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Morgan just won on Ebay. DId I get taken? Opinions?

RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
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I just won this coin on Ebay. Common date/mint but stunning in appearance. So stunning I am skeptical if this is the actual coin. I would appreciate opinions on the coin. I will post pictures when I receive the coin.

This coin is so perfect, it leads me to believe that I may have been spoofed. It looks like a proof. Didn't cost much so if I got taken, I will mark it down to education.

Thanks

Rick

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    XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    link? I'd be wary.
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    I do not understand the link request. Are the pictures not showing up?
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    XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    The pictures are showing up fine. The actual auction would be more helpful.
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3976006461

    There you go
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,864 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Linky

    In the immortal works of Bill Shakespeare, “There is something rotten in Denmark.”

    This seller has a lot negatives, and the coin looks like a Proof that just sold for $43.00. You have not committed much so if you get hosed it’s not the end of the world, but I would be surprised you get a legit coin that really looks like this.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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    XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    Not in a million years.
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    Purple73Purple73 Posts: 2,016 ✭
    That's one I wouldn't send a payment to.
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    goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    I wouldn't touch that auction with a 10' pole
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    MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,740 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Don't expect to receive the coin that is pictured! I would have been afraid with just his feedback. This is what the auction states:
    1896 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR
    From The Philadelphia Mint
    has a brilliant shine
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    Meaning you think this is not the actual coin? As I said, I have significant doubt myself. I will let the forum know.
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    Purple73Purple73 Posts: 2,016 ✭
    I'm an Artist.........If I draw one for ya will you pay for it?
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    That's a good one.
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,864 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "Shine" is not a good word when comes to describing numismatic items. This guy does not know coins given his copy and the fact that he sells other items. Be prepared for a shock. image
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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    MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,740 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The coin pictured is a proof. I have seen the picture on one of the major auction sites, but don't have the time to look it up. Somebody on the boards will remember where it was and link it for us. Don't send payment, as you won't receive the pictured coin.
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    Bill

    As I said in the initial message, I am ready to be spoofed on this one. The fact a person does not sell coins only is not always bad; I have bought some beautiful Morgans from folks who sell a variety of items. It is a risk for sure; I am limiting my risk to the amount I paid so I am willing to do the deal. $43 and shipping is not a monster risk.

    Rick
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    I was wondering if someone might recognize the photo. If I can get the original, I will make plenty of noise at Ebay.
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    morganbarbermorganbarber Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭
    Congratulations!!! PCGS price guide lists this coin in PL67 as being worth $10,000. Yours is at least MS68PL. Yeah, I would doubt the seller. You are correct, however, that at that price you can't lose. Please updae this thread when you have coin in hand. My gut feeling is that your seller is a lying sleezeball, but that you did allright at that price.
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    dwsswsdwssws Posts: 2,166
    fairly cheap lesson learned. either don't pay or chalk it up to experience. will not be coin received but will be interested in pics of coin that does show up
    steve

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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭
    The coin pictured is not the coin you will receive as the seller hacked that picture off of the Coin Facts page. Specifically:
    Link-o-rama

    Sooooo, I guess you just gotta wait to see exactly what it was that you won! I do not see any return policy so you might break out the cap and gown as your gonna learn a lesson on this one! image
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,864 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Most of the time when you try to buy a coin from an ignorant person, you get screwed if you complete the transaction. There are exceptions to every rule, however, but my gut on this one is that the seller “borrowed” the picture from somewhere. If that’s the case, his eBay career should be shortened to its current level of experience.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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    MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,740 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He sold the same coin pictured in this auction: 3974790071
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    Thanks for the link, I will let everyone know what happens.
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,864 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I guess he has a generic picture for all of his silver dollar sales.

    How convenient!!! imageimage
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    XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭


    << <i>He sold the same coin pictured in this auction: 3974790071 >>






    Well, that buyer seems very happy with the coin, so maybe it will work out after all! Of course, they only paid $15.



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    3974790071





    << <i>THANK YOU for an excellent item! AAAAAAAA+++++++ image >>

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    vega1vega1 Posts: 941 ✭
    It would have been a cheaper education if you had asked *before* bidding (and winning). You don't seem too concerned about $50, thats good, but 3 more 'lessons' and your out $200. My opinion only, but I would suggest you keep it to trustworthy sellers and PCGS, ANACS, or NGC coins. Oh, and avoid any sellers who describe their coins as "shiny".
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    XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    Well, given the circumstances, I see no reason to complete the sale. Don't you agree?
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    I agree. I have a question to the seller about the photograph, want to see what he has to say.
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    airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,733 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was going to say Superior picture before I saw the link... so now I know I'm right image

    I'd email him to "confirm" that the pictured coin is what you get... if not, don't complete the transaction.

    Jeremy
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    MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,740 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, given the circumstances, I see no reason to complete the sale. Don't you agree?
    image This is one time I agree with you!
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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I was going to say Superior picture before I saw the link... so now I know I'm right image

    I'd email him to "confirm" that the pictured coin is what you get... if not, don't complete the transaction.

    Jeremy >>



    Actually Jeremy, it is a Superior picture as noted on the web page.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    That is exactly what I did.
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    INXSINXS Posts: 1,202 ✭


    << <i>"Shine" is not a good word when comes to describing numismatic items. This guy does not know coins given his copy and the fact that he sells other items. Be prepared for a shock. image >>



    Thats the first thing that I noticed the word "shine" just doesnt fit. I think you took the hook, line and sinker. I hope I am wrong.
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    RedneckHBRedneckHB Posts: 20,200 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why does everyone keep thinking they can get smoething for free?

    P.T. Barnum was a prophet.
    Excuses are tools of the ignorant

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    SmittysSmittys Posts: 9,877 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree with all, and would not pay.
    If it was 15.00 I'd say go for it otherwise save your
    money.
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    I am not trying to get something for free; $43 is not free. I bought an 1878 7/8 TF VAM 44 for $8. I bought a roll of 1878 8 TF for $18 a coin; that was about 7 or 8 years ago. Every one of the roll was MS 63 or better. I have also bought junk. Sometimes you get the bear sometimes the bear gets you.
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    ss350camaross350camaro Posts: 4,529 ✭


    image


    and that's all i have to say about that image


    ( of course, none of the rest of us has ever ever done anything similar to this! you're the first ! Congratulations ! imageimage )

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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    LOL! Hey always glad to be a trailblazer for the team!
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    pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    Wow, that's a lot of responses in a short time. I just wanted to say hi.
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    Yeah I am surprised at the number; I think I put something out there that a lot of folks have run into and do not talk about very much. Not this particular situation exactly but something similar.
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    nesvtnesvt Posts: 2,214
    I saw this earlier today and almost bid. I wasn't impressed with his feedback and some of the other items looked very suspicious.... like the 1882-P for $15, or the 1879 for $15, ....

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    RedneckHBRedneckHB Posts: 20,200 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I am not trying to get something for free; $43 is not free. I bought an 1878 7/8 TF VAM 44 for $8. I bought a roll of 1878 8 TF for $18 a coin; that was about 7 or 8 years ago. Every one of the roll was MS 63 or better. I have also bought junk. Sometimes you get the bear sometimes the bear gets you. >>



    $43 for an apparent proof Morgan is FREE.
    Excuses are tools of the ignorant

    Knowledge is the enemy of fear

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    airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,733 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I was going to say Superior picture before I saw the link... so now I know I'm right image

    I'd email him to "confirm" that the pictured coin is what you get... if not, don't complete the transaction.

    Jeremy >>



    Actually Jeremy, it is a Superior picture as noted on the web page. >>

    I know... what I meant is that I saw the picture and thought it was a Superior shot... then when I saw the link, my assumption was shown to be correct.
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    DrWhoDrWho Posts: 562 ✭✭
    do your collecting peers a favour. you bid and won. you have the right to report this fraudster. do so. get this scumbag off ebay. the fotos are stolen, that will be enough, especially with a non-'power seller'. you report it, stolen foto, seller will be NARU with a couple of days. TheDoctor.
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    anablepanablep Posts: 5,205 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I know... what I meant is that I saw the picture and thought it was a Superior shot... then when I saw the link, my assumption was shown to be correct. >>



    Gotch-a.......
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    Do not worry, I will report this seller. I have sent email to the seller requesting clarification. If I do not receive a reply by close of business today I will report to Ebay.
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    ss350camaross350camaro Posts: 4,529 ✭


    << <i>Do not worry, I will report this seller. I have sent email to the seller requesting clarification. If I do not receive a reply by close of business today I will report to Ebay. >>




    Have you already paid for it ?


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    RVDavisRVDavis Posts: 1,137 ✭
    Yes I have.
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    ss350camaross350camaro Posts: 4,529 ✭


    << <i>Yes I have. >>



    PayPal ? Ask the seller to hit the refund link at the bottom of the transaction page.

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    KurtHornKurtHorn Posts: 1,382 ✭
    He's going to send you an AU coin is my guess. Probably polished. Then report him. He's stealing pics and decieving people.
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