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Had an interesting visit from a S.S. special agent today, 1/30/13.
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Seems as though they have become involved with investigating a local attempt to peddle counterfeit coins, including some in counterfeit holders with a four letter abbreviation for a TPG. I got the impression that I learned as much as the agent did. Looks like 3 hots and a cot real soon for smoebody. 
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Just so we know what to look for.
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<< <i>Seems as though they have become involved with investigating a local attempt to peddle counterfeit coins, including some in counterfeit holders with a four letter abbreviation for a TPG. I got the impression that I learned as much as the agent did. Looks like 3 hots and a cot real soon for smoebody.
Hard labor would be more intimidating/appropriate. The way the picture's painted, three hots and a cot ain't such a bad deal for some people, nowadays. Built in social safety net for when caught at their misdeeds.
<< <i>Interesting, glad to see that there is action against the crooks >>
They always seem to get a slap on the wrist because its not a violent crime. Of course now even violent criminals get off easy.
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<< <i>Any images you can share of these counterfeit holders, or what coins are being placed in them?
Just so we know what to look for. >>
Sorry, no images. Secret Service isn't about to let me photograph evidence. They're all key date fake Morgans, representing some of the Top 10 in the series. All with assigned grade of AU-55.
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<< <i>When I first saw the title to this thread I quickly checked to make sure it wasn't started by Dan Carr.
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
<< <i>Did they mention if the slabs were any good? >>
The items were brought to me for evaluation of authenticity. They're all bogus, as I stated earlier in the thread.
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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<< <i>They are probably just scoping out a candidate for a new Federal Reserve Chairman or Treasury Secretary. >>
Then, he'll need to file using TurboTax to pass muster.
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<< <i>Seems as though they have become involved with investigating a local attempt to peddle counterfeit coins, including some in counterfeit holders with a four letter abbreviation for a TPG. I got the impression that I learned as much as the agent did. Looks like 3 hots and a cot real soon for smoebody.
I just sent you a PM,but don't know if it was received because it isn't showing up in my PMs sent.
<< <i>Pretty soon the Gov't will want a background check and fingerprints run before we purchase a slabbed coin. >>
They'll also want to register them in case they want to confiscate them at some future date.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire