So-called 1937-p three legged buffalo nickel for sale on ebay, in uncirculated condition to boot!

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BUFFNIXX
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edited June 30, 2022 10:57AM in U.S. Coin Forum

So-called 1937-p three legged buffalo nickel for sale on ebay, in uncirculated condition to boot
my first reaction is this might be a new three and one half legged buffalo but upon closer inspection you can see
the area of the leg below the bison's neck has been photoshopped. Asking first bid is a grand with no returns.
just stare at the leg front leg area below the buffs neck and you will see an area shaped like a rhombus that has been
photoshopped and this is the only coin the seller has on ebay right now wonder if anyone will be dumb enough to bid
a grand on this which if it were real would be quite a significant new variety of course the seller offers no returns on this
gem and i will update this if anyone does make a bid, in other words if there is at least one bidiot out there for this one

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  • FlyingAl
    FlyingAl Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That is the most hilariously bad photoshop job I've seen to try and fool someone. They just took a grey square and said that'll do. :lol:

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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow!! A real con job....but so obvious to those who will look closely. Cheers, RickO

  • BuffaloIronTail
    BuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,765 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The dark spot makes the alteration very evident.

    Pete

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  • MsMorrisine
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  • BUFFNIXX
    BUFFNIXX Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If anyone cares to look at the ebay auction, it is auction number 325249578040

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  • MsMorrisine
    MsMorrisine Posts: 40,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    is this reportable?

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  • MsMorrisine
    MsMorrisine Posts: 40,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/325249578040

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item=325249578040&_ssn=gilpa_63&_sop=10

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  • BUFFNIXX
    BUFFNIXX Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 30, 2022 11:06AM
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    @MsMorrisine said:
    is this reportable?

    probably not
    this is not like someone tried to grind off a leg

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  • 1Bufffan
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    No separation on small feather on obverse, beard on bison is the same size, definitely not a true 3-legged Buff. This is what hurts the Hobby when people like this pull stuff like that!

  • jmlanzaf
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    @1Bufffan said:
    No separation on small feather on obverse, beard on bison is the same size, definitely not a true 3-legged Buff. This is what hurts the Hobby when people like this pull stuff like that!

    No "D" isn't enough?

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  • 1Bufffan
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    @jmlanzaf said:

    @1Bufffan said:
    No separation on small feather on obverse, beard on bison is the same size, definitely not a true 3-legged Buff. This is what hurts the Hobby when people like this pull stuff like that!

    No "D" isn't enough?

    Yes, I was laughing so hard that I missed it or it was the tear in my eye that had my vision blurry not sure which one, but It's sad someone would try to sell this.

  • Glen2022
    Glen2022 Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭✭
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    NGC certification verification come back as 1937 5C MS65 with NO indication of 3 legs. value $50. I pulled up other NGC certs and both that I looked at specified 3 legs.

  • dcarr
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    I see scratches on the coin also. Looks like a "K" (graffiti) below OF. And a vertical scratch on the Bison's midsection.

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  • dunkleosteus430
    dunkleosteus430 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @dcarr those are both shadows from scratches on the holder.

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  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Oh please. Who tossed the invisibility cloak over the front leg?

  • WilliamF
    WilliamF Posts: 866 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    :D:D :'( Guy needs to work on his photoshop skills...

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  • Namvet69
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    I can't believe that offering an altered image of something for sale, isn't A violation. But what do I know. Peace Roy

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  • MFeld
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    @Namvet69 said:
    I can't believe that offering an altered image of something for sale, isn't A violation. But what do I know. Peace Roy

    You can report listings that you suspect are fraudulent. I believe that this one easily qualifies.

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  • burfle23
    burfle23 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 30, 2022 5:02PM
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    Absolutely "reportable"! And reported...

  • Avocet
    Avocet Posts: 275 ✭✭✭✭
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    This is so far off the mark that my first thought was this must be an April Fool's joke that is 3 months late-- wow!

  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey everyone makes a goof every now and then. Here's what they meant.
    Jim


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  • justmenutty72
    justmenutty72 Posts: 394 ✭✭✭
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    What a friggin joke. Pathetic

  • Glen2022
    Glen2022 Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭✭
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    Its still up on Ebay as of 6:19 PM PST

  • justmenutty72
    justmenutty72 Posts: 394 ✭✭✭
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    I just reported it also. Where are you little boy with the orange jacket??

  • heavymetal
    heavymetal Posts: 661 ✭✭✭✭
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    I reported it just now. It would be a shame if someone gets burned.

  • justmenutty72
    justmenutty72 Posts: 394 ✭✭✭
    edited June 30, 2022 7:25PM
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    The seller modified the listing after I let him know about his pathetic photoshop attempt, but now he’s calling it a proof. Please read his description to see his apology. What a crock of bull💩
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/325249578040?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160727114228&meid=093e826715cb42a19069b09a2c976430&pid=100290&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=325249578040&itm=325249578040&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=2060778&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507

  • ifthevamzarockin
    ifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,915 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    "I let him know about his pathetic photoshop attempt, but now he’s calling it a proof."

    The seller ended the listing calling it a proof and relisted it as a proof again. :/
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/325250730661

  • 0ronron
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    But now the leg has reappeared and bids start at $2500.00

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  • BuffaloIronTail
    BuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,765 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm tired of seeing crap like this all the time. The seller should be banned for life from E-bay.

    Pete

    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • lcutler
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    Don’t message him or he will block you though. I actually did message him and asked why NGC didn’t designate it as three legged. His response was “ Who?”.

  • justmenutty72
    justmenutty72 Posts: 394 ✭✭✭
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    @lcutler said:
    Don’t message him or he will block you though. I actually did message him and asked why NGC didn’t designate it as three legged. His response was “ Who?”.

    He sent me 3 consecutive messages all saying “Who?” also.

  • justmenutty72
    justmenutty72 Posts: 394 ✭✭✭
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    @ifthevamzarockin said:
    "I let him know about his pathetic photoshop attempt, but now he’s calling it a proof."

    The seller ended the listing calling it a proof and relisted it as a proof again. :/
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/325250730661

    And just like that, poof….little boy with the orange jacket appears 😂🤣😂👍👍👍

  • The_Dinosaur_Man
    The_Dinosaur_Man Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Two listings of the same coin and photoshopped each time? Not only should his ability to sell be revoked, but to so his ability to use that photo editing program. Distasteful

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  • justmenutty72
    justmenutty72 Posts: 394 ✭✭✭
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    Update: this coin has been relisted, but this time correctly. I don’t think it’s gonna get much attention with a starting bid of $100

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/325251778917?hash=item4bba844965:g:lI4AAOSwmcdiv2zr

  • BUFFNIXX
    BUFFNIXX Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    In the end here is the unphotoshoped picture which the perp finally fixed.
    what a sleezebag!

    Collector of Buffalo Nickels and other 20th century United States Coinage
    a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"

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