Great Snags and WTF's???

[Gold Rush]

yep, they make a quarter ounce size also.. http://www.apmex.com/Product/58083/1...den_Eagle.aspx

[rodzm]

Well maybe not so much of a snag before Ebay bucks certoificate but after applying the 38 bucks i had it turned out to be at just above $23 per ounce f

Snagg in my book when free money is involved

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320940070263...84.m1439.l2649

[stas3000]

Well maybe not so much of a snag before Ebay bucks certoificate but after applying the 38 bucks i had it turned out to be at just above $23 per ounce f

Snagg in my book when free money is involved

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320940070263...84.m1439.l2649

Nice, hope it works out! Just a few thoughts... First, I bought a set of three bars from another US seller that was shipping from NY. Well, having looked at where my money went and where seller really was it became apparent that he was in Thailand. Which is where your seller is registered. There are several sellers on eBay that sell US silver bars out of NY but are based in Thailand or another far away place. Anyway, I requested refund and cancellation before anything was shipped. Thankfully, everything worked out ok even though seller wasn't very responsive. Who knows if their stuff is real or not. Would hate to deal with returns.

Secondly, Silvertowne had bars at under $30/troy ounce on Friday with credit card as one of the payment options. No eBay bucks of course...

[Lawrence]

Found this in a box of free junk at a yard sale. I can barely make out "Mexico 925" on the back.

[bemac]

Well maybe not so much of a snag before Ebay bucks certoificate but after applying the 38 bucks i had it turned out to be at just above $23 per ounce f

Snagg in my book when free money is involved

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320940070263...84.m1439.l2649

Yup, I'm smelling scam or fakes. Says item location is in NY, but seller registered in Thailand. Negative feedback for bootleg software. If they come, test their purity.

http://theeyeballkid.hubpages.com/hu...bars-and-coins

[Gcubed]

Found this in a box of free junk at a yard sale. I can barely make out "Mexico 925" on the back.

A trinket for the well to do. Sterling book mark.

[rte]

yep, they make a quarter ounce size also.. http://www.apmex.com/Product/58083/1...den_Eagle.aspx

Thanks Gold RushI have a vague memory of seeing the 1 oz round,but couldn't find another in my search even on www.apmex.com.

I must be doing something wrong in my search....even with the link you posted
I did a little searching around the site then tried to find it again and couldn't

The price looks to be headed toward spot+ and the sellers feedback makes me a bit nervous.

[bemac]

Thanks Gold RushI have a vague memory of seeing the 1 oz round,but couldn't find another in my search even on www.apmex.com.

I must be doing something wrong in my search....even with the link you posted
I did a little searching around the site then tried to find it again and couldn't

The price looks to be headed toward spot+ and the sellers feedback makes me a bit nervous.

They take items off their search when they don't have them in stock after a while. However, using google, you can still find certain items. You can search only a specific site at google by putting this in your search...

site:apmex.com

Like this...

https://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-...w=1920&bih=873

[Gold Rush]

Thanks Gold RushI have a vague memory of seeing the 1 oz round,but couldn't find another in my search even on www.apmex.com.

I must be doing something wrong in my search....even with the link you posted
I did a little searching around the site then tried to find it again and couldn't

The price looks to be headed toward spot+ and the sellers feedback makes me a bit nervous.

Rte, when it comes to ebay... trust your instincts..if you don't feel right about a seller..walk away..there's always another deal right around the corner

[Gold Rush]

Found this in a box of free junk at a yard sale. I can barely make out "Mexico 925" on the back.

Thats a nice looking find Lawrence...might be worth checking it with a loop to see if there is a makers mark..mexican silver with maker's marks have been making some good premiums recently..

[TheEgypt]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...vip=true&rt=nc

i was too slow!

[Rip Van Winkle]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-TROY-ONCE-...item1e6fb1f009

Looks weird, 10 min left

[rodzm]

Nice, hope it works out! Just a few thoughts... First, I bought a set of three bars from another US seller that was shipping from NY. Well, having looked at where my money went and where seller really was it became apparent that he was in Thailand. Which is where your seller is registered. There are several sellers on eBay that sell US silver bars out of NY but are based in Thailand or another far away place. Anyway, I requested refund and cancellation before anything was shipped. Thankfully, everything worked out ok even though seller wasn't very responsive. Who knows if their stuff is real or not. Would hate to deal with returns.

Secondly, Silvertowne had bars at under $30/troy ounce on Friday with credit card as one of the payment options. No eBay bucks of course...

What was your course of action. Did you request a refund from the seller or did you have to take other actions. I just requested a refund and cancellation from the seller due to the fact that he is Thailand but yet states he is shipping from NY. Very misleading to say the least. If this doesnt work out i may have to do a chargeback with my CC company

[stas3000]

What was your course of action. Did you request a refund from the seller or did you have to take other actions. I just requested a refund and cancellation from the seller due to the fact that he is Thailand but yet states he is shipping from NY. Very misleading to say the least. If this doesnt work out i may have to do a chargeback with my CC company

Did the same thing as you. I don't believe I got a reaction until I opened a case. So I was in limbo for two days or so. I think I actually called eBay about it because like you I got confused about all the different locations. The rep even said that his actual address was in Singapore. What the..? It could be same guy just registered under different eBay ID's. Anyway, seller assured me item would be shipped from NY but I didn't want any of it so refund was processed and transaction cancelled. I am now extremely cautious on eBay. Pretty disappointed that the customer service ppl I talked to didn't seem to care that much about the situation and the fact that the seller is in Singapore, registered in Thailand, selling out of NY and charging CA sales tax. Redic!

[rodzm]

Did the same thing as you. I don't believe I got a reaction until I opened a case. So I was in limbo for two days or so. I think I actually called eBay about it because like you I got confused about all the different locations. The rep even said that his actual address was in Singapore. What the..? It could be same guy just registered under different eBay ID's. Anyway, seller assured me item would be shipped from NY but I didn't want any of it so refund was processed and transaction cancelled. I am now extremely cautious on eBay. Pretty disappointed that the customer service ppl I talked to didn't seem to care that much about the situation and the fact that the seller is in Singapore, registered in Thailand, selling out of NY and charging CA sales tax. Redic!

Im trying to open a case but not sure what reason to use. The only options are:

I bought an item.
I haven't received it yet.
I received an item that does not match the seller's description.

[stas3000]

Im trying to open a case but not sure what reason to use. The only options are:

I bought an item.
I haven't received it yet.
I received an item that does not match the seller's description.

I'm pretty sure I had the same confusions... I believe I ended up calling either PayPal or eBay. One way or the other before initiating a claim with your credit card company, I'd have eBay/PayPal protection step in first via a case. You should be fine.

[rodzm]

I'm pretty sure I had the same confusions... I believe I ended up calling either PayPal or eBay. One way or the other before initiating a claim with your credit card company, I'd have eBay/PayPal protection step in first via a case. You should be fine.

FWIW Ebay customer support wont do a damn thinbg and they will only look into the whole registered in a different country/shipping from the states.

They actually hung up on me

[stas3000]

FWIW Ebay customer support wont do a damn thinbg and they will only look into the whole registered in a different country/shipping from the states.

They actually hung up on me

Just looked in my eBay and PayPal. I actually opened the case through PayPal not eBay. I think they're better to deal with a little bit. Also, maybe will help you out... Good luck. I'm sure it will work out.
Item I bought: 130705496393
Seller ID: bilasam21
Name of seller: Balil Sami

[rte]

Just looked in my eBay and PayPal. I actually opened the case through PayPal not eBay. I think they're better to deal with a little bit. Also, maybe will help you out... Good luck. I'm sure it will work out.
Item I bought: 130705496393
Seller ID: bilasam21
Name of seller: Balil Sami

So the Thai girl in the avatar got you to bite

Other than all the feedback being private?
The initial ad reads like a legit seller.

[rte]

Maybe we should add another category to the Great Snags and WTF section....Something like So So Snags

I eked out a win on this 10ozer today for $322.77 shipped
I have a 10oz bar with the same front and the APM back,
so I have been on the hunt for a 10oz 1981 US Assay Strategic Stockpile bar to go with the little 1ozer 1981 Strategic Stockpile bar I recently picked up.

[newmisty]

Minga Joey! I'm in the wrong business!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Gram-999-F...item19d2dfc007

[WhyKnow]

Maybe we should add another category to the Great Snags and WTF section....Something like So So Snags

I eked out a win on this 10ozer today for $322.77 shipped
I have a 10oz bar with the same front and the APM back,
so I have been on the hunt for a 10oz 1981 US Assay Strategic Stockpile bar to go with the little 1ozer 1981 Strategic Stockpile bar I recently picked up.

The political history of that liquidation is interesting now also. Cool piece

[rte]

The political history of that liquidation is interesting now also. Cool piece

Thanks
I read up on some information/story on the silver in these type bars....interesting read.

A blerp off of the pages

In 1979 the US government determined that silver was no longer a necessary strategic metal with the new threat of the Hunt Brothers sending the price of silver over 50 Dollars an oz.
A plan to deflate the threat was developed by the Government.
New rules were imposed at the NY stock exchange.
The second part involved releasing millions of ounces of Stockpiled Silver into the open market.
In 1981 that silver was minted into coins and bars by Continental Coin.
A relatively small amount (about 25 million ounces) compared to the Hunt holdings, yet it was enough to stabilize the spiraling price and send the Hunt Brothers into bankruptcy.

Beginning in 1986 the remaining silver from this stockpile was made into Silver Eagles, until in 2002 these US Government silver reserves were finally depleted.

[stas3000]

So the Thai girl in the avatar got you to bite

Other than all the feedback being private?
The initial ad reads like a legit seller.

I'm just not having much luck with silver bars I guess. That purchase was rotten. Then I thought I snagged four 5 gram bars for under $10 shipped from another seller a month ago. Not! Dude shipped one 5 g bar and claimed that was all I bought. The seller is US-based with decent track record but he's been really hard to deal with and still hasn't refunded. Joys of eBay.

[rodzm]

I'm just not having much luck with silver bars I guess. That purchase was rotten. Then I thought I snagged four 5 gram bars for under $10 shipped from another seller a month ago. Not! Dude shipped one 5 g bar and claimed that was all I bought. The seller is US-based with decent track record but he's been really hard to deal with and still hasn't refunded. Joys of eBay.

FWIW Lady Luck mustve been on my side. The seller refunded me the money

[rte]

Another ebay WTF for your consideration brought to you from a quality seller on ebay

I got a second chance offer on a 50 gold peso seller is in Thailand

Second chance offer thru ebay reads
Lucky you, Rick ! The seller has offered you a second chance to buy this item. The second time can be a charm.
1821- 1924 MEXICAN 50 PESOS GOLD COIN 37.5 OZ PURE GOLD RARE DATE AU COIN
Current price: $1,500.02
Buy It Now price: $1,500.02
Expiration Time: Jul-11-12 21:03:43 PDT
Message from seller:
Seller: nutjarin (1524) <<< Sellers name look familiar????
98.9% Positive Feedback
Member since Oct-18-10 in Thailand

Here is a link to the original listing that sold for $2000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...vip=true&rt=nc

[namwalker]

I went to my local coin place this afternoon and picked up a roll of Liberty Walker halves for $400 which is only $4 over spot for the entire purchase. I do feel good about the deal. I also picked up some proof sets that I needed to complete my set of State Quarters.

[bemac]

Pretty good price on '15 Ducats...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1915-Franc-I...item3a76fae1c0

.1107 AGW

[bemac]

A couple of modern commemoratives I got in today...

1987 2-Coin Set for $400 shipped (plus $8 in ebucks)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330758862035

And another, but just the gold for $385 shipped, but I used $73 in ebucks , pulling it way below melt...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261058095589

This shipped out today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370627527447

I was able to find some info on it. It is 3.5g and .900 fine, so a hair over 1/10 ozt. Paid a premium for it, but I like it. It was minted by the Austrian Mint in 1964, with a mintage of 6770.

[bemac]

Under melt?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlos-IIII-...item3378ac92da

Too good to be true? Or is he just bad at math.

[Tinbox]

Under melt?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlos-IIII-...item3378ac92da

Too good to be true? Or is he just bad at math.

wow someone got a hell of a snag if that is legit, i was too slow I assume that coin has a significant numismatic premium? Either way can't go wrong buying it under melt

[Chester-Copperpot]

Under melt?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlos-IIII-...item3378ac92da

Too good to be true? Or is he just bad at math.

I was ready to pull the trigger too. I was checking out the PCGS number to see if it matched, too late though. Number matched the description.

[~BS]

Got a 1891-CC on a morgan purchase (that was already a snag). Looks F-VF'ish?

[Irons]

Snagged a Dos Peso from my LCS yesterday when I brought in my tiny gold band I found to be tested. Its 14k

Got the 2 peso for $82. Not a screaming deal but anything under ten bucks over is good for a fractional.

[rodzm]

Well Im not much of a buyer of sterling silver but this seemed likea really good deal.

153 grams of sterling for $100 http://www.ebay.com/itm/251104728330...84.m1439.l2649

Even sending it out for scrap would still put me on top. Not bad i think

[stas3000]

FWIW Lady Luck mustve been on my side. The seller refunded me the money

Glad it worked out for you.

[JayDubya]

Before I throw out a great big WTF on this, since I do not know much about numismatics, I'll ask are these rare dates or something?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-1948-19...item27c8c3b8ed

Now, y'all tell me if they're rare or if they qualify as a WTF.

[Ronnie Mexico]

Before I throw out a great big WTF on this, since I do not know much about numismatics, I'll ask are these rare dates or something?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-1948-19...item27c8c3b8ed

Now, y'all tell me if they're rare or if they qualify as a WTF.

Not rare, circulated condition, some dope paid $1.50 for 20 cents worth of coins. Melt value of four nickels? Please disregard.

[stas3000]

Here's a 5 peso gold coin seller will take $200 for. Melt is around $190. It looks to me it is damaged a bit.

www.ebay.com/itm/150854757769

[TheEgypt]

Not rare, circulated condition, some dope paid $1.50 for 20 cents worth of coins. Melt value of four nickels? Please disregard.

seller will make $.38 profit off of this sale...what's the point?

[Sindgefallen]

Thanks for the cinco peso gold! I just happened to have $200 ebucks to burn and had nothing good to spend it on.

[TheEgypt]

These just came in yesterday, I was quick enough this time!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280917552026...84.m1497.l2649

[rte]

These just came in yesterday, I was quick enough this time!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280917552026...84.m1497.l2649

Looks like a deal
Are you going to hold the seller to the GOLD bars as the ad description reads

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Selling four 1 ounce APMEX gold Bars for $90, silver bars are .9999 silver.

[newmisty]

It's good to triple check your listings.

[Kingfisher]

It's good to triple check your listings.

With an hour or so between checking events.

[Chester-Copperpot]

Something a little bit different for me, but couldn't resist throwing out an offer.
Will probably flip them, or see what kind of trade the LCS will offer. Some bronze for gold, yes please

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221064423613...9#ht_720wt_689

[rodzm]

Somebody got one hell of a deal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271018306291...84.m1439.l2649

[rodzm]

So I think i got a rpetty good deal on the scrap lot below. 343 grams of sterling for just under $200. The one thing that has got me a bit worried is the two cnadlestick bases on the left. If theyre solid then Im good to go but what are the chances that it is filled with plaster. Are candlestick bases usually filled with plaster???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280918652412...84.m1439.l2649

[Gold Rush]

So I think i got a rpetty good deal on the scrap lot below. 343 grams of sterling for just under $200. The one thing that has got me a bit worried is the two cnadlestick bases on the left. If theyre solid then Im good to go but what are the chances that it is filled with plaster. Are candlestick bases usually filled with plaster???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280918652412...84.m1439.l2649

Looking at the picture, IMO you might be ok, the candlesticks shown were sterling weighted (plaster filled) but it looks like the seller has taken them apart already..it looks like it was a set of two candlesticks, each candlestick held two candles..you have both bases,.. those two round tin can lid looking things are the bottom of the bases, and those 4 cup looking things are what held the candles..Sterling weighted silver items are made from thin sheets of sterling silver..they would weight the bottom with either wax or plaster to give them more weight on the bottom of the object so it wouldn't tip over

[rodzm]

Looking at the picture, IMO you might be ok, the candlesticks shown were sterling weighted (plaster filled) but it looks like the seller has taken them apart already..it looks like it was a set of two candlesticks, each candlestick held two candles..you have both bases,.. those two round tin can lid looking things are the bottom of the bases, and those 4 cup looking things are what held the candles..Sterling weighted silver items are made from thin sheets of sterling silver..they would weight the bottom with either wax or plaster to give them more weight on the bottom of the object so it wouldn't tip over

Thanks...I actually just received an email from the seller and he actually took the weighted material out so it is indeed an all silver lot. The value of the sterling is about $278 right now and I got it for 198 so I think it is a great deal even if the refinery buys it at 90% of its silver value. All in all the total silver content is just over 10 ounces for a per ounce cost under $20