Bryan Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Is that the "0" at the begining?http://cgi.ebay.com/USSR-MEDAL-RUSSIA-ORDE...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Is that the "0" at the begining?http://cgi.ebay.com/USSR-MEDAL-RUSSIA-ORDE...1QQcmdZViewItemI contacted the seller and he says that he can't pull an item 12 hours before end of auction. He also states that the top bidder has requested closer pics of the s/n and increased his bid. right now, the bid is at $ 162.50. I'm glad it's not my money. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I contacted the seller and he says that he can't pull an item 12 hours before end of auction. He also states that the top bidder has requested closer pics of the s/n and increased his bid. right now, the bid is at $ 162.50. I'm glad it's not my money. DocHere is the sellers last response to me:"Doc, You speak the same language that I do. If you would do me the favor of posting on whatever forum that I responded to you immediately, contacted the high bidder and would have corrected the posting if information had been brought to my attention .... I always welcome comments, but they are most useful early in the process when items can still be pulled. Thank you and God bless you, Nicholas"Not all Ebayers are bad. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Not all Ebayers are bad. DocGot that part right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 It is reassuring to see things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 I still don't get it. What is so reassuring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I still don't get it. What is so reassuring?I find it reassuring to hear some stories about people doing the right thing on Ebay. Most stories consist of nightmare scenerios of scam artists and rudeness.RegardsPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimZ Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Question:I usually have a keen eye for detail I am baffled. At first glance the obverse of this order looks like any other T6V2 Order of Red Banner of Labour and I would have no reason to doubt it. The reverse appears to have a serial number preceeded by a zero and a rivet that I do not particularly like. I would not have put my money on it. But I still see nothing fundamentally wrong with this order given the quality of the obverse. I see the seller has by and large given a proper description of the order (unless the description was changed) and it appears he has not made any attempt to capitalise on the 'unusual' serial number. I confess myself baffled. What am I missing??Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Its indeed the 0 before the serialnumber. I remember, Alexei had one for sale for over 200 Dollar. If i can find the serialnumberrange, i will post it.best,Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 found it....according to MONDVOR the observed s/n-range is lowest observed 0506132, highest observed 0512312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Man was I wrong on this one!!! I had a problem with the zero as the first digit. Marc explained it to me. How embarassing!!! Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Sorry, let me just get this straight then, a ORB with '0' at the start of the seriel number is worth more than standard one Order of Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 It's an ORBL. I thought that the zero at the front of the s/n was added. I hadn't seen this serial number range starting with zero and feared it was an altered s/n. I was SOOOOOOOOO wrong. I had contacted the seller about it. fortunately so did Marc. All is okay with the seller but I'm still kicking myself over it. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order_of_victory Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 It's an ORBL. I thought that the zero at the front of the s/n was added. I hadn't seen this serial number range starting with zero and feared it was an altered s/n. I was SOOOOOOOOO wrong. I had contacted the seller about it. fortunately so did Marc. All is okay with the seller but I'm still kicking myself over it. DocWoops Doc,I meant ORBL, I was not contrasting, I still cant belive how much its worth Order of Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimZ Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I thought that the obverse looked ok! As I said, nothing fundamentally wrong with the medal especially going off the obverse... sloppy for the lower star rivet happens.I cannot say that I have seen the serial number starting with "0" before so that's something new for me. I personally still would not pay more that $40-$45 max for any T6V2 without a booklet on the best of days as its just a serial number that is different and its not a variation or subvariation in itself. Not up my alley and honestly, its something very easy to fake (like cyrillic 'D' marks).As far as this auction, I am glad the seller did conclude his sale in spite of the best meant attempts (Mike )especially given the price he manegd to get! But assuing that there was someting wrong with the serial number I still think that the seller was correct in his description without trying in anyway to capitalise on an unusual the serial number (like some try to do on the tank tracks of the "For Bravery" Medal!). I personally would not have seen any reason to ask him to alter the decription or remove the auction. Entirely in his defence.My opinion - even if a serial number is altered (which could completely throw off any research attempts) its really just as bad as the serial number being scratched out. The ODM will be valued less by some than by others but if its an original ODM, like all others it would still be looking for a loving home where it can be treasured.Regards,Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Jim,It was definately a learning experience for me. I think I'll keep my thoughts and comments to myself in matters like this. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyFCO Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I find it reassuring to hear some stories about people doing the right thing on Ebay. Most stories consist of nightmare scenerios of scam artists and rudeness.RegardsPaulNot all eBay sellers are bad. I've been on eBay since 1995 (selling and buying) and have yet to be a scam artist or rude (or at least not rude to anyone that didn't deserve it.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimZ Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 (edited) Ha ha Mike ... always a learning experience for all of us RegardsJim Edited November 27, 2006 by jimzammit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimZ Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 A friend of mine asks.... "$180 for an ORBL!!! Is the world going crazy?"Erm.... I say "YES!!" ...even given the case of the additional "0"Your opinions now that we all know about the rogue serial numbers ???Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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