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RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
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eBay is a laugh a minute when it comes to the "look at my sunglasses and buy my RARE <insert cheap POS> coin" syndrome. I'm going to start archiving these and, after I have enough, dedicate a section of my site to preserve them for posterity. Kind of like time capsule of numismatic stupidity.image

If you run across any REALLY stupid ones, preferably auctions that have plenty of ALL CAPS LOUD WORDS AND EXCLAMATION POINTS! from sellers with little or no feedback, let me know.image Must be REALLY stupid ones, not just marginally stupidity - that's far too common.

Russ, NCNE
eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC

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    goyankeezgoyankeez Posts: 357
    Sounds fun. image

    "Buy the coin, not the holder"

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    calgolddivercalgolddiver Posts: 1,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
    2 headed penny

    first offering for your consideration
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    calgolddivercalgolddiver Posts: 1,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
    a recent posting

    this one very recently hit the boards and is a good one !
    Top 16 Type Set 1792 to present

    Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set

    successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Added the two headed penny, already had the second one.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    CoppernicusCoppernicus Posts: 1,764 ✭
    Great idea Russ - You could probably make a few bucks by selling a subscription to your collection (monthly updates?). The only problems I see are: 1) storage space (since the sheer number of these moronic auctions may swamp the server) and 2) you may have to make this a full-time jobimage

    I look forward to the collection!!!

    Coppernicus
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    krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    I don't think Russ is going to run out of server space. I think his boss can get computer parts wholesale.

    You might consider organizing them into categories - like Bad Spelling, Rotten Photos, Incoherent Descriptions, I Don't Know Anything About This Except That It's Worth A Fortune (outrageous reserves), and Grand Slam (qualifying in all four of the other categories).

    Great idea, Russ!

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

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    LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I don't think Russ is going to run out of server space. I think his boss can get computer parts wholesale. You might consider organizing them into categories - like Bad Spelling, Rotten Photos, Incoherent Descriptions, I Don't Know Anything About This Except That It's Worth A Fortune (outrageous reserves), and Grand Slam (qualifying in all four of the other categories). Great idea, Russ! >>

    There should also be a catagory for Famous Phonies like 1804 dollars, 1933 double eagles, obvious fake 1916SLQ etc.
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    dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    i love the idea, thought of something similar before, but don't have the tech. know-how. question: are there going to be any copyright infringements? you might want to check that out 1st.

    K S
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    LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    What a CRAZY idea Daddy-o, the Ebay hall of shame...
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
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    jharjhar Posts: 1,126 ✭
    Hey Russ you gotta have this one!!!


    Linkage
    J'har
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    jhar,

    Thanks! I was looking for that one and couldn't find it. Added.image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,813 ✭✭✭✭✭
    mae sure you save the pics... someone might delete them from their site, thus taking down some of the fun!

    GREAT IDEA!

    Jeremy
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    MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    I'm going to have to put together an auction just to get into Russ's web page. Maybe my rare shrunken Morgan dollar... image
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

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    ClarkOfKentClarkOfKent Posts: 1,285
    Ha!!!! What was this guy thinking?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1379617679
    NMFB ™

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    goyankeezgoyankeez Posts: 357
    Here's a few:

    Flying Liberty



    This one's weird. ?????

    "Buy the coin, not the holder"

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Clark,

    That one doesn't qualify. The seller's caps lock key is working correctly.image

    goyankeez,

    Outstanding examples! Added.image

    Russ, NCNE


    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    calgolddivercalgolddiver Posts: 1,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ -

    Do you have this one ?

    choked the prez
    Top 16 Type Set 1792 to present

    Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set

    successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)

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    jakemrjrjakemrjr Posts: 98 ✭
    You all HAVE to go to this site, yes that's right, you have to image

    List of all-time crazy ebay auctions. some real classics

    I would skip down to the "fan favorites" section..

    You won't be sorry!
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    NoviceKrisNoviceKris Posts: 251
    Penny Guy

    Check this guy out. And be sure to notice the shipping charge for the single penny are you are buying.

    Kris
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    relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭


    I don't have the link since it closed a while back, but it was a great auction - the sellers first and he joined ebay just to list it.

    Seems he had gotten back this half Sacawagea / half SBA in his change. He figured it was worth at least $50 and that he could use the money to buy his college books this year.

    All it takes is one, and someone was lucky enough to pick up that gold plated SBA $1 for $50.

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    DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    Russ,

    I love the pics and title of this one........here ya go.

    perfect VF 1804 Half cent free S&H
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