Ridiculous Ebay Listings
rooksmith
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These listings are ridiculous. Are they legit? I know anyone who bids on these is stupid beyond belief, but why does EBay allow it? And why do they exist in the first place? Money Laundering? Should there be a law against stupidity?
“When you don't know what you're talking about, it's hard to know when you're finished.” - Tommy Smothers
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I've seen these before, and I always hope that people won't be dumb enough to spend money on the items.
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You scratched the surface.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
You know what Forrest Gump said.
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"eat shrimp and spit out the scales" ?? haha
These just sit there on Ebay. Someone is paying for this listing. I suppose when they want to make some drug money disappear, they can use a secondary account, buy the coin. But why not just use bitcoin instead?
"Unique Quality" is in the eye of the beholder.
Buy it now, before it becomes circulated!
You can't do anything about it.
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
The very rare "Sideways Minted" Quarter Dollar Error.
In Cod We Rust.
This post seems better suited for the US Coin Forum.
That quarter listing title is too funny.
The substantial truth doctrine is an important defense in defamation law that allows individuals to avoid liability if the gist of their statement was true.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
https://www.ebay.com/itm/306332579749
Seems to be getting worse. I'd say there are about 15% of listing are complete garbage or flat out lies. It's rare to actually find a coin worth pursuing on the website. Sure would be nice if they DID CARE!
WTB: Barber Quarters XF
School is out, expect to see a lot more.............UGH
Mike
My Indians
Dansco Set
In the old days you had to pay listing fees but no longer (for most sellers).
I've long suspected that some of these listings (the ones that sell) are for money laundering. The focus is on the seller making the money and paying the taxes, not the buyer who is paying absurd amounts for pocket change. The seller declares their windfall to the IRS and the money becomes legal.
I have an ebay account but I never sell and rarely buy anything from them. Ebay is sleazy!
I love eBay.
I paint 40k models and people usually pay whatever price I put for painted models. Really is great to get global reach like they offer.
The substantial truth doctrine is an important defense in defamation law that allows individuals to avoid liability if the gist of their statement was true.
Another Rare NO DATE Indian
I wonder how they get around this:
Listings for ungraded coins and currency or raw currency:
Also Chinese fakes are EVERYWHERE!
People are buying them and leaving positive feedback
Not actual people. most likely botnets and fake accounts
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
I didn't realize that the folks who list all the error ("L" near the rim, In Cod We Trust, No MM, Filled MMs, and dryer coins) coins were so lucky to find them. Most of the listings have either no sales or zero feedback but, boy do they have the rare coins!!! And doesn't accept returns! A bonus!! eBay has really slid downhill over the years.
WTB: Barber Quarters XF
Valuable coin + Wonderful First listing photo
Looks like actual buyers to me.
Fleabay 2021 Liberty too good to be true!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/236283674264?mkpid=0&emsid=e11051.m43.l1123&ch=osgood&euid=fee561b4a9f742448725ff16f426e3cc&bu=43206908040&osub=-1~1&crd=20250825122912&segname=11051
answer: Yes, shipping is free and fully insured. For payment, I use PayPal Goods & Services, which provides full buyer protection and ensures the transaction is safe for both of us. Once the payment is completed, I will immediately arrange shipment and provide you with tracking details.
Question: Thank you for that information. Your ad picture shows the mint presentation box with the mint encapsulated gold coin. But your other pictures show the coin as presented in a professional grading capsule. They are two different coins with regard to depicting the actual item. Opinions? thanks
New message from: rcjkbunch5 (87 )
The pictures all show the same coin. I only changed the position when taking close-up shots to show more detail. Please check the photos again, the coin is exactly as described, with original packaging and mint encapsulation.
Addendum to my above comment. Just got this from fleabay.. That seller got hacked or is a fraud.. Vigilance folks !!
"Our records show that you recently contacted or received messages from rcjkbunch5 through eBay's messaging system. This account was recently found to have been accessed by an unauthorized third party, who may have used the account in an attempt to defraud other members.
We've taken action to restore this account to the original owner, but wanted to let you know to be suspicious of any communication you may have received from them. Nothing is wrong with your account at this time – this message is just being sent as a precaution. If you have received any messages from rcjkbunch5 that appears suspicious, please feel free to forward them to us at spoof@ebay.com for review.
-- Safety Tips --
-- Don't respond to the sender, through either eBay or your email provider, if the message is an offer to buy or sell an item. This type of offer may be fraudulent, and the transaction won't be covered by eBay protection programs."
Should there be a law against stupidity?
Prisons are already overcrowded enough as it is. Imagine trying to criminalize stupidity. LOL