Hmmmm, what do ya think about this....news to me....
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I advised this seller to get a Red Book of US coins and read it. Cleaning is a NO NO and please don't let any employees clean her coins.
I get this response:
Dear greatbasincoins,
I don't know what to say to someone like you. Recheck your facts. FYI cleaning is a "in thing". Don't be old fashion. Thanks for your email.
- grammas_pretties
So, am I missing something, am I now out of the loop? Good grief how could this change without a PCGS bulletin to my email????
bob
PS: she has quite a few cleaned gems to view.
I advised this seller to get a Red Book of US coins and read it. Cleaning is a NO NO and please don't let any employees clean her coins.
I get this response:
Dear greatbasincoins,
I don't know what to say to someone like you. Recheck your facts. FYI cleaning is a "in thing". Don't be old fashion. Thanks for your email.
- grammas_pretties
So, am I missing something, am I now out of the loop? Good grief how could this change without a PCGS bulletin to my email????
bob
PS: she has quite a few cleaned gems to view.
Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
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I guess all the cool kids are doing it nowadays.
No WAIT!
My piece has not been cleaned "for increased eye appeal."
Now I know why her coin is worth more ...
Gramma is very confused.
Lance.
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The price of gold is set by faith, or lack of, in the currency it is priced in.
Some of her other coins have the subtitle, "Coin was Professionally Cleaned for Best Eye Appeal." LOL.
Gramma is very confused.
Lance.
She also proudly wrote that ANACS has "Reserved forever" one of her coins!
If it is "reserved", I suppose I can't buy it.
The more she scrubs, the lower the supply
GO Granny GO!
"Just because you were born on 3rd base doesn't mean you hit a triple"
a few ebay sellers makes nice margins doing this to coins.
they are LIFELESS and the buyers cant seem to get enough.
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It's happening people. It's a clean off!
I ain't going home a loser.
I don't understand your desire to send her a private message. The slab clearly says the coin has been cleaned. She's not misrepresenting anything. Just trying to state a negative as being a positive. But I believe the slab says more than any verbiage in her auction.
This marketing scheme is brilliant actually. I dont think this is a grandma but rather a clever eBay handle
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
I think Grandma has been putting some strange substances in her brownies.
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
Maybe so, but she currently shows 9 items listed but she hasn't had any feedback from sales for over a year
If you look at the completed sales you will see that this coin sold for much less in a raw state and is now graded.
And the seller was the same in both auctions.
If you look at the completed sales you will see that this coin sold for much less in a raw state and is now graded.
And the seller was the same in both auctions.
Yes same seller. Also I asked what pro company was used to clean the coin as the listing states it is professionally cleaned. The seller replied that they are the one who cleaned the coin. I have now asked the name of their numismatic restoration and conservation company. If they do not provide one then the listing has false claims in it.
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$6K for an 1876 20c piece in an ANACS holder marked "Tooled - Cleaned - Retoned".
I think Grandma has been putting some strange substances in her brownies.
Should also look up the word obsolete.
That's about the only thing she got right.
Years ago "obsolete" was often used for a coin series no longer in production. You don't see it much today.
Lance.
Although it's none of your business, I worked for the National Numismatic Collection Inc. in Washington D.C., and have over 30 years experiencen with money, coins, metals, and bartering. My experience and other personal information is not out for debate. If you are serious about the coins I have please use the eBay system and place a bid. Thanks for your inquiry, and have a nice Holiday.
Hum so would this be the Smithsonian?
I don't understand your desire to send her a private message. The slab clearly says the coin has been cleaned. She's not misrepresenting anything. Just trying to state a negative as being a positive. But I believe the slab says more than any verbiage in her auction.
I disagree with you that she was not Misrepresenting anything. She said, "No damage or scratches just cleaned for increased eye appeal." ANACS disagrees with this as well, since they clearly say on the label it has also been tooled.
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that ebay would be reviewed by so many experienced numismatists...her story would appeal to
newbies and bottom feeders... however, the price is out of their range. Cheers, RickO
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces