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Why coin dealers drink--Part CCCCXXX

CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,379 ✭✭✭✭✭
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From the dealer-to-dealer network:

"Got a return/defect today on ebay. Customer bought a pile of 1976 unc
bicentennial sets from us returned them because they are not "DCAM." Ebay
refuses to remove defect because we should have put it in the listing that
these are not Proof Coins. Lol. Word of advice make sure you put in all
your listings what your coin is not! This coin is not a 1967 Ford Mustang,
This coin is not an iphone, This coin is not a wrist watch etc. etc."
Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,802 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There is a check off place to put strike type: Business or Proof. Perhaps the dealer had that marked Proof or
    left blank?

    I'd like to see the auction,,,,,I smell a set up.

    bobimage
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  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Charles Davis had to put on ebay listings that his books did not include the coins pictured.
    Newman Numismatic Portal, www.NewmanPortal.org
  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Charles Davis had to put on ebay listings that his books did not include the coins pictured. >>

    Yeah ... and he did so for good reason! Nothing like ordering and early copper catalog for a couple dozen dollars and assuming all the coins are included!
    Numismatist Ordinaire
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  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    the dumbing of America continues.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    In this case eBay obviously blew it. Is there any appeals process at eBay or is the seller stuck with a undeserved neg?

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,194 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>the dumbing of America continues. >>



    Many people have always been dumb.
    The awareness of such is growing exponentially.

    peacockcoins

  • DavideoDavideo Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>the dumbing of America continues. >>



    Many people have always been dumb.
    The awareness of such is growing exponentially. >>



    True. I might also argue (with nothing more than a gut feeling really) that folks are less aware of their intellectual limitations.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How ridiculous.... I am amazed that ebay is supporting this. Cheers, RickO
  • rxerrxer Posts: 280 ✭✭
    shouldn't that be CDXXX , not CCCCXXX
    palmer
  • shorecollshorecoll Posts: 5,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Personally, I live in Lake Wobegon, where everyone is above average.
    ANA-LM, NBS, EAC
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,379 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>shouldn't that be CDXXX , not CCCCXXX >>



    As I have stated elsewhere, I use medieval dating style.

    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,314 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>the dumbing of America continues. >>



    Many people have always been dumb.
    The awareness of such is growing exponentially. >>



    The problem is that the dummies vote.

    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

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  • AMRCAMRC Posts: 4,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It is to eBay advantage to side with the buyer. More defects mean more revenue while disguised as buyer protection.

    Using this event as an example of the "dumbing down of America," is ironical in that it demonstrates even more pressing evidence of the dumbing down of America.


    MLAeBayNumismatics: "The greatest hobby in the world!"
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,444 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This is why four letter words were created … for us designated drivers. image
  • ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,481 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Charles Davis had to put on ebay listings that his books did not include the coins pictured. >>



    Many years ago I listed an Indian cent variety attribution book on eBay in both the book section and in the Indian cent section. I had photographs of the cover and inside of the book, listed the title, the author, how many pages, etc. It sold for about $15. Shortly after the buyer received it, he left me negative feedback because he was upset that the book wasn't a coin - that's the last time I have ever listed anything on eBay!
    Charmy Harker
    The Penny Lady®
    https://thepennylady.com/
  • winkywinky Posts: 1,671 ✭
    Good job Penny Lady, your web site is one of the best. image
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Charmy, there is no cure for stupid...and that buyer is/was terminally stupid. Cheers, RickO
  • CoppercolorCoppercolor Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭
    My friend who lives in Washington DC warned me as I moved out into the country "no matter how far you drive, everyone still sucks"

    Thinking that applies here
    I'd like my copper well done please!
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,448 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>shouldn't that be CDXXX , not CCCCXXX >>



    As I have stated elsewhere, I use medieval dating style. >>



    When did the subtractive style of Roman dating actually begin?
    All glory is fleeting.

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