Heritage sold a PCGS F-12 in 1994, but there's no pic available. Teletrade sold a different one than this in 2000.
Do you suppose this PCGS slab was inherited from grandpa too, or was it recently slabbed just for this sale? The number is legit.
Also, why would a seller end an auction early to sell at the current bid, rather than let it go on to see what kind of outrageous price it would bring?
<<Also, why would a seller end an auction early to sell at the current bid, rather than let it go on to see what kind of outrageous price it would bring?>>
Because he has a big fish on the line and can't wait to reel him in (and get his $)? Thanks for the other information. I look forward to finding out how long aho it was graded and if that corresponds with the Ebay seller's story.
I think Russ has it pretty close, I had a submission with certs starting '2153' graded in May 2004.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
All I can tell is that it was after Feb 2002, To narrow it down any further I would need pictures of the back of the slab. (There have been at least three PCGS varieties since Feb 2002.)
a) knew that a 1797 half was a major rarity b) managed to lift pics of a 1797 half from somewhere that nobody here (to my knowledge) has been able to attribute c) hijacked a 0 feedback account d) thought any of this qualified as a prank
Either the account holder listed a scam auction and got cold feet when they saw the bidding and dollar amount involved ($32k will get you serious jail time), or they have some of the geekiest and somehow most bada$$ed kids on the planet.
<< <i>I can't begin to believe that somebody's kids:
a) knew that a 1797 half was a major rarity b) managed to lift pics of a 1797 half from somewhere that nobody here (to my knowledge) has been able to attribute c) hijacked a 0 feedback account d) thought any of this qualified as a prank
Either the account holder listed a scam auction and got cold feet when they saw the bidding and dollar amount involved ($32k will get you serious jail time), or they have some of the geekiest and somehow most bada$$ed kids on the planet. >>
A) They didn't have to know the coin was a rarity - they could have easly copied text after happening upon it. They had listed 3 other much lower value generic items too.
The fact that we can't find where the pics came from doesn't necessarily make the kids sophisticated.
C) The account belonged to one of their father's - likely far easier to get into than a typical hijacked (stranger's) account.
D) There is no accounting for what certain kids (and adults) think.
If it had simply been a case of cold feet after the fact, they need not invoiced me, etc. before getting caught by the father. I think you give them too much credit. Yes, it might be a story, but I believe it.
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Do you suppose this PCGS slab was inherited from grandpa too, or was it recently slabbed just for this sale? The number is legit.
Also, why would a seller end an auction early to sell at the current bid, rather than let it go on to see what kind of outrageous price it would bring?
Because he has a big fish on the line and can't wait to reel him in (and get his $)? Thanks for the other information. I look forward to finding out how long aho it was graded and if that corresponds with the Ebay seller's story.
I will check my submissions and be back.
Ken
Ken
Shouldn`t we all really spend our precious time giving alot of thought and energy to the many
very important hypotheticals that get posted ?
And how about proper spelling ? I`m spending a lot of time looking in the dictionary these days
making sure
i don`t get lambasted for a couple of misplaced letters !
I`m watching your every more - one slip up and i`ll come down on you like
a penguine on a frhess hairing :
<< <i>I`m watching your every more - >>
MORE???? What?????
<< <i>a penguine on a frhess hairing >>
HUH????
<< <i>....i could tell you - but don`t you think that imfo could be looked up by yourself in just a few momments of your own time ?
Shouldn`t we all really spend our precious time giving alot of thought and energy to the many
very important hypotheticals that get posted ?
And how about proper spelling ? I`m spending a lot of time looking in the dictionary these days
making sure
i don`t get lambasted for a couple of misplaced letters !
I`m watching your every more - one slip up and i`ll come down on you like
a penguine on a frhess hairing : >>
Smotimes you are a real idiot.
Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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<< <i>....i could tell you - but don`t you think that imfo could be looked up by yourself in just a few momments of your own time ?
Shouldn`t we all really spend our precious time giving alot of thought and energy to the many
very important hypotheticals that get posted ?
And how about proper spelling ? I`m spending a lot of time looking in the dictionary these days
making sure
i don`t get lambasted for a couple of misplaced letters !
I`m watching your every more - one slip up and i`ll come down on you like
a penguine on a frhess hairing : >>
Smotimes you are a real idiot. >>
Sometimes?
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>....i could tell you - but don`t you think that imfo could be looked up by yourself in just a few momments of your own time ?
Shouldn`t we all really spend our precious time giving alot of thought and energy to the many
very important hypotheticals that get posted ?
And how about proper spelling ? I`m spending a lot of time looking in the dictionary these days
making sure
i don`t get lambasted for a couple of misplaced letters !
I`m watching your every more - one slip up and i`ll come down on you like
a penguine on a frhess hairing : >>
Smotimes you are a real idiot. >>
Sometimes? >>
Sad Sad Sad --- if this keeps up-- he may give all lemmings a bad name............
Russ, NCNE
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
locally a couple just got charged with selling stolen items on eBay
<< <i>Pretty ballsy buying that from a 0 feedback seller. You're just playing with him right? >>
Not really to the comment and yes to the question. - see update in this thread:here
a) knew that a 1797 half was a major rarity
b) managed to lift pics of a 1797 half from somewhere that nobody here (to my knowledge) has been able to attribute
c) hijacked a 0 feedback account
d) thought any of this qualified as a prank
Either the account holder listed a scam auction and got cold feet when they saw the bidding and dollar amount involved ($32k will get you serious jail time), or they have some of the geekiest and somehow most bada$$ed kids on the planet.
<< <i>I can't begin to believe that somebody's kids:
a) knew that a 1797 half was a major rarity
b) managed to lift pics of a 1797 half from somewhere that nobody here (to my knowledge) has been able to attribute
c) hijacked a 0 feedback account
d) thought any of this qualified as a prank
Either the account holder listed a scam auction and got cold feet when they saw the bidding and dollar amount involved ($32k will get you serious jail time), or they have some of the geekiest and somehow most bada$$ed kids on the planet. >>
A) They didn't have to know the coin was a rarity - they could have easly copied text after happening upon it. They had listed 3 other much lower value generic items too.
The fact that we can't find where the pics came from doesn't necessarily make the kids sophisticated.
C) The account belonged to one of their father's - likely far easier to get into than a typical hijacked (stranger's) account.
D) There is no accounting for what certain kids (and adults) think.
If it had simply been a case of cold feet after the fact, they need not invoiced me, etc. before getting caught by the father. I think you give them too much credit. Yes, it might be a story, but I believe it.