Counterfeit items...

[jonnjenn]

1923 Australian Halfpenny Coin (Low mintage - Rare)

The above is an example of a seemingly straightforward listing for a coin worth $1,500 plus.

Why have so many bidders cancelled their bids?

  Simple answer;this coin is a 20 cent counterfeit.

How the bidders who cancelled found out item is fake I don't know.

Long gone are the days when members could warn others of fakes--what a shame.

Back to real footy where Essendon are leading my Pies.:-(

[joz*garage]

That is interesting JJ......I come from the era of the halfpenny, and I looked at the coin and thought there was nothing wrong with it.

I like American cars too Joz........my first car was a 1962 pontiac..........I really loved that car.

a mate has a small collection of ponti's, hes finished restoring one - a late 60s model pontiac super sport 2 door, beautiful thing, im so jealous:-D

[jonnjenn]

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those bidders must have simply cancelled after realizing its a fake

have you reported it to ebay as the listing does give an impression that its genuine?

if not..whoever wins it, its really their problem 

 Reported for all its uselessness.

A Canadian bidder paid $10,000 about 5 years ago:-(

I don't know the final outcome of this case.

[purple_haize]

a mate has a small collection of ponti's, hes finished restoring one - a late 60s model pontiac super sport 2 door, beautiful thing, im so jealous:-D

Joz........mine was a 4 door..........I would give anything to still have it.

[purple_haize]

JJ, reporting these things gets you no where.

[jonnjenn]

JJ, reporting these things gets you no where.

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Sadly you are right.

Bidding is nearing $900:-(

[jonnjenn]

Oh dear,

  coin sold for $1,150 to a relative newbie:-(

[freddie*rooster]

Lets hope they used paypal Jon

[jonnjenn]

Hope so freddie,

I'll try to message them in due course to get an independent assessment

of authenticity.

I hope you and Mr.Freddie are recovering well.

[freddie*rooster]

Hi Jon thanks, yes we are both travelling well ♥

[purple_haize]

Gee, that is alot of $$$ for a fake, agree with freddie.......hope they paid with paypal.

I put that auction on my watch list, might keep it there and see what happens.