<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it.
Never teach a pig to sing. You'll waste your time and annoy the pig
<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it. >>
What about unopened boxes of USMint coins???? THere are times to list without pics
Also, take super generic coins....like untoned SAEs in MS69....not a lot that the picture can show you that is different from the rest of the MS69s.
I cannot imagine selling coins without photo's...unless there was a really excellent return policy.. (refund shipping both ways etc...) even then, I would not bid. Cheers, RickO
<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it. >>
What about unopened boxes of USMint coins???? THere are times to list without pics >>
Granted there are exceptions but the OP is about PCGS slabs.
<< <i>Also, take super generic coins....like untoned SAEs in MS69....not a lot that the picture can show you that is different from the rest of the MS69s. >>
This has been brought up before. It's now a cost of doing business given the scammers.
I remember back in 1998 when I first started listing on ebay - images were rare in any category. I used to have to describe everything in detail as to the items condition.
<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it. >>
What about unopened boxes of USMint coins???? THere are times to list without pics
Also, take super generic coins....like untoned SAEs in MS69....not a lot that the picture can show you that is different from the rest of the MS69s. >>
In the case of listing a sealed Mint box, that is what you are selling and what adds value to the item but I imagine you are still required to take a picture of the item you are selling. A photo of generic coins can disclose any problems it may have like those pesky milk spots. I for one, would never bid on a coin if I can't see what i am bidding on.
Never teach a pig to sing. You'll waste your time and annoy the pig
Buy a cheap camers such as a rebuilt Fuji Fine Pix 2650 for about $50 and then post a front and back and you'll be much better off. The camera will pay for itself fairly quickly! Here's an example. bob
Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
I have always listed an honest detailed accurate description, and allowed a full return policy. All you can tell from most pictures of coins on ebay, is that it's a coin. The marks, problems often don't show up, and a detailed desciption is much more informative. I've had perfect feedback and have always gotten top dollar. (Occasionally on a high value coin I will borrow a friends camera). It seems to me to be a collossal waste of time to take a photo of every $10-$50 pcgs Lincoln Memorial cent I sell.
Here is a response from eBay on my picture concern.
In regards to the new coin listing policy. I have only a scanner to take images of coins and it doesn;t do a great job on slabs. I only sell PCGS and NGC coins and it will be difficult to take "clear" pictures. I hope this doesn't cause any problems. How clear must a picture be?
Thier response:
Thank you for writing eBay in regard to listing slabbed graded coins on eBay.
With our new policy being instituted on Oct 1, we will require seller to show a picture of their graded coins slabbed by approved graded companies. These images will have to be clear enough to tell what company has done the grading, and be able to read the writing on the slab.
So why haven't you bothered to take images before? Don't know how to use a camera? Or how to download to a computer? Or how to upload to a web host? Or how to paste a url into a listing? eBay is a visual medium, used correctly. You're a little young to be resisting change or learning new things.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
I stand by that a detailed honest description is worth far more than most pictures. It seems like taking photos would take up a whole lot of time. Unfortunately my computer is from 1998 too (just the new ebay sell page takes a while to load). I have $10 pcgs Lincolns to sell because pcgs's standards changed (now I'll get to lose time and money).
Try selling them without pics on the pcgs BST board.....that's a no brainer and works well, especially for inexpensive coins. Just name a fair price and you'll get them all sold. bob
Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
Actully you can still sell them. You just can not put PCGS or a numaric grade in the listing title or use reference to the PCGS price guide in the listing. With out pictures you are selling RAW coins as far as eBay is concerned. The same is true of those unopend boxes talked about above.
Since I had never seen them, I had to look up the e-bay policy. Here it is:
Certified Coins When listing a certified coin, the coin must be certified by one of the following authorized grading companies:
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Independent Coin Grading (ICG) ANACS In addition, listings for certified coins:
Must be assigned the appropriate grading attributes in each listing. Sellers must select the appropriate grading attributes within the Sell Your Item form, including "Grading Company," "Grade" and "Serial Number" provided with that grading. The listing must include an image of the item, showing the coin in its graded holder, front and back. If the coin listed is not certified by one of the above authorized grading companies, the coin is considered raw/uncertified and is subject to additional requirements for their sale.
Raw and Uncertified Coins A raw or uncertified coin is defined as any coin not graded by one of the authorized grading companies. Sellers are permitted to list these items on eBay under the following conditions:
A numeric grade is not included in the title of the listing, such as MS-65, VF-25, etc. A numeric grade may only be included in the description of the listing. The grading company or price guide is not referenced in the title or description. A dollar value (even if personal opinion) is not included in the title or description.
Many pictures on ebay are worth no more than a few words, never mind a 1,000 words. Reviewed one PCGS MS64 $20 Saint auction and it had no reverse photo and the typical out of focus obv photo that only proved the seller had a Saint.
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I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it.
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<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it. >>
What about unopened boxes of USMint coins????
THere are times to list without pics
Also, take super generic coins....like untoned SAEs in MS69....not a lot that the picture can show you that is different from the rest of the MS69s.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>Why would you sell without photos? >>
See my post above...unopened boxes from the mint....do I need to get the box xrayed to get a pic of the coin in the box?
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
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<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it. >>
What about unopened boxes of USMint coins????
THere are times to list without pics >>
Granted there are exceptions but the OP is about PCGS slabs.
<< <i>Also, take super generic coins....like untoned SAEs in MS69....not a lot that the picture can show you that is different from the rest of the MS69s. >>
This has been brought up before. It's now a cost of doing business given the scammers.
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<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
I agree, it's not like you are going to get less money for taking a good pictiure of the coin you are selling. Unless there is something wrong with it. >>
What about unopened boxes of USMint coins????
THere are times to list without pics
Also, take super generic coins....like untoned SAEs in MS69....not a lot that the picture can show you that is different from the rest of the MS69s. >>
In the case of listing a sealed Mint box, that is what you are selling and what adds value to the item but I imagine you are still required to take a picture of the item you are selling. A photo of generic coins can disclose any problems it may have like those pesky milk spots. I for one, would never bid on a coin if I can't see what i am bidding on.
and back and you'll be much better off. The camera will pay for itself fairly quickly! Here's an example.
bob
In regards to the new coin listing policy. I have only a
scanner to take images of coins and it doesn;t do a great job on slabs. I
only sell PCGS and NGC coins and it will be difficult to take "clear"
pictures. I hope this doesn't cause any problems. How clear must a
picture be?
Thier response:
Thank you for writing eBay in regard to listing slabbed graded coins on
eBay.
With our new policy being instituted on Oct 1, we will require seller to
show a picture of their graded coins slabbed by approved graded
companies. These images will have to be clear enough to tell what
company has done the grading, and be able to read the writing on the
slab.
Rookie Joe
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Hoard the keys.
coins. Just name a fair price and you'll get them all sold.
bob
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
With out pictures you are selling RAW coins as far as eBay is concerned. The same is true of those unopend boxes talked about above.
<< <i>I'm surprised anybody would list coins without images.
Russ, NCNE >>
Me too
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Certified Coins
When listing a certified coin, the coin must be certified by one of the following authorized grading companies:
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)
Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS)
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
Independent Coin Grading (ICG)
ANACS
In addition, listings for certified coins:
Must be assigned the appropriate grading attributes in each listing. Sellers must select the appropriate grading attributes within the Sell Your Item form, including "Grading Company," "Grade" and "Serial Number" provided with that grading.
The listing must include an image of the item, showing the coin in its graded holder, front and back.
If the coin listed is not certified by one of the above authorized grading companies, the coin is considered raw/uncertified and is subject to additional requirements for their sale.
Raw and Uncertified Coins
A raw or uncertified coin is defined as any coin not graded by one of the authorized grading companies. Sellers are permitted to list these items on eBay under the following conditions:
A numeric grade is not included in the title of the listing, such as MS-65, VF-25, etc. A numeric grade may only be included in the description of the listing.
The grading company or price guide is not referenced in the title or description.
A dollar value (even if personal opinion) is not included in the title or description.
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