Do you think it's fair?

1Mike1

Do you think it's fair to point out coins for sale if it helps find some nice coins, or do you see it as promoting someone's sales and possibly driving up the price if someone else here is already bidding on the coin?

stealer

<< <i>Do you think it's fair to point out coins for sale if it helps find some nice coins, or do you see it as promoting someone's sales and possibly driving up the price if someone else here is already bidding on the coin? >>


I don't see a problem with it if the person pointing it out has absolutely no self-interest in doing so. However, I think it's unfair to point out coins for sale as improperly graded or artificially toned etc. IMO that's the same thing as bashing a coin someone has for sale on the BST. Now, if done in private it's fair game, but if you air it out on public forums, that shouldn't be allowed.

TwoSides2aCoin

Maybe it's fair but it could be fairer. I don't know what would be fairest in the coin world.

lasvegasteddy

i try not to think so much
today of all of um...let liberty ring free

1Mike1

OK here's a nice colorful Lincoln - I was going to put $65 on it but it has went past that. Would be nice to see someone from here (CU) own it. It's an ebay link so if you're not interested in ebay don't click on it.
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TwoSides2aCoin

Dip it. That would be fair.

stealer

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LindeDad

Fairs are usually in the Fall.

That seller has a rep around these parts.

GoldenEyeNumismatics

Do not post links to active, auction-style listings on eBay, unless it is to warn against counterfeits, scams, etc.

lcoopie

public info is public info

IMO

go

streeter

Mr. Jim BU


Mike, A lesson we have all learned and it goes with the territory. Buy the coin and submit it(or don't) and resell it. Come back and tell us how you did on this cent with the perfectly framed toning around Lincolns head.

Then you will see whether it was a good idea to recommend this particular auction. Some sellers have perfected the cast & are v. good at reeling in their catch.

I'm sure some buyer will be enthralled.

Bochiman

I have a lot less problem when someone points out nice coins for sale than I do for those that like to take potshots at current coins for sale from reputable sellers, especially if the coin just isn't too their liking/price and it isn't something like a counterfeit coin being discussed.

TheRegulator

Do not post links to active, auction-style listings on eBay, unless it is to warn against counterfeits, scams, etc.