Supposed Proof Centenary Florin on eBay

markn · August 10, 2016, 05:05:31 PM

eBay Link

WARNING. The pictures of the die markers for the above are lifted directly from one of our auctions from a few months ago and are not of the coin in the auction. The sellers coin may or may not have proof type 2 die markers but you can't tell from his pictures. The seller will not remove the images in question despite being asked. Buyer beware.

ausjack · August 10, 2016, 05:14:54 PM

:swoon: gee does it ever end

r9453 · August 10, 2016, 05:39:50 PM

That seller pops up in a lot of searches I do for PCGS slabs on EBay. I was not particularly inclined towards them but I'm less so now.

serial · August 10, 2016, 06:12:36 PM

Its a proof strike but its scratched to hell. Look at the vie polish line from the horses butt to tail. That's a marker, so is the rim and I think the wreath is as well but picture is a bit low res

Unicorn · August 10, 2016, 06:28:42 PM

Mark, did you report the item under the copyright violation reasons?

markn · August 10, 2016, 06:33:59 PM

Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='94097' dateline='1470819522'Mark, did you report the item under the copyright violation reasons?

Yes.

Unicorn · August 10, 2016, 06:38:11 PM

I'm glad you did ..... I will try and work out what options I can report it under also. (Pretty poor effort on their behalf not removing your pics when requested!!!!).

trout · August 10, 2016, 06:41:53 PM

Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='94100' dateline='1470820091'I'm glad you did ..... I will try and work out what options I can report it under also. (Pretty poor effort on their behalf not removing your pics when requested!!!!).

Report it under "Listing Practices" , I just did.

Unicorn · August 10, 2016, 06:44:04 PM

Done!

purplepennyhunter · August 10, 2016, 06:56:52 PM

Quote from: 'serial' pid='94091' dateline='1470818556'Its a proof strike but its scratched to hell.

I don't agree that it has any of the markers.

serial · August 10, 2016, 07:19:54 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='94113' dateline='1470821212'
Quote from: 'serial' pid='94091' dateline='1470818556'Its a proof strike but its scratched to hell.

I don't agree that it has any of the markers.

Well your wrong, I can clearly see the die polish line between the horses butt and tail, then the fact it has a wire rim at 9oclock on the horsey side and what appears to be a fully formed but flattened wreath. It is a worn and trashed example but I would gamble its a proof strike.
I didn't see the 3rd and 4th picture so I didn't understand the problem before but now i saw them I agree. Its highly inappropriate to use them images as they don't reflect the coin being sold and are someone else images.

nealeffendi · August 10, 2016, 11:44:38 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='94113' dateline='1470821212'
Quote from: 'serial' pid='94091' dateline='1470818556'Its a proof strike but its scratched to hell.

I don't agree that it has any of the markers.

Isn't the rim (fat reverse, beveled obverse) a marker for the proofs?

serial · August 10, 2016, 11:53:37 PM

Quote from: 'nealeffendi' pid='94138' dateline='1470838478'
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='94113' dateline='1470821212'
Quote from: 'serial' pid='94091' dateline='1470818556'Its a proof strike but its scratched to hell.

I don't agree that it has any of the markers.

Isn't the rim (fat reverse, beveled obverse) a marker for the proofs?

yes

robbiegal · August 11, 2016, 08:47:40 AM

the PP inserted photos make that ad appear as it the die markers are off that coin
this is a very deceptive selling strategy as there is no notation of the source of the extra obviously more professional images

stevo1962 · August 11, 2016, 10:46:19 AM

The offending photos have been removed