Ethics Time: Would you expose a "friend" who was ATing coins?

Petescorner

I recently discovered that a "friend" of mine, whom I will call "Pedro" has been dabbling in the art of ATing coins. In fact, he has become so good at it, that his work has been getting by some of the lesser grading services. Being the hobby purist that I am, this has caused somewhat of an ethical dilema for me. Even though he has not been selling these coins on eBay yet (something to do with needing a credit card,) I realize it is only a matter of time before his handiwork hits the marketplace.

So how would you handle this? Would you expose "Pedro" for what he is: a Coin Doctor? Or would you look the other way, in hopes of saving his current reputation from the numismatic community? Please help me decide.

The following pictures are of "Pedro" and his work.

FC57Coins

MadMarty does weird things with JFK's and Potatoes!!! - Well - what else can you do with JFK's!!!

Blade

I think I saw some of those in ACG slabs at a recent Texas show!

MadMarty

Hell, that's better them some of the WTC coins!!!

LanLord

I think a bit of insightful guidence for Pedro in his early years as a coin doctor could turn him around and make him a fine collector one day.

RKKay

Forget the advice. Teach him a lesson that will make a lasting impression: Turn him in using his sister's name as the person reporting him.

nwcs

Or redirect his efforts into enameling the coins. or his sister.

truthteller

I say reveal his real name and fry him on these forums.

TRUTH

ARCO

That kind of blatant doctoring deserves a big hug. I would buy a pedro work of art. That Kennedy would look awesome with a little magnet stuck on the back and on my fridge door.

Tyler

gsaguy

I'd point Pedro toward AT'ing pieces of white paper or canvas.

GSAGUY