Ebay's Worst Offerings

[just.me 23]

Looks like someone has been stung! Seller has sold all 5 of the 1930 to 1934 modern reproduction Crowns and got genuine piece prices. He has received positive feedback for 4 so far.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1934-George-V-Wreath-Crown-coin-collectable-/151396834709?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item233ff45d95&nma=true&si=WYI%252BBnYHSeo7A2fyYwvGtmtJlwo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[Peter 615]

Last time I informed a buyer he had bought a fake I got a warning from ebay.

[Michael-Roo 781]

Looks like someone has been stung! Seller has sold all 5 of the 1930 to 1934 modern reproduction Crowns and got genuine piece prices. He has received positive feedback for 4 so far.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1934-George-V-Wreath-Crown-coin-collectable-/151396834709?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item233ff45d95&nma=true&si=WYI%252BBnYHSeo7A2fyYwvGtmtJlwo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Obviously, I wouldn't want to diss anyone in the absence of solid evidence but, I do think it worth pointing out, the history suddenly goes from loads of car parts to wreath crowns. Have you also noted how each example looks exactly the same? Same soapy surface. Same wear to the bust. If I'm wrong I apologise unreservedly. Maybe they're kosher. I don't know...

[Nick 329]

Last time I informed a buyer he had bought a fake I got a warning from ebay.

Which is why eBay now obscures the buyer ids in the seller's feedback, so that nobody can possibly interfere with their corrupt dealings.

[azda 979]

And so they can get their cut of the wedge

[just.me 23]

Looks like someone has been stung! Seller has sold all 5 of the 1930 to 1934 modern reproduction Crowns and got genuine piece prices. He has received positive feedback for 4 so far.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1934-George-V-Wreath-Crown-coin-collectable-/151396834709?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item233ff45d95&nma=true&si=WYI%252BBnYHSeo7A2fyYwvGtmtJlwo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Obviously, I wouldn't want to diss anyone in the absence of solid evidence but, I do think it worth pointing out, the history suddenly goes from loads of car parts to wreath crowns. Have you also noted how each example looks exactly the same? Same soapy surface. Same wear to the bust. If I'm wrong I apologise unreservedly. Maybe they're kosher. I don't know...

Yeah I noticed they are the only coins he has sold.

The 1930 to 1934's are sold on a few websites in China as a 5 coin set or individually. They are about £15 delivered for the set or £2 each. None of the websites have any 1927, 1928, 1929 or 1936 for sale, which also backs up why his 'Uncle' didn't have the more common 1927 or 1928.

They can also be bought individually in 0.900 silver for about £40.

[Coinery 1,147]

Absolutely shocking! So very wrong!

[Michael-Roo 781]

Absolutely shocking! So very wrong!

Here y'go…...

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/great-britain-1934-wreath-crown-copy-coins/117636_1905360743.html

[Flash 23]

While we're on this subject I had a metal stamp custom made in the U.S. of States "COPY" How would people feel if I were to sell these but ensuring all had copy stamped into either side? No need to go mental or anything, I'm only toying with the idea.

Luv from Dave

[Nick 329]

How would people feel if I were to sell these but ensuring all had copy stamped into either side?

No problem at all. If it has copy stamped into one or both sides, it is unlikely to be able to be sold on as a genuine item.

Edited October 28, 2014 by Nick

[TomGoodheart 400]

So bad it's almost tempting ...

[Paulus 1,975]

Where's the listing Richard, I just HAVE to see it!

[Coinery 1,147]

Nice bust, though, a shame about the raggy edge!

[TomGoodheart 400]

Where's the listing Richard, I just HAVE to see it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Britain-Shilling-Charles-I-1629-1649-/201210022823?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item2ed90d4ba7

[Michael-Roo 781]

I see it was decided the front of the crown is fine as it is and not in need of any remedial work.

Charles as created via the medium of Etch-a-Sketch…..

[Michael-Roo 781]

I guess we'll all be fighting over this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1679-CHARLES-II-FARTHING-FINE-VERY-FINE-CONDITION-/231378936054?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Free postage too. Win, win!!!!

[Rob 3,152]

I guess we'll all be fighting over this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1679-CHARLES-II-FARTHING-FINE-VERY-FINE-CONDITION-/231378936054?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Free postage too. Win, win!!!!

9 over inverted 9 (aka 6)?

[Peckris 579]

Where's the listing Richard, I just HAVE to see it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Britain-Shilling-Charles-I-1629-1649-/201210022823?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item2ed90d4ba7

He says "Check photos" - unwise move! (There again, he doesn't say "The coin in the picture is what you'll receive".)

[Michael-Roo 781]

I guess we'll all be fighting over this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1679-CHARLES-II-FARTHING-FINE-VERY-FINE-CONDITION-/231378936054?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Free postage too. Win, win!!!!

9 over inverted 9 (aka 6)?

Yes. I noticed too. Even if the seller had, which it appears they didn't, you have to admire the supremely optimistic grading and opening price!

[Rob 3,152]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Henry-VIII-Silver-Groat-CGS-45-/321562828047?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item4adea35d0f

[azda 979]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Henry-VIII-Silver-Groat-CGS-45-/321562828047?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item4adea35d0f

Did'nt you know that CGS dictated prices? Lol the 1860 1* halfpenny i recently bought they have one slabbed at 80 something amd reckon it's worth £750

[Rob 3,152]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Henry-VIII-Silver-Groat-CGS-45-/321562828047?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item4adea35d0f

Did'nt you know that CGS dictated prices? Lol the 1860 1* halfpenny i recently bought they have one slabbed at 80 something amd reckon it's worth £750

I was more questioning of the slab contents

[azda 979]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Henry-VIII-Silver-Groat-CGS-45-/321562828047?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item4adea35d0f

Did'nt you know that CGS dictated prices? Lol the 1860 1* halfpenny i recently bought they have one slabbed at 80 something amd reckon it's worth £750

I was more questioning of the slab contents

You mean CGS don't know a fake from a genuine?

[Coinery 1,147]

Time to dig out my known fake image!

[Coinery 1,147]

The coin with the hole in it was mine and made of pewter!

Edited November 6, 2014 by Coinery