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I've heard of gradflation, but this is ridiculous
MrHalfDime
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I'm no professional grader, but I somehow can't make this half dime to be PCGS MS-63. Have grading standards declined that much?
They that can give up essential Liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither Liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin
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the seller has an amazing two cent piece, the no "we" variety ><
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<< <i>Member of the American Numismatic Association >>
<< <i>Well cheap shipping at least! >>
I wouldn't pay the shipping charge for it if it was free.
There must be some mistake in the listing, photo mixup, etc. That is no slabbed coin in that photo nor pic of the TPG holder present. It looks like a raw low grade circ in a cardboard 2x2. Why would you even think this is a slabbed coin?
We'll see what he says.
bob
Dear 126pumper,
How about posting pictures of the right coin? This is obviously not a PCGS coin, nor is it MS63. It's a used hunk of silver.
bob
- bobandlinda1
Dear bobandlinda1,
I appreciate your interest but the coin in the picture is the one being sold thank you
<< <i>Here's my question and his answer:
Dear 126pumper,
How about posting pictures of the right coin? This is obviously not a PCGS coin, nor is it MS63. It's a used hunk of silver.
bob
- bobandlinda1
Dear bobandlinda1,
I appreciate your interest but the coin in the picture is the one being sold thank you >>
Nice! I see the person is convinced it's in PCGS plastic
Many members on this forum that now it cannot fit in my signature. Please ask for entire list.
And its graded MS65 RD!
Cheers!
Kirk
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Dear 126pumper,Where's the PCGS slab and label required in coin sales suggesting a coin is PCGS graded? That's one well-circulated coin in the pic and it is not in a PCGS slab. Is the coin depicted the one for sale here? If so you have grossly overrated its description. As such, this auction needs to be shut down.Cheers!Kirk
Here's his/her response:
Dear koinnoisseur,wow 1st of all please finally d ur meds stat, 2nd I MISTAKENLY ADDED THE GRADE so go cyberbully someone jerk- 126pumper
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http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1853-seated-dime-arrows-pcgs-ms63-66717490
I told him he was reported but not by me. I really hope he was reported.
395 e-Bay scorecard and 100% Just wonder how many people's he's duped.
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1853 half dime w/arrows
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And he still hasn't changed the `65 red` nonsense on the deuce.
<< <i>Oooh, I got the 'F*** off' message too! I feel honored.
And he still hasn't changed the `65 red` nonsense on the deuce. >>
Looks like we're in the rarified "F*** off" club for this e-bay tool. Welcome to the club!!
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This guy has never sold anything on the bay before ..if you check his feedback, he just buys.
Looks like this was added to his description:
"IF YOU DON'T HAVE A LIFE AND FEEL LIKE BEING A GRAMMAR POLICE SKIP MY AUCTION AND STOP HARASSING ME"
I guess he thinks correct and authentic certification is grammar.
When I first posted this, to answer Cougar1978's question, of course I allowed for the very real possibility that there had been a mistake in attaching the correct photo, as the photo was obviously not MS-63, nor was it of a PCGS slabbed coin. I just thought it was funny, particularly in light of the seller's glowing description and comments about the coin. But as this evolved, with the very capable assistance of several members here, it became quite apparent that the seller was intent upon deceiving the public, and was completely unapologetic. His rather nasty replies make that clear. Also, did anyone else notice that when ACSB posted the link on Worthpoint for this specific PCGS coin, it was for an 1853 dime, and not a half dime? The deception was perhaps greater than first thought. In any event, we successfully eliminated an obvious fraud, and possibly prevented some unknowing buyer from losing money. $250, indeed. Anyone could see that coin was not worth one penny more than $200 .... not one penny.