You said you were going to crack it out and he done that for you. Why did you mention cracking it out in the first place. You got what you wanted didn't you? ?
As I was reading the thread I was thinking it made no sense. The coin is well protected in a slab while in transit. This transaction was experienced collector to experienced collector.
There was some indication that the slab itself added value to the coin.
I didn't think that there was an intent to deceive by switching coins.
I thought "no way" and thought it probably would arrive intact in its slab.
A good prank on a person should not cause angst. It might have been a good prank if the seller revealed on the same call that he was just kidding. Like 30 seconds later. This was not a good prank.
When requesting crack it is wise to be very very specific about your expectations. We in DC had a mayor who fell for this very same problem once. PM sent
<< <i>I really like the looks of that one, but I woul dbe very depressed to hear that you cracked an old ngc no line fatty for your album......so don't tell me! Congrats on a looker that hasn't been messed with in approx 20+ years! >>
The original owner crossed it to PCGS AU-50, and that is the holder in which it currently resides. I have not decided yet whether to crack it out.
That looks like the perfect coin for a 7070. I wouldn't have a problem cracking that one.
JMO
HH
Need the following OBW rolls to complete my 46-64 Roosevelt roll set: 1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S. Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
<< <i>Explain the problem to the seller, make it clear that you understand that it was an honest mistake, and ask him for a return privilege if you don't like the coin. Then, do your best to try to like the coin. >>
This is the path I would take. MJ
edited----Whoops late to the dance! Should have read the whole thread first
Walker Proof Digital Album 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......
What a lovely example of a perfectly fine collectible. If you're not satisfied and would like to make a small profit, you may go ahead and "solicit" me through the PM function, sir RYK. For that small fee, I would gladly replace the "dipped" example that I had to resort to for my second 7070 album, which is far from complete. The first one, a dealer came along and bought from me. Although, since your specimen is "holdered" in a very rugged and sturdy holder with the ANA backing, I would most probably leave it there for safe keeping, rather than crack it out (my personal view). If you have a return privelege and you're not satisfied with the item, I'm sure the seller can pretty much throw it out there for the rest of us to salivate over.... and it would bring a healthy price
In the meanwhile, ... the seller has one of the best sense of humors in the U.S. I am sorry some did not find that funny.
<< <i>When requesting crack it is wise to be very very specific about your expectations. We in DC had a mayor who fell for this very same problem once. >>
This is sound advice but I would like to add that I personally would simply ask for clarification or just send an additional thank you check for the excellent service. Scratch that, I would just go ahead and send the check if I were you
<< <i>I really like the looks of that one, but I woul dbe very depressed to hear that you cracked an old ngc no line fatty for your album......so don't tell me! Congrats on a looker that hasn't been messed with in approx 20+ years! >>
The original owner crossed it to PCGS AU-50, and that is the holder in which it currently resides. I have not decided yet whether to crack it out. >>
The original owner (the seller?) sent it to you in a PCGS AU-50 slab? It's now in an NGC 45 slab? How'd it get there? "Whats you doin', Willis?"
<< <i>I really like the looks of that one, but I woul dbe very depressed to hear that you cracked an old ngc no line fatty for your album......so don't tell me! Congrats on a looker that hasn't been messed with in approx 20+ years! >>
The original owner crossed it to PCGS AU-50, and that is the holder in which it currently resides. I have not decided yet whether to crack it out. >>
The original owner (the seller?) sent it to you in a PCGS AU-50 slab? It's now in an NGC 45 slab? How'd it get there? "Whats you doin', Willis?" >>
It was in the NGC45 slab first, so that would be the pre-crossover/crackout NGC pic, no?
<< <i>I will post a photo of the coin if I get the seller's approval to do so. It's a great coin! >>
Huh? Why do you need anyones permission. It's now your coin and you can do whatever you want with it. >>
] There is a good chance that posting the coin will immediately identify The seller. I took the liberty of quoting him, anonymously, and in the event that he might be uncomfortable with how he is portrayed in this scenario, I want to give him the courtesy of refusal. >>
It only took a few seconds longer than immediately to identify him anyway.
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is well protected in a slab while in transit. This transaction was experienced collector to experienced
collector.
There was some indication that the slab itself added value to the coin.
I didn't think that there was an intent to deceive by switching coins.
I thought "no way" and thought it probably would arrive intact in its slab.
A good prank on a person should not cause angst. It might have been a good prank if the
seller revealed on the same call that he was just kidding. Like 30 seconds later.
This was not a good prank.
Larry L.
<< <i>Terrible "joke". Glad you got the coin okay and you like it. >>
To be clear, I am not sure it was a joke or a misunderstanding on my part, but as every BST transaction I have had, it has worked out just fine.
Lafayette Grading Set
Coincidentally, it is an S-mint coin that was sold to me by a Maryland-based collector.
<< <i>I really like the looks of that one, but I woul dbe very depressed to hear that you cracked an old ngc no line fatty for your album......so don't tell me! Congrats on a looker that hasn't been messed with in approx 20+ years!
The original owner crossed it to PCGS AU-50, and that is the holder in which it currently resides. I have not decided yet whether to crack it out.
I wouldn't have a problem cracking that one.
JMO
HH
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
<< <i>Explain the problem to the seller, make it clear that you understand that it was an honest mistake, and ask him for a return privilege if you don't like the coin. Then, do your best to try to like the coin. >>
This is the path I would take. MJ
edited----Whoops late to the dance! Should have read the whole thread first
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......
For that small fee, I would gladly replace the "dipped" example that I had to resort to for my second 7070 album, which is far from complete. The first one, a dealer came along and bought from me. Although, since your specimen is "holdered" in a very rugged and sturdy holder with the ANA backing, I would most probably leave it there for safe keeping, rather than crack it out (my personal view). If you have a return privelege and you're not satisfied with the item, I'm sure the seller can pretty much throw it out there for the rest of us to salivate over.... and it would bring a healthy price
In the meanwhile, ... the seller has one of the best sense of humors in the U.S. I am sorry some did not find that funny.
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<< <i>When requesting crack it is wise to be very very specific about your expectations. We in DC had a mayor who fell for this very same problem once. >>
This is sound advice but I would like to add that I personally would simply ask for clarification or just send an additional thank you check for the excellent service. Scratch that, I would just go ahead and send the check if I were you
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<< <i>I really like the looks of that one, but I woul dbe very depressed to hear that you cracked an old ngc no line fatty for your album......so don't tell me! Congrats on a looker that hasn't been messed with in approx 20+ years!
The original owner crossed it to PCGS AU-50, and that is the holder in which it currently resides. I have not decided yet whether to crack it out. >>
The original owner (the seller?) sent it to you in a PCGS AU-50 slab? It's now in an NGC 45 slab? How'd it get there? "Whats you doin', Willis?"
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<< <i>I really like the looks of that one, but I woul dbe very depressed to hear that you cracked an old ngc no line fatty for your album......so don't tell me! Congrats on a looker that hasn't been messed with in approx 20+ years!
The original owner crossed it to PCGS AU-50, and that is the holder in which it currently resides. I have not decided yet whether to crack it out. >>
The original owner (the seller?) sent it to you in a PCGS AU-50 slab? It's now in an NGC 45 slab? How'd it get there? "Whats you doin', Willis?" >>
It was in the NGC45 slab first, so that would be the pre-crossover/crackout NGC pic, no?
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<< <i>I will post a photo of the coin if I get the seller's approval to do so. It's a great coin!
Huh? Why do you need anyones permission. It's now your coin and you can do whatever you want with it. >>
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There is a good chance that posting the coin will immediately identify The seller. I took the liberty of quoting him, anonymously, and in the event that he might be uncomfortable with how he is portrayed in this scenario, I want to give him the courtesy of refusal. >>
It only took a few seconds longer than immediately to identify him anyway.
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