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Re: Just had an ebay customer request shipping
Yes, once every month or two. usually it is innocent. Remember, innocent buyers don't think asking for alternate shipping is a mortal sin. But some are scammers and it's up to you to tell the difference. I once shipped a gold coin to a hotel to meet the purchaser at a distant wedding for a last minute wedding gift. I… -
Re: what is the best card that was ever stolen from you?
55T ted williams and 53T yogi berra stolen from on my desk at work. Caught the guy trying to sell them, possession is 9/10 of the law and I had to buy them to get them back. Paid $200 to get them back. The berra is a psa 5, never sent the williams but it's about the same shape. The thief was later killed in a drive-by… -
Re: PayPal Dispute Help
Well, if anyone cares, PayPal found in my favor. Shockingly, they said they recovered my $105 from the seller...err...scammer's account. While the PayPal page says they reversed the charge on my credit card, I haven't seen it on my credit card site, yet. Things are looking good. I think I'll put the $105 in my "All-Star… -
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…
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