What are the odds, that the coin pictured is the one you would get? http://www.ebay.com/itm/271630761113?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT I have emailed him, but got no response
What a sweet deal that would be, but I think you have a better chance of winning the lottery. Don't know why eBay thought that stock photos would be a good idea for coins......I can see it with DVD's, but not coins. Same with "product reviews" on classic coins, maybe they could work with moderns, but not classics. Good grief eBay.
I have to assume Ebay is making good money off coins, you would think they would hire an adviser that knows coins, to help them out.
I think you would have a decent chance of a SNAD refund based on the photo saying PCGS but the coin received is not certified.....
It is stated that the coin is circulated and uncertified, so I would guess that the chance of getting the coin in the image as zero percent chance.
OP said he has asked but has yet to receive a reply. It is to my understanding that eBay's policy doesn't allow for stock photos of coins. However, they don't seem to do anything about it.
Using a stock photo really sucks. David Hall also sells coins on eBay so using his coin description with his name attached is ever so slightly deceptive. Is all his feedback from being a buyer rather than seller? This auction stinks on ice...
Any time I've gone to list coin, the minuse I click submit after entering my description I'm presented with plethora of stock photos for the coin I entered, encouraging me to use their pics and information. I don't think there is policy against it at all, but the opposite. I've never used the stock photos, but many do.
That is a good point. It's weird that eBay provides stock photos from their catalog when listing a coin, but then don't want you to use a stock photo. By the way, here is the wording in their policy: Include a clear picture of the actual item being sold—don't use stock photos. http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/currstamps.html It is not clear on whether you are not allowed to use a stock photo or they strongly suggest against doing so.
@Endeavor - I think its the ladder - Seems *any* wording from eBay like this is always meant as a strong suggestion...Kinda like the $150 coin you list where they tell you "...we suggest starting this auction at .99 cents to attract more bidders..." which I find laughable.
