1953 Lincoln cent error - Discovery coin!

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1953 Lincoln cent error - Discovery coin!

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Here is the rare "Tadpole on Temple" variety. Only one known!

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I'm very confused :?: :think:
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LOL 😄😄
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Wow!
That's gotta be worth a couple million dollars at least, don't you think?
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Iceresistance wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 3:53 pm I'm very confused :?: :think:
I'm no specialist. It could be a leech. They used them quite often back then for headaches, I believe.

There's a blob on Lincoln's head above the ear. If mint made, this was probably caused by a chip in the die that forced extra metal into that area. To me it looks like a tadpole.

I spend waaaay to much time on eBay. There's a lot of people posting all kinds of very imaginative "error coins". It's utterly ridiculous! This is my misguided attempt at a little humor. Although the coin is quite pretty (I almost ate it!), the blob isn't going to add value in a monetary sense. Only a heightened point of interest at best.

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#6 Unread post by Matthudson »

Oh, yes! I'm afraid so:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165624648726

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I am open to suggestions for a more accurate title too. (Serious ones.)


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I thought you kicked the habit of chewing on cat toys..................... :?:
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:lol:

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Matthudson wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:05 pm Oh, yes! I'm afraid so:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165624648726


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I am open to suggestions for a more accurate title too. (Serious ones.)


I'll be posting some gently used cat toys tomorrow!
Did someone use your photo for this?
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Iceresistance wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:55 pm
Matthudson wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:05 pm Oh, yes! I'm afraid so:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165624648726


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I am open to suggestions for a more accurate title too. (Serious ones.)


I'll be posting some gently used cat toys tomorrow!
Did someone use your photo for this?
No, he listed the coin himself.
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#11 Unread post by Matthudson »

Meanwhile, my serious listing get entirely ignored! I guess if you don't pay an extra $2.99 on top of eBay's already scandalous fees to "promote" your items, no one looks at them.
I'll post the winning bid here in 4 days. If it's too much, I'll add a few surprise coins. I have some extra early-date Lincolns gathering dust.

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JTCC wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:44 pm
Iceresistance wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:55 pm
Matthudson wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:05 pm Oh, yes! I'm afraid so:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165624648726


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I am open to suggestions for a more accurate title too. (Serious ones.)


I'll be posting some gently used cat toys tomorrow!
Did someone use your photo for this?
No, he listed the coin himself.
I'm glad because I've seen scam sellers using someone else's coin photos for their own profit and ripping off the buyer.
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#13 Unread post by JTCC »

Wasn’t hard to track down at all.....
Oops, didn’t see that the link is already posted. :oops: :oops: :doh:
Quick! Bid on it, help our ol’Hudson! :lol:
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Oh, I get it! The 6 views are from this forum. Duh!

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JTCC wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:34 pm Wasn’t hard to track down at all.....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165624648726
Quick! Bid on it, help our ol’Hudson! :lol:
Oh, cool! You discovered the link I posted 4 hours ago!
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Iceresistance wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:25 pm I'm glad because I've seen scam sellers using someone else's coin photos for their own profit and ripping off the buyer.
Thank you for joining us in being the honest ones!

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Matthudson wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:40 pm
JTCC wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:34 pm Wasn’t hard to track down at all.....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165624648726
Quick! Bid on it, help our ol’Hudson! :lol:
Oh, cool! You discovered the link I posted 4 minutes ago!
:oops: :shock: :doh:
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JTCC wrote: Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:27 am
Matthudson wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:40 pm Oh, cool! You discovered the link I posted 4 minutes ago!
:oops: :shock: :doh:
"hours". I meant "4 hours ago". Yeah, it was inconspicuous, but there, just before the picture. Haven't received any bids on it yet...

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#19 Unread post by rrogers015 »

Well Matt, look on the bright side, at least the seller is trustworthy! :P

But in all seriousness I started listing on EBAY a few weeks ago and find it challenging when you’re selling inexpensive coins and not looking to make large monitory returns. I feel your pain.

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I discovered this topic, does that count for something?

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rrogers015 wrote: Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:43 am Well Matt, look on the bright side, at least the seller is trustworthy! :P

But in all seriousness I started listing on EBAY a few weeks ago and find it challenging when you’re selling inexpensive coins and not looking to make large monitory returns. I feel your pain.
Using eBay's Standard Shipping Label, I calculate $1.29 to cover final fees, insertion, materials, packaging and postage to break even. I created a spreadsheet for this purpose too. I use 6% tax as a mean rate. Many states have no sales tax, some, like, New York @ 8.75% are horrendous! You can see on my listing. I'm hoping to earn a dime on my "Tadpole Cent". That means I have to ask for $1.39 (plus tax, if applicable) just to make a dime!

I have a bunch of Indian Head Cents - still - that I've "cherry picked" I figured out the best way to try to sell them is starting as a group of 3 according to the following table, if I want to make $1.50 per coin:

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By the way, I ship them like this...

Cut the holder in half and turn one side around:

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Or, you can also staple it to a piece of cardboard. After all, these holders do cost 4 cents each! The recessed slots will hold the coins nicely in place.

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One last thing: familiarize yourself with eBay's shipping rates.

They currently have a special "Standard Shipping" option for 57-cents, 81-cents, and $1.05 for 1, 2, and 3 ounce letters respectively. That's for up to 3 coins for a bid price of $20.00. After that, you have to send it as a package for around $3.50!! So, there is really no point in selling a coin for $21.00, if you're only asking for $1.00 in shipping. (I have "snuck in" 4 cards of 3 coins (twelve!) before - I don't recommend it. The odd emo/goth person at the post office got mad, and I had to pretend to be extra special nice to them to persuade them not to kick it back.

Keep the envelope thin! I use greeting cards from The Dollar Store. So, my customers get "Happy Graduation" greetings in February! I put the cardboard flip in something plastic - baggie, and tape it to the inside of the card. That way the holder isn't ruined when the buyer removes the tape.

I ask for $3.50 in shipping, promising to reduce the shipping cost if the item sells for $20.00, or less in the description. Consider also starting at $15.00, for example, but have a "Buy it Now" of exactly $20.00.

Hope these tips help!
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Daniel wrote: Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:54 pm I discovered this topic, does that count for something?
Sir, you have taught me soooo much! I thank you, thank you, thank you!

And fret, not... the thread actually took an unexpected useful turn!

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I've also found that random mixed coin lots attract a lot of attention. Just - pleeeeeeese don't give in to the temptation to "slip in" a few dogs, just because you are selling a whole bunch of mixed coins. Nobody likes to get a 10-piece lot, only to discover that 4 of the coins are worthless!!

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Also, did you know you can embed a video in the description?!

Use this site (or search on "embed video on eBay"

https://www.isdntek.com/tagbot/YouTubeConverter.htm

The tool there will create an embed code you just copy and paste. If you have a basic knowledge of HTML, you can also "clean it up" a little, if there are added remarks or links you don't want.

I have posted slide shows of a larger number of coins this way. I make the images 4 second each. The viewer can play the video faster, if desired, or freeze it at will:

Sample:


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And never underestimate the power of repeat business. DO NOT RIP OFF YOUR BUYERS!

I enclose an invitation (as you know) to contact me for more offers. Hey! Just because we met at one restaurant, doesn't mean we have to pay that restaurant a commission every time we eat together thereafter and forever!!

Many customers do. I had one that did not receive her coin. And 1880 IHC. I promptly apologized for the USPS miserable work ethic and refunded the purchase price ON THE SPOT - NO discussion!!! and asked her to send me payment, if it did ever arrive. THEN I sent her another 1880 IHC absolutely FREE! That loyalty is EVERYTHING!!! Am I going to sour a potential relationship over $5.00 - $10.00?!

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#27 Unread post by Matthudson »

Now, if you have good (slabbed) coins to sell. Look to "Great Collections". They will insist on sending your coins out for slabbing. However, their final fee (in addition to the certification costs) to the seller is only 5%. If your coin runs at auction 3 times (?) and doesn't sell, they send it back to you at your cost. I see now, they are even listing some ICG slabs too :o, even though they use PCGS/NGC for raw coins received. Maybe ANACS - not sure.

I repeat a tidbit I just learned. ANACS will give cleaned coins a number grade along with the "details" remark. (PCGS and NGC just say, "AU-Details, cleaned". Yeah? WHICH AU are we talking about here? There are 4 different AUs and they are worlds apart!) One more reason to use them!

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#28 Unread post by Matthudson »

Fine! Nobody bought my coin on eBay for 10 cents - plus $1.29 S&H

Now, she gets entered into my permanent archives - just remember 20 years from now, you saw it first (and last) here on Daniel's forum!
(While I try to remember where the heck I put it!)

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#29 Unread post by Earle42 »

Wow...Mr. Tad Pole is the spitting image of President Abraham Lincoln!

Any relation to Phil Dirt? He must be the ultimate criminal mastermind. I see wanted signs all over for him no matter where I travel.

Although I also see some signs making it seem Phill must be in jail already and people want him released...

...But for some reason those sign saying to free him always mispell his first name: Free Fill Dirt.
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