Is this a U.S. Coin forum?

morgansforever

Lately it seems everyday there is some sort of coin related crimes. Fraudulent listings, pirated pics, fake coins, fake slabs, genuine coins in fake slabs, fake coins in genuine slabs, stolen coins, fake inserts, fake money orders, pirated accounts, fake bullion, etc.
I've nuked a dozen actions in September myself. How much more of this can this hobby take?
It really FN pisses me off when someone gets burned and never returns to the hobby.
I'm done ranting, thank you for hearing me out.

EDIT: As of this edit, there are 6 threads on the first page that pertain to coins and fraud/theft.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>I've nuked a dozen actions in September myself. How much more of this can this hobby take?
I'm done ranting, thank you for hearing me out. >>


only a dozen? you need to get your priorities straight.

i think 80-140 per month should be the quota
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morgansforever

<<only a dozen? you need to get your priorities straight.>>

I spend more time investigating listings than I do bidding.

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>I spend more time investigating listings than I do bidding. >>



maybe i misunderstood what you meant. i thought you meant reported listings
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coindeuce

You left out the scenario where neophytes like the one I waited on today present chotchke gold plated replicas of U.S. coins for an offer, and when novelty item prices are tendered, they exclaim something to the effect of "harumph! I paid $90 each for these!

morgansforever

<<You left out the scenario where neophytes like the one I waited on today present chotchke gold plated replicas of U.S. coins for an offer, and when novelty item prices are tendered, they exclaim something to the effect of "harumph! I paid $90 each for these!>>

I'm so irritated with all of it, wish I could shut Ebay down for ever. It's not fair for those who are respectable sellers.
WTF is real anymore?

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>You left out the scenario where neophytes like the one I waited on today present chotchke gold plated replicas of U.S. coins for an offer, and when novelty item prices are tendered, they exclaim something to the effect of "harumph! I paid $90 each for these! >>



i'm surprised. it is just as painful to read about as it is to see happen ><
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LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i><<You left out the scenario where neophytes like the one I waited on today present chotchke gold plated replicas of U.S. coins for an offer, and when novelty item prices are tendered, they exclaim something to the effect of "harumph! I paid $90 each for these!>>

I'm so irritated with all of it, wish I could shut Ebay down for ever. It's not fair for those who are respectable sellers.
WTF is real anymore? >>



i kinda like stirring the pot. gimme your email and i'll send ya a list of documentaries to watch that'll really open up your eyes. although if you flip out afterwards, i want immunity~!
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KollectorKing

u'll all forgot/ignore ranting the "BST - US coin" forum

19Lyds

While the occurance of "Fraudulent listings, pirated pics, fake coins, fake slabs, genuine coins in fake slabs, fake coins in genuine slabs, stolen coins, fake inserts, fake money orders, pirated accounts, fake bullion, etc." appears to be on the increase and a threat to the hobby, minus the listings (since eBay is a relative newbie to coin collecting), none of this is really new as its been occuring ever since the fist coin sold for more than its face value.

coinsarefun

I say we post some coins......coins always make me feel better

LanceNewmanOCC

<< <i>I say we post some coins......coins always make me feel better >>



it worked. i do feel better. probably because i really like that particular issue, especially nice ones like yours!
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morgansforever

Nice toner Steph. Have you tried shooting it yourself?

coinsarefun

<< <i>Nice toner Steph. Have you tried shooting it yourself? >>







Thanks guys

Yes, I did shoot it a long time back, here is an old pic

BaseballAbs

<< <i>I say we post some coins......coins always make me feel better




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I wouldn't mind see that image again, very nice!

coinsarefun

<< <i>

<< <i>I say we post some coins......coins always make me feel better




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I wouldn't mind see that image again, very nice! >>







I often wonder if my gold would get a gold bean

mrpotatoheadd

<< <i>EDIT: As of this edit, there are 6 threads on the first page that pertain to coins and fraud/theft. >>

Not to make light of these problems, but if everybody posted here whenever a deal went smoothly, the fraud/theft posts would be awfully difficult to find.

TwoSides2aCoin

It's not a coin forum. It's , it's ... it's LIFE around coin geeks.

coinsarefun

Another coin post......yep, that's what we need

btw, how's the image skills coming along? I think I'm improving....slightly

Zoins

Love that quarter eagle!

TwoSides2aCoin

The camera isn't the problem. It's the photographer

coinsarefun

<< <i>The camera isn't the problem. It's the photographer >>





Ahhhh, I found out you can slap him around a little , hand a beer and everything is happy once again in paradise

TwoSides2aCoin