FRUSTRATING And A HUGE Problem In Coin Collecting!
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This situation is something I don’t fully understand. I’m not sure whether to be upset or just frustrated—probably more frustrated than anything. But what can be done about this? Let’s first take a look at what I’m talking about so you understand the context.
Someone joined my help community and posted an image with the caption “Stolen Listing.” Naturally, I clicked on it because I check all the posts anyway, but I was especially curious to see what this person was referring to. The post included two screenshots of the same penny. The user stated:
“The eBay listing is mine. I felt you should know that this company is fraudulently selling pennies they do not have.”
I clicked on the images and examined the listings. The fraudulent listing was posted by “Christmas Discount Shop,” while the original was listed on eBay by a user named “Penny Mongers,” who had zero feedback. Now, I understand that everyone has to start somewhere, but if you’re selling something, you need to know exactly what you’re selling.
It deeply bothers me that my hard work—providing quality information, creating educational videos, and answering questions—is being exploited. I make mistakes, but I take pride in my work. True pride comes from hard work, not from stealing someone else’s efforts. Coveting another person’s hard work is not real pride.
I examined both listings closely. The coin was being sold as a “double die” variety (DDO-002 Cherry Picker). However, I didn’t see any double die features in the images. I checked the eBay listing, and the coin had the same distinct stain, confirming it was indeed the same coin. I wanted to investigate further to see if it truly was a double die. At first glance, it didn’t look like one, but I needed to check the reverse side carefully.
Upon closer examination, I saw a lot of strike doubling and die deterioration—not actual doubling. The images weren’t the best quality, but from what I could see, this was not the DDR Cherry Pickers variety. This created a dilemma: someone believed they had a double die and listed it for sale, but they were mistaken. Whether the misrepresentation was intentional or accidental, the result was the same. If it was deliberate, that would be more concerning, but I believe this was an honest mistake.
The problem is that someone will buy this coin, thinking it is a true double die. They will then pass it along to others—family members, friends, or collectors—who will assume it is genuine. Future generations will believe they own a valuable variety because “it was sold as one online, and my family member knows about coins.” This cycle of misinformation happens all the time. I constantly see incorrect labels on holders from old collections.
The eBay listing needs to be removed, and whoever copied it onto another site must take it down as well. The fraudulent seller is likely operating from a foreign country, using a shady storefront. This kind of dishonest behavior should not exist. Furthermore, the coin is certainly not worth $155. At best, it might be worth $5 as an example of strike doubling. It has some value, but nowhere near the price it’s being sold for, and it is not being accurately described.
This is one of the many frustrating aspects of coin collecting. People assume that just because an item is listed on eBay, the seller must be knowledgeable. Some even believe that eBay itself is selling these coins, rather than independent sellers. I’ve had people argue with me, hang up on me, and insist their coins are valuable based on misinformation they found online.
So, please share this video and help spread awareness. If you’re unsure about a coin, visit quoxhelp.com, where my team and I can help you determine if you have a genuine double die. We provide resources to compare images and coins so you can learn exactly what you have.
Thank you for watching, and have a great day!
