ebay nukes my "W" PCGS MS70 Platinum

renman95

With 2 days to go on a 7 day bid, ebay nukes my tenth ounce "W" Platinum PCGS MS70. Picture shows full view of slab and coin closeups. I thought I had a pretty good description of the coin. I get the "counterfeit" reply and now my bidders are leery I'm sure. I hope they can figure it out. Can I contact them? I can't even find my item page.

I've been hearing others here complain and thought well it can't happen to me because I was pretty specific on my description and read the ebay emails...

I wrote ebay back and expressed my displeasure...I'm sure I will hear nothing.

Ren

notwilight

You'll probably eventually hear from them. Was the SN exposed? If you had several photos they may have thought you had too many photos. I got some nuked for that. They think too many photos makes it look like you're selling more than one coin. --Jerry

bluespaceant

renman95

<< <i>You'll probably eventually hear from them. Was the SN exposed? If you had several photos they may have thought you had too many photos. I got some nuked for that. They think too many photos makes it look like you're selling more than one coin. --Jerry >>



I had a total of three pics.

Ren

renman95

<< <i>Did you provide a picture of both sides of the slab? >>



Yes, both sides. I'm sure they are seeing something I'm not, but it's no different than any of my other auctions.

Ren

notwilight

They're in the shoot first and ask questions later mode. They may well have made a mistake. If so they'll return the listing to your "unsold" folder where you can relist it from. --Jerry

Bochiman

no websites or prices mentioned in the description? Nothing that may send someone outside of ebay?
(sometimes people put things in with the best of intentions but ebay's rules won't allow it....never saw any of your auctions so I have no idea what it may be)

renman95

<< <i>no websites or prices mentioned in the description? Nothing that may send someone outside of ebay?
(sometimes people put things in with the best of intentions but ebay's rules won't allow it....never saw any of your auctions so I have no idea what it may be) >>



No outside influences.

Ren

Frankcoins

I got this amusing HTML email from ebay yesterday. Unfortunately the last 3 items that I "won" were retro cancelled AFTER the auction ended. The PCGS Colonial note didn't show both side of the "slab" and the PCI slabs are, of course, "unapproved."

Even worse than the "counterfeit" notice they send out on auctions cancelled before the end, these came with an email "fraud and safety" notice, and if I had already paid for these items "notify your bank and the police"

Russ

<< <i>I get the "counterfeit" reply and now my bidders are leery I'm sure. >>



Your bidders did not get the same message. They got:



<< <i>-----------------------------------------------------------------
eBay sent this message to Russ Stringham (compucheap).
Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay.
Learn more: http://pages.ebay.com/help/confidence/name-userid-emails.html
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eBay Listing Removed (=PS &12363 JM158987404)
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Dear compucheap (sales@compucheap.com),

Thank you for your bid on the following auction-style listing:

Item number: 190172559608
Title: 1964 PROOF KENNEDY SILVER HALF ACCENTED HAIR ???? PR66

Unfortunately, eBay has removed this auction-style listing. All bids or offers on this listing have been canceled. Because the listing was ended, you no longer have any obligation to purchase this item.

Listings are removed for different reasons. For example:
- The way the item was listed may violate eBay policy.
- The sale of the item may be prohibited by eBay.
- The sale of the item may be prohibited by law.
- The removal may be part of a separate action taken by eBay that is unrelated to the listing itself.

We hope you understand that, due to privacy concerns, we're unable to discuss the details of why this listing was ended. However, please note that the removal of this listing should not suggest that this seller's standing in the eBay Community has been called into question.

For more information on why eBay may remove a listing, please go to:

http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/listing-ended.html

For information on how you can protect yourself and help ensure a positive buying experience in the

future, visit:

http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/buyer_checklist.html

We're sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,


eBay Trust & Safety >>



Russ, NCNE

OPA

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<< <i>Did you provide a picture of both sides of the slab? >>



Yes, both sides. I'm sure they are seeing something I'm not, but it's no different than any of my other auctions.

Ren >>



Let us take a look at one of your other auctions to see if we can spot anything amiss...

pf70collector

Do you have to plug in the certification number in the new prompt area they added for the approved certified coins they now allow?

OPA

<< <i>Do you have to plug in the certification number in the new prompt area they added for the approved certified coins they now allow? >>



I believe so, but only for those TPG's that qualify. Of course bullion is exempt.

renman95

Russ,

Thanks.

Ren

renman95

<< <i>Do you have to plug in the certification number in the new prompt area they added for the approved certified coins they now allow? >>


I relisted last night. I put PCGS in the cert box. I took new pictures, so now I will have to just wait.

REN

OPA

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<< <i>Do you have to plug in the certification number in the new prompt area they added for the approved certified coins they now allow? >>


I relisted last night. I put PCGS in the cert box. I took new pictures, so now I will have to just wait.

REN >>



You should have no problems with that auction. BTW, I took a look at your closed auctions & I now understand why eBay may have removed some. A) cert. # blocked. no full scan of the reverse.

renman95

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<< <i>Do you have to plug in the certification number in the new prompt area they added for the approved certified coins they now allow? >>


I relisted last night. I put PCGS in the cert box. I took new pictures, so now I will have to just wait.

REN >>



You should have no problems with that auction. BTW, I took a look at your closed auctions & I now understand why eBay may have removed some. A) cert. # blocked. no full scan of the reverse. >>



Opa, thanks. I see your point. I have always been leery of showing the cert-numbers in a public forum. I guess now we have to and I now have. I missed that part of the recent anti-fraud and counterfeit wave sweeping ebay coins.

I was going to add in the auction that ebay abruptly cancelled my auction with 2 days left and an apology to those who bid on the coin and received a cancel of auction notice (in the body.) I refrained in fear of being nuked again. But I did email ebay and suggested they hire some Numismatists to make numismatic decisions.

So, officially, to those on this forum who bid on this coin...I apologize.

Ren

Bochiman

<< <i> (SNIP)
I was going to add in the auction that ebay abruptly cancelled my auction with 2 days left and an apology to those who bid on the coin and received a cancel of auction notice (in the body.) I refrained in fear of being nuked again. But I did email ebay and suggested they hire some Numismatists to make numismatic decisions.

Ren >>




Your last point is a very good one. They make enough of the COINS section that they could afford someone doing this 20hrs per work or even 40. That person would have their hands full but, as long as they weren't a buyer/seller on ebay (conflict of interest possible), it would be a good idea, imho, and worthwhile for them...to help keep good auctions and weed out bad ones.