Steph Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/121520111210 "Original Box Of Antique Christensen Agate Guinea Marbles Estate Fresh!" Best offer accepted ... and that best offer was apparently less than $4500 Yet this "Local Estate Fresh" box photo is from a Morphy Auction, where the box sold for nearly $13,000 in 2011. http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/lot/6210596/christensen-set-of-worlds-best-guinea-marbles- Grainy Ebay pic and original Morphy version: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I suppose the 2011 buyer could have passed away and it could be part of their estate ... but to use the same photo? And not even provide a photo of the box top? Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looks like a possible fraud/con situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Maybe, but they also sold guineas in pairs which my buddy got. They were as described, mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedidoll Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 maybe they just had a cash flow problem. the listing said the top of the box was missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Maybe, but they also sold guineas in pairs which my buddy got. They were as described, mint Craig, I don't understand your point. Are you saying your buddy bought a similar box? But this is the same exact box picture on Morphy's and on eBay. Hansel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yes those two pics in post one are scary. They are identical. Edited, see below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 maybe they just had a cash flow problem. the listing said the top of the box was missing. Didn't see the part about the missing lid. Still strange to use a four-year-old photo for a "fresh" estate find. I guess I'll stay puzzled. Will try to remember to look for feedback on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 maybe they just had a cash flow problem. the listing said the top of the box was missing. Stains on the box top make each of these boxes distinguishable from one another. I think the eBay seller did not want this box recognized. Still no feedback left either by the seller or buyer. Either someone got a good deal or was scammed or most likely the seller was having a bit of fun, pirating a picture from Morphys and listing the item cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Update, I checked the sellers competed listings and could not find the box or the other Guineas he sold. I talked to my buddy on the phone. My friend DID buy two additional guineas from this seller, not the box. They came as described 9/16" mint blue based guineas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibcapper Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 bit higher starting price now ... bill http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEST-BOX-OF-ORIGINAL-ANTIQUE-MINT-CHRISTENSEN-AGATE-GUINEA-MARBLES-/121598061968?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4fcf2d90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 They found the missing lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hmmmmm ... lid looks different from the auction where the first picture was taken from. New ebay pic: Morphy lid which went with the other pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 This is a different box set. Did it sell by "buy it now"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Here's the other box: http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/catalog/26780/october-20th-2012-marble--14- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 This box sold for 3000.00 As a result of a best offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Here's the other box: http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/catalog/26780/october-20th-2012-marble--14- So this second "Local Estate Fresh" box is from a 2012 Morphy auction? http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/lot/9751932/christensen-agate-no--1-worlds-best-guinea-box- Well, it still could theoretically be someone who bought the Morphy guineas and then passed away and this was part of their estate. But an ebay seller using an old pic for something which is worth thousands? ??????? and more ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedidoll Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I still think it was a cash flow problem...congrats to whomever got it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Original Box Of Antique Christensen Agate Guinea Marbles Estate Fresh! See original listing Item condition: Used Ended: 16 Dec, 201422:48:12 GMT Sold for: US $3000.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Where did you see that? I can't find it. Did you make the offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I know all things. Just kidding but I spend time on coin collecting boards they seem to be a lot more active and I learn a lot there like how to tell how much a excepted best offer was. Here is a web site that has the info. You need to enter the eBay item number Some time I can not get it to show but normally I can. http://www.watchcount.com/ Enter the item number where it says key words Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Good tool. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Your welcome :-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 The listing says no returns accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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