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JerrySpringer
Penny Hoarding Member
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 Posted - 11/08/2008 : 22:10:14
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Is it me, or does it seem that if you sell coins on Ebay, you'd probably get better bids if you put your coins in 2x2 paper holders? As I look at auctions on Ebay for coins, at least the appearance of a coin being sequestered in a sealed-type display creates a little more appeal than seeing a coin just shown on a table cloth and described as being BU condition. I do not sell coins on Ebay or 2x2 holders either. It is just an observation. Maybe works more for the newbies who see the 2x2's than the experienced collectors.
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Kurr
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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fb101
Administrator
USA
2856 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2008 : 22:53:47
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| Can't get a good picture in a holder. When I list them I put them in a 2x2 and write the auction number on it. I hope that doesn't make a difference not taking the pic in the folder. |
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JerrySpringer
Penny Hoarding Member
669 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2008 : 08:54:59
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| From a 'packaging' standpoint, I think buyers get a sense of a coin being coveted more when it is in a holder. A coin that is protected by the seller looks more valuable perhaps. Once again, just an observation. I usually end up buying junk silver and bulk wheats on Ebay anyway if I ever buy coins there, so having things in holders is not necessary for me. Probably a good way to gauge whether the 2x2 holder does make a difference is to track auctions to see if common date coins sold loose vs. in a holder vary much in final price. |
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kieblera5
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
859 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2008 : 12:33:05
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| I'd say that it definately does make a difference for one reason. Most people write their selling price on the holder and then put the bidding lower than that, but higher than the actual price. I once bought two coins marked $55 for 20 total because I knew thats all that they were worth. |
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CoinHunter53562
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1805 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 20:33:24
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| There is one seller on EBay that sells mostly Morgan and Peace Dollars. He puts the mintage on the lower left corner, and puts a grossly exagerrated "retail" price on the bottom right corner to make it look like it's worth more than it really is. He also calls just about every coin a key date or semi-key date even a coin like a 1922P Peace Dollar. It's borderline unethical but it works for him and he gets higher bids than other sellers. Genius or scam artist? |
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Cody8404
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 11/13/2008 : 17:09:57
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the 2x2 makes huge difference. Can double or triple the price. Best for selling at home town, flea markets and the like put a plain worn wheat cent in a 2x2 and people are willing to pay a half dollar for it, but leave them on a plate and they are only willing to spend a quarter.
the package makes all the difference. |
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