"Could you let me know if the mintmark on the coin is X or Y? Thanks!" gets you an answer, "I don't know why people list coins without complete information. What's the mintmark?" gets you blocked.
I'm always polite when communicating with dealers. Sometimes they have bad days. It happens. They just lost out on a non-return sale. I've never returned a single coin.
I think you are in the minority.
I am amazed at the rude and semi-illiterate questions/comments/offers I receive.
Example: a day after paying, buyer sends message:
"wheres my coin"
lol
Or a buyer asking for multiple pictures/angles etc. of a $20 coin.
Or the best one ever:
I wish I would have saved the exact remarks.
Guy buys a slabbed toned RB Lincoln. Cracks coin out of the slab, rubs ketchup all over the coin, says the toning is now gone and therefore I faked the toning and I am a crook.
Only on eBay folks.
One of my favorites was a guy in Latvia who sent me a whole series of demands...er...requests for 3 coins I had. He wanted weights with photos of the coin on the scale, a magnet test, pictures of the rims from all sides, photos of the coins taken in sunlight and also wanted to know if I could understate the value on a customs form. LOL.
So, smelling trouble, I suggested that if trust was an issue he would be better served by buying coins locally where he could do his own due diligence. I guaranteed authenticity.
@mannie gray said:
Or a buyer asking for multiple pictures/angles etc. of a $20 coin.
Somewhat off topic, but in all the years I've been on eBay, I've never made a sale to someone for whom I have gone to the trouble of taking multiple additional pictures. I won't do it anymore, I just apologize and tell them that the picture in the listing is the best I can do.
Yes. The more questions/demands/etc. the less likely you get a sale.
You are right--these people irritate and take up your time but do not buy.
I do the same as you-- the picture is my best effort.
@mannie gray said:
Or a buyer asking for multiple pictures/angles etc. of a $20 coin.
Somewhat off topic, but in all the years I've been on eBay, I've never made a sale to someone for whom I have gone to the trouble of taking multiple additional pictures. I won't do it anymore, I just apologize and tell them that the picture in the listing is the best I can do.
Yes. The more questions/demands/etc. the less likely you get a sale.
You are right--these people irritate and take up your time but do not buy.
I do the same as you-- the picture is my best effort.
Probably true as a general rule- I guess I am the exception. I asked a dealer to send a raw coin into PCGS. If it graded, I'd pay him $100 extra to cover the cost of grading/shipping.
@mannie gray said:
Or a buyer asking for multiple pictures/angles etc. of a $20 coin.
Somewhat off topic, but in all the years I've been on eBay, I've never made a sale to someone for whom I have gone to the trouble of taking multiple additional pictures. I won't do it anymore, I just apologize and tell them that the picture in the listing is the best I can do.
Yes. The more questions/demands/etc. the less likely you get a sale.
You are right--these people irritate and take up your time but do not buy.
I do the same as you-- the picture is my best effort.
Probably true as a general rule- I guess I am the exception. I asked a dealer to send a raw coin into PCGS. If it graded, I'd pay him $100 extra to cover the cost of grading/shipping.
And I did after it graded XF cleaned.
You likely are the exception.
But I can tell by your candor and communication skills that you didn't demand this, or send rude abrasive emails.
You sound like a reasonable person who would be a pleasure to work with.
Low feedback, hateful messages, Unreasonable requests, returned an item for no good reason, obnoxious / silly questions, recommended for blocking here, constant bother with low ball offers, etc. Anybody obnoxious or where risk of problem high.
On ebay whether you like it or not a buyer can return at will. I agree the Amazon effect is substantial with Prime members getting free and easy returns. Numismatics are a specialized area, returns are less likely than regular merchandise. I've had a few problem buyers who try to game the system, and why do you need to block them if it is clear they are just disgruntled customers who will look elsewhere?
I've had a buyer recently who bid but did not pay, checking feedback is usually the best option to find out.
He should be reported as he is using light to fake cameo.
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@logger7 said:
On ebay whether you like it or not a buyer can return at will. I agree the Amazon effect is substantial with Prime members getting free and easy returns. Numismatics are a specialized area, returns are less likely than regular merchandise. I've had a few problem buyers who try to game the system, and why do you need to block them if it is clear they are just disgruntled problem customers who will look elsewhere?
There is one ebay member who has feedback indicating they bid/buy and do not pay, this guy:
I'd rather they bid and not pay than pay and cancel or ask for a return.
Any drama, any strange request, any spine tingle...... anything, anything that isn’t a straight-up transaction. Also, anyone who was ever blocked by anyone else for any reason. You don’t like it and want to return it? I have no problem with that.... unless you notify me 3 weeks later.
Actually, I haven’t sold a coin on eBay for a very long time. Life is too short and my time is too valuable to mess with insufficiently thoughtful people.
Ha..... this thread has been around for a while. I forgot that I had responded previously. At least my answer was consistent.
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One of my favorites was a guy in Latvia who sent me a whole series of demands...er...requests for 3 coins I had. He wanted weights with photos of the coin on the scale, a magnet test, pictures of the rims from all sides, photos of the coins taken in sunlight and also wanted to know if I could understate the value on a customs form. LOL.
So, smelling trouble, I suggested that if trust was an issue he would be better served by buying coins locally where he could do his own due diligence. I guaranteed authenticity.
He responds that he needs verification.
Yes. The more questions/demands/etc. the less likely you get a sale.
You are right--these people irritate and take up your time but do not buy.
I do the same as you-- the picture is my best effort.
Probably true as a general rule- I guess I am the exception. I asked a dealer to send a raw coin into PCGS. If it graded, I'd pay him $100 extra to cover the cost of grading/shipping.
And I did after it graded XF cleaned.
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be
That particular dealer sent it in to be graded based on a promise with no written guarantee. I was actually surprised he agreed!
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be
You likely are the exception.
But I can tell by your candor and communication skills that you didn't demand this, or send rude abrasive emails.
You sound like a reasonable person who would be a pleasure to work with.
A coin painted silver with an airbrush in a PCGS holder will do it.
Low feedback, hateful messages, Unreasonable requests, returned an item for no good reason, obnoxious / silly questions, recommended for blocking here, constant bother with low ball offers, etc. Anybody obnoxious or where risk of problem high.
Never sold on eBay but would like to block someone to feel all the power y’all must feel
I offer a 100% no questions asked return privilege. I get back maybe 1 raw coin annually.
On ebay whether you like it or not a buyer can return at will. I agree the Amazon effect is substantial with Prime members getting free and easy returns. Numismatics are a specialized area, returns are less likely than regular merchandise. I've had a few problem buyers who try to game the system, and why do you need to block them if it is clear they are just disgruntled customers who will look elsewhere?
I've had a buyer recently who bid but did not pay, checking feedback is usually the best option to find out.
He should be reported as he is using light to fake cameo.
100% positive transactions with SurfinxHI, bigole, 1madman, collectorcoins, proofmorgan, Luke Marshall, silver pop, golden egg, point five zero,coin22lover, alohagary, blaircountycoin,joebb21
I'd rather they bid and not pay than pay and cancel or ask for a return.
It's weird. I'm not even sure what he's trying to fake. They don't look cameo. They look ALIEN!
Any drama, any strange request, any spine tingle...... anything, anything that isn’t a straight-up transaction. Also, anyone who was ever blocked by anyone else for any reason. You don’t like it and want to return it? I have no problem with that.... unless you notify me 3 weeks later.
Actually, I haven’t sold a coin on eBay for a very long time. Life is too short and my time is too valuable to mess with insufficiently thoughtful people.
Ha..... this thread has been around for a while. I forgot that I had responded previously. At least my answer was consistent.