Check this out!

[GySgt USMC]

This almost sounds to good to be true to me. If you use EBAY check out auction#3972862517. Iam currently the high bidder on this. Either the person selling this doesn't know what he has, or its a pretty good scam!?

Good buy if I can get it for that!!!

[dougdann]

???????
I don't know either.
What is it?

Don't worry, I only buy ancient coins.
I won't jump on your bid.



Doug

[rip]

Hello I looked at this item and i think it is a scam.If you read it says 1 lot of 3 so your bidding on 3 coins not one and it doesent specificly state that it is the same as in the picture so beware of paying to much as your bid will be tripled.

[rip]

oops not paying triple but still says 3 items.Smells fishy to me hope im wrong and you win the real deal good luck

[GySgt USMC]

Hey,

Well I didn't win that auction. But I did get an email from the seller stating this was the exact coin you where bidding on. It sold for $31.00 dollars!!
Still a pretty good deal if its legitiment!! (sp)
Below is a picture of the coin from the auction!
Gary (Gunny)

[dougdann]

What is special about that penny?
The date and mint?

Doug

[Loadmaster]

I don't know about this one, Gunny. Lets give it the old plus and minus test:
1. Seller is new to selling on Ebay. Only three prior sales. MINUS
2. One of his only three sales resulted in a negative feedback. MINUS
3. Sale description said the coin was "uncertified." MINUS
4. For wanting to sell such a valuable coin, his description was very poor.
MINUS
5. Selling a valuable coin with a starting bid of 15 cents. MINUS
6. Selling a valuable coin with no reserve. MINUS

The only plus I can think of is that in a couple weeks we can go back and read the buyers feedback and see what he thinks about his $31.00 penny.
Just my thoughts, Gary....

Loadmaster (Ed)

[GySgt USMC]

Ed,

I agree 100% with you. I only bid $20.00... Iam a gambling man!! LOL
If it turns out to be a good auction, the winner got a good deal.
Gary


Doug,
Some of the 1955's had a "double die error" Resulting in doubling of the date, and writing on the obverse of the coin. Pretty rare coin, even in only good condition its worth about $250. This coin would be probably in the f/vf condition for around $500 or so.... You can see the doubling in the picture.
Gary

[dougdann]

Thankyou Gary,
I see it now.

Interesting coin.

Have to agree with ED, suspicious way to present a valualbe.

Doug

[Loadmaster]

One more post on this and I'll shut up. Reference to my post above:

I, by no means, meant to belittle the seller of the coin. I just wanted to see if he and his coin could pass the old plus and minus test. They did not pass; however, this does not mean that this seller is a crook. I did not mean to imply that. If he is an honest guy trying to make an honest buck, then I salute him and wish him the best of luck with his Ebay endeavors. If he turns out to be a crook...then, shame, shame, shame on him....
I'll shut up now....Thanks

Loadmaster (Ed)