Ever gotten a freebie from an eBay seller?

Pretty piece. Probably not worth anything, but I still like it. Have you ever gotten a nice freebie from an eBay seller?

 

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I like the piece. Very cool.

I once got a freebie but not the way I wanted it. A couple of years ago, I got an AU+ 2 cent piece with a huge die crack and rotated die on it for a very low price; I almost felt bad, but I was the highest bidder. The seller contacted me shortly after I paid, said it was listed on accident, sold already, and unavailable. He gave me a full refund and shipped me an XF 2 cent piece for free. I gave him 5 stars, despite being disappointed at not getting the coin I wanted.

I have been given freebies otherwise, but it was back in my stupid buy everything I see phase and the goodies hardly made up for the money I dumped down the drain.

 

Yes in fact one time I did....I purchased a Libertad from a dealer who had a error in his listing .I knew it was not correct and messaged him and he sent me a proof 1/10 oz coin. As a thank you
What was strange was the 1/10 proof was worth a lot more then expected as the mintage was under 5000 pcs.
It pays to be honest most of the time.

 

Selling stamps or postcards, I include a freebie in 10% of my shipments. It's just good business.

When you have 25K postcards, you never miss the one you send. Sometimes it's The Challenge -- I include an older card from the buyer's hometown, and challenge him to find where the photographer stood, some 75 or 100 years ago, and take a 2017 photo. Best ever, a combo from Swansea, Wales, UK.

Cards are not doing very well on eBay, however, and I'm going to move that part of my business to another auction site.

 

I did routinely from one seller. I had to chuckle because the coin he sent each time could be found in common change. The 2x2 cardboard holder and staples added to the value . I believe one time I spent over $500 and got an AU 1970's Lincoln cent.

 

Cherrypicker JT Stanton gives you a freebie quite often if you'r a regular. Usually a proof coin.

 

One seller I buy from gives out Canadian one cent coins with any purchase and they're actually very nice.

 

I've gotten a bunch of them usually low value stuff but sometimes a silver dime or quarter, etc. Really I don't understand why some sellers will include stuff like @wxcoin mentioned. For instance, recently I got a beat up heavily circulated late 50's wheat cent that I could've pulled from circulation. It was in such bad condition it was a waste of a good 2x2.

 

I recently purchased a couple of lower value coins. The seller had combined shipping automatically turned off. So I wrote a quick inquiry, paid and went on my way (slightly sad because I was paying double shipping). After a short discussion they stated it was a mistake and they would refund the second shipping. They sent the money with the coins... which was a little strange, why not just use paypal... but ok. When I looked at the coins sent for a refund I noticed one of the dimes had OGP toning, and another is; either, a weak strike, or undersized planchet (I haven't bothered to weigh it yet but it's completely lacking details of the high points with full luster). Neither are a huge score, but I found the whole deal very interesting.

 

Yes, occasionally a seller will include something extra, usually inside a flip and labeled "Bonus." The last two were unc. nickels, one a 2005 and the other a 2006. Recently a seller included a 2002-S Mississippi quarter that was slabbed by International Numismatic Bureau graded DCAM Gem Proof, with attractive rim toning. I usually give these freebies to a grand daughter who is a half hearted collector and appreciates the gift.

 

Free autograph from one of the collection book by the author

 

Some years ago now, when attempting to liquidate many years worth of accumulated widgets, I would always include freebies, more often than not of equal or higher value than the actual purchase simply to get rid of them. Overall it was a positive experience, I suppose, but was blackened by a few individuals who had the gall to complain, and in one case leave a neutral, because the FREE coin/coins were not what they wanted, or there was some small issue with them. Pettiness knows no bounds, and as they say, no good deed goes unpunished.

 

That's depressing.

 

Some people are never happy.

 

I bought some stuff on EBay and this seller, "Cherrypicker Coins" would include a nice freebie with each order I made. Nothing Earth shattering of course, but nice uncirculated coins including: a Jefferson nickel, a state quarter and an unc. 1957-D Lincoln. These coins were worth a few bucks, no more than that at most but it was nice to get the little extras.

 

Can give some people a $100 bill and they'll complain it's not all in $20s.

 

Or the serial number is sooooooooooooo ordinary...

 

I have received coin gifts many times with eBay purchases. Always nice to receive a small token of treasure!

 

Well one of my late Mothers saying was " Expect nothing , and be happy with what you get".

 

I've had dealers put in a common date Buffalo or a well worn V nickel. A medal dealer in NYC put his business card on the back of a subway card. Not sure it's any good and kind of hard to test from here.