HELP with this Gold Coin? Is it Authentic?

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  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,053 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MasonG said:
    A young collector who is a teacher and tends bar at night?

    Could be. Depends on your definition of "young ".

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  • ms71
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    Somehow, I doubt the OP will be forthcoming with a username.

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  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,053 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 6, 2022 1:30PM
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    @MasonG said:
    A young collector who is a teacher and tends bar at night?

    The funnier thing is that he sent him $475 (allegedly) and then asked us if it were authentic before sending $25? And the seller didn't ghost him after the $475 but kept him on the hook for another $25?

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  • JBK
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    If I understand the latest story, the original one about inherited coins was a misdirect so as not to tip off the potential deal. Those coins were then supposedly sold.

    Then, the scammer came back with a "new" coin which the OP posted on this thread.

    If the above is correct, it was a little bit of fibbing to try to keep the potential deal under wraps, and the OP unfortunately ended up being cheated. :/

  • asheland
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    :D

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  • Project Numismatics
    Project Numismatics Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not sure what to believe here but, regardless, if you’re spending real money (acknowledging that might be $25 for some people and $25,000 or more for others), it’s a red flag if you need to ask strangers on the internet for their opinions. You need to develop enough knowledge to make your own decision or develop a relationship with a trusted mentor who can advise you (in real life, not just the interwebs).

    This advice extends beyond numismatics to all kinds of investments and purchases where a lot of value is at stake.

  • pcgscacgold
    pcgscacgold Posts: 3,831 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    This thread has become more confusing than watching the Packers just lose to the Lions. THE LIONS!!!!!!

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  • Namvet69
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    Actually, this reality check has been brought to us by a strong group consciousness that is very necessary to keep this forum in good working order.
    Confucius say: Thou dost protest too much! Peace Roy

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  • ifthevamzarockin
    ifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,915 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would like to hear Todd Straub's side of the story. ;):D

  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ok. I understand now 🦫

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,053 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @JBK said:
    If I understand the latest story, the original one about inherited coins was a misdirect so as not to tip off the potential deal. Those coins were then supposedly sold.

    Then, the scammer came back with a "new" coin which the OP posted on this thread.

    If the above is correct, it was a little bit of fibbing to try to keep the potential deal under wraps, and the OP unfortunately ended up being cheated. :/

    Close. It wasn't a "new" coin. It was the last of the 3 original coins - allegedly. 3 coins owned by a member of this forum who was informed on the 1st thread that he could use the PCGS guide to establish price and yet he STILL wanted 1/3 of the price guide price for the coin,

    And - allegedly - the OP sent him $475. Didn't get the coin. Then came to us to ask if the coin he never received was genuine before he sent the guy $25 more. Because that makes sense...

    If this story is true, we now know definitively why Johnny can't read...

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  • MFeld
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    @jmlanzaf said:
    This story makes less and less sense.

    1. If the original 3 coins were being sold by a forum member, why would you be lying about them being inherited ON THE FORUM?
    2. Why would this scam artist only reach out to you rather than posting on BST?
    3. Why would you lie the first time and then allegedly tell the truth the second time? It's the same forum and the same audience.
    4. How did you manage to ask on the 4th about authenticity but end up scammed by the 6th? The timeline makes no sense. The problem was never authenticity but ghosting you, allegedly, after payment.

    I have a possible explanation for #3 above. Earlier today, I sent him a private message, as follows:

    “In case you care, this thread of yours has destroyed your credibility:
    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1083403/help-with-this-gold-coin-is-it-authentic#latest

    At this point, publicly admitting (edited to add “what”) your real reason was for doing that would probably be better than ignoring it, as you’ve been doing.”

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • skier07
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    @pcgscacgold said:
    This thread has become more confusing than watching the Packers just lose to the Lions. THE LIONS!!!!!!

    I’m as confused with this thread as Sean McVay and the Rams are blowing their game against TB and Brady.

  • AUandAG
    AUandAG Posts: 25,050 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Some teachers have no.............................. dang, can't finish that if I want to stay on this forum.
    bob :)

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  • Capgun
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    @ifthevamzarockin said:

    Lmao. Might be the same person that started this thread. Check it out, photos disappeared again. Nevertheless got a good laugh.

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1083200/deleted#latest:~:text=Unbookmark-,.%20Deleted,-Walkerlover%20Posts%3A

  • Eldorado9
    Eldorado9 Posts: 2,824 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ifthevamzarockin said:

    Well said Sir!

  • Eldorado9
    Eldorado9 Posts: 2,824 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 7, 2022 2:15PM
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    Well, you must have sympathy for all the people out there that forgot they stored their gold coins in a storage space, and then can't come up with the rent!

  • davewesen
    davewesen Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would be embarrassed if I was offered a coin (that I had shown on the forum) at a great deal, and I sent money to buy it.

  • Jzyskowski1
    Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not sure there’s a reason to shut it down.
    Last I checked an overactive imagination and silly stories to justify it is ok, I think 🤔

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  • Capgun
    Capgun Posts: 988 ✭✭✭
    edited November 7, 2022 11:04PM
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    @ifthevamzarockin said:

    Can I somehow get this app and will it come with a very obnoxious, loud siren notification when the BS occurs?

  • UpGrayedd
    UpGrayedd Posts: 825 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm disappointed there haven't been any updates. I usually enjoy reading a good fairytale.

    Philippians 4:4-7

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,053 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @UpGrayedd said:
    I'm disappointed there haven't been any updates. I usually enjoy reading a good fairytale.

    What more is there to say?

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  • UpGrayedd
    UpGrayedd Posts: 825 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jmlanzaf said:

    @UpGrayedd said:
    I'm disappointed there haven't been any updates. I usually enjoy reading a good fairytale.

    What more is there to say?

    IDK, maybe I made it all up and I'm sorry for being a jackwagon.

    Why did you respond to my comment? Is yours really a legitimate question?

    Philippians 4:4-7

  • CoinHoarder
    CoinHoarder Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 8, 2022 12:54AM
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    @pcgscacgold said:
    This thread has become more confusing than watching the Packers just lose to the Lions. THE LIONS!!!!!!

    Keeping it coin related:

    ;)

  • Fraz
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    edited December 8, 2022 4:33AM
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    @TeacherCollector —people err and triple down; the memory will ache a tad. Do me a favor, though—change the username on this account—please.

  • PerryHall
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    The OP was last active November 6 so I'm guessing he's gone although he may be back under an alternative identity.

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  • Onastone
    Onastone Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't know why I read this whole thread, it seemed more like some kind of logic puzzle from a Dell magazine.

  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,518 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yeah, I don't know why I read this whole thing either... there's about 10 minutes of my life I'll not get back! I guess some people just crave attention after being locked away for a couple of years... "They're Here!!"...

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  • s4ny
    s4ny Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭
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    I scrolled to the end after the third BS meter! :)

  • Swampboy
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  • jom
    jom Posts: 3,538 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 9, 2022 10:28AM
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    I read though this post and I'm still confused the whole thing. I can't even tell what the contradictions are. I'm old.

    I need to avoid these posts where the OP has one of those "happy smile" or weird generic avatars....

    jom

  • telephoto1
    telephoto1 Posts: 4,966 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I am SO bummed that I missed this thread when it originally debuted. :D


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