Ridiculous eBay listing of the day

[Victor]

When I see some of the prices coins sell for (though I freely admit that sometimes I make crazy overpriced bids  ) I am reminded of how I think of the past as a country (there is a language and customs to learn etc.) and I live in the fourth century-- my zip code is Constantinian. I have a lot of pretty good neighbors. However, I think (perhaps uncharitably) of some as tourists, just passing through, sometimes raising a ruckus and making a mess. 

Lately it's always tourist season.

[Heliodromus]

I like it - good analogy ! 

Perhaps when this covid is over the tourists will go back to the beaches, giving us our town back ?

[Victor]

only $7050.00 

maybe so expensive because it is a family heirloom--

"*This exact coin pictured above, has been in my family for over two centuries. Now, it's the right time to live with a new family.* Warm Regards..."

[Gavin]

C'mon Victor. You can't put a price on family. But if you could, it would be $7050.00.

[Victor]

you shouldn't be selling ancients if you can't tell this is a modern reproduction--

[Victor]

from the listing--


*** EXTREMELY RARE !
*** We are 99.999% certain that this is the ONLY Barbarous (Ancient Imitation) Crispus coin known in existance !
*** We are 99.999% certain that this is the ONLY Barbarous (Ancient Imitation) VIRTVS - EXERCIT (Standard inscribed VOT/X flanked by two seated captives) coin known in existence !
* Absolutely Excellent (ALMOST PERFECT) attempt at Ancient Counterfeiting of RIC VII Siscia 113 (RARE (R4)).
* Almost All Design Elements are in the right place - Great attempt at imitating the Obverse & Reverse Legends along with the 2 Seated Captives - Look at it very carefully !
Kudos to the Ancient Counterfeiters !

[Victor]

I posted this silly fake last year. The seller is still listing it for the same ridiculous price and 200 euros shipping...at least he is persistent!

[Victor]

A Maximianus CONCORDIA MILITVM advertised as being from 100 BC and listed for $340.

[Victor]

here's a mediocre Postumus for $949.98...it would have been really ridiculous if it was $950 

[Victor]

a really crappy FEL TEMP for a BIN of $2,000...it's okay though-- 10% of the sale of this item will benefit Heifer International


"Unknown ancient coin. This was found in yard (in Arizona) during reseeding. What you see is what you get. So only bid if you want it.or if your a millionaire and don't care. Either way. I only have cell for pics so sorry if not too clear. Had to get just right to see. It's harder to see with naked eye. The head side looks the color of a old penny. The other side looks the color of a newish penny with some old penny color around edge.I am starting bidding at $1500 obo."

[Victor]

get it now for $4,000 

[Victor]

not listed on eBay...but pretty funny

[Gavin]

Victor, what do you have against the great Civil War general George Washington?

[Victor]

Victor, what do you have against the great Civil War general George Washington?

I guess I am just upset that I missed this great rarity! 

[Victor]

only $495