zookeeperz

If you were to use the over critical method that CGS uses to grade coins all those grades in the Rotograph books are 2 1/2 grades too high. CGS have an extremely narrow narrative when grading . I see plenty of coins that should have higher grades than they are awarded and also some that beggar's belief that they were graded so high. And because they have a vested interest in the outcome of any graded coin because they actively buy/grade/sell I take their grading with a pinch of salt now. I did read that one of our auction houses have been classified as agents for NGC I posted on a thread somewhere on here

If it's anything like my coins in photographs its probably 10x better in the hand than from top down photo with all the light on 1 side. reverse although a little off focus looks lustered obverse has all the detail of an EF . Just a little bright for my taste but we know pictures are very deceptive. I could show you a coin and you would all prob say VF. But if you saw it in the hand you would know it's UNC. 3D object with 2D image are mostly unflattering IMO for what it's worth

More's the point what the bloody hell are Catwiki doing using sellers with less than 95% feedback rating. 83% I wouldn't accept anything from a seller with that rating even if they gave it for free. As for the Auctioneer and the valuations I think it is a case of looks like an XF thumb through the sales and put up average prices. Rather than an in depth scrutiny on condition and authenticity. I questioned one of their sales of a 1961 Irish Mule half crown as it wasn't but had no reply and sale went through so who knows what happens there. A lot of the postage costs are very unreasonable probably x3 what they should be whilst others are very good. But if they wish to keep the 7.9/10 trust pilot rating having sellers with 83% reputation will soon kick that down a few spots if they are not careful

tell me about it 1961 mule Irish half crown came up 10 days ago meant to leave a token bid was EF . Did nothing as I forgot it sold for £4.12 gutted is an understatement

I saw that one but didn't think obverse was too great may be just the picture just didn't like the dark patches. But it seems they were blighted by that on the half pennies perhaps a metal mix thing?

there was another MS64 but twice the price and a MS66 penny that looked very nice but a tad expensive

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Great-Britain-1-2-Penny-1806SOHO-3-BERRIES-REV-NGC-MS63-BN/222755652279 seems reasonable price ?

Still reported the tool. I think it was a massive mistake to infringe copyright by trying to portray it as a PCGS slab. Foot note or no foot note everything above that skirted authenticity even saying commemorative silver. The only silver in that coin is the colour

Yes in fact I would even go further and do not even go near ebay until you have enough knowledge under your belt. It can be a very expensive failing ground and not a place for a new collector. If anything you see that takes your eye you can always come here . I 100% guarantee you will be given precise info and the reasons

Is he even human himself?

Authenticity 100% All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be Authentic as described. All my Items have been purchased from collectors and auctions. Is it joke hour on the bay?

I think it is par for the course these days with cam/scope images. Unless you have stereo scopes which cost a fortune you are always going to make a choice between quality and clarity. That is more than acceptable and only the periphery suffers a little loss of focus but I would have no trouble Identifying anything. I know some cams have settings other than point and click like a camera with fixed point or facial tracking

Although I think the description is a little flattering. I would say the coin was gnawed on by a Beaver http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GEORGE-III-TOWER-MILLED-SILVER-HALFCROWN-COIN-015145-/260642761054

Mines 2014 be interesting to see what has been added or omitted in the 2018

Evening gang take a squiz at this shilling and tell me what could be printed here. I am not sure which way it was written but turning the truncation 90 degrees clockwise it looks like it says F.15 y,V or X 8 SB. there could be other symbols above the truncation but I cannot make them out so I have left them for now It's either a B. of one of those old fashioned £ signs but it's clear as day. Anyone ?

yes I know but the original pic doesn't look like that. You couldn't see the lower line and the waves looked like they were melding into the top line, But thats pics for you lol. I posted the original above my post.

Worth £60 ? Looks OK as far as you can guess from 3rd party pics.

OMG did someone draw the lines on in pencil lol

Here we go again remember that old saying if it looks too good to be true. No obverse pics. Obviously a pic of a normal circ Kew. If I were a bookie I would lay £100 - £1 the coin you receive is a copy. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kew-Gardens-50P-Coin-genuine-rare/122858253448

I try and steer away from those cheap coins

can't see much wrong with them other than cleaned badly

Why Does an Alarm bell ring when I see this. What is with the curly 7's and the oval 0 and the funny serifs on the N's? I take it that is a 1707 sixpence supposed metal detecting find. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Detecting-Find-Coin-SILVER/263379664237 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loft-Find-Coin-GOLD/263380611044

Wasn't it 1982 when they dropped new for two ? I am trying to figure if that was what you meant.?

too small to be a crown both issues were same size as in widow and jubilee. I think you were right the first time gold 2 pound my 2014 book has £640-£740 VF/EF 1876M £300 EF There's a £1000 right there 2 coins. Nice little lot only thing I find in attics is Cat's ,Rat's and Bat's lol

1892 1/2 sov if it has jeb on truncation of the bust its the scarcer issue. 1876 M full sovereign looks to be in exceptional order. £800-£1100?