I was just perusing the 20 cent section of ebay and found this. http://cgi.ebay.com/1875-Twenty-Cen...yZ149932QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Let's see.... the seller has high feedback and the title is short. Do you think SOMEWHERE in the title AND the descripion that they may have mentioned that it's an S minmark which is BY FAR the most common coin in the series? I'm not just picking on this particular seller either. There are ALWAYS 1875 20 Cent Pieces that are actually 75-S. 75-P mintage of 39,800. 75-S mintage of 1,155,000. A bit of a difference I believe. This happens in ALL categories of coins on ebay. I guess what I'm getting at is old news. Look at the pics, ask questions and READ the auctions before you commit. Opinions?
They do one of two things - say see the picture or they then give you 5 pages of stuff to read through and none of it relates to the auction. This auction would get a 1 from me for item description.
I would say with the 20c most know that the S is the most common, and bidding looks representative at this point
Clembo: First, I owe you an apology second: in this instance you are very correct. i just re-read the auction and saw the title: "1875 Twenty Cents" Now I realized what you were referring to-- naturally the Philly is far more valuable than the San Fran. My sincere apologies for skimming.
Treashunt, Why should you apologize - I could do the same for you from the wording of my repsonse. I really WAS thanking you for backing up the obvious as it turns out. That's the point I'm making. It's obvious to you and I but not to everyone everytime. GDJMSP, I agree to an extent. This is why I tell people to REALLY read and ask the seller a lot of questions. I found one of my favorite dealers on ebay years ago because he was always straighforward and answered any and all questions. Had neither of us taken the time I wouldn't still be doing business with him after 8 or so years. Believe me, I wouldn't bid on this guy's stuff. The auction is just an "educational" example. bqcoins, Bidding IS commensurate to coin but not always. Hate to see newbies get into bidding wars over a coin because they didn't take the time to read or really look at the pics. Bottom line is that EVERYONE has had a good comment to make. Thanks, clembo
S or no S, this term would scare me away from bidding on this seller's items: Return within 7 days, MINUS eBay & PayPal fees, PLUS a %25 Re-stock Fee! We have had too many switch outs & cheats so we had to adjust our return policy. Switch-outs will not be tolerated anymore... as well as insurance frauds!
Yes I agree about his terms I have just read his add & they are some of the worst return terms I have ever seen! on top of that he would charge $25 shipping for one coin to the UK LOL
"Return within 7 days, MINUS eBay & PayPal fees, PLUS a %25 Re-stock Fee! We have had too many switch outs & cheats so we had to adjust our return policy. Switch-outs will not be tolerated anymore... as well as insurance frauds!" Well at least it isn't misleading-- just microscopic and a rip off.
The guy selling it doesn't know anything about coins..He doesn't know there is an S on the reverse, and if he did, He probably doesn't know what it means..Honest mistake..
He may know nothing about selling coins or any knowledge of them, but he knows enough to say: "We have had too many switch outs & cheats " So he has been doing this for a while-- and should learn.
This auction was used as an example of what happens on ebay constantly. Some sellers know it while there may actually be a few that don't. This guy is selling a lot of coins. I'm pretty sure he knows the difference between an 1875 and 1875-S.
