Who advertises a FBL half but doesn't show a pic?

Rob85635

Perfect feedback, over 2k feedback... yet no picture of the reverse of this Franklin? Odd. 3 day return policy must get used a lot or perhaps they are that good they don't need to show the rev. I know I would be upset if it was not FBL's, especially if I paid to slab it.
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Tyler1924S

I'm guessing he has some loyal buyers who trust his judgement. His coins look original and he grades some as low as BU and 63 (Can they still use numeric grades in the description of raw coins now? I can't remember).

Rob85635

<< <i>I'm guessing he has some loyal buyers who trust his judgement. His coins look original and he grades some as low as BU and 63 (Can they still use numeric grades in the description of raw coins now? I can't remember). >>


I was wondering about the numeric grades myself. I really think the seller is reputable, I don't doubt for a minute he/she has many loyal customers and I am not in any way trying to say anything bad about them. I am just curious why they would list the Franklin without a pic of the rev. I did notice they have a lot of auctions without obv/rev pics, you're probably right, they probably have good stuff and loyal customers. I would still like to see a pic of the rev,... I am trying to get some Franklins now that some of the prices have come down a bit.

BECOKA

A pic of both sides seems pretty standard, can you send a note asking for the reverse pic?

I guess another question that should be asked is how many people can successfully take a photo of an FBL so that you can see it from the photo?

Tyler1924S

Looks like when he has something more expensive, like the 1908-S Indian he sold for $70.00, he provides closer pics/and pic of the reverse. I like to see better pics too (here in the year 2009), but it's probably because most of his coins are between $2 to $30.00.

I will say this, however... After taking a closer look, those grades for the Indian Head Cents (on page 3 of his list) are a joke. None of those are "AUNC" or "GEM BUNC". He lost me right there.

MisterBungle

"I guess another question that should be asked is how many people can successfully take a photo of an FBL so that you can see it from the photo?"
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Yeah, if he were to show a reverse pic similar to the
obverse pic, it wouldn't be much help.

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Tyler1924S

Also, the 1908-S Indian I mentioned (that sold for $70.00) is not "FINE+". More of a VG with a rim ding. This is where it pays to dig beneath the surface. Based on the nonsense going on with the IHC's, I would pass.