Is it possible that two different sellers sell the same coin? I really don't think so!
Summary: The discussion centers on the possibility that two different sellers could sell the same coin. vintagecult-2026 expresses doubts about the truth of such a scenario, but the replies do not provide any further details or arguments. The conversation seems fragmented, without reaching a clear conclusion.
One seller from Albania and one from England, same currency, different prices... up for auction in the same period. Which of the two will actually arrive at the buyer’s home?
In the meantime, I’m flagging this here.
- I’m covering the usernames for privacy -
12 comments
vintagecult-2026
OP9 months agoGood morning. Thank you for replying to me. In the meantime, I wrote directly to the sellers, who both confirmed to me that they are partners and therefore are offering the same coin at auction (although I haven't quite understood from which country it will eventually be shipped). I didn't ask any further questions about the price difference and so on, since I'm no longer interested in the item...
Have a nice day.
heavenwelkin
·9 months agoIf it’s the same seller, at a glance I’d say the item sold in pounds is more convenient than the one sold in euros.
Even taking into account any import fees, it would still be clearly more convenient of the two auctions.
Best regards
vonbalden
·9 months agoThe poster has run out of interest in the item for sale and gives the attendees an update. There is still, in this matter, something hard to understand, even though the online sales landscape is varied.
Let’s assume for a moment that heavenwelkin and I, by mutual agreement, offer the platform’s audience the same item. Say, the sword of Horatio Nelson who fell in the famous Battle of Trafalgar. He suggests that I use the same photo, with only the background changed. He has been staying in England since September on his own business. While I’m here in Milan. We agree on the same simplistic description: original sword of Horatio Nelson, period. Beautiful, period. Actually used in the bloody Battle of Trafalgar, period. He lets it go for 20,000 euros while I settle at 10,000 euros, negotiable. Someone interested gets in touch with heavenwelkin and asks him whether the sabre has a gem-studded guard because from the photo it doesn’t seem so. At that point heaven turns the question back to me since he really doesn’t remember... I won’t go on so as not to lower the interest of any readers. What strategy could there ultimately be? What hidden purpose lies behind this complex dynamic? If you have the patience, I’ll call my partner in Liverpool to have him tell me. Then I’ll share it.
heavenwelkin
·9 months agoUpdate:
As you can see in the photo, the selling prices have been changed.
The auctions in question are respectively:
https://www.ebay.it/itm/146918114222
Item located in: Vlore, Albania
https://www.ebay.it/itm/306557297589
Item located in: Norwich, United Kingdom
It still remains the fact that, judging from the photos, the coin appears to be the same, so we don't know which country it will be shipped from, because I doubt the seller has two identical ones located respectively in the UK and in Albania.
At this point, to avoid bureaucracy and import costs, one could consider buying from Albania.
marioelegio
·9 months agoAlbania has applied to join the EU, but it is not yet part of it, and so the bureaucracy and import costs are the same as they would be if buying in the UK.
hi
mario
heavenwelkin
·9 months agoI just checked and I confirm what marioelegio said regarding the fact that even when buying from Albania, for amounts over 22 euros you are subject to import fees.
So it remains to do the math and see which of the two would be more convenient (if any).
daxsisko
·9 months agoas long as it comes from these 2 countries...... maybe they’ll get a nice "made in China"
heavenwelkin
·9 months agoI don't know why the user tavernamedievale got "interested" in this foreign seller.
If we do a search with the keyword "Grosso Agontano" the coin can be found from very Italian sellers starting at 40 euros.
heavenwelkin
·9 months agoI went to look at the two listings and the description also appears to be the same (translated from Italian)
As another option, it could be a fake.
At this link there is also a fake one (the 25 coin)
https://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it/moneta/W-REPUAN/3
Personally, I would try asking the respective sellers for more photos and see what they reply.
Best regards
vonbalden
·9 months agoThere are two different sellers who seem to offer the same medieval coin with the variation of a colored background and, naturally, a notable difference in price. There are only two snapshots with the front and back, without any details. For example, a hand’s fingers showing the coin in profile or held in the palm. Maybe with the background in the second or third plane of a room, where the owner took the shot. These combinations give the observer the idea that it is an item owned and kept in a private home. But not everyone prefers these photos, favoring images with a colored background or often cut out. The potential interested buyer has a description of the item in a 'question and answer' style, not narrative like I do, or other private sellers. This descriptive sequence is usually used by numismatics or medals shops, which, having many collectible items available, prefer it. With a medieval piece of this caliber, the circle of collectors in the running is usually very competent and critical. Sellers specify that the buyer will receive exactly what is shown in the photos. This kind of clarification can be found in many other fields, and it seems fairly common among professional sellers rather than private ones. There are many other details that can be noticed, but at this point curiosity should be directed to the sellers. If they are truly interested in a good transaction, they will not waste time answering all the questions asked. Even the more uncomfortable ones that interested parties might ask. Best regards from von.
heavenwelkin
·9 months agohi tavernamedievale
Not all sellers use real photos of the items for sale.
It could be that both sellers are using a photo taken from elsewhere.
It could be that one of the two sellers used a real photo of the item for sale while the other did NOT.
It could be that the laziest user, besides copying the photo, also copy-pasted the listing title, including the progressive number #34
It could be that it's the same seller who opened a new account on ebay.uk.
From the details you posted, it's hard to tell which of the two is a fake seller.
It could be that both sellers are legitimate.
You blacked out the username but it isn't hard to trace those two listings ....
Later I'll do a search and take a look.
Best regards