Plastic Fever? Am I Missing Something?

[Paulus 1,975]

Another festival of Britain, this one is only $329 131109315616

Now we know who's pushing prices, so many idiot collectors who are basically buying into plastic

P.s, there's also $78 in import charges on this, i think the import charges alone makes the coin expensive

That coin is the 2013 Birth of Prince George proof 5 pound. That coin cost $130 at issue, plus $30-40 for submission/grading. While I still don't think it's worth the $329 asking price, it's a far cry from $450 for a coin that can be had for $30. Also, that "import fees" part of eBay is a complete farce. The shipping in the US is free from that seller, and eBay is likely making a killing on these types of coins when they add this "import charge" to them. This (among other reasons) is why I never sell on eBay outside the 50 US states.

51, surely, or have we left? If we have, someone better tell Starbucks, McDonalds, and Subway

I don't get whatever joke you're trying to make.

I suspect Peck is satirically referring to the UK as the 51st state ...

[RLC35 288]

Another festival of Britain, this one is only $329 131109315616

Now we know who's pushing prices, so many idiot collectors who are basically buying into plastic

P.s, there's also $78 in import charges on this, i think the import charges alone makes the coin expensive

That coin is the 2013 Birth of Prince George proof 5 pound. That coin cost $130 at issue, plus $30-40 for submission/grading. While I still don't think it's worth the $329 asking price, it's a far cry from $450 for a coin that can be had for $30. Also, that "import fees" part of eBay is a complete farce. The shipping in the US is free from that seller, and eBay is likely making a killing on these types of coins when they add this "import charge" to them. This (among other reasons) is why I never sell on eBay outside the 50 US states.

51, surely, or have we left? If we have, someone better tell Starbucks, McDonalds, and Subway

I don't get whatever joke you're trying to make.

I suspect Peck is satirically referring to the UK as the 51st state ...

Puerto Rico already has first dibbs on the 51st state! LOL!

[azda 979]

Another festival of Britain, this one is only $329 131109315616

Now we know who's pushing prices, so many idiot collectors who are basically buying into plastic

P.s, there's also $78 in import charges on this, i think the import charges alone makes the coin expensive

That coin is the 2013 Birth of Prince George proof 5 pound. That coin cost $130 at issue, plus $30-40 for submission/grading. While I still don't think it's worth the $329 asking price, it's a far cry from $450 for a coin that can be had for $30. Also, that "import fees" part of eBay is a complete farce. The shipping in the US is free from that seller, and eBay is likely making a killing on these types of coins when they add this "import charge" to them. This (among other reasons) is why I never sell on eBay outside the 50 US states.

You are correct, i concede that one, i must get Glasses. On the Import tax subject, apparently the seller must oot into it, but i said before that ebay or someone is making Profit from this practise and really something should be done about it because they are asking for far more money in Import tax than the Import tax that would be due

[VickySilver 830]

I have a slabbed VIP proof that I know is in fact that and was originally a RAS coin. Looks quite different than the specimen in question. Copper nickel is a good harder than even .500 silver and a bit easier to find with better grades (either in or out of the slab).

The harder bit as I've said before on another post or two is that a deep cameo proof designated coin looks very similar to the so-called VIP proof coin.

Until the last five or so years a legit VIP 1951 or 1960 would go for the 300-450 quid, and now these much lesser pieces appear to be fetching such a price - I think it may depend on the venue and IMO do not believe this coin "worth the money". My value would be about 50 pounds, and that would be reasonable generous.

[Peckris 579]

Another festival of Britain, this one is only $329 131109315616

Now we know who's pushing prices, so many idiot collectors who are basically buying into plastic

P.s, there's also $78 in import charges on this, i think the import charges alone makes the coin expensive

That coin is the 2013 Birth of Prince George proof 5 pound. That coin cost $130 at issue, plus $30-40 for submission/grading. While I still don't think it's worth the $329 asking price, it's a far cry from $450 for a coin that can be had for $30. Also, that "import fees" part of eBay is a complete farce. The shipping in the US is free from that seller, and eBay is likely making a killing on these types of coins when they add this "import charge" to them. This (among other reasons) is why I never sell on eBay outside the 50 US states.

51, surely, or have we left? If we have, someone better tell Starbucks, McDonalds, and Subway

I don't get whatever joke you're trying to make.

I suspect Peck is satirically referring to the UK as the 51st state ...

Puerto Rico already has first dibbs on the 51st state! LOL!

Not Mexico or (gets wooden spoon out and starts stirring) Cuba?

[Gary1000 41]

Another festival of Britain, this one is only $329 131109315616

Now we know who's pushing prices, so many idiot collectors who are basically buying into plastic

P.s, there's also $78 in import charges on this, i think the import charges alone makes the coin expensive

That coin is the 2013 Birth of Prince George proof 5 pound. That coin cost $130 at issue, plus $30-40 for submission/grading. While I still don't think it's worth the $329 asking price, it's a far cry from $450 for a coin that can be had for $30. Also, that "import fees" part of eBay is a complete farce. The shipping in the US is free from that seller, and eBay is likely making a killing on these types of coins when they add this "import charge" to them. This (among other reasons) is why I never sell on eBay outside the 50 US states.

You are correct, i concede that one, i must get Glasses. On the Import tax subject, apparently the seller must oot into it, but i said before that ebay or someone is making Profit from this practise and really something should be done about it because they are asking for far more money in Import tax than the Import tax that would be due

The other problem about it is that it's my opinion that many US sellers quite like it because it deters oversea bids.

[Gary1000 41]

I have a slabbed VIP proof that I know is in fact that and was originally a RAS coin. Looks quite different than the specimen in question. Copper nickel is a good harder than even .500 silver and a bit easier to find with better grades (either in or out of the slab).

The harder bit as I've said before on another post or two is that a deep cameo proof designated coin looks very similar to the so-called VIP proof coin.

Until the last five or so years a legit VIP 1951 or 1960 would go for the 300-450 quid, and now these much lesser pieces appear to be fetching such a price - I think it may depend on the venue and IMO do not believe this coin "worth the money". My value would be about 50 pounds, and that would be reasonable generous.

I got my VIP proof from RAS also. I think you really need the coin out of the slab to be completely sure. You can't feel the sharp edges through a slab. A few years ago I bought a 1937 crown slabbed as PR67 under the impression it was a VIP, the auction house suggested that it was at the time. To look at it is a wonderous thing, but out of the slab it's obviuos that it's not a VIP. I wish I could get it back into a slab but PCGS don't make it easy to do one offs.

[brg5658 111]

Another festival of Britain, this one is only $329 131109315616

Now we know who's pushing prices, so many idiot collectors who are basically buying into plastic

P.s, there's also $78 in import charges on this, i think the import charges alone makes the coin expensive

That coin is the 2013 Birth of Prince George proof 5 pound. That coin cost $130 at issue, plus $30-40 for submission/grading. While I still don't think it's worth the $329 asking price, it's a far cry from $450 for a coin that can be had for $30. Also, that "import fees" part of eBay is a complete farce. The shipping in the US is free from that seller, and eBay is likely making a killing on these types of coins when they add this "import charge" to them. This (among other reasons) is why I never sell on eBay outside the 50 US states.

You are correct, i concede that one, i must get Glasses. On the Import tax subject, apparently the seller must oot into it, but i said before that ebay or someone is making Profit from this practise and really something should be done about it because they are asking for far more money in Import tax than the Import tax that would be due

The other problem about it is that it's my opinion that many US sellers quite like it because it deters oversea bids.

That's not true in my opinion. There are many sellers from the USA who have bidders overseas. Particularly the Asian market has a lot of high roller bidders. Several of the high-volume high-end USA dealers were NOT happy about the eBay shenanigans regarding import fees. Alas, eBay doesn't give a damn what sellers or buyers want so long as they get their (automatic) slice of the pie.

[RLC35 288]

Another festival of Britain, this one is only $329 131109315616

Now we know who's pushing prices, so many idiot collectors who are basically buying into plastic

P.s, there's also $78 in import charges on this, i think the import charges alone makes the coin expensive

That coin is the 2013 Birth of Prince George proof 5 pound. That coin cost $130 at issue, plus $30-40 for submission/grading. While I still don't think it's worth the $329 asking price, it's a far cry from $450 for a coin that can be had for $30. Also, that "import fees" part of eBay is a complete farce. The shipping in the US is free from that seller, and eBay is likely making a killing on these types of coins when they add this "import charge" to them. This (among other reasons) is why I never sell on eBay outside the 50 US states.

You are correct, i concede that one, i must get Glasses. On the Import tax subject, apparently the seller must oot into it, but i said before that ebay or someone is making Profit from this practise and really something should be done about it because they are asking for far more money in Import tax than the Import tax that would be due

The other problem about it is that it's my opinion that many US sellers quite like it because it deters oversea bids.

That's not true in my opinion. There are many sellers from the USA who have bidders overseas. Particularly the Asian market has a lot of high roller bidders. Several of the high-volume high-end USA dealers were NOT happy about the eBay shenanigans regarding import fees. Alas, eBay doesn't give a damn what sellers or buyers want so long as they get their (automatic) slice of the pie.

Getting around eBay's import fees is easy, just don't sign up for their shipping option, and do your own shipping. With Endicia you can have your Post Office in your home, and eBay is not involved in International shipment whats-so-ever! The Postman will even pick up your parcels and letters, from your home, for free!