder. Funny- it must've scratched that D right off!

--Christian

ldhair

Not something I would bid on but I think the D is probably there.
Note that the E in "ONE" is also missing.
The scratch is below where the D should be.
I don't think this guy would trash his reputation over this.

Edit to add:
What we don't know is if the seller could spot an added D
but he takes Paypal and has a return policy.
Didn't look to see just what that policy is.

koynekwest

There is not now, nor has there ever been a shortage of "bidiots" on ebay.

fastrudy

The only "D" on that reverse is in the word "DIME".

I don't know what this guy is doing passing this off as a rarity. Did you read all of the questions? Maybe its a hijacked account. Or maybe the guy doesn't care about feedback anymore.

GoldenEyeNumismatics

<< <i>The only "D" on that reverse is in the word "DIME".

I don't know what this guy is doing passing this off as a rarity. Did you read all of the questions? Maybe its a hijacked account. Or maybe the guy doesn't care about feedback anymore. >>



I agree!

ebaytrader

A closer look at the reverse.

BlackBeard

I can't imagine that being a legitimate auction. Looks like a "mint mark free" coin to me. His recent sales, other than one coin have been $1-$3 cards. I get the feeling someone is going to be firing off some emails in hopes of a refund after receiving this one. I bet it tops $750 from someone hoping for a killer deal.

BlackBeard

<< <i>A closer look at the reverse.

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Ahh, now I see the D. It's to the right of the fasces in front of the word ime.

al410

ldhair

I wonder why we can't see the E in "ONE" either?
It's a poor image to use to say anything.

planetsteve

It keeps reminding me of Voyager I photos of some Jovian moon. Is that "scratch" a trench or a mountain range?

I wish that serious sellers would abandon the scanner as any standard for numismatic imaging.

KingOfCoins

ended up at over $1,100. I should send the winner a message and ask them where the D is.

Rob85635

What I don't understand is why anyone would list what would be expected to be a very high dollar auction and show pictures that look like that. I will on rare occasions list things for sale (I mostly buy) and I always do my best to put a quality picture and most of the stuff I sell is low dollar.

Never in a million years would I bid on that out of focus coin even if I thought there might be a "D" there simply because who knows what problems it has.

Rob the Newbie