I think someone will be disappointed with their eBay purchase

[Mike]

A 2017 sovereign made to look like its the proof version in a “quality wooden case”.  £312.70 a heavy price for a bullion sovereign!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2017-Full-Gold-Sovereign-With-a-Quality-Wooden-Case-and-storage-box-Perfect-Gift/264212653032?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Da491b060f16346849a9b0e9a77b1eb84%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Des%26sd%3D254138343968%26itm%3D264212653032&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A8b6a9a24-3df2-11e9-9bcc-74dbd180dbfa|parentrq%3A453c00f31690a9c4f5ab5ecdffd703c6|iid%3A1

[Bullionbilly]

Wow.... just wow ! 

 

[Elements]

Looks like a homemade CoA too 😂

[Mike]

I hope its not someone from the forum!

[h103efa]

Its a shame some folk on ebay sell like this - kind of "slight of hand" on the description and photos to catch those maybe not purchasing carefully!

[sixgun]

This seller is dishing out multiple sovereigns in these boxes with the DIY certificates - scamming b*stard

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1957-Full-Gold-sovereign-One-off-Finer-edging-In-Luxury-Wooden-Case/264212386816

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1968-Bullion-Gold-Sovereign-Housed-in-a-High-Quality-Wooden-Case-and-storage-box/264212396216

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Bullion-Gold-Sovereign-Housed-in-a-High-Quality-Wooden-Case-and-storage-box/264212396222

[sovereignsteve]

I doubt the buyer thought it was a proof. Anyone bidding for one of these will know what one looks like and it's clear from the photos, coa and description it's only a bullion.

Some people get seduced by  a nice case.

[sovereignsteve]

2 minutes ago, sixgun said:

This seller is dishing out multiple sovereigns in these boxes with the DIY certificates - scamming b*stard

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1957-Full-Gold-sovereign-One-off-Finer-edging-In-Luxury-Wooden-Case/264212386816

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1968-Bullion-Gold-Sovereign-Housed-in-a-High-Quality-Wooden-Case-and-storage-box/264212396216

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Bullion-Gold-Sovereign-Housed-in-a-High-Quality-Wooden-Case-and-storage-box/264212396222

Don't see the problem with these; titles clearly say bullion, not pretending to be proof etc, just in a nice £30 RM case.

BTW I have nothing to do with these sales!😁

[Abyss]

OMG I don't own a single proof sovereign in my stack and seen the first photos it was so obvious to me that these were obvious fakes. But it does say

The coin is accompanied by a Certificate  (not royal mint)

 

So who on earth would bid on these items begs the question......

[AppleZippoandMetronome]

Hmm...  I think someone read this article (which was posted here a few weeks back) and got ideas 😋

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-6636211/Royal-mint-rip-New-gold-Sovereigns-cost-twice-worth.html

[Xander]

Cheaper and safer buying from a reputable company. £275.00

[AlphaBeast]

But you don't get the nice wooden hand-carved limited edition box?

23 minutes ago, Xander said:

Cheaper and safer buying from a reputable company. £275.00

 

 

[Mike]

9 minutes ago, AlphaBeast said:

But you don't get the nice wooden hand-carved limited edition box?

 

Or the DIY inkjet certificate!

[Bullionbilly]

Ive only just noticed looking at that large picture Xander put up, that bloke on the oss is only wearing a cape ! Bit strange to go and slay a Dragon i'd say 😂

Cant believe ive only just seen that after a few years of seeing them on here each day !

[AlphaBeast]

Must hurt, bouncing up and down on that horse naked... 😂🙈

7 minutes ago, Bullionbilly said:

Ive only just noticed looking at that large picture Xander put up, that bloke on the oss is only wearing a cape ! Bit strange to go and slay a Dragon i'd say 😂

Cant believe ive only just seen that after a few years of seeing them on here each day !

 

[Xander]

36 minutes ago, Bullionbilly said:

Ive only just noticed looking at that large picture Xander put up, that bloke on the oss is only wearing a cape ! Bit strange to go and slay a Dragon i'd say 😂

Cant believe ive only just seen that after a few years of seeing them on here each day !

Talking about horse riders, these two should be wearing bras.

[AlphaBeast]

Surprised they didn't go bottomless.as well..😂

2 hours ago, Xander said:

Talking about horse riders, these two should be wearing bras.

 

[mezmer1411]

On 03/03/2019 at 23:03, Mike said:

Or the DIY inkjet certificate!

By far the best part. The certificates are so badly done it's hilarious. Check the positioning on this pic

 

[sovereignsteve]

The problem is that many ebay buyers are not as sophisticated in PM matters as the good folk on this forum and will be happy with any coa regardless of it's authority and quality.

A nice RM wooden box is all that matters.

[bored]

Has anyone here reported this scammer?

clever word plays and weaselly descriptions is still a scam in my book.

If we all report them as I have just done EBay will act

[blackadder]

is it really a scam,As i can't see the word proof anywhere and it is stated the coa is not royal mint.

It just says 2017 blah blah in a nice box   cost of coin plus £20/£30 for the box or whatever comes kinda close to the selling price.

I do understand what everyone else is saying however.

[Goldhooked]

It’s not a scam in the true sense, there are no false claims.  It’s just creative marketing and a high price for a standard bullion sovereign.  Sadly, people who know no better will be taken in by it.  No crime though, just unfortunate. Caveat emptor.

[Fivepoundfred]

This seller also has a .co.uk website under the same name selling proof and bullion sovereigns.

[sovereignsteve]

6 hours ago, Fivepoundfred said:

This seller also has a .co.uk website under the same name selling proof and bullion sovereigns.

There will always be weasel worded sellers on ebay, smoke and mirrors etc.

it is a dangerous place for the naive. Until ebay themselves take these issues seriously, it will continue to be so.

[Martlet]

I dont see the problem to be honest, they aren't being deceptive in the descriptions, just over priced.  Take off ebay fee and the box and they're that far away from other dealer prices for specific years.