Trying to vet eBay seller/dealer

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mountain Man, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    I've run across an eBay seller that I'm unfamiliar with and before purchasing anything, I'm curious, based on the following items, on whether members here have an opinion.

    The seller (dealer) has many Lincoln's minted on dime planchets, as well as a lot of other types of errors. Most appear legit but I'm no expert so would just like some others to chime in.

    estate-treasures5
    LINCOLN MEMORIAL CENT STRUCK ON UNDER-WEIGHT COPPER PLANCHET
    1¢ error?.jpg
    1¢ error rev.jpg
    “Rolled thin, planchet only 2.5 grams, normally 3.1 grams”

    1963 LINCOLN CENT STRUCK ON SILVER DIME OFF-METAL ERROR
    1¢ struck on dime?.jpg
    1¢ struck on dime rev.jpg

    LINCOLN MEMORIAL CENT OBVERSE STRUCK THRU FINE CLOTH ERROR 1¢ Struck through?.jpg
    1¢ Struck through rev.jpg

    The seller's inventory: https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?ite...&_ssn=estate-treasures5&_pgn=3&_skc=400&rt=nc

    Thanks in advance for the feed back.
     
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  3. cpm9ball

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    Most of his listings look legit with numerous certified errors; feedback from many different buyers, and seller accepts quite a few offers. I don't see anything that jumps out at me.
     
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  4. AmishJedi

    AmishJedi Well-Known Member

    This seller runs "Jim's Coins & Precious Metals" in Madison, WI.
    • been in business 17 years
    • 5/5 with the BBB
    • 0 complaints in 17 years
    https://www.bbb.org/us/wi/madison/profile/coin-dealers/jims-coins-precious-metals-0694-14005472

    Here is their website:

    http://www.jimscoins.com

    James Essence owns the shop since 2003 - James has been a collector for 26 years, and has been a coin dealer for the past 15 years. Past President of the Madison Coin Club. Looks legit.

    Call his store here: (608) 233-2118 or email him here: jimscoins@sbcglobal.net

    Good luck and Happy new Year.
     
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  5. cpm9ball

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    Nice homework!
     
  6. mrweaseluv

    mrweaseluv Supporter! Supporter

    I've bought a 3 cent nickle from them about 6 months ago.. no issues...
     
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  7. AmishJedi

    AmishJedi Well-Known Member

    It's a gift and a curse, believe me. Cheers & Happy New Year!!!
     
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  8. cpm9ball

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    Nah! If someone has a "thin skin", you just keep whuppin' them until they toughen up.
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    Let's hope that 2021 is better for everyone!
     
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  9. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    Thank you so much for the information and effort you went to to provide this information. I just made a purchase from him as a result of your information.
     
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  10. MIGuy

    MIGuy Well-Known Member

    Looks legit to me - especially with AmishJedi's info, but I'm no expert on the coins for sale, that aside - the cloth through Lincoln penny is really cool!
     
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