I think my screenshot of the selling prices of the coins in my photos gives us the definitive answer to this one!
I appreciate your thoughts especially @gmarguli. Anybody revising that many feedback reviews has something to hide, or protect rather… I guess it’s a damn good business selling raw coins “at a discount” to slabbed prices. These guys obviously are pro’s and would know enough to send in a coin they felt would grade out instead of offering an opportunity to random bidders on eBay.
I would be curious to get your take ( anyone’s take) on a particular seller on eBay called “ CanyonCity_coin”…
Admittedly, I have purchased some of their coins. They claim to have access to full (unopened)bank bags of Morgan’s, have 100% positive feedback, and offer returns.
they do A LOT of volume and often rare mint issues come up for auction.
my question is… what are they doing to their coins? They all have a very distinctive “look” and you can see that same “ look” on some of the slabbed coins they also offer.
Is there any way possible that they are dipping the coins in a way that gives them natural luster and cartwheel effect? Is there any chance they would unselfishly offer up a raw 1884s ms state Morgan to the highest bidder or is this the same game that they “know” they coin will grade lower/get a details grade/ be worth less in reality than what they are taking in from the auction selling it raw?
here are a few pics of their listings to give a visual for anyone that doesn’t use eBay…