Do I have a beef?

I just received this coin from an Ebay seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110483669189&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Do I have a beef or did I miss clues in the bid listing?

ps I hope you can tell from my photo, but I think it was cleaned with a wire brush. There is NO toning on this 208 year old coin.

 

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I really, really think you already know the answer for this one. Sorry to say I'd even complain about the postage costs since that is about what I'd pay for the coin itself. I really don't mean to be mean, but even the photos on ebay look poor. Not sure if paying to send back would be worth it either.
If I were you I'd just keep it as a reminder to be really more carefull in the future. :headbang:

 

The listing indicates a 3-day money back guarantee, so you don't need a beef. It comes down to one thing... do you like the coin ? If not, send it back.

Any decent seller will refund your money cheerfully.

 

Now the second part. Since this is still turned out to be an OK deal rather than a bargain, I really don't want to return it. I'm just disappointed.

Of the ten coins I've gotten on Ebay, this is really the first time I've gotten less than I expected and it followed my receiving a coin that blew me away because it was so much better than I expected.

Since both merchants and collectors frequent this site, I'm looking for suggestions before I give a seller his first negative feedback, which is my initial impulse.

 

OUCH man, thats harsh. you definatley got a raw deal

 

The Seller's pics don't represent the scratches that your pics clearly show and their item description is lacking any such notes regarding this as well, yet the Seller subjectively says it's a nice coin. Perhaps this is a lesson learned the hard way for you. I'd personally say that the amount you are out probably doesn't warrant the trouble of a complaint despite any misrepresentation. They have a VERY short return policy too which is nasty. You could shoot them an email and request a refund and see how it goes. Good luck to you and sorry for the bum deal.

 

I normally collect the dregs of numismatics...(hey, it's cheap and I'm poor!) but even I would not accept that coin for my collection.

 

Yep send it back, Doesnt seem to be a good deal!!

 

This is a great example of someone taking a picture of a coin that hides ALL of the coins problems... This picture was shot intentionally dark IMO. Tho it appears to have been scanned. I think this is a good thread to learn from when one thinks of buying coins without good pictures.

 

Please judge the condition for yourself.

 

This is difficult to do when the pictures are deceptive.

 

Yeah, right... how are you supposed to do that with lousy pictures, intentionally darkened to high the defects?

 

Only takes a thumb rub to steal the tone off those old pure coppers. Just notify seller and return the coin. Really not worth leaving a neg for seller, unless he refuses to refund. I don't like buying photo/scan coins, I want them in hand for carefull inspection. just My 2 cents , ozarktravler

 

This might be a good piece to use to experiment with retoning. I remember the old timers used to carry buffed coins around in their underwear for a month to get the toning going again.

I don't know if that works, but the story was always good for a laugh.

 

That's my preference as well, but I've pretty much exhausted the inventory of the local dealers.

 

I agree. While it IS the same coin, the images are DRASTICALLY different. I'd send that one back.

 

You're not out too much dough....laugh and lump it (a lesson learned)....and next time be more wary..

 

I will fill my underwear tonight, and get back to you in a month. Would it hasten the process if I don't change them?

 

I think since there's a draped bust cnt on ebay right now and the seller starting point is $34 and change, you may have done alright. Maybe not a really good deal and not what you expected but by some measures you seem to have done alright. About posting a negative fb. No, I don't think you should at all. Decide whether you want the coin, either way maybe you should just mention it without the negative fb. MHO it would too harsh to give a negative fb for what he did wrong.


http://cgi.ebay.com/1801-DRAPED-BUS...mQQptZCoins_US_Individual?hash=item53df6b2d38

 

If you are not going to return it, what makes you think he deserves a negative?