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longtimecollectorlongtimecollector Posts: 2,368 ✭
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Check this........
New Seller.......ZERO feedback.........Private Bidder ID's..........Fairly expensive coins........Reasonble photo skills.........
This guy is NO beginner.......
Anyone recognize these coins ???????
Might be totally legit...........
But I doubt it !!!!!!!
Cam-Slam 2-6-04
3 "DAMMIT BOYS"
4 "YOU SUCKS"
Numerous POTD (But NONE officially recognized)
Seated Halves are my specialty !
Seated Half set by date/mm COMPLETE !
Seated Half set by WB# - 289 down / 31 to go !!!!!
(1) "Smoebody smack him" from CornCobWipe !
IN MEMORY OF THE CUOF image

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    K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
    Something smells fishy. Doing a check on their domain name, we find they have locked it:

    Domain Name: ANSCOINS.COM
    Registrar: ENOM, INC.
    Whois Server: whois.enom.com
    Referral URL: http://www.enom.com
    Name Server: NS1.DNSJUNCTION.COM
    Name Server: NS2.DNSJUNCTION.COM
    Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
    Updated Date: 28-jan-2005
    Creation Date: 28-jan-2005
    Expiration Date: 28-jan-2006

    There is simply no reason for a reputable business to block their registrar information. Scammers commonly do this.
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    AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    Dammit, I wish I could remember the guy's name before this incarnation. It's been a couple of years, but he used the same line "just look at these pictures" and all he sold was crap. I'd avoid him.
    image

    My OmniCoin Collection
    My BankNoteBank Collection
    Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
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    tlhoytlhoy Posts: 2,204


    << <i>Dammit, I wish I could remember the guy's name before this incarnation. It's been a couple of years, but he used the same line "just look at these pictures" and all he sold was crap. I'd avoid him. >>



    Just look at these pictures!

    Same person "gotcoins4u"
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    AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    That's the one !!! Thanks. I'd have been awake all night trying to remember.
    image

    My OmniCoin Collection
    My BankNoteBank Collection
    Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
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    longtimecollectorlongtimecollector Posts: 2,368 ✭
    Same photo background............ IDENTICAL CRAWL LINE......... Only 16 negs in the last 6 months !!!!!!!!! Wonder whats the motive for a new ID ????????
    gotcoins4u
    anscoins
    Cam-Slam 2-6-04
    3 "DAMMIT BOYS"
    4 "YOU SUCKS"
    Numerous POTD (But NONE officially recognized)
    Seated Halves are my specialty !
    Seated Half set by date/mm COMPLETE !
    Seated Half set by WB# - 289 down / 31 to go !!!!!
    (1) "Smoebody smack him" from CornCobWipe !
    IN MEMORY OF THE CUOF image
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    tlhoytlhoy Posts: 2,204


    << <i>Same photo background............ IDENTICAL CRAWL LINE......... Only 16 negs in the last 6 months !!!!!!!!! Wonder whats the motive for a new ID ????????
    gotcoins4u
    anscoins >>



    gotcoins4u ( 1189)
    Feedback Score: 1189
    Positive Feedback: 98.3%
    Member since Jan-03-99 in United States

    With 98.3% feedback he lost his power seller status.
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    K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
    It's definitely the same guy. If you right click where the picture was supposed to be on the 1909-S VDB, and on any of the current auctions, you'll see they're both hosted on the same RCN personal web page.
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    K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Same photo background............ IDENTICAL CRAWL LINE......... Only 16 negs in the last 6 months !!!!!!!!! Wonder whats the motive for a new ID ????????
    gotcoins4u
    anscoins >>



    gotcoins4u ( 1189)
    Feedback Score: 1189
    Positive Feedback: 98.3%
    Member since Jan-03-99 in United States

    With 98.3% feedback he lost his power seller status. >>



    Actually, to lose power seller status, you have to drop below 98% for three consecutive months.
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    krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Something smells fishy. Doing a check on their domain name, we find they have locked it:

    Domain Name: ANSCOINS.COM
    Registrar: ENOM, INC.
    Whois Server: whois.enom.com
    Referral URL: http://www.enom.com
    Name Server: NS1.DNSJUNCTION.COM
    Name Server: NS2.DNSJUNCTION.COM
    Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
    Updated Date: 28-jan-2005
    Creation Date: 28-jan-2005
    Expiration Date: 28-jan-2006

    There is simply no reason for a reputable business to block their registrar information. Scammers commonly do this. >>



    Not blocked, K6AZ. The whois at enom.com has full info. Site is registered to a guy in Northampton, PA.

    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.

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    mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    anscoins.com from directnic.com


    Registration Service Provided By: Globat.com - 2500 MB Hosting $7.95
    Contact: hostmaster@globat.com
    Visit: http://www.globat.com

    Domain name: anscoins.com

    Registrant Contact:
    Other mans Treasure
    Stefan Skweir (sphanki@rcn.com)
    +1.6104402096
    Fax: +1.6104402096
    P.O. Box 219
    Northampton, Pa 18067
    US

    Administrative Contact:
    Other mans Treasure
    Stefan Skweir (sphanki@rcn.com)
    +1.6104402096
    Fax: +1.6104402096
    P.O. Box 219
    Northampton, Pa 18067
    US

    Technical Contact:
    Globat, LLC.
    Hostmaster Role Account (hostmaster@globat.com)
    +1.3234175167
    Fax: none
    11288 Ventura Blvd. #443b
    Studio City, CA 91604
    US

    Billing Contact:
    Globat, LLC.
    Globat, LLC. (hostmaster@globat.com)
    +1.3234175167
    Fax: none
    11288 Ventura Blvd. #443b
    Studio City, CA 91604
    US

    Status: Locked

    Name Servers:
    ns1.dnsjunction.com
    ns2.dnsjunction.com

    Creation date: 28 Jan 2005 18:35:49
    Expiration date: 28 Jan 2006 18:35:49

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

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    mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Oops sorry for the duplicate post


    Tomimage

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Foreign bidders and faster delivery please use!!! Item will ship after one week with Paypal or Personal check. >>



    He wants bidders to use Bidpay (money orders) for "faster delivery", while PayPal would delay shipping a week. It's a hit and run scam.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Creation date: 28 Jan 2005 18:35:49 >>



    They claim on their My Ebay page that they've been in business for 35 years, yet the domain was created a little over a month ago.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    majorbigtimemajorbigtime Posts: 2,937 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>. It's a hit and run scam.

    >>



    I agree wholehartedly. this certainly is not "a legitimate estate auction".
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    K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
    Not only that Russ, he only paid for one year. Why would a legitimate business do that?
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    MAD4MORGANSMAD4MORGANS Posts: 2,044
    PRIVATE AUCTIONS image This Doesn't Look all Good to Me!!

    image

    Is it time to take the trash out again? image

    If I only had a dollar for every VAM I have...err...nevermind...I do!! image

    My "Fun With 21D" Die State Collection - QX5 Pics Attached
    -----
    Proud Owner of
    2 –DAMMIT BOY!!! ® Awards
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    tlhoytlhoy Posts: 2,204
    Well, I have to say it.
    I can find nothing wrong here.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Well, I have to say it.
    I can find nothing wrong here. >>



    Glenn,

    You find nothing wrong with the seller encouraging Bidpay, (money orders), while delaying shipping for a week if the bidder uses PayPal? That's a HUGE red flag.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    tlhoytlhoy Posts: 2,204


    << <i>

    << <i>Well, I have to say it.
    I can find nothing wrong here. >>



    Glenn,

    You find nothing wrong with the seller encouraging Bidpay, (money orders), while delaying shipping for a week if the bidder uses PayPal? That's a HUGE red flag.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    I see red flags all over this person, but they are not breaking any eBay rules that I can tell.
    Maybe I should have said. I can find no reason to report them. But I am going to keep my eye on them.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,515 ✭✭✭
    Ah, now I understand. I reported them anyway, even though there aren't any rules violations. I figure it's worth a shot to give eBay a heads up.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
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    AC7DXAC7DX Posts: 163
    send him an email...tell him everyone is on to him including ebay...
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    DrWhoDrWho Posts: 562 ✭✭
    scumnuker

    to the RESCUE, please.
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    mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    I received several harrasing phone calls from a Stefan Skweir, phone 610-440-2096 which was displayed on my caller ID. I reported it to the telephone company and am letting them handle it.

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

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    ellewoodellewood Posts: 1,750 ✭
    you all continue to impress me with your eBay investigative skills. You guys can dig pretty DEEP these days!!!!
    image
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    K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭


    << <i>I received several harrasing phone calls from a Stefan Skweir, phone 610-440-2096 which was displayed on my caller ID. I reported it to the telephone company and am letting them handle it. >>



    Well, since we now know the guy is reading the board, perhaps he can answer a few questions.

    Why did you start a new eBay ID?

    Why did you only register your domain name for one year?

    Why are all your auctions private?

    Are you aware of the federal laws regarding telephone harrassment?
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    cointagiouscointagious Posts: 847 ✭
    Stefan A. Skweir, 30, Catasauqua, PA sphanki@hotmail.com
    image
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    mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    The 1832 Bust Half listed as Overton 109 R5 is NOT that variety; besides, the current rarity on a real O-109 is R4.

    His 1831 O-110A is only O-110 which is an R2 and only worth about $50, not the $450 he is asking.

    Ten percent restocking charge.

    Add 5% for Pay Pal.

    No problem here, I need a good laugh once in awhile.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
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    ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 7,903 ✭✭✭✭
    You guys are incredible!
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    RGLRGL Posts: 3,784 ✭
    He's math challenged as well ... offering 1 oz. silver rounds on his web site for $9.99 despite claiming they are two-thirds off the normal price of $15.99!

    <FONT size=5>We are having a<B> <FONT color=#ff0000>BLOWOUT SPECIAL</FONT> </B>on <FONT color=#ff0000>ONE OUNCE <B>SILVER</B> </FONT>BARS and ROUNDS. Due to a high inventory level of these silver items, we are offering them at less than 2/3rds our normal selling price. That's right, less than 2/3rds the normal price just to get rid of our <FONT color=#ff0000>OVERSTOCK </FONT>of these items. Take advantage of this offer. Don't miss this great opportunity. They usually sell for <FONT color=#ff0000>$15.99</FONT> or more per ounce, but you can now get them for a fraction of the cost.</FONT>

    And, the only other thing sold on his web site is a pound of wheaties for $9.99 ... you can add things to your "cart," but no where -- no where -- is an e-mail address, street address, phone number, etc .... the phantom seller.
    The Ludlow Collection (DCAM/CAM)
    The Ludlow Brilliant Collection (1938-64)

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    ibzman350ibzman350 Posts: 5,315 ✭


    << <i>Stefan A. Skweir, 30, Catasauqua, PA sphanki@hotmail.com >>



    that email addy didn't work for me.



    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
    imageimageimage
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    BlindedByEgoBlindedByEgo Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
    NARU'd

    Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1

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