Ah crap, I bought a coin...Update 10/30, no I didn't
Cladiator
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Update 9/1: Just got an email from the seller. Apparently they sold the coin already and just hadn't taken it down off their website. How nice. Add another jacka$$ dealer to the list of those I won't waste my time with. Oh well.
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I've been trying my best to not buy anything as of late, other priorities and all that jazz. Stumbled across this one last night and I just couldn't resist. It's got the look and will fit in to the core collection perfectly, the price was right and what the hell. Told the wife and got a bit of a stink eye but it was followed up with a small grin so all is good in that department. Interested in hearing your opinions of it. It is in plastic and, for once, I think they were pretty close. Wear wise I think the coin grades 1 grade higher than the what the label says but I think they probably netted it down a notch because of the relatively significant hit under Liberty's eye which I'm ok with.
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I've been trying my best to not buy anything as of late, other priorities and all that jazz. Stumbled across this one last night and I just couldn't resist. It's got the look and will fit in to the core collection perfectly, the price was right and what the hell. Told the wife and got a bit of a stink eye but it was followed up with a small grin so all is good in that department. Interested in hearing your opinions of it. It is in plastic and, for once, I think they were pretty close. Wear wise I think the coin grades 1 grade higher than the what the label says but I think they probably netted it down a notch because of the relatively significant hit under Liberty's eye which I'm ok with.
Sellers Pics...
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<< <i>LM-6 right? >>
yes
Weaker strike on both portraits, dark obv but lusterous rev.
I'll wag and say AU-58, maybe MS-61
Please don't look down upon my grade opinion, it's the best I can ascertain.
<< <i>I'm finding it tough to grade this one.
Weaker strike on both portraits, dark obv but lusterous rev.
I'll wag and say AU-58, maybe MS-61
Please don't look down upon my grade opinion, it's the best I can ascertain. >>
Cladiator loves AU coins
You know Clad that the best way to keep from buying anything is to not go looking for it right...?
QN
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<< <i>You know Clad that the best way to keep from buying anything is to not go looking for it right...? >>
You're right. Sometimes it's just so hard not to look though.
Unfortunately it's not as nice as your OP, but it looks like a decent crusy VF+
Plus, I want you to reveal the grade this coin is.
U.S. Type Set
<< <i>Plus, I want you to reveal the grade this coin is. >>
It's graded AU53 by PCGS. I think the coin is more of an AU55 based on the wear I can see in the images but got the 53 from the obverse hit. Quarternut pulled the words right out of my mouth on this one.
<< <i>Update 9/1: Just got an email from the seller. Apparently they sold the coin already and just hadn't taken it down off their website. How nice. Add another jacka$$ dealer to the list of those I won't waste my time with. Oh well. >>
that really blows
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<< <i>Update 9/1: Just got an email from the seller. Apparently they sold the coin already and just hadn't taken it down off their website. How nice. Add another jacka$$ dealer to the list of those I won't waste my time with. Oh well. >>
that really blows >>
Agreed, that sucks! Although at least you have kept on track not buying any thing...
QN
Go to Early United States Coins - to order the New "Early United States Half Dollar Vol. 1 / 1794-1807" book or the 1st new Bust Quarter book!
-Paul
<< <i>How do you know when the dealer sold it? It could have been literally minutes before you bought it, but just because he didn't take it out of inventory you'll never deal with him again? Interesting logic. I agree it sucks that you were looking forward to owning the coin, but I don't understand why you'll never deal with him again. Seems like he did the right thing, let you know right away and (I assume) refunded your money promptly.
-Paul >>
Your scenario is not the case. I have zero patience for unprofessional professionals. If it means I miss a good coin, so be it, no sweat off my balls. Below is a quote from their email to me...
"Unfortunately, we sold this item at the last show and haven't had a chance to update the website."
The seller/website is....????
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>update 9/10: Seller STILL has the coin listed for sale on his website. >>
9/12: still listed
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<< <i>update 9/10: Seller STILL has the coin listed for sale on his website. >>
9/12: still listed >>
9/15: still listed
<< <i>Should I buy it again? >>
might as well, it's still there today and likely won't change until next week at the earliest with the LB Show going on and the "seller" having a few tables at the show.
Who knows...Maybe the dealer was wrong about selling it, realized their mistake and didn't remove it. It could be for sale! Go on this theory!
If that coin is still listed and they still don't have it, then go right on ahead and drag them through the mud again.
-Randy Newman
Yep, still listed for sale
I think it's really for sale- just not to Cladiator.
-Randy Newman
<< <i>That's it- I'm buying that bad boy and giving it to Cladiator for a Christmas present.
I think it's really for sale- just not to Cladiator. >>
Well it'll be 2 months tomorrow and the coin is still listed as for sale
NHS, you may well be right
<< <i>hey! Just checked and the coin Cladiator "bought" has finally disappeared! >>
Dang that was quick. Only 67 days after I bought it.