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ajaanajaan Posts: 17,613 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I asked the person selling this coin if he had a larger image of the coin. I did this because of a thread on the CCRS. I wanted to see if I got the same reply. Here is the seller's reply:



<< <i>This is a generic picture as we detail the condition grading in the auction. we provide scans to serious purchasers once thy have paid. If not satisfied with the scan we refund immediately >>



So, he wants me to pay a deposit for a scan of the actual coin? I guess if I am satisfied with the scan I don't get my money back? Anyone ever see this before? Pay for an image?

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Don

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  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,053 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's weird for sure. But at least you get your money back if you don't like the scan of the actual coin....seller has excellent feedback history. Still, it turns me off.
  • SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    In other words he doesn't want to waste his time. And I wouldn't waste mine either asking or bidding on the coin, but would just move on and forget about ever seeing his auctions.
    Tir nam beann, nan gleann, s'nan gaisgeach ~ Saorstat Albanaich a nis!
  • OchoRealesOchoReales Posts: 1,500 ✭
    Not for me! Don't like his style of business!!!
    Lurker since '02. Got the seven year itch!

    Gary
  • FilthyBrokeFilthyBroke Posts: 3,518 ✭

    They want you to pay before seeing the actual coin? That's a strange request. I'd feel odd just asking this of a buyer.
  • AndresAndres Posts: 977 ✭✭✭
    Youre a real nuisance, asking for a picture of the actual coin, youre willing to buy for just $ 575.
    that tiny stock picture is all you need to know, seller describes it as AUNC , so you know exactly what you will get.
    collector of Greek banknotes - most beautifull world banknotes - Greek & Roman ancient coins.
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,988 ✭✭✭
    Sounds like two words to me: "stay away."
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    That has to be against Ebay's policy. I would let him know that he is misrepresenting the coin. It is sellers like this that has caused the problems for anybody selling on Ebay. What a tool. It almost sounds like he does not have the coin in hand. -Dan
    Numismasource ebay store
  • SYRACUSIANSYRACUSIAN Posts: 6,473 ✭✭✭✭
    Man, where do you find all these nutcases? Selling a $500 coin without providing an actual image of the item? That would be reason enough for me to neg him in one of my bad days.
    Dimitri



    myEbay



    DPOTD 3
  • ccrdragonccrdragon Posts: 2,697 ✭
    he definitely lost my business with that reply, plus he charges for local pick-up?!?!?
    Cecil
    Total Copper Nutcase - African, British Ships, Channel Islands!!!
    'Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup'
  • jt88jt88 Posts: 3,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Move on, don't buy anything from such a seller.
  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,613 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I guess eBay doesn't care that he does this.

    DPOTD-3
    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

    CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


    Don
  • AethelredAethelred Posts: 9,291 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I guess eBay doesn't care that he does this. >>



    Not so long as he pays his fees to them. What I wouldn't give for a better online auction site, I have reached the point where I hate to tell people that I sell on eBay because I try very hard to gare my coins honestly and take photos that look like the coin will when the buyer gets it. I hate being lumped in with the people who sell counterfeits and overgraded trash.
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