Fake eagle detector scale-- where can I get one?

kiyote

I saw one dealer using a long piece of wood weighted for one oz, sort of like a teeter totter. It also had a slot to test the diameter and thickness of the coin. It seems really fool-proof and easy to use.

TheBigB

If you are interested in a more polished, but expensive detector try the fisch.

I bought some during the previous bull market in gold.

Fisch detector

gecko109

<< <i>If you are interested in a more polished, but expensive detector try the fisch.

I bought some during the previous bull market in gold.

Fisch detector >>





Or you can buy a digital scale for $14.99 and carry a small plastic ruler with millimeters. Just a thought.

PerryHall

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<< <i>If you are interested in a more polished, but expensive detector try the fisch.

I bought some during the previous bull market in gold.

Fisch detector >>



Or you can buy a digital scale for $14.99 and carry a small plastic ruler with millimeters. Just a thought. >>



It would sure be far less expensive and far more versatile.

TheBigB

<< <i>Or you can buy a digital scale for $14.99 and carry a small plastic ruler with millimeters. Just a thought. >>



I have those too and agree that the fisch is expensive at current prices.

Do you carry your digital scale and caliper with you for all buys?

Otherwise, it does not do much good.

gecko109

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<< <i>Or you can buy a digital scale for $14.99 and carry a small plastic ruler with millimeters. Just a thought. >>



I have those too and agree that the fisch is expensive at current prices.

Do you carry your digital scale and caliper with you for all buys?

Otherwise, it does not do much good. >>





I do not carry my scale with me....but im not buying gold coins from guys named Jimbo on craigslist either. I buy from established dealers at their shops and/or at shows, and on ebay. I have literally owned several hundred gold coins and have yet to see anything even remotely close to a "passable" fake.

TheBigB

<< <i>I buy from established dealers at their shops and/or at shows, and on ebay. >>



Thank you gecko109, It's refreshing to hear that you have confidence in your dealers, there is normally so much negativity about them on these forums.

Konahead

How about a pocket scale, they don't cost much and do the job.

jdimmick

I occasionally get krands / Maples to come in the shop that are fake, but most of these are fairly easily recognizeable by anybody who has been in the business a while.

No older gold is a bit different, I get more of these that are good fakes, that take a little knowledge to discern. I have had several $1, 2 1/2 , 5's and coupel of 10's and even a saint .

jim

TheBigB

<< <i>older gold is a bit different, I get more of these that are good fakes, that take a little knowledge to discern. I have had several $1, 2 1/2 , 5's and couple of 10's and even a saint .

jim >>



Hi Jim, Were any of the older gold fakes, wrong metal? Thanks.

kiyote

Great, thanks guys, the fisch was actually what I was thinking of!

PerryHall

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<< <i>older gold is a bit different, I get more of these that are good fakes, that take a little knowledge to discern. I have had several $1, 2 1/2 , 5's and couple of 10's and even a saint .

jim >>



Hi Jim, Were any of the older gold fakes, wrong metal? Thanks. >>



The problem with pre-1933 U.S. gold coin counterfeits is that they are mostly made to proper specs (weight, fineness, diameter, etc) so only a detailed examination by an expert is adequate to authenticate such coins. The counterfeiter makes their illicit profit on the numismatic premium on their creations.