Dec.14 Update: Looking for volunteers/helpers to help stop this guy from selling fake Trade and Seat
coinguy1
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The Ebay seller "looktony" whose current items for sale are linked below, knowingly sells fake Trade and Seated Liberty Dollars on Ebay, virtually every week.
In each listing he states "I know nothing about coins so all sales are final" but he knows exactly what he's doing and has been reminded of such more than once. I have left him negative feedback twice and written to Ebay at least two times, but have had no success thus far.
He sells MANY of these fakes/copies and many of them look identical.
Now, in his newer listings, I see that he is making/keeping the bidder's identities private, presumably so that no one can warn them.
I realize that buyers should take some responsibility for their own actions, etc., but feel that does not excuse such behavior on the part of the seller.
So, to anyone who cares to try to put an end to this, I ask that you contact Ebay, let them know this guy is selling fakes and ask that they put a stop to it. Thanks in advance for any help you care to provide, and please know that I understand and respect your right to disagree with me.
link to his current Ebay auctions
In each listing he states "I know nothing about coins so all sales are final" but he knows exactly what he's doing and has been reminded of such more than once. I have left him negative feedback twice and written to Ebay at least two times, but have had no success thus far.
He sells MANY of these fakes/copies and many of them look identical.
Now, in his newer listings, I see that he is making/keeping the bidder's identities private, presumably so that no one can warn them.
I realize that buyers should take some responsibility for their own actions, etc., but feel that does not excuse such behavior on the part of the seller.
So, to anyone who cares to try to put an end to this, I ask that you contact Ebay, let them know this guy is selling fakes and ask that they put a stop to it. Thanks in advance for any help you care to provide, and please know that I understand and respect your right to disagree with me.
link to his current Ebay auctions
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3944592017, 3944974313, 3944974697
Reply by pop1eye: This seller didn't like being exposed for purposely selling many fakes/copies. Nov-29-04 10:53
Follow-up by looktony: THAT IS A LIE>>>>>>WHICH MAKES THIS GUY A LIAR>>>>TERRIBLE BUYER
His train of thought seems to make sense... but... eh...
TPN
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
The one auction w/t bidders I.D. open shows scumnuker as top bidder......
SM1 calls me a troublemaker....
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Sunday August 19, 2007 9:17AM
A mentor awarded " YOU SUCK!!"
link for reporting problems/violations
They have apparently never tried to stop it.
Thank You
SilverDollar
Al
Russ, NCNE
Kranky,the form at this link has a section for comments
Go to the bottom of the page.
So, as always, BUYER BEWARE.
If a buyer can't educate him/herself by reading this forum or buy buying a book........ then a fool and his money are soon parted.
Maybe the forum ought to start a thread with the top ten types of fakes/scams/bad deals on Ebay and how to identify them?
I also filed a complaint with ebay.
http://www.vamworld.com
and
http://www.rjrc.com
Looking for PCGS AU58 Washington's, 32-63.
keoj
Jerry
I received the following email from Ebay today:
The following listing:
3942453459 - 1875 us dollar
has been removed from eBay for violating eBay policy. Since this listing was removed, you are not required to complete the transaction.
No more items for sale.
How does one get a hater to stop hating?
I can be reached at evillageprowler@gmail.com
In each case he now says:"....... The dollar looks and feels real but i dont know if real so selling as a fake....... Diameter size is the same as a real US silver dollar.But selling as a fake dollar with no refunds."
He knows they are copies/fakes and is still trying to deceive buyers. But, at least this is an improvement, and you guys get credit for it. Thanks for the help
Link to one of his current listings
<< <i>Seems to me that the coins are still in violation of the "Hobby Protection Act", (is that the right title?), so eBay should still be rather interested...... >>
Even tho eBay's general policy is...
<<Sellers may not disclaim knowledge of, or responsibility for, the authenticity or legality of the items offered in their listings.
Sellers should take steps to satisfy themselves that their items are authentic before listing them on eBay. If you cannot verify the authenticity of an item, do not list it.
The following examples violate eBay's Authenticity Disclaimer Policy:
"I cannot guarantee the authenticity of this item, so please bid accordingly."
"Vintage Handbag Chanel???"
Warning:
The repeated use of authenticity disclaimers could result in the ending of your listings and possible suspension from eBay. >>
and...
<<eBay does not permit the sale of coins or paper money that are fraudulent or improperly described. Sellers who knowingly fail to disclose information about the authenticity of coins or paper money, alterations to coins or paper money, or other information that might have a material impact on the coin or paper money value may be reported to the American Numismatic Association, and if deemed fraudulent may, at eBay's discretion be removed from the Web site. Sellers with a pattern of deceptive listing practices may be suspended from all eBay buying and selling activity. >>
They also fudge with this little tidbit...
<<If you're unsure of the origin or authenticity of your coins or paper money, please state this clearly in the listing. >>
This is all the wiggle room sellers like that need to skate by on.