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I sure hope I read this auction right.....**Update...It arrived today.**

if not, I will be very upset with myself. I even had my wife read it to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

Nobody bid on this so I probably did something wrong. I'm putting together a set of Kennedy proofs and I thought this would go nicely with it. Please someone tell me I did it right even if I messed up. image

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    That's what it says. the only scary thing is he doesn't show a pic of the PCGS label...
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    Well, according to PCGS price guide, that is a $550 coin, so I think you did all right. I don't see any problems in the ad. Perhaps no one else saw it? I say you did good. Anyone else see any flaws?

    Jonathan
    I have been a collector for over mumbly-five years. I learn something new every day.
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    Is it time for 'Revenge of Fairtraderz Book II'???? Methinks it could be...look at some of his other auctions and starting prices....dont mean to throw you a curve, but this has all the makings of a renegged sale.....hope it works out.....

    edited to add:

    I looked more closely...he hasnt sold a slabbed coin since Jan 10th...though this DOES indeed seem to be in a PCGS slab....Though his feedback is pretty darn good, something doesnt seem kosher here....correct me if I am wrong, and I hope I am, but I can see the potential here for ANOTHER can of worms being open...geez, so many cans being opened...anyone want to go fishing???
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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What a RIP!!!!!
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    streeterstreeter Posts: 4,312 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Interco Coin & Jewelry
    P.O. Box 2085
    Dothan , AL 36302

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    334-793-6518
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    E-Mail: interco@ala.net
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    Have a nice day
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    pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355
    Now that's something. I hope you scored, and if you did, it was due to your sharp eyes, and the seller's poor title. Pay for that puppy now. This is a totally different scenario than unfairtraderz, 7 days, open to all, including the seller's edit or cancellation. If it is a pcgs pr70dcam, let me be the first: you suck!image
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

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    Pharmer...I totally agree with you...but the planets just dont seem to align on this one for some reason...maybe its just me, but...
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    I paid for that thing instantly so we will see what happens. I was certain someone was going to knock it out from under me at the last moment but it never came.

    I checked his feedback and read several pages looking for anything out of the ordinary. I also notice he sells a lot of ICG slabs so I was thinking people just thought this was another one of those.

    I've been watching it since he listed it and could not believe nobody bid on it. I'm thinking he just didn't do his title description right but I am also thinking that thing will arrive in an ICG holder too.

    Not seeing the PCGS label on the holder, I still have my reservations.

    Round up the coin posse and have them on standby. image
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    pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355
    Well, good luck. You sure did your homework. Petarded, I looked at it several times as I composed my response, so I share your feelings, hard to believe. I hope grabba grabbed himself a biggie.
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

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    braddickbraddick Posts: 25,109 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It killed them not listing PCGS in the auction title let alone PR70 DCAM.

    I did something just like it and a coin that recently I sold for $153. sold for $5.50 about a month or so ago (I had duplicates) because I forgot to list NGC in the auction title. image

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    No money back offer... RED FLAG FOR ME!!! Hope all goes wellimage
    How much for that one
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    mozeppamozeppa Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭
    hi mike!
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    If you do get a PCGS graded PR70DCAM I'll be happy to double your money. Just think of that obscene profit!

    Russ, NCNE
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    nankrautnankraut Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭
    I'll keep my fingers crossed for you....but you know the old saying: if is looks to good to be true..............image
    I'm the Proud recipient of a genuine "you suck" award dated 1/24/05. I was accepted into the "Circle of Trust" on 3/9/09.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>but you know the old saying: if is looks to good to be true.............. >>



    You mean like that cameo SMS Lincoln you ripped from Heritage? image

    Russ, NCNE
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    nankrautnankraut Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭
    C'mon now, Russ...you were supposed to forget about that by now!image
    I'm the Proud recipient of a genuine "you suck" award dated 1/24/05. I was accepted into the "Circle of Trust" on 3/9/09.
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    << <i>I'll keep my fingers crossed for you....but you know the old saying: if is looks to good to be true..............image >>



    I ran that through my head a lot and decided to take shot at it. He does have a full refund return policy so if it is too good to be true...I'll just paint up the holder and sell it to Russ. image
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>C'mon now, Russ...you were supposed to forget about that by now! >>



    I never forget the excellent rips. image

    Russ, NCNE
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    Yeah. No PCGS in title = OUCH
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    wayneherndonwayneherndon Posts: 2,357 ✭✭✭
    Interco is a legit shop in Dothan, AL. He was selling coins before there were PCs, PCGS, eBay, Internet, etc. (and possibly even before there were JFKs).

    WH
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    << <i>Interco is a legit shop in Dothan, AL. He was selling coins before there were PCs, PCGS, eBay, Internet, etc. (and possibly even before there were JFKs).

    WH >>



    Well that is good to know. Thanks for the info.
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    SamByrdSamByrd Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭✭
    if indeed you recieve a PCGS PR70 you did rather well a good pickup.
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    I did not read what grading company did it ,BUT.....I HAVE 3 PR70 KENNEDYS all are DCAM * SGS* I PAYED LESS THAN $5.00 EACH, I hope it was pcgs or ngc ,let us know.
    Ebay Seller I.D
    the_northern_trading_company
    ace@airadv.net
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    << <i>I did not read what grading company did it ,BUT.....I HAVE 3 PR70 KENNEDYS all are DCAM * SGS* I PAYED LESS THAN $5.00 EACH, I hope it was pcgs or ngc ,let us know. >>



    The auction states it is a PCGS PR70DCAM.

    I will update this thread when and if I receive it as advertised.

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    Grabba...if you do, indeed, get a PCGS PR70DCAM, well, YOU DO SUCK! It will be a WAY nice rip, and yes, ALL due to the seller neglecting to add PCGS in the title....good job!
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    MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777
    So, the picture looks like crud, which leads me to ask: if the coin arrives and it's not a "real" 70, then what will you do? image
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !
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    GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374
    1982 S Kennedy half Dollar Graded by PCGS PR 70 DCAM

    That's what it say's in the body..................................
    Time will tell when it is delivered...................
    ......Larry........image
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>So, the picture looks like crud, which leads me to ask: if the coin arrives and it's not a "real" 70, then what will you do? >>



    Sell it on eBay and state in the auction that it's a dog. It won't matter, it would still bring four times what he paid. The bidders will believe PCGS and think the seller is full of crap.

    Russ, NCNE
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    I still haven't heard from this seller yet and probably won't until early next week.

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    I wanted to ask a question though.....How should I respond if he emails me and tells me it was a listing mistake and he meant to put $559.95 and he refuses my payment?
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    I'm not one to punish a seller or kick him when he is down but this was a legit auction without a BIN that ran the length of 7 days and nobody bid on it. I see some other coins in his store that has some awful high starting prices and I am thinking he might have messed up on this one and entered the wrong amount.

    The deal with the FairTraderz (I never responded on that thread but read the whole thing)has really affected me and when I see a coin that I really like and click on it and see that they(FairTraderz) is the seller, I stopped right then and don't even entertain the thought of even looking futher. I have a mental block now about them. (This really doesn't have any bearing on the topic at hand but I thought I would just mention that.)

    Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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    GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374
    I guess the pressure is getting to you ????Wait it out and see....Bite your nails if you have to...........image
    You paid ....Just wait.............
    ......Larry........image
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    fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Herbert Harr owner of Interco is my friend and he will send you the coin. He is one of the good guys.image
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    << <i>I guess the pressure is getting to you ????Wait it out and see....Bite your nails if you have to...........image
    You paid ....Just wait............. >>



    OK...I have finished with my fingers but can't quite get my toes to my mouth. image

    Thanks fivecents. That makes me feel better. image
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    fcfc Posts: 12,805 ✭✭✭
    what is that sound i hear???








    RIPPPPPPPPPPPPP
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    << <i>Herbert Harr owner of Interco is my friend and he will send you the coin. He is one of the good guys.image >>



    I received a positive feedback from him today so that is one hurdle cleared.

    image
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    CHAAAA-CHINGGGG!
    "Everyday above ground is a good day"

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    This coin arrived today and it is indeed a PCGS PR70DCAM.

    Must be in an older holder (although it looks like the current ones) because the series and coin numbers are not present
    but everything checked out after I ran the numbers through PCGS number verification. The holder is pretty scratched up
    and makes it difficult to see the real beauty of it but I am happy.

    Can you get coins reslabbed without going through the grading process? (I have no idea because I have never done it.)
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Can you get coins reslabbed without going through the grading process? >>



    Yes, for a $20 fee.

    Russ, NCNE
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    << <i>

    << <i>Can you get coins reslabbed without going through the grading process? >>



    Yes, for a $20 fee.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    Thanks Russ.

    and thanks for the Kennedy I bought from you the other day....mercman3.
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    SamByrdSamByrd Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭✭
    grabba very cool congrats on the great deal
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    WeissWeiss Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If it's an old slab, you might be able to get an upgrade.


















    image
    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
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    KaelasdadKaelasdad Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭
    So the dealer/seller made good on delivery, even when it was totally bad for him. I would say he deserves a round of applause. A savings of 90% for the buyer due to a poor listing title or stars out of alignment. Hard to say if anyone really won, Somebody was going to lose--and know it.

    A better example of a nice purchase, MadMarty finding a cool set at a Pawn Shop--that Pawn paid someone on the cheap to buy it, he sold it for probably double or triple to MadMarty. He is happy, MadMarty is happy, heck, the original seller is happy. They all got what they wanted.

    This deal was an opportunity to see who would do the honorable thing. And now we have the answer to your question, of would you get the coin which was obviously underpriced. I bet you could make a friend for life by offering a negotiated price, and maybe its good to have a dealer for a friend....

    I wonder if Im going to get hate mail--Im justa poor slob who wants both sides in a deal pleased with the outcome.

    Russ
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    << <i>So the dealer/seller made good on delivery, even when it was totally bad for him. I would say he deserves a round of applause. A savings of 90% for the buyer due to a poor listing title or stars out of alignment. Hard to say if anyone really won, Somebody was going to lose--and know it.

    A better example of a nice purchase, MadMarty finding a cool set at a Pawn Shop--that Pawn paid someone on the cheap to buy it, he sold it for probably double or triple to MadMarty. He is happy, MadMarty is happy, heck, the original seller is happy. They all got what they wanted.

    This deal was an opportunity to see who would do the honorable thing. And now we have the answer to your question, of would you get the coin which was obviously underpriced. I bet you could make a friend for life by offering a negotiated price, and maybe its good to have a dealer for a friend....

    I wonder if Im going to get hate mail--Im justa poor slob who wants both sides in a deal pleased with the outcome.

    Russ >>



    MadMarty's find was quite a unique opportunity for him and the pictures he posted of those coins were super. I need to check out pawn shops more often.

    The coin I received had a little sticker on the back of the holder that had $100 marked on it. I don't think I would have argued if he had asked me for difference. I am still pleasantly pleased with what I received though.
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    KaelasdadKaelasdad Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭
    Seeing the he only thought it was worth $100 makes me feel much better about your deal--LOL, like it mattered, but if he had had it for sale for $100, that means he didnt do his research, and he may just be happy to have some cash come in. So--outcome, both sides happy. Until his friends tell him about this thread. Congrats on your buy.

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