ebay seller question( for the experts here)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Beginner345, Sep 18, 2018.

  1. Beginner345

    Beginner345 Active Member

    I bought several coins from this seller in the past. they always appear dark brown .. as if they were covered in oil or something or a fake brown patina

    does anyone know if this seller is reputable or not? Just curious

    I think the coins are genuine but I wanted to ask you guys to make sure.

    https://www.ebay.com/str/TATERS-RELICS?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
     
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  4. Ken Dorney

    Ken Dorney Yea, I'm Cool That Way...

    He's been discussed before (not sure if here on CT but other venues). He's legitimate, sells mostly lower end stuff usually at good prices. However, a lot of the coins often have applied soil, renwax or some other sealant, etc.
     
  5. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    But you 'ancient' guys don't get bent out of shape like us modern folks, on such things. :)
     
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  6. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    I don't know, but 2/3 of that guy's business is selling creepy cat photos to old cat ladies. That alone is highly suspicious to me.
     
  7. Beginner345

    Beginner345 Active Member

    I thought that too Sallent, Maybe the person is a cat lady or something and picks up coins at the flea markets or something.LOL but wouldn't be it more suspicious if the person sold ONLY coins and hundreds or thousands at a time? I thought( and this was discussed many times on the internet) that when a seller ONLY sells coins on ebay- that alone arouses SOME suspicions ( not saying that means they are fraudulent but I thought sellers with a mixed bag of items seems more genuine( less likely to be cranking out fake coins in the basement coin press if you know what I mean
     
  8. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    It's not that @Beginner345 , I just don't trust cat people. I'm a dog lover through and through.

     
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  9. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    I've purchased from him before but never looked at his store to see what else was offered. As a cat lover/owner it brought a smile to my face. I would love to sell pictures of my cats for $9.99 a piece! PM me. LOL

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    And yes, the coins are OK.
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2018
  10. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    I haven't ever had a problem with the coins purchased and he came recommended as legit, though he had gone dark on coins (well, anything non-cat related) for months. It's nice to see that he got some inventory in now.
     
  11. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    I also have purchased from him. As always do your research first.
     
  12. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Yep - he was recommended to me as well as legit. Hopefully with the changing weather we will also see some cool cat snowsuits!!
    Honestly... my wife thinks collecting ancient coins is weird.. but there is some cat-crazy stuff on the internet!
     
  13. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Exactly! measure cat twice before ordering a jacket - no returns!

    #LearnedTheHardWayNowMyFerretHasACoat

    ....sorry:arghh:
     
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  14. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    :hilarious::hilarious::D
     
  15. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I’ve bought so many coins from them I have lost count, no joke. Great seller.

    I like cats too but did grow up with dogs all my child and teen years.

    Only annoying thing is sometimes cat hair can come included in the ziplock bag the coins are in.
     
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  16. Clavdivs

    Clavdivs Well-Known Member

    Ya - he sells good stuff. Shipping to Canada is too high for me generally - unless it's a great deal. Cat stuff is just so funny - I bet he makes 100X more on the cats pics. What a world!!
     
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  17. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Artist & Historian Supporter

    I see what you mean, Sallent! :eek:—LOL :hilarious:
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2018
  18. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Artist & Historian Supporter

    If I haven't already, I wish to welcome you to the Ancients Forum, @Beginner345 ! I purchase 90% of my coins from recommended VCoins dealers. I'll be glad to send you a list of my favorites if you like. There are some great dealers on VCoins who will go out of their way to help you with your collection after you let them know what your looking for. Some of my favorite Judaean coins are from private collections that were never posted on the VCoins sites.
     
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  19. That's funny. You made me think of a guy I know who makes a ton from his coin shop, but he actually makes way more selling cinnamon rolls every day.
     
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  20. Bert Gedin

    Bert Gedin Well-Known Member

    Is that seller catatonic ? :cat:
     
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  21. wxcoin

    wxcoin Getting no respect since I was a baby

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