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EyeTradeMoney
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« on: February 12, 2009, 08:32:34 pm »

Am I missing something here???

VG = $1,100
F   = $2,200

eBay Item # 350162831692

I could not even buy the item because the seller (selling Canadian note) does not accept bids from Canadians.

However, I'd like you input on what this is worth. In terms of grading that is... am I looking at the right note? The seller even says that "Fine" is listed at $1000... F is actually $2,200 in the book if I'm not mistaken!

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« Last Edit: February 13, 2009, 03:57:23 am by BWJM »
BWJM
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2009, 08:47:20 pm »

While it certainly is possible that Canadian bidders were deliberately excluded, it is more likely that this was done accidentally without the seller's knowledge or understanding.

The lower price is almost surely a direct consequence.

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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2009, 12:00:26 am »

1. How could he think "Fine" is worth $1000 ?

2. What is the grade on this note? IMO a VG+/F-
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2009, 12:05:16 am »

1. Older edition catalogue

2. IMO fine

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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2009, 12:40:49 am »

It pains me to see a $2,200 lottery go to someone like that just because the seller doesn't know how to use eBay properly.
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2009, 03:56:37 am »

It pains me to see people deposit chartered notes, dominion notes, 1935/1937 notes. It's unfortunate, but it happens.

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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2009, 01:23:26 pm »

People still do that???

The best note I have ever seen that was deposited was a Devil's Face Coyne-Towers $50 note in AU. That was almost 15 years ago and I took it for $50 without knowing its value.

I sold it on eBay for $350 US in 2004, I was so happy. Look how much it's worth now!
 

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