Roll of 1930 cents on ebay

[GarryN]

This is in the same vein as the roll of 1902 cents in the Indian Cent section. I am interpreting the sellers description, that the plastic container that 1930 cents are in is an "original roll". I sent this guy a question asking him to explain himself. I dont even think plastic existed 78 years ago? I will relay his clever answer.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370115396382&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=250325971509&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%252BIA%26itu%3DIA%252BUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D42

[eagames]

Tough to say based on the pics, through the tube the rims look mixed. Still it might or might not be original (not in the tube of course).

In general pre 1936 rolls are near extinction but 1930-p, 1926-p, 1909-p sometimes show up.

I'd guess 1930 RB cents maybe $4-$7 each to someone that wants them. Full red 1930 cents are easy to get, RBs might not be worth grading below MS65.

If you look at places like cheapslabs they often have MS63-64 1930-P cents for less than slabbing fees/postage cost so grading ones below 65 is not a bargain today

[GarryN]

I agree, but he really is inferring that the tube is original, not just the coins. And again, what basis does he have to say all these coins are from the original roll? That will be the next question, if he answers the first

[Dick]

Don't hold your breath, while waiting for an answer! It is the same seller as the $1275.99 roll of IHC. I can't believe there are p[eople that greedy. No the tube could not possibly be original, not a square tube. Plastic, with slip-on caps on each end, maybe, but with IHC.
Dick

[GarryN]

His answer to the first question.

"??? Of course not. It is a roll of 50 uniformly stored coins. If you take any roll out of a failing paper wrapper and put it in a tube it is still an original roll."


I then told him he used the term "original roll" in the title and twice in the text and that he said something contradictory:

"Needless to say the normal "codicil" about coins remaining in the original holder is waived. You may, of course, so long as reasonable care is taken, open the roll to make certain the coins are as I say they are."

Then I suggested he photograph the original paper roll. He will probably cuss me out now

[GarryN]

The seller never responded to my second email. if you check the link, someone paid $305 for the roll.