I Thought eBAY Put A Stop To This Sort Of Activity.

He has been specifically excluded as well as some contemporary counterfeit (restrikes?).

 

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Would you explain the difference here between the type of coins minted by DC and those discussed previously in this thread as for how the rule wouldn't apply to DC's items? Thanks!

 

I forgot about him. where did he go?

 

Very simple. Mr. Carr makes coins that never existed. Try to look for a 1931-S SLQ, a 1963- Kennedy half, a1933 Buffalo nickel, etc.

 

The coins DC manufactures are considered "fantasy" coins... a coin that never existed, or a coin that was minted and destroyed (such as the '64 Peace dollar). DC's other "coins" are tokens, prototype, alternate, etc. So DC's coins are not considered "replicas", and can be legimately listed in the "fantasy issue" category. Now there's a number of members here on CT that disagree with eBay's stance on DC, however the verdict is in and his coins are allowed. Daniel is a smart man (as well as an extremely talented artist, and a heck of a nice guy), and he's done his homework. On a side note, the value of his fantasy issues increase dramatically due to the low mintages, and can get quite pricey:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Coins-Paper-Money-/11116/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=daniel+carr&_sop=16

 

I hate those guys in the Corvettes doing 130 MPH.


They never get out of my way when I want to pass :devil:

 

Oddly, there's a difference to selling a replica, which is fine as long as the rules are followed, vs. selling them on a site that states it's against their policies.
No one says one cannot sell a replica or that there is anything wrong with it - but if one uses a site with specific rules then one needs to follow them...

 

FYI-
The four clad Morgan dollar copy coins in the opening post sold for $96.

 

Which is crazy, as the exact same "coins" are readily available for a total of $8 with free shipping.

 

And this is the real crime.

 

In addition, his listing for 3 fakes sold for $103.50. I expect to see a lot more of this type of auction in the future... just call them "tribute" coins and bypass eBay's regulations.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1885-1887-morgan-silver-dollar-carson-city-3-coin-tribute-set-/251237186286?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item3a7ee73aee&nma=true&si=sbjicvQD0YbgMXkP8PWgOkNoFZQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

Actually, no. Tribute is treated just the same as copy. It is just that I missed those.

 

I hear ya rlm, but it's a way to "hide" an auction, especially on a 1-day listing, which I think this was. To me, some "tribute" coins are borderline... take these out of the case and try selling them individually:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tribute-to-...578?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25794fe322

 

Now a 1 day listing is a problem. They only work 4/5 day per week. For instance, they did not work today. Even timing it right could mean that eBay would not see it until the auction had already closed. On the other side, eBay assures me that reporting such items even after they have closed goes on their record.

 

God knows I got my fair share of fakes, so far 7 fake silver dollars and various others.

 

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