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Re: Ebay hypothetical question
Whenever you bid you have to be ready to complete the terms of the auction. --Jerry the buyer I would have waived the charges for a forum member. --Jerry the seller As for self insurance, it sounds like his rates are less than the USPS so that was a good deal. There is no reason a self-insurer can't charge less then the… -
Re: ***PCGS Service Announcement - New "Genuine" Service***
I like the idea of getting problem coins into slabs, it potentially takes thousands off the market for these ebay scammers and may create another market for these coins, however I also think the problem should be noted on the slab. I know it does not take much to crack a slab, but at least a few will remain in them. The… -
Re: incredible auction
He's had a lot of changes...engaged...wife going to law school...yet he "doesn't need the money" ? Then why point out those expensive, life changing events? Seems like a big babbler to me. Gotta love the "I'm getting tired of this...I'm going to take it down and have someone else sell it for me or just keep it" Which is… -
Re: For the collector who has everything...
<< <i>I emailed him back and forth a few times and convinced him to close the auction and seek a professional opinion. My good deed for the day No applause necessary.................just send congratulatory coins >> He wrote me back after my response to his reply to my initial inquiry and told me that he'd close the… -
Re: Ethics Question
While it may not be unethical, I don't see this turning out well also. The seller may view you as a scammer with something else up your sleeve. Take your time... purchase when you see an opportunity... flip it. Perhaps your suggestion might work, AFTER you have a well established relationship with a certain seller. All I… -
Re: eBay fees and thoughts
Yep. You went out on a limb and the limb broke. 12%. Plus the 12% is on shipping cost. Plus they haven't got sales tax correct. Plus when you run into a scammer , seller loses. Plus when the postal service messes up, they tell you to find another way to ship. Plus they outsource lack of customer service overseas and those… -
Re: SB, why not show a picture of the holder?
<< <i>I am reviewing the upcoming Stacks-Bowers Auction, they show the obverse & reverse, but they do not take a picture of the slab. If you can take 2 pictures why not 3. Allow for the buyer to make a more educated decision? >> Maybe because Stacks-Bowers is selling coins and not slabs? Just a thought. I mean, it's not… -
Re: Is this legal???
As Russ said...the original shipping charge was $149.95 in one auction, $139.95 in another auction and $49.95 in a third auction. These are for items that would cost $15 or so to mail in nice packaging, fully insured. That is way, way out of line. That is not a shipping charge. It's not shipping/handling/insurance. It is… -
Re: Ebay Situation - Would you keep it or send it back
Yes I was amazed he would brag about it. I urged him to return it. Possibly conscience or a note from the seller (realizing the loss) will trigger a return. There are many stories in here about counterfeits or outright theft by scammers. But sometimes a dishonest act of opportunity will take place. I am going to call him… -
Re: 90% of problems with Ebay can be avoided by following one rule............
The 100+ feedback and 99.8 still need to be checked. There are accounts out there that have been inactive for months or years that are hijacked just for the very reason that makes the hijakcer/scammer look legit. Check how long it appears the seller has previously been inactive, the red flag may be waving. Also sample and…
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