I am used to seeing fake trade Dollars on eBay from sellers out of the Far East but this auction might be a new twist on things. Here is one in a PCGS holder!
Trade Dollars were used for trade with foreign countries ya know. So it makes sense that foreign countries would have them. Or else the PCGS slab is fake?
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The Cert Number checked out as an 1874-S Trade Dollar but who the heck knows if he really has the slab. And he's not doing himself any favors taking checks and money orders. Weird....
Rufus T. Firefly: How would you like a job in the mint?
Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?
"chinaolympiad_168" is a scam artist who lists coins for sale which belong to others. It appears that his previous Ebay ID was "xanadu_5000", who had the same MO and who was exposed for being a scammer.
One of the things that allowed me to make the connection was the fact that for "chinaolympiad_168", when I clicked on "properties" of some of his images, it showed "xanadu5000" - see bottom right hand corner of slab below:
I have a feeling he will be receiving some more negatives soon.
I feel bad for the legitimate ones, but there are very few Asian sellers I'll deal with. Even when they aren't selling fake coins, they are often selling someone else's coins. Having said that, there are a couple of sellers in Hong Kong I've seen who appear to be very legit. I have to imagine it must be tough for them to get fair prices for their coins because so many buyers would avoid them strictly because of the reputation of their location.
Everyone, please report this guy to Ebay or bid liberally on his remaining offerings. A forum member has "won" two of his coins but can't stop him by himself.
I reported him yesterday. I also emailed 7 dealers that he had stolen their pictures and asked them to report him too. So far 5 have contacted me about reporting him. I'm surprized that he hasn't cancelled your bids yet Mark, but if he does I'll step up and bid on the coins. He cancelled "imascamartist"s bids because "The buyer is mean."
Smittys, SO FAR, no one has gotten stuck and then reported him to Ebay.
However, he has been reported to Ebay by some forum members.
The bidders who have "won" his auctions have either known he was a scammer and have no intention of sending him money, or (in the cases of those who didn't know better) have been warned.
Well now, that would be me that won three of his auctions today. And I have to tell you there are a lot of nice people emailing me and telling me not to send him any payment. But you all can stop now, I got the point!! I'm not going to leave any feedback until after the next round of auctions so he won't cancel my bids like he did Mark's.
Which brings up the question---can I report him to eBay again now that I have "won" his auctions? Or will they consider it some kind of fraud or harassment?
A special thanks goes to DorkGirl - with her conscientiousness, energy and hard work, the guy never really had a chance.
We also received a great deal of help from an Ebay'er, who, after initially being skeptical of my warning, really sunk his teeth into stopping the scammer. The Ebay'er was eventually referred to the this tread and might join the forum soon, too.
Thanks also, to anyone who reported the guy and/or gave him a tough time.
Ah shucks, thanks Mark, and I too want to give a special thanks to our eBay friend, he's a very nice person and I hope he will join us here soon!! And of course, Mark once again took the hit on his feedback to warn others of this scammer, that's tough for anyone to do!!
I want to add that we only usually talk about the bad things that happen eBay. But I have to tell you, there are a lot of good people there too. I got at least 20 emails from concerned fellow eBayers telling me not to pay this jerk (like that was going to happen)
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1895 Proof
Maybe I should bid could be a bargin.
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Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?
xanadu5000 is an ebay id having 0 feedback.
One of the things that allowed me to make the connection was the fact that for "chinaolympiad_168", when I clicked on "properties" of some of his images, it showed "xanadu5000" - see bottom right hand corner of slab below:
I have a feeling he will be receiving some more negatives soon.
atochajewelry sold this coin for $3,750.00 on eBay Dec-27-04 20:04:09 PST
And here is the 1800...1800
This guy makes it too easy.
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<< <i>imascamartist ( 0 ) Cancelled: US $5,000.00 Explanation: The buyer is mean. Bid: Dec-29-04 05:16:53 PST Cancelled: Dec-29-04 08:03:39 PST >>
wonder if the bidder can reply "seller is an plick!"
However, he has been reported to Ebay by some forum members.
The bidders who have "won" his auctions have either known he was a scammer and have no intention of sending him money, or (in the cases of those who didn't know better) have been warned.
Which brings up the question---can I report him to eBay again now that I have "won" his auctions? Or will they consider it some kind of fraud or harassment?
PS - PM sent.
Glenn
A special thanks goes to DorkGirl - with her conscientiousness, energy and hard work, the guy never really had a chance.
We also received a great deal of help from an Ebay'er, who, after initially being skeptical of my warning, really sunk his teeth into stopping the scammer. The Ebay'er was eventually referred to the this tread and might join the forum soon, too.
Thanks also, to anyone who reported the guy and/or gave him a tough time.
I want to add that we only usually talk about the bad things that happen eBay. But I have to tell you, there are a lot of good people there too. I got at least 20 emails from concerned fellow eBayers telling me not to pay this jerk (like that was going to happen
What a wonderful way to start out the new year
Happy New Year!!
That says it all!