What is the most ridiculous Ebay listing?

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CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 1 Apr 2020, 15:42 #
Edited: 6 Sep 2020, 22:38

Should I buy this? It's rare, and only $120!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-2-Euro-Coin-with-S-with-numerous-defects-2002-greece/283827115963?hash=item42156a17bb%3Ag%3AomEAAOSwerZdlxjH&LH_Auction=1

Anto coin

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Posted: 1 Apr 2020, 18:41 #

Oh yes! It's a good investment. But a better one is this:
https://www.ebay.it/itm/124086399824
It's very very rare and it's cheaper than it's real value

P.S. Happy April Fools' Day

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 1 Apr 2020, 20:37 #
Edited: 1 Apr 2020, 20:38

Quote: "Anto coin"Oh yes! It's a good investment. But a better one is this:
https://www.ebay.it/itm/124086399824
It's very very rare and it's cheaper than it's real value

P.S. Happy April Fools' Day

But it's over 15 years old! (You're winning so far)

Harris79

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Posted: 1 Apr 2020, 20:57 #

I like how the Greek one has "numerous defect" but the seller can't be bothered to point any of them out.

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 1 Apr 2020, 22:56 #

Quote: "Harris79"I like how the Greek one has "numerous defect" but the seller can't be bothered to point any of them out.

I think one of the defects is the title.

Coinman48

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Posted: 4 Apr 2020, 02:08 #

This one is pretty bad, "very old coins, some back to early 1940s." https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pile-Of-Foreign-Coins-VERY-RARE/293527178951?hash=item4457954ec7:g:ivYAAOSwA2NebCaA

I think I have seen every coin in the pile in cheap bulk lots. I also saw on the eBay page that you can request an NGC "expert opinion" for eBay items for $5 or $10. The linked NGC page indicates you get preliminary opinions on authenticity or authenticity and grade and a discount if you should buy the item and then submit for regular grading. I'd be interested in knowing what members think of such an offer for preliminary opinions. Personally I would not be interested. I think this would not apply to "piles" of coins and you would get a refund.

Is this a new service or have I just not noticed. I have not been on eBay much for the past year or so.

Will

Coinman48

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Posted: 4 Apr 2020, 02:23 #

Would anyone be conned into paying $10,000 for a mystery box that will be custom made for them? I can't imagine that anyone who would be tempted would have an extra $10,000 to spend.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mystery-Coin-Box/184186212754?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D226206%26meid%3De895ced366ed4803b25f79bdb618b711%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D13%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D333465124508%26itm%3D184186212754%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 4 Apr 2020, 02:51 #

Quote: "Coinman48"Would anyone be conned into paying $10,000 for a mystery box that will be custom made for them? I can't imagine that anyone who would be tempted would have an extra $10,000 to spend.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mystery-Coin-Box/184186212754?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D226206%26meid%3De895ced366ed4803b25f79bdb618b711%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D13%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D333465124508%26itm%3D184186212754%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

I have 10,000 Uzbek Som.

allexis

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Posted: 4 Apr 2020, 13:11 #

Quote: "Coinman48"Would anyone be conned into paying $10,000 for a mystery box that will be custom made for them? I can't imagine that anyone who would be tempted would have an extra $10,000 to spend.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mystery-Coin-Box/184186212754?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D226206%26meid%3De895ced366ed4803b25f79bdb618b711%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D13%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D333465124508%26itm%3D184186212754%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

'Everyone loves the surprise and mystery of not knowing whats coming for the money they have spent ..'

Really?

Harris79

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Posted: 6 Apr 2020, 23:29 #
Edited: 7 Apr 2020, 23:13

Quote: "allexis"

Quote: "Coinman48"Would anyone be conned into paying $10,000 for a mystery box that will be custom made for them? I can't imagine that anyone who would be tempted would have an extra $10,000 to spend.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mystery-Coin-Box/184186212754?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D226206%26meid%3De895ced366ed4803b25f79bdb618b711%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D13%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D333465124508%26itm%3D184186212754%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

'Everyone loves the surprise and mystery of not knowing whats coming for the money they have spent ..'

Really?

Not sure what happened here but my original comment seems to have disappeared!

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 1 Jun 2020, 12:37 #

I’ve compiled some of the worst offenders in British coins, in no particular order:

I’ll do another eBay deep dive soon and maybe start a new thread with the best finds. You can do it yourself though. Just search ‘rare coin’ on eBay.co.uk and you will begin your descent into a wretched hive of scum and villainy.

ZacUK Numista team

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Posted: 1 Jun 2020, 21:09 #

I looked on the Sold page, to show how some buyers have been tricked ...

UK 1 Penny 1971 New Pence [5 Available; 1 Sold] £9.99
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372992322222

Same coin [ 2 bids] £20.00
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402156246627

UK 2 New Pence 1971 [silver colour = plated] £20.00
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184304625503

Same coin [1 bid] £20.00
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264724820822

A page of 48 UK 2 Pence coins [17 bids - really?] £29.25
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353084039380

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GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 1 Jun 2020, 21:10 #

To be fair to the seller of the 48 two pence coins, most of them are BU with a few proofs. There is a 1972 in there as well. Not worth £30, but actually a decent listing. A million for a 50p isn’t though.

Jupiter

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Posted: 9 Jun 2020, 18:23 #
Edited: 9 Jun 2020, 18:31

A 2018 'Paddington at the Station' 50p coin. The mintage exceeds 5,000,000.
You can buy this coin for less than two pounds sterling. Never mind €1,000+.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Rare-Paddington-Bear-50p-Coin-2018-/254395879612?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 12 Jun 2020, 11:12 #

Not on eBay, but I just came across this.

If I could sell all of mine for that, I’d be filthy rich! Sadly, they’re worth pretty much nothing unless you specifically need one for an Italian coin album.

Moneytane

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Posted: 13 Jun 2020, 07:59 #

Some of those British coins rip offs - damn - is there some fad at the moment over 1p and 2p coins of the 1970s that makes them so expensive.

I found a trademe listing for a 1960 UK Crown for $95 NZD (About £50), but that is a bargain next to some fool wanting £2000 for a 1971 2p coin.

I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
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yvon

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Posted: 14 Jun 2020, 15:32 #

Quote: "GoldenGarfield"I’ve compiled some of the worst offenders in British coins, in no particular order:

I’ll do another eBay deep dive soon and maybe start a new thread with the best finds. You can do it yourself though. Just search ‘rare coin’ on eBay.co.uk and you will begin your descent into a wretched hive of scum and villainy.

But on the positive side, they are almost all with FREE delivery...

...you can run, but you can't hide...

BluHawk

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Posted: 14 Jun 2020, 16:43 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"Should I buy this? It's rare, and only $120!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-2-Euro-Coin-with-S-with-numerous-defects-2002-greece/283827115963?hash=item42156a17bb%3Ag%3AomEAAOSwerZdlxjH&LH_Auction=1

Most ridiculous listing with precise value (from Anto Coin):
https://www.ebay.it/itm/124086399824

Item: 2002 Irish 2 Euro Coin
Price: 1,000,000 EUR
Markup: 49,999,900%

Most ridiculous listing with unknown value (from Coinman48):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mystery-Coin-Box/184186212754?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D226206%26meid%3De895ced366ed4803b25f79bdb618b711%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D13%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D333465124508%26itm%3D184186212754%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

Item: Mystery Coin Box
Price: 10,000 USD

The seller apologises in advance for the slight delay in packaging & delivery.....for 10 grand, I would want it hand delivered by the seller!!

BluHawk

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Posted: 14 Jun 2020, 16:46 #

Quote: "Moneytane"Some of those British coins rip offs - damn - is there some fad at the moment over 1p and 2p coins of the 1970s that makes them so expensive.

I found a trademe listing for a 1960 UK Crown for $95 NZD (About £50), but that is a bargain next to some fool wanting £2000 for a 1971 2p coin.

No harm if someone is making money in these difficult times.
I am sure the buyer is aware of what they are doing.

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 14 Jun 2020, 19:53 #
Edited: 14 Jun 2020, 21:23

https://www.ebay.com/itm/402132567807

2002 and 2010 2 Pence - Probably worth about 0.04 GBP

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7398.html - 2002 (0.02 GBP)
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4039.html - 2010 (0.02 GBP)

yvon

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Posted: 14 Jun 2020, 21:22 #

Would they ever sell a coin for such a ridiculous price? I am just wondering.
We will maybe never know....

...you can run, but you can't hide...

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 15 Jun 2020, 20:20 #
Edited: 15 Jun 2020, 20:40

Some more:

India 1 Rupee (KM#78) - https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4855.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254200149432
- 1977 ♦ (US$8.95)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203021634927
- 1977 ♦ (US$9.99)

India 1 Rupee (KM#80) - https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces15937.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114255537600
- 1985 (US$11.99)

India 2 Rupees (KM#121) - https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5474.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383554403772
- 1995 ° (US$5.99)

Lots:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254625837390
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124218058349

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 15 Jun 2020, 20:29 #
Edited: 15 Jun 2020, 23:54

Quote: "yvon"

Quote: "GoldenGarfield"I’ve compiled some of the worst offenders in British coins, in no particular order:

I’ll do another eBay deep dive soon and maybe start a new thread with the best finds. You can do it yourself though. Just search ‘rare coin’ on eBay.co.uk and you will begin your descent into a wretched hive of scum and villainy.

But on the positive side, they are almost all with FREE delivery...

The one that’s literally A MILLION pounds still charges shipping! Like you’re making 2 million times face value if anyone’s dumb enough to buy it, you can’t spare £1 for delivery?

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 15 Jun 2020, 21:09 #
Edited: 15 Jun 2020, 21:41

pnightingale

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Posted: 15 Jun 2020, 23:16 #

eBay has been in sharp decline for some years now, but at least it's not yet ESTY. Has anyone actually bought anything from ESTY or do you even know someone who has?

Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 15 Jun 2020, 23:53 #

Quote: "Moneytane"Some of those British coins rip offs - damn - is there some fad at the moment over 1p and 2p coins of the 1970s that makes them so expensive.

I found a trademe listing for a 1960 UK Crown for $95 NZD (About £50), but that is a bargain next to some fool wanting £2000 for a 1971 2p coin.

Yes, there’s a huge fad at the moment with people pulling the new pence coins out of the change thinking that they’re worth thousands to some random collector that will methodically bid an unnecessarily high price on some random coin. Most of this is fuelled by clickbait articles with titles such as ‘do you have this RARE coin in your change?’. I find it kind it quite off-putting how little they know about coin collecting. I understand that most of them just want the money but in one of the listings for a 1971 penny the coin had been whizzed (cleaned by a rotating wire brush) so hard that the whole coin was covered in circular scratch marks. It was listed as being in ‘extremely good condition’. Please, PLEASE, before you try to sell a coin at least learn a bit about the people you’re trying to sell to.

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 15 Jun 2020, 23:59 #

Quote: "pnightingale"eBay has been in sharp decline for some years now, but at least it's not yet ESTY. Has anyone actually bought anything from ESTY or do you even know someone who has?

Etsy is another hive of scum and villainy at the moment. You can still shop on eBay if you’re savvy and careful, but I would just avoid Etsy altogether. As far as I’ve heard, all scams. Just people charging obscene prices for junk silver coins or reselling Chinese counterfeits once they realise they’re fake.

Jupiter

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Posted: 16 Jun 2020, 02:57 #
Edited: 16 Jun 2020, 03:00

Same is true of some collectible books too. In the absence of additional photographs and a detailed description, the chances are this copy of Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse Tung worth nothing like $1,980 (USD). You can buy a quality 1966 edition, 1st or 2nd print, for less than $100 (USD).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quotations-from-Chairman-Mao-Tse-Tung-Pocketbook-Vintage-1st-Edition-1966-RARE-/112427811683

Moneytane

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Posted: 16 Jun 2020, 03:04 #

I avoid Ebay like the plague - using Trade Me which is a New Zealand site, that all but discourages foreigners - mainly as our 15% GST and arcane duty rules (Payable on anything over $60NZD which is 35 Euros and 40 USD at most).

Etsy looks like wing wong rubbish - everything very fakeee, and Gumtree is awful too - this was a popular site bulletin board around 2005, but now its junk full of spam type junk like 14 year old hip hop party boys looking for "b####%s" and people selling drugs and wanting dodgy accommodation paid for with sex or drugs.

A certain Chinese site with a name based on a type of Arabian nights story and large cane basket popular in the 80s (The first part is the surname of a famous black boxer) - I can't say it as CCF blocks the word and gives me a warning - but all the imitation coins come off it.

I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society

pnightingale

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Posted: 16 Jun 2020, 14:41 #

Alibaba is actually listed on the NYSE. Crazy world eh? If it's only about the bottom line why not list Tyrone's Crack 'n' Smack? Low overheads, great profits, committed customer base, no tax exposure.... sounds like a winner. Wall Street needs to rediscover ethics.

Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!

Jupiter

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Posted: 17 Jun 2020, 06:26 #

Another 1966 edition with a price tag the seller can't justify. This copy is priced at an outrageous £397.88! Nice clean copy, but nothing unique.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1966-QUOTATIONS-FROM-CHAIRMAN-MAO-TSE-TUNG-1st-Edition-English-LITTLE-RED-BOOK-/283552651504

ZacUK Numista team

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Posted: 24 Jun 2020, 22:23 #

A pre-decimal UK 1 Penny 1922 in average condition. Bid £143 please >
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333631651555

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

BluHawk

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Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 14:13 #

Quote: "ZacUK" A pre-decimal UK 1 Penny 1922 in average condition. Bid £143 please >
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333631651555

I have politely asked the seller - their reason for the high price tag.

ZacUK Numista team

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Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 17:26 #

Thanks - there were 240 of those for one pound, in pre-decimal days,
so that times 143 = 34,320 times face value, in those days.

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

BluHawk

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Posted: 25 Jun 2020, 18:53 #

Quote: "BluHawk"

Quote: "ZacUK" A pre-decimal UK 1 Penny 1922 in average condition. Bid £143 please >
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333631651555

I have politely asked the seller - their reason for the high price tag.

A very polite and prompt reply from the seller -

You’re welcome to make an offer & the price is so high simply because i dont know the value!!!
Thank you for the interest

Scazzotta

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Posted: 19 Jul 2020, 21:42 #

This was listed as a genuine Victoria Half Sovereign and eventually sold for £325:-

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283894513182/

The buyer has given good feedback on the transaction: "Great service from a top ebayer".

I think it's a fake - the crispness of the lettering, the jewellery around the neck, missing designer's initials, the size of the gap between the back of the veil and the edge of the coin, etc.

Opinions?

R.

ZacUK Numista team

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Posted: 19 Jul 2020, 21:48 #

That is SO not a coin - without even looking up the page on here to see what
a genuine coin looks like, the portrait is totally made up. Just that - not even
started to look at all the other differences.

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

jimpop

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Posted: 19 Jul 2020, 21:56 #

Quote: "Scazzotta"
This was listed as a genuine Victoria Half Sovereign and eventually sold for £325:-

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283894513182/

The buyer has given good feedback on the transaction: "Great service from a top ebayer".

I think it's a fake - the crispness of the lettering, the jewellery around the neck, missing designer's initials, the size of the gap between the back of the veil and the edge of the coin, etc.

Opinions?

R.

lol

ZacUK Numista team

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Posted: 19 Jul 2020, 22:20 #

From that, I have now looked for other made-up portraits of sold coins ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274372324165
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces13226.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303563328337
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces118252.html [Pattern]
Edward VIII genuine sovereign - sold for £185.
Unbelievable. Terrible portrait. Terrible coin.

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 19 Jul 2020, 23:09 #

Quote: "Scazzotta"
This was listed as a genuine Victoria Half Sovereign and eventually sold for £325:-

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283894513182/

The buyer has given good feedback on the transaction: "Great service from a top ebayer".

I think it's a fake - the crispness of the lettering, the jewellery around the neck, missing designer's initials, the size of the gap between the back of the veil and the edge of the coin, etc.

Opinions?

R.

I all but started crying when I saw the picture. Who gets fooled by that? It looks like painted plastic.

Moneytane

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Posted: 20 Jul 2020, 04:44 #

That coin is so bad, only a person with an IQ of under 66 would be fooled by it. Hence why its on ebay.

I avoid ebay like the plague.

Interesting to see where the listing is from and where the seller has sourced that fake from.

I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society

Scazzotta

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Posted: 20 Jul 2020, 10:12 #

Quote: "ZacUK"Edward VIII genuine sovereign - sold for £185.
Unbelievable. Terrible portrait. Terrible coin.

Ah, the very rare genuine 9ct half-sovereign complete with hallmarked edge. No wonder it fetched a good price. Feedback was... "Excellent"! *:)

Scazzotta

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Posted: 20 Jul 2020, 10:21 #

Spotted this lovely set: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324228970978/

I particularly like the fine detail on the second coin.

He's also selling a "9ct solid gold" proof set: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324228970306/

Worth a punt at £2995. Go on... you know you want to!

yvon

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Posted: 20 Jul 2020, 11:21 #

Who cares??? It is not compulsory to buy it, not even to watch it.
As long as stupidity exists, somebody will gain on it...

...you can run, but you can't hide...

Scazzotta

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Posted: 19 Aug 2020, 16:40 #

Do you have £2,405.85 to spare?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMPACTO-COLECCIONABLES-World-Coins-Coin-Collection-Collection-of-5-coins/254668198610/

Grab it quick before I do!

R.

jimpop

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Posted: 19 Aug 2020, 18:34 #

Quote: "Scazzotta"
Do you have £2,405.85 to spare?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMPACTO-COLECCIONABLES-World-Coins-Coin-Collection-Collection-of-5-coins/254668198610/

Grab it quick before I do!

R.

I like the bit that says "5 historical coins of the large participant nations of the Second World War: The United States, the United Kingdom, the German Reich, Canada and France."

MIMAEL

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Posted: 19 Aug 2020, 19:44 #

Quote: "jimpop"

Quote: "Scazzotta"
Do you have £2,405.85 to spare?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMPACTO-COLECCIONABLES-World-Coins-Coin-Collection-Collection-of-5-coins/254668198610/

Grab it quick before I do!

R.

I like the bit that says "5 historical coins of the large participant nations of the Second World War: The United States, the United Kingdom, the German Reich, Canada and France."

Have a nice day and evening.

Be careful, it's for sure untrustworthy. Because it's not included there also coins of Russia , so how's not a kopeck -so it then gives great reasons to doubt it.

No, I'm not from Canada.
Hello and health. Ivan

BluHawk

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Posted: 19 Aug 2020, 21:47 #

Quote: "MIMAEL"

Quote: "jimpop"

Quote: "Scazzotta"
Do you have £2,405.85 to spare?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMPACTO-COLECCIONABLES-World-Coins-Coin-Collection-Collection-of-5-coins/254668198610/

Grab it quick before I do!

R.

I like the bit that says "5 historical coins of the large participant nations of the Second World War: The United States, the United Kingdom, the German Reich, Canada and France."
Have a nice day and evening.

Be careful, it's for sure untrustworthy. Because it's not included there also coins of Russia , so how's not a kopeck -so it then gives great reasons to doubt it.

No, I'm not from Canada.
Hello and health. Ivan

The other day there were 3 Picasso paintings up for auction, all ending at the same time. Starting price 99 cents.
Gutted that I did not bid to own a piece of history....

i_getsov

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Posted: 22 Aug 2020, 14:17 #

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254681332572

BluHawk

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Posted: 22 Aug 2020, 15:35 #

Quote: "i_getsov"https://www.ebay.com/itm/254681332572

The only reason I am not buying that coin - no free shipping ;-)

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 2 Sep 2020, 14:56 #

I found a great deal! 3 Finnish 2 euro coins for $120 USD! Shame there’s no free shipping though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-suomi-2001-2004-2009/392284676192?hash=item5b55fd2060:g:2RcAAOSwgPVcuY1g

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Posted: 2 Sep 2020, 14:59 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"I found a great deal! 3 Finnish 2 euro coins for $120 USD! Shame there’s no free shipping though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-suomi-2001-2004-2009/392284676192?hash=item5b55fd2060:g:2RcAAOSwgPVcuY1g

the description says it’s a ‘cheap price’... What a bargain! He’s practically giving them away! I need to get in on this!

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 2 Sep 2020, 15:00 #

Quote: "GoldenGarfield"

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"I found a great deal! 3 Finnish 2 euro coins for $120 USD! Shame there’s no free shipping though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-suomi-2001-2004-2009/392284676192?hash=item5b55fd2060:g:2RcAAOSwgPVcuY1g
the description says it’s a ‘cheap price’... What a bargain! He’s practically giving them away! I need to get in on this!

Will you?

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 2 Sep 2020, 15:05 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"

Quote: "GoldenGarfield"

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"I found a great deal! 3 Finnish 2 euro coins for $120 USD! Shame there’s no free shipping though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-suomi-2001-2004-2009/392284676192?hash=item5b55fd2060:g:2RcAAOSwgPVcuY1g
the description says it’s a ‘cheap price’... What a bargain! He’s practically giving them away! I need to get in on this!
Will you?

Having to pay for shipping isn’t a plus but this is an absolute steal!

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 2 Sep 2020, 15:05 #
Edited: 2 Sep 2020, 15:06

Quote: "GoldenGarfield"

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"

Quote: "GoldenGarfield"

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"I found a great deal! 3 Finnish 2 euro coins for $120 USD! Shame there’s no free shipping though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-suomi-2001-2004-2009/392284676192?hash=item5b55fd2060:g:2RcAAOSwgPVcuY1g
the description says it’s a ‘cheap price’... What a bargain! He’s practically giving them away! I need to get in on this!
Will you?
Having to pay for shipping isn’t a plus but this is an absolute steal!

If someone buys that, I will be very suspicious...

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Posted: 2 Sep 2020, 23:08 #
Edited: 2 Sep 2020, 23:09

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CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 3 Sep 2020, 15:47 #

Good coin, but the price is kind of high. What should I offer?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Euro-Greece-2002-Coin-S-in-the-Star/193646250470?hash=item2d163749e6:g:8UkAAOSwlRpfMqab

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Posted: 3 Sep 2020, 20:02 #

Hi, I don't know if this coin have something special, but if not, maybe you can offer...2 euro for it ;)

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CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 3 Sep 2020, 20:07 #

Quote: "oynbcn"Hi, I don't know if this coin have something special, but if not, maybe you can offer...2 euro for it ;)

The Greek coin has an S in the star!

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Posted: 3 Sep 2020, 20:13 #

Quote: "oynbcn"Hi, I don't know if this coin have something special, but if not, maybe you can offer...2 euro for it ;)

I was just gonna say! That coin is EASILY worth 2 euros.

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Posted: 3 Sep 2020, 20:37 #

I think I found one: a circulated Mr. Jeremy Fisher 50p coin.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rare-50p-Fifty-Pence-Coin-Beatrix-Potter-Mr-Jeremy-Fisher-Circulated-2017Genuine/233666421225?hash=item36679aa1e9:g:hvMAAOSwYaNfJA08&redirect=mobile

The coin itself is only CA$1.31 (US$1), but the " Standard International Shipping" is CA$7,837,195.33 (US$6,000,000)! Does it arrive via private jet?

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CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 4 Sep 2020, 13:20 #

Found this gem:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Euro-Germany-2002-Very-very-rare-coin-X9/233542557708?hash=item366038a00c:g:VVgAAOSwxSFdoNaw

The coins are already too much, but the shipping is insane!

GoldenGarfield

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Posted: 4 Sep 2020, 18:03 #

Quote: "DoubleEggbert56"I think I found one: a circulated Mr. Jeremy Fisher 50p coin.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rare-50p-Fifty-Pence-Coin-Beatrix-Potter-Mr-Jeremy-Fisher-Circulated-2017Genuine/233666421225?hash=item36679aa1e9:g:hvMAAOSwYaNfJA08&redirect=mobile

The coin itself is only CA$1.31 (US$1), but the " Standard International Shipping" is CA$7,837,195.33 (US$6,000,000)! Does it arrive via private jet?

Legend has it that the coin arrives via private jet in a solid gold diamond-encrusted chest carried by four celebrities of your choosing...

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Posted: 4 Sep 2020, 18:11 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"Found this gem:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Euro-Germany-2002-Very-very-rare-coin-X9/233542557708?hash=item366038a00c:g:VVgAAOSwxSFdoNaw

The coins are already too much, but the shipping is insane!

Apparently it's from the same seller that listed the Mr. Jeremy Fisher 50p coin. The cheapest shipping on any of his items is CA$118.14 (US$90)! Apparently the seller has 100% feedback somehow. Maybe the shipping is really worth the insane cost. I guess there's only one way to find out!

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Posted: 5 Sep 2020, 06:02 #

Some of you may remember this post from the last day of 2019. At least it was free shipping...

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Posted: 5 Sep 2020, 19:21 #

Free shipping!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-Greece-2002-5-very-rare-coins-with-S-F-E-on-the-stars/392921153925?hash=item5b7bed0185:g:nTEAAOSwxFVeEniZ

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 16:52 #

Looks like they are finding a way to give us free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-Greece-2002-5-very-rare-coins-with-S-F-E-on-the-stars/392931860537?hash=item5b7c906039:g:nTEAAOSwxFVeEniZ

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Posted: 6 Sep 2020, 22:36 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"Should I buy this? It's rare, and only $120!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-2-Euro-Coin-with-S-with-numerous-defects-2002-greece/283827115963?hash=item42156a17bb%3Ag%3AomEAAOSwerZdlxjH&LH_Auction=1

Most ridiculous listing with precise value (from Anto Coin):
https://www.ebay.it/itm/124086399824

Item: 2002 Irish 2 Euro Coin
Price: 1,000,000 EUR
Markup: 49,999,900%

Most ridiculous listing with unknown value (from Coinman48):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mystery-Coin-Box/184186212754?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D226206%26meid%3De895ced366ed4803b25f79bdb618b711%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D13%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D333465124508%26itm%3D184186212754%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

Item: Mystery Coin Box
Price: 10,000 USD

any one interested to spend a small some just under a million dollars.... no worries

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Medal-Queen-Elizabeth-II-Silver-Jubilee-visit-to-Australia-MENURA-SUPERBA-coin/233586724448?hash=item3662da8e60:g:3V0AAOSw1EZevJEz

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Posted: 7 Sep 2020, 17:12 #

A true classic comes back:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Euro-Coin-faulty-error-miss-stamping-with-S-on-star-Greece-2002-VERY-RARE/203100080906?hash=item2f49b54b0a:g:l9AAAOSwkRdcWEJS

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Posted: 7 Sep 2020, 18:04 #

I don’t know why so many people think that a mintmark in a star on the Greek €2 coins are such a big deal... have you ever heard of a mintmark?

Harris79

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Posted: 7 Sep 2020, 23:04 #
Edited: 7 Sep 2020, 23:04

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"A true classic comes back:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Euro-Coin-faulty-error-miss-stamping-with-S-on-star-Greece-2002-VERY-RARE/203100080906?hash=item2f49b54b0a:g:l9AAAOSwkRdcWEJS

The coin has not been cleaned and has been left in its original condition
Translation - I just found this in my change.

HongKongCoinCollector

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Posted: 8 Sep 2020, 07:52 #

Quote: "Jupiter"Same is true of some collectible books too. In the absence of additional photographs and a detailed description, the chances are this copy of Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse Tung worth nothing like $1,980 (USD). You can buy a quality 1966 edition, 1st or 2nd print, for less than $100 (USD).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quotations-from-Chairman-Mao-Tse-Tung-Pocketbook-Vintage-1st-Edition-1966-RARE-/112427811683

Jeez. I got my 2nd edition copy with English translation (the translation is surprisingly good) for like 100 HKD, which would be around 12-13 USD. Admittedly they're probably at least an order of magnitude more common in HK and other places close to China.

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Posted: 8 Sep 2020, 17:11 #

I think they are too big of a deal.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Euro-Greece-2002-Coin-S-in-the-Star/193653996539?hash=item2d16ad7bfb:g:8UkAAOSwlRpfMqab

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 9 Sep 2020, 15:06 #

Another one of these ridiculous lots:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/coins-large-euro-coin-lot-currency-circulated-travel-cash-1-5-10-20-50/203101437141?hash=item2f49c9fcd5%3Ag%3AIcAAAOSw0LlfT2wf&LH_All=1

Harris79

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Posted: 19 Sep 2020, 22:56 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"Another one of these ridiculous lots:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/coins-large-euro-coin-lot-currency-circulated-travel-cash-1-5-10-20-50/203101437141?hash=item2f49c9fcd5%3Ag%3AIcAAAOSw0LlfT2wf&LH_All=1

What exactly are they selling? It looks like 5 euros but is described as a large lot.

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 19 Sep 2020, 22:58 #
Edited: 19 Sep 2020, 23:03

Quote: "Harris79"

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"Another one of these ridiculous lots:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/coins-large-euro-coin-lot-currency-circulated-travel-cash-1-5-10-20-50/203101437141?hash=item2f49c9fcd5%3Ag%3AIcAAAOSw0LlfT2wf&LH_All=1
What exactly are they selling? It looks like 5 euros but is described as a large lot.

I guess large is in the eye of the buyer.

This one doesn’t describe itself as a large lot, but has the same number of coins.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-euro-Greece-2002-5-very-rare-coins-with-S-F-E-on-the-stars/392943045529?hash=item5b7d3b0b99%3Ag%3AnTEAAOSwxFVeEniZ&LH_All=1&LH_ItemCondition=10

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Posted: 26 Sep 2020, 02:40 #

this seller has brass

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Coinman48

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Posted: 26 Sep 2020, 15:59 #

This is a new one for me. Anybody for currency wrappers at several dollars each (no currency, just the wrappers)? Probably saved from a waste basket with the idea if you offer it they will buy! https://www.ebay.com/itm/WORLDWIDE-BANK-NOTE-CURRECY-PAPERMONEY-WRAPPERS-x-80-DIFFERENT-MANY-UNUSUAL-CIRC/260133639540?hash=item3c912c5574:g:dH8AAOSw3ydVmr5Y

Will

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Posted: 26 Sep 2020, 19:12 #

Quote: "Coinman48"This is a new one for me. Anybody for currency wrappers at several dollars each (no currency, just the wrappers)? Probably saved from a waste basket with the idea if you offer it they will buy! https://www.ebay.com/itm/WORLDWIDE-BANK-NOTE-CURRECY-PAPERMONEY-WRAPPERS-x-80-DIFFERENT-MANY-UNUSUAL-CIRC/260133639540?hash=item3c912c5574:g:dH8AAOSw3ydVmr5Y

Will

My friend collects these. I was surprised when he told me. He believes that such things have the potential to gain popularity among collectors.

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 26 Sep 2020, 19:28 #

I never knew that pre euro coins were so popular:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FRANCE-1-FRANC-KM925-1986-2001-PRE-EURO-COIN-LOT-X-100-PCS-FRENCH-MONEY/163419407704?hash=item260c8e4558:g:a9sAAOSwcgZZly~w

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-2013-Latvia-LETTLAND-1-lats-26-coin-pre-euro-FULL-SET-UNC-FREE-SHIPP/372649262094?hash=item56c3a07c0e:g:JN4AAMXQOT5Q~G-e

https://www.ebay.com/itm/COINS-Old-European-Lot-Coins-Pre-Euro-103-Vintage-Coins-Total-Good-value/254633902507?hash=item3b495d01ab:g:MwMAAOSwVPBelSDv

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Posted: 13 Oct 2020, 10:26 #

I found this one. I’m fine with doing this to a coin like this that has no value besides the silver content, And the price is ok (could be lower though) when you consider the work that went into this, but why did you have to put ‘cannabis’ in the title? Just... why?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-oz-SILVER-MAPLE-CANNABIS-LEAF-COIN-PUZZLE-HANDMADE-/164389023157

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 13 Oct 2020, 14:17 #

Quote: "GoldenGarfield"I found this one. I’m fine with doing this to a coin like this that has no value besides the silver content, And the price is ok (could be lower though) when you consider the work that went into this, but why did you have to put ‘cannabis’ in the title? Just... why?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-oz-SILVER-MAPLE-CANNABIS-LEAF-COIN-PUZZLE-HANDMADE-/164389023157

I don't know, is cannabis still popular now?

Jupiter

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Posted: 21 Oct 2020, 05:50 #
Edited: 21 Oct 2020, 05:51

Quote: "HongKongCoinCollector"

Quote: "Jupiter"Same is true of some collectible books too. In the absence of additional photographs and a detailed description, the chances are this copy of Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse Tung worth nothing like $1,980 (USD). You can buy a quality 1966 edition, 1st or 2nd print, for less than $100 (USD).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quotations-from-Chairman-Mao-Tse-Tung-Pocketbook-Vintage-1st-Edition-1966-RARE-/112427811683
Jeez. I got my 2nd edition copy with English translation (the translation is surprisingly good) for like 100 HKD, which would be around 12-13 USD. Admittedly they're probably at least an order of magnitude more common in HK and other places close to China.

You can find great bargains in China and HK. I paid less than $20 USD for most of the editions I bought in China. I think the most I've ever paid for an edition in China was roughly $60 USD.

Europe and North America is another matter.

Jupiter

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Posted: 28 Oct 2020, 17:15 #
Edited: 29 Oct 2020, 23:48

A reprinted edition of Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse Tung (1990) on sale on eBay for $60.00! If you live outside of the U.S., expect shipping and import charges. Outrageous!

For me, the total would exceed $110 USD. I could buy two 1960s editions plus shipping for the same money.

ngdawa

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Posted: 28 Oct 2020, 18:22 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"Another one of these ridiculous lots:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/coins-large-euro-coin-lot-currency-circulated-travel-cash-1-5-10-20-50/203101437141?hash=item2f49c9fcd5%3Ag%3AIcAAAOSw0LlfT2wf&LH_All=1

Well, this one got sold....

ngdawa

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Posted: 28 Oct 2020, 18:24 #

Quote: "CoinCollector1243"I never knew that pre euro coins were so popular:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-2013-Latvia-LETTLAND-1-lats-26-coin-pre-euro-FULL-SET-UNC-FREE-SHIPP/372649262094?hash=item56c3a07c0e:g:JN4AAMXQOT5Q~G-e

Two were sold...

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Posted: 6 Nov 2020, 15:04 #

awesome error coin
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FRANCE-20-CENTS-2007-ERROR-COIN/284065648720

Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac

CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 6 Nov 2020, 18:45 #

I feel like the Greek 2002 S coin is skyrocketing in price again - people are getting more gutsy.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-EURO-2002s-GREECE-very-rare-error-coin-for-collectors/124424430733?hash=item1cf846248d:g:k~IAAOSwiKpfZPiD

On a side note though, why does it seem like there are so many nonsense errors proportional to the number of coins listed for euro coins compared to other currencies?

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Posted: 8 Nov 2020, 06:16 #

Was looking for Swiss notes on ePay, and under Switzerland I found this:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cent-Franks-Hundert-Franken-Bill/113929573492

It's pretty cheap compared to some other listings in this thread, coming in at a reasonable CA$1,303 (US$1,000).

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CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 8 Nov 2020, 06:18 #

I feel many of these sellers try to get lots of good feedback selling cheap things so less attentive buyers who don’t read the context of the feedback think the seller is trustworthy and that the price is fair.

On the other hand, how much is that Swiss note actually worth?

DoubleEggbert56 Catalogue referee

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Posted: 8 Nov 2020, 09:41 #

The note is actually Belgian - the face value of it is CA$3.82 (GB£2.28, €2.48, US$2.94). This means that the seller improperly categorized it, as 100 Swiss francs is CA$145.09 (GB£84.42, €93.55, US$111.08).

Here are some examples of Belgian 100 Franc notes in UNC condition:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/162765639586
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/284060981506
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/163496262646

Here are some examples of Swiss 100 Franc notes from the same era in UNC condition:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/164165399686
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/333619995539
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/233027272638

The price difference is quite large.

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CoinCollector1243

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Posted: 8 Nov 2020, 17:18 #

Quote: "DoubleEggbert56"The note is actually Belgian - the face value of it is CA$3.82 (GB£2.28, €2.48, US$2.94). This means that the seller improperly categorized it, as 100 Swiss francs is CA$145.09 (GB£84.42, €93.55, US$111.08).

Here are some examples of Belgian 100 Franc notes in UNC condition:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/162765639586
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/284060981506
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/163496262646

Here are some examples of Swiss 100 Franc notes from the same era in UNC condition:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/164165399686
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/333619995539
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/233027272638

The price difference is quite large.

Damn - I feel dumb now (I should have looked at the picture). I feel that these sellers try to out their scams in more expensive areas too so catch people who can spend more.

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Posted: 26 Nov 2020, 20:33 #

Rare Coin 1924 Farthing Specimen.?? George V

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313316913953

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins

DoubleEggbert56 Catalogue referee

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Posted: 27 Nov 2020, 04:42 #

Quote: "ZacUK"Rare Coin 1924 Farthing Specimen.?? George V

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313316913953

From the same seller:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/313309400990

"Very Rare Coin 1962 D BUNC Lincoln Cent Rainbow Tones Both Sides! Extremely HG", also known as a regular penny with some toning on it. Starts off at £5,000 (CA$8,706.01). But wait, there's more!

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/313313824703
"kennedy half dollar 1964 Rare Valuable Stunning Coin. Uk Collection For 55yrs", also known as a Kennedy half dollar with blown-out photos. Also, being in a collection for 55 years doesn't magically make it worth more. Starts at £9,300 (CA$16,193.18). I'll be surprised if someone bids for these instead of lowballing with an offer.

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Posted: 6 Dec 2020, 21:39 #

Found this gem today:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-coin-lot-/264966834077?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

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smoked_caramel

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Posted: 7 Dec 2020, 20:36 #

Not really a gem but an extremely ridiculous price - 10x the face value 😱

ngdawa

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Posted: 7 Dec 2020, 20:42 #

Quote: "smoked_caramel"Not really a gem but an extremely ridiculous price - 10x the face value 😱

9.98 CAD/each seems like regular price, according to the related auctions.

smoked_caramel

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Posted: 7 Dec 2020, 21:07 #

Quote: "ngdawa"

Quote: "smoked_caramel"Not really a gem but an extremely ridiculous price - 10x the face value 😱
9.98 CAD/each seems like regular price, according to the related auctions.

Well, the first one (in your screenshot) is actually $4.99 per coin as it is a set of 2. But even that is crazy!
I guess the ridiculousness is more on the Mint for not offering these rolls (or their now usual "special wrap" at about 2x face) for sale but rather offering the Collector Keepsake Card for $22.95 for $5.40 of face value.

ngdawa

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Posted: 7 Dec 2020, 22:00 #

Quote: "smoked_caramel"
Quote: "ngdawa"
Quote: "smoked_caramel"Not really a gem but an extremely ridiculous price - 10x the face value 😱
9.98 CAD/each seems like regular price, according to the related auctions.

Well, the first one (in your screenshot) is actually $4.99 per coin as it is a set of 2. But even that is crazy!
I guess the ridiculousness is more on the Mint for not offering these rolls (or their now usual "special wrap" at about 2x face) for sale but rather offering the Collector Keepsake Card for $22.95 for $5.40 of face value.

Ah, I thought it was obverse/reverse pics, sorry. And on second look it might even be the same seller.

That's insane. When even the mint can't sell for face ×25% it's really no point in getting it, I reckon. It's all about making the big buck.