Another Ebay Laugh: They've Got To Be Kidding, Right?

Most stamp collectors would see this as damaged goods and probably discard it:



But here's an ebay seller trying to get $1900 for it suggesting that it's a "color error"! One of the most outrageous ebay stamp listings I've seen in awhile:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Color-...i=RTM1562570

Based on his feedback number, I would guess the seller's price & description are based in part on ignorance. But only a small part. In any case, ignorance is not an adequate excuse.

This seller has several others, including this one. The set catalogs about $12 mint.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Lot-4-...em3cdd821c10

What...the... notgonnasayit.....

I need me some bleach. And a better imagination.

Who are we to question the Stamp King? I am just a loyal servant.

His big sale up to this point of 3 feedbacks is $9.99, yea he's the King all right.

Out of curiosity, was it "free listing week" on ebay? This sort of thing comes up every time they do that ...

I'm not surprised at all. ebay enables people to be able to go into business for themselves without the proper knowledge, in this case stamps, to sell. Own a home and your own business and you've achieved a good part of the American dream. In this case the buyer is a lot smarter than the seller and can just laugh.

Tom

If he wants $1900, he needs a better hook than the technical description "color error". I suggest "Autumn variety". With rare or scarce in there somewhere, of course.

It is scarce a one of a kind as the sun would work differently on each stamp. He could start a new business called "Solar Changed Stamps."
Tom

Is it possible for the ink beside and under the postmark to be affected and not the postmark along with it if something drastic was done to the stamp?

Since ebay can't see everything going on there, there is a report item link button for each listing so that those who see something wrong with the listing can report it to them. However, I don't know how seriously they take such stamp listings after they are reported.

Another reason/example as to why I have not used ebay for philatelic dealings and never will.

Why not? You don't fall for that stuff do you?

Just another opportunist trying to make a buck to feed the
family no doubt.

Then again times are tough nowadays, who can blame him.

there is one born every minute!