1889-CC Morgan: was someone hosed?

This specimen from China sold recently for almost $3,500. I don't know much about Morgans, but some people I know commented that there are problems with the date, mintmark, and general "look." I'm curious to hear from forum members here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1889-CC-Morgan-Dollar-AU_W0QQitemZ130275817970

 

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well I am no expert, but when a high dollar coin as such comes from China as stated directly in the auction... Caveat Emptor. (did I spell that right?)

 

No kidding.

 

I didn't even look at the coin, to be honest. I just wanted to respond to your hypothetical question "Was someone hosed?"

This is a great question. I, personally, I am hosed on a routine basis. I'm nearly used to it at this point, but it never gets easier.

Speaking specifically to the coin business, one is quite likely to be hosed from time to time. Speaking generally about life, one can be expected to be hosed quite regularly, often without notice, and from the most unexpected sources.

Thank you for asking this important life question. I hope that others who find themselves being hosed regularly take some comfort in my humble reply.

 

In short...yes, someone was. Even if that coin is authentic, it's a far cry from AU as stated.
Guy~

 

I highly doubt it's authenticity...but if it is authentic, it went for much less than AU money.

Again, I think there is less than a 0% chance this coin is authentic.

 

Some folks just too much money and a whole lot of not 'o knowlege......

 

We used to have a saying when I was growing up in Georgia:

"He has more money than sense."

 

I prefer the old adage: "A fool and his money will soon be parted."

 

i have bought coins from china no problem great deals. know your coins and your seller

 

Who in their right mind buys coins like that from a seller like that? That is irresponsible.

 

i wasnt talking about that one

 

I was talking about the Morgan.

 

coins questionable

One of the last coins sold by this Ebay seller was an 1895 Morgan for about $1,300. Here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130267533999

He received positive feedback on each of his last 14 sales.

Very best regards,
collect89

 

I was wondering if anyone had an opinion as to the details visible of the coin itself: ie, date, mintmark, surfaces, other attributes-- that would lead you to think it was a counterfeit, even if the source was unknown?
(Borgovan, you're welcome).

 

and you can't go wrong, with such a detailed description and all.

 

Anyone who thinks you can get an authentic 1895 Morgan for that price is out of their mind.

 

Either (1) out of his mind or (2) an accomplice. An accomplice could buy it now & leave feedback without any money changing hands. What percent would Ebay have charged the seller for a $1,300 buy it now? A small investment like this might be worth getting a subsequent victim to transfer money for your 1889CC. None of this is fact & I'm just speculating out loud. It could all be (3) legitimate.

Very best regards,
collect89

 

The idiocy in this World has been proven to me long before seeing this auction and for many more reasons than this.

 

This character sold 3 coins, probably fake, to the same person for a total of $6,128.00; he also sold a dreadful fake 1893-s for $1,399.00 on Dec. 12, view that here: http://cgi.ebay.com/1893-S-Morgan-D...911.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:13|39:1|240:1318