Wildwood coins... where do they get all of these toned coins?

kiyote · October 25, 2007 12:05AM

I can't help but to wonder...

Especially the 1964 NGC graded Kennedy halves they always seem to have a million of.

mrpotatoheadd · October 25, 2007 12:20AM

<< Especially the 1964 NGC graded Kennedy halves they always seem to have a million of. >>

I thought NGC slabbed the coins they certified, but none of these NGC Kennedys appear to be in holders...

garsmith · October 25, 2007 12:22AM

They get them from right under thier gas powered water heater, where they store all thier coins!

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They had to break them out before they stored them!

Frankcoins · October 25, 2007 12:23AM

<< I can't help but to wonder...

Especially the 1964 NGC graded Kennedy halves they always seem to have a million of. >>

Most 40 to 60 year old silver coins look like this. The 100% white ones have been dipped.

garsmith · October 25, 2007 12:26AM

<<Most 40 to 60 year old silver coins look like this. The 100% white ones have been dipped.>>

My 60's silver coins don't look like that, but then I am in a dry/arid state!

Cladiator · October 25, 2007 12:27AM

<< Wildwood coins... where do they get all of these toned coins? >>

An oven...

DrWho · October 25, 2007 12:34AM

<< 

<< Especially the 1964 NGC graded Kennedy halves they always seem to have a million of. >>

I thought NGC slabbed the coins they certified, but none of these NGC Kennedys appear to be in holders... >>

i sent the seller an inquiry, asking for a foto of one of them, in the slab. for the heck of it.

MadMarty · October 25, 2007 12:41AM

This one sure doesn't like a NGC coins to me!

TwoSides2aCoin · October 25, 2007 12:56AM

I prefer KEY coins over Toned coins.

However... try to imagine what Brass is going to look like in as many years.
My advice is : If you have a KEY coin, get it slabbed, NOW. I prefer the KoolAid

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(I should invoice PCGS for the plug, eh ? )

19Lyds · October 25, 2007 1:06AM

And how does EBay's policy about showing the coin, both obverse and reverse, in the holder fit into these BIN's?

IrishMike · October 25, 2007 1:09AM

Me thinks he violated that requirement.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 25, 2007 1:18AM

<< And how does EBay's policy about showing the coin, both obverse and reverse, in the holder fit into these BIN's?

>>

awww let him be.

Did I tell you all about the time Russ sold me an MS 65 "funky toned" (which is a code word for "FINGERPRINTS ALL OVER COIN") Franklin Half dollar on ebay, and if I didn't know better, I'd say someone shilled it up to BOOK PRICE. I gave it away to askRaq in trade with a few other coins for a godless GW that my friend put his big thumb print on. It's his now (MS64 funky toned godless dollar ungraded) So....
Let's not prosecute the guy just yet... He's just making a living. His coins are no worse or better than OTHER people here. Is there a posse out ? Goody two shoes ? Was kiyote's intent to get someone messed with on ebay ? So many questions, so few answers.

Speakin' of '64 Kennedies

a039 · October 25, 2007 1:26AM

<< 

<< And how does EBay's policy about showing the coin, both obverse and reverse, in the holder fit into these BIN's?

>>

awww let him be.

Did I tell you all about the time Russ sold me an MS 65 "funky toned" (which is a code word for "FINGERPRINTS ALL OVER COIN") Franklin Half dollar on ebay, and if I didn't know better, I'd say someone shilled it up to BOOK PRICE. I gave it away to askRaq in trade with a few other coins for a godless GW that my friend put his big thumb print on. It's his now (MS64 funky toned godless dollar ungraded) So....
Let's not prosecute the guy just yet... He's just making a living. His coins are no worse or better than OTHER people here. Is there a posse out ? Goody two shoes ? Was kiyote's intent to get someone messed with on ebay ? So many questions, so few answers.

Speakin' of '64 Kennedies >>

You need a new monitor if you cant tell a coin has fingerprints from one of Russ images, and he does not have shill bidders to even suggest that is extremely unfair.

DrWho · October 25, 2007 1:37AM

<< i sent the seller an inquiry, asking for a foto of one of them, in the slab. for the heck of it. >>

reply from seller:

I will pull it from the bank and shoot it in the AM. You can verify the grade ext on the NGC web site if needed.
Regards,
Ron

theDoc will see if the slabbed item, looks like the auction. inquired about the highest priced one, the walker.

looks like ebay auction, in the slab, kewl. not, report same.

fc · October 25, 2007 2:32AM

probably an ANA member so rest assured he is honest.

Russ · October 25, 2007 2:58AM

<< Did I tell you all about the time Russ sold me an MS 65 "funky toned" (which is a code word for "FINGERPRINTS ALL OVER COIN") Franklin Half dollar on ebay, and if I didn't know better, I'd say someone shilled it up to BOOK PRICE. >>

If you were unhappy with the coin, all you had to do was contact me and I would have gladly accepted a return. You didn't. You have chosen instead to childishly post remarks about the coin several times since the sale. As for the funky toned reference in the auction, it referred to the toning that was across the upper half of the obverse. Here is the auction description:

<< Funky pale cream toning patch across the top of the obverse. Nice luster and cartwheel. Housed in an Old Green Holder. >>

And, here are the images of the coin that hide absolutely nothing:

And, finally, as to your accusation of shilling, here is the bid history for the auction:

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=200106555312

We'll let the membership review that and draw their own conclusions about the credibility your accusation.

Russ, NCNE

UtahCoin · October 25, 2007 3:02AM

I think Russ is owed an apology.....

fc · October 25, 2007 3:06AM

heh, i wished i had pics like that to bid on when a coin interests me.
buyer's remorse...

poorguy · October 25, 2007 3:08AM

where do they get all of these toned coins?

The stovetop.

kiyote · October 25, 2007 3:11AM

<< where do they get all of these toned coins?

The stovetop.

>>

Kennedy half dollars instead of potatos!

19Lyds · October 25, 2007 3:26AM

Why should the seller be left alone? I mean sheesh!

These reports are all in the spirit of this forum anyway as everybody gets raked over the coals! Sometimes twice!

Given the number of legitimate auctions that have been cancelled due to EBay's new "policies" why should this seller be allowed to keyword spam NGC coins that are not shown in their holders? Its a legitimate question after all.

BTW, is there anyway to look up an NGC cert number?

jmski52 · October 25, 2007 4:11AM

This seller needs to read up on proper coin storage, or else he needs a full course in business ethics - one of the two.

On another note, the bidding on Russ's auction looks about as legit as most buyers could hope for. A shill bidder? I don't think so. And the pictures look more than adequate from my vantage point. But, I wouldn't have bid on that one, either.

ricko · October 25, 2007 5:15AM

The few I looked at were assisted to their peaco*ck like state. Cheers, RickO

relicsncoins · October 25, 2007 5:28AM

<< 

<< Did I tell you all about the time Russ sold me an MS 65 "funky toned" (which is a code word for "FINGERPRINTS ALL OVER COIN") Franklin Half dollar on ebay, and if I didn't know better, I'd say someone shilled it up to BOOK PRICE. >>

If you were unhappy with the coin, all you had to do was contact me and I would have gladly accepted a return. You didn't. You have chosen instead to childishly post remarks about the coin several times since the sale. As for the funky toned reference in the auction, it referred to the toning that was across the upper half of the obverse. Here is the auction description:

<< Funky pale cream toning patch across the top of the obverse. Nice luster and cartwheel. Housed in an Old Green Holder. >>

And, here are the images of the coin that hide absolutely nothing:

And, finally, as to your accusation of shilling, here is the bid history for the auction:

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=200106555312

We'll let the membership review that and draw their own conclusions about the credibility your accusation.

Russ, NCNE >>

If those are the photos that were used in the auction, I can't see how anyone could complain that something wasn't disclosed. The fingerprints that are spoken of are clearly visible in the photos.

JJ

kiyote · October 25, 2007 9:43AM

The part that makes me wonder is that these neon toned coins are shown out of NGC holders-- does that mean he managed to get these monstrosities into NGC holders later!?

StampAlarm · October 25, 2007 10:06AM

I've bought from this seller before. I no longer buy from this seller now.

I have literally rubbed the toning off some of the coins with my thumb. These coins
were in the mint sets sealed.

I've met Ron and talked to him several times. Real nice and personable type
dealer.

I don't know who messes with his coins, but I won't be buying them anymore.

Also, his web domain is up for sale.

Jerry

Wildwood coins... where do they get all of these toned coins?

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