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One of those ebay auctions you kind of scratch your head and wonder (1956 Proof set)

UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭

Saw this 1956 Proof Set in a Capitol Plastic holder sell for $335 + S&H. The obvious 1st thought was T-1 50¢, but the picture shows it quite evidently not a T-1. CAM or DCAM? Not even close. Shill bidding? Good chance after checking the bid history. Any thoughts?

ebay.com/itm/1956-United-States-PROOF-Set-Capital-Holder-BU-Uncirculated-Franklin-90-/282227890549?hash=item41b617d975%3Ag%3Aqj8AAOSwal5YCimW&nma=true&si=ZyjECZ5x6Pj6M9rNsYwKwgJNGrA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 13, 2016 8:01AM

    I don't see a type 1 Franklin, DDR cent, or die-dent quarter. I'm thinking shill bidding.

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,740 ✭✭✭✭✭

    See the special limited edition screws in that holder? Somebody got screwed!

    :)

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  • ModCrewmanModCrewman Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'd guess the low level of detail on the eagle perhaps led someone to think it was a Type 1, but that's still moon money for one of those. Hoping it's not our forum member that asked about the difference yesterday.

  • joebb21joebb21 Posts: 4,771 ✭✭✭✭✭

    it has since been relisted and sold for $34

    may the fonz be with you...always...

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