Does this Ebay listing seem deceptive to you?

Coinsponge · January 24, 2013 5:32AM

Link

Or is it just me?

MsMorrisine · January 24, 2013 5:40AM

a little, because of the use of the real one's picture.

it could be yanked for not being in the exonumia category.

s4ny · January 24, 2013 5:40AM

Deceptive.

Coinsponge · January 24, 2013 5:43AM

I am kind of surprised the seller does not have more negative feedback. Seems the use of a "stock" photo should be mentioned in the text and it should be put in the right category.

DennisH · January 24, 2013 6:03AM

Not using pictures of the actual material for sale and listing in the category for REAL commemoratives adds up to being blatantly deceptive and outright fraudulent in my opinion.

And reported for exactly those reasons.

Senex · January 24, 2013 6:06AM

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Or is it just me? >>

Definitely misleading - stock photo and listed under the wrong heading.
But, OTOH, he/she provides an accurate description of the item.
Caveat emptor.

derryb · January 24, 2013 6:34AM

listing has been removed by ebay

Coinsponge · January 24, 2013 7:01AM

<< listing has been removed by ebay >>

Good. Last time I looked it was at $112 I think and I doubt someone would want to pay that much for a modern day microscopic cheap replica even if it was real silver.

Senex · January 24, 2013 8:18AM

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<< listing has been removed by ebay >>

Good. Last time I looked it was at $112 I think and I doubt someone would want to pay that much for a modern day microscopic cheap replica even if it was real silver. >>

He has many more like that listed (or did). Do you remember is eBay handle? I have some spare time and would like to report his auctions.

Casman · January 24, 2013 9:28AM

link

Senex · January 24, 2013 10:46AM

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All "mini" coin auctions reported.

LanceNewmanOCC · January 24, 2013 11:02AM

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ended coin listings for this seller
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Coinsponge · January 24, 2013 11:29AM

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All "mini" coin auctions reported. >>

Good job. I reported 2 earlier and noticed that ebay left them going after 2 or 3 hours. I guess they don't respond unless a lot of reports come in.

Senex · January 24, 2013 11:46AM

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ended coin listings for this seller
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I can't believe somebody paid $760 for the Hawaii "mini coin".
Don't people even read the description?

Senex · January 25, 2013 1:47AM

I got most of the auction take down but he relisted a couple - back to work I go.

19Lyds · January 25, 2013 2:02AM

So...whats the crime here anyway? The listing was pulled so its not intuitively obvious.

LanceNewmanOCC · January 25, 2013 2:16AM

<< So...whats the crime here anyway? The listing was pulled so its not intuitively obvious. >>

seller using perhaps dozens of stolen images to sell knock-off type products or is going to take hte money and run.

those are the 2 likely scenarios i can foresee.

for all involved, it is best to get these things shut down quickly.

if they are honest but just being stupid, at least they'll learn their lesson from the ebay violation messages
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LindeDad · January 25, 2013 2:27AM

<< So...whats the crime here anyway? The listing was pulled so its not intuitively obvious. >>

Showing a image a of an actual Half Eagle but selling a .4 gram replica coin and listed in the Half Eagle category.

OKbustchaser · January 25, 2013 2:34AM

I honestly don't see anything at all deceptive about these auctions. By the same token, however, I actually READ THE DESCRIPTION instead of simply looking at the pictures. As for his using stock photoes I have no problem with that either since he's selling generic items which all look the same anyway.

Coinsponge · January 25, 2013 2:35AM

Seller Notes: “For all bidder.Please read the description, before bid there is always describing everything.”

I wonder if you get a fortune cookie with every mini coin.

Coinsponge · January 25, 2013 2:38AM

<< I honestly don't see anything at all deceptive about these auctions. By the same token, however, I actually READ THE DESCRIPTION instead of simply looking at the pictures. As for his using stock photoes I have no problem with that either since he's selling generic items which all look the same anyway. >>

Look at the bids on the "coins". Do you think they reflect the values of a mini-replica? Then ask yourself if people are being mislead.

LindeDad · January 25, 2013 2:41AM

For those that don't realize it violates eBay listing and search rules. They actually have a category for this junk but by listing it in the actual coin category they in effect are looking to dupe the stupid into possibly paying way too much money for way too little gold.

mrpotatoheadd · January 25, 2013 2:41AM

<< I honestly don't see anything at all deceptive about these auctions. By the same token, however, I actually READ THE DESCRIPTION instead of simply looking at the pictures. >>

A while back, someone actually posted here that they didn't like to waste their time reading the descriptions and expected to be able to bid just by looking at the pictures. Some people just can't be helped.

OKbustchaser · January 25, 2013 2:42AM

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<< I honestly don't see anything at all deceptive about these auctions. By the same token, however, I actually READ THE DESCRIPTION instead of simply looking at the pictures. As for his using stock photoes I have no problem with that either since he's selling generic items which all look the same anyway. >>

Look at the bids on the "coins". Do you think they reflect the values of a mini-replica? Then ask yourself if people are being mislead. >>

People very well may be misleading themselves through their overwhelming desire to rip off a seller and buy his item for much less than it could potentually be worth, but nothing in the item description is misleading them.

Coinsponge · January 25, 2013 2:44AM

Isn't it great to have a close-look feature on the substitute photograph of the coin?

Coinsponge · January 25, 2013 2:49AM

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<< 

<< I honestly don't see anything at all deceptive about these auctions. By the same token, however, I actually READ THE DESCRIPTION instead of simply looking at the pictures. As for his using stock photoes I have no problem with that either since he's selling generic items which all look the same anyway. >>

Look at the bids on the "coins". Do you think they reflect the values of a mini-replica? Then ask yourself if people are being mislead. >>

People very well may be misleading themselves through their overwhelming desire to rip off a seller and buy his item for much less than it could potentually be worth, but nothing in the item description is misleading them. >>

That is what is so clever about it. And the seller makes a point of saying to read the description carefully. I suppose he is hoping to snag a few dummies who are too unsophisticated or lazy to return the item. And the dream of getting a steal of a deal is a powerful force.

Coinsponge · January 25, 2013 3:00AM

Oops.

Senex · January 25, 2013 3:12AM

<< So...whats the crime here anyway? The listing was pulled so its not intuitively obvious. >>

Well, for one thing the listing shows a picture of a real coin, not the "mini" coin.
This is done with the obvious intent to deceive and in any event is against eBay regulations.
The body of the auction is worded in such a manner as to confuse the uneducated buyer.
I believe in caveat emptor and in the individual's duty for due diligence but these are against eBay regs, so I reported them.

Completed listings for vitava.cz

Coinsponge · January 25, 2013 3:30AM

35 bids to $273 for a 1873 Trade Dollar mini-coin. I guess a lot of people don't read or else they really like mini coins.

19Lyds · January 25, 2013 3:35AM

<< For those that don't realize it violates eBay listing and search rules. They actually have a category for this junk but by listing it in the actual coin category they in effect are looking to dupe the stupid into possibly paying way too much money for way too little gold. >>

I get mis-categorized listings all the time in my eBay searches. I think its something which just gets overlooked.

Senex · January 25, 2013 3:36AM

<< 35 bids to $273 for a 1873 Trade Dollar mini-coin. I guess a lot of people don't read or else they really like mini coins.

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Who knew?

Coinsponge · January 25, 2013 3:47AM

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<< For those that don't realize it violates eBay listing and search rules. They actually have a category for this junk but by listing it in the actual coin category they in effect are looking to dupe the stupid into possibly paying way too much money for way too little gold. >>

I get mis-categorized listings all the time in my eBay searches. I think its something which just gets overlooked. >>

Some things fly under the radar but if caught ebay will pull. I got busted once putting a graded gold eagle under the general gold coin listings to allow the buyer to get ebay bucks. It did not fly.

johnny9434 · January 25, 2013 5:25AM

the item has been removed ( just as well )

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