What is this worth

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To get an unbiased opinion, not to be attacked!

 

Maybe ask this question before selling? Just saying.

 

I'm sure you do!

Get your Ike dollar coins right here for a mere $50 each!

Chris

 

Ok, enough is enough, some are on time out for 2 weeks to think about their language and personal remarks, others are getting very close, so STOP ,or Mother's Day will not include CT

 

Nonsense! The only thing you've done is to possibly ruin the opportunity for others due to your own personal greed. It doesn't take a genius to understand that much, much more can be made in this business from long term collectors or customers than the laughably petty one-time burn. It also doesn't always take much to push budding collectors away, even from $20 or less loses (if one can't buy widgets without getting screwed, but step up?), so why take that chance? Are you seriously THAT desperate to make a few extra dollars?

 

I'm not sure it's always unethical to take a strong price for a coin. In particular, if two people get into a bidding war on a true auction, they're pretty much declaring how much they want the item, with no guidance (or misguidance) from you.

But when you consistently ask "how much is this worth", and then boast about how much more you got for it, I think that reveals an attitude that's fair game for criticism.

Of course, as someone who lurks on eBay looking for undervalued BIN lots, I may not have an ethical leg to stand on here. If that's the case, feel free to light into me the next time I post about a lucky BIN find. I can be persuaded to change my mind.

 

I don't know, I have bought terrible coins that were portrayed under the right conditions as better than they really are. I think it's greedy and gives a bad name to sellers. Receiving a bad coin thinking it was better than the ad is depressing. It's like that police officer that gave you a ticket. You hate the police and never forget it. I just shake my head in despair and go on. I am not a complainer, usually give good reviews no matter what, and just could not give someone a bad deal knowing I have overcharged. Everyone likes to make money and turn a profit but not at someone else's expense and lack of knowledge. That seems greedy to me. The coin business should have integrity but it seems like some sellers are turning into used car salesmen. It is just too difficult to examine a coin from the picture so you do depend on the seller to be honest about an item.

 

You're absolutely right; there isn't, but your second paragraph also perfectly explains the difference between a simple "strong price" and what we have here.

 

I need one! I'm uneducated so I'll buy three at that fair and low price!

 

Sorry! I just sold my last one.

Chris

 

Bummer! I got really excited!

 

sorry but i agree with chris

 

It's tells even more of a story. When the one selling it doesn't have a clue what its worth either.

 

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