What would you do ?

I purchased a 1963-D Uncirulated Franklin Half on E-Bay. The photo is not of the coin represented nor is the coin an accurate discription of condition. There is much damage to be an uncirulated coin. I know you take your chances on E-Bay, but this appears to be out & out fraud to me. I have corresponded with the seller and he says he will return payment + shipping if I return the coin. I keep thinking that this guy knew what he was doing and feel I should give him some bad feedback so no one else gets stung. What do you think, if he was a robber of a store and was caught, is giving back the money enough to forgive and forget or should he be punished for his actions ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...VcQRTaA%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

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well you only paid junk silver price for it, I'd just let it go and not buy from the guy again. The photo is of a different year's coin so you couldn't expect the pictured coin. You are basically out about only $3 for the shipping fee.

 

What the seller might've done is if the bid was low (in this case), he/she would've gave you a bad coin, and if the bid was high, he would've gave you a better one

Problem is: bad feedback doesn't hurt a seller that much

 

I will have to disagree with that, As a former e-bay power seller i can tell you any feedback other
Then positive is detramental to your account even neutral is bad!! not only to buyers but
To e-bay as well to many negatives or neutrals will result in your account being limited or suspended!!

 

Just return it. The seller will eat the shipping and Ebay fees. That should be punishment enough.

 

I agree with Ripley. Looking at the sellers feedback I don't think he's a scammer. If you can get all your money refunded I'd be happy. Speaking from the voice of experience, in the future don't bid on coins that you can't determine the grade of or that the pic doesn't match the description. It's only asking for trouble.

 

I would agree; return it and drop it. IMO the listing was vauge and likely caused the confusion. I would venture to say that the seller is pulling these from stock - not selling the example he listed (which should have been mentioned). However, I think eating the fee's and a lashing from you is enough.