eBayer not taking fake down . . .

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  1. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    eBayer has been advised that his / her 1865 half dime is not real, and is not taking it down . . . Also reported to eBay over 24 hours ago, and no action on their part.

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    ToughCOINS, Apr 22, 2023
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  3. Steven Shaw

    Steven Shaw Well-Known Member

    What makes you think it is fake?
     
    Steven Shaw, Apr 22, 2023
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  4. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    It just looks completely wrong and some pictures for a $100+ coin.Also the seller didn't bother to crimp the staples and take proper pictures.Im quite concerned about the other 5 sells,looks like a fishing operation.
     
    potty dollar 1878, Apr 22, 2023
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  5. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Reverse is most obviously fake to me, if only because the obverse photo is less focused. Status is given away by the design and characters on the reverse being "swollen", and the relief of the design at 9:00-10:00 where strike is always inadequate for this date.

    On the obverse, the number of "horizontal" stripes in the shield appears to be at least one fewer than on genuine coins.

    (Edited: 9:00-10:00 was 10:00-11:00)
     
    ToughCOINS, Apr 22, 2023
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  6. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I'm seeing the same thing on the reverse. The letters in HALF DIME look fat.
    I ask the guy for more images.
     
    ldhair, Apr 22, 2023
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  7. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    I'm curious to know also. If eBay does not take it down, they may have resolved the issue in favor of the seller.
     
    Mr.Q, Apr 22, 2023
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  8. steve westermeier

    steve westermeier Cancer sucks!

    My opinion - I think it's real!!
     
    steve westermeier, Apr 22, 2023
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  9. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    Looks legit to me. I wouldn't look beyond the return policy though. I would never spend that much money for a coin that I couldn't send back.
     
    Jeffjay, Apr 22, 2023
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  10. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    This is not a $100+ date . . . It’s a $1,000+ date.
     
    ToughCOINS, Apr 22, 2023
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  11. KBBPLL

    KBBPLL Well-Known Member

    It looks like it says HADF DIME.
     
    KBBPLL, Apr 22, 2023
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  12. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    The guy sells pool cues. That alone, makes him an odd ball..........
     
    green18, Apr 22, 2023
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  13. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    That sucker is a fake, the reverse pic says it all! Just reported it! :rage:
     
    fretboard, Apr 22, 2023
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  14. Jack D. Young

    Jack D. Young Well-Known Member

    WOW is that bad...

    1865 obv comp.jpg
    1865 rev comp.jpg
     
    Jack D. Young, Apr 22, 2023
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  15. Jack D. Young

    Jack D. Young Well-Known Member

    It was removed...
     
    Jack D. Young, Apr 22, 2023
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  16. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Great, thanks Jack.
     
    ToughCOINS, Apr 22, 2023
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  17. gmarguli

    gmarguli Slightly Evil™

    Was this a joke I didn't get?
     
    gmarguli, Apr 22, 2023
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  18. Steven Shaw

    Steven Shaw Well-Known Member

    I know nothing about half dimes so please refrain from the backhanded comments.
     
    Steven Shaw, Apr 22, 2023
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  19. gmarguli

    gmarguli Slightly Evil™

    There was no backhanded comment. You asked what makes someone think it is fake and another person replied "the seller didn't bother to crimp the staples and take proper pictures".

    I'm curious why that has anything to do with the authenticity of the coin. I've bought and sold many millions of dollars worth of coins over the years and never once have I used crimped staples or poor quality pictures as part of the authentication process.
     
    gmarguli, Apr 22, 2023
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  20. Jack D. Young

    Jack D. Young Well-Known Member

    They did not find in the seller's favor...
     
    Jack D. Young, Apr 22, 2023
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  21. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    So your saying you would buy this coin based on these pictureso_Oand pictures don't matter for authentication because if so that's completely wrong. Pictures are one of most important and key aspects when buying and selling coins online(i sure wouldn't buy this one as is).Yes the staples part isn't with the authentication process but it shows the laziness of the seller even as a counterfeit that could of been a $1,000+ coin if real.A single scratch from a staple could ruin a similar coin and scratch tens of thousands,happened to few members on here as i recall before.
     
    potty dollar 1878, Apr 22, 2023
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