. i regret these exist but i would really love to be present when someone first learns pcgs, ngc etc holders have been/are counterfeited on a rather massive scale. it would be painful but bemusing.
then look them in the eye, give them a hug and tell them honestly, "this isn't even the tip of the iceberg, so brace yourself."
edited to add:
i just checked and my ebay counterfeit seller folder contains 3,760 files in 781 folders and i'll be honest, i've not given it even an F+ effort. .
<< <i>. i regret these exist but i would really love to be present when someone first learns pcgs, ngc etc holders have been/are counterfeited on a rather massive scale. it would be painful but bemusing.
then look them in the eye, give them a hug and tell them honestly, "this isn't even the tip of the iceberg, so brace yourself." . >>
Yes, here's his answer back to me in all CAPS;
OH MY GOD...WE BOUGHT THIS FROM A LOCAL DEALER, WE NEVER EXPERIENCED SOMETHING LIKE THIS.....IM REMOVING THE COIN RIGHT NOW....THANK YOUY KINDLY FOR THE HEADS UP..... PHIL, AT GOLD CITY HAZEL PARK MICHIGAN....248-882-XXXX
- cinpin18
He left me his number, just give him a call and calm him down Lance! Is his three legger that he has up real? (PM me for the real phone number) bob
Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
FWIW, I have contacted eBay three times now offering my services to help them determine whether specific coins reported to them are genuine or not. THey have not gotten back to me. TD
Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Also won the PNG's Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.
Comments
-Paul
-Paul
The coin is very crudely struck- and weak as well.
bob
pretty sure i have some like this. recognized the font instantly.
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Lance.
Bla bla bla bla....
bob
<< <i>This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing. >>
i regret these exist but i would really love to be present when someone first learns pcgs, ngc etc holders have been/are counterfeited on a rather massive scale. it would be painful but bemusing.
then look them in the eye, give them a hug and tell them honestly, "this isn't even the tip of the iceberg, so brace yourself."
edited to add:
i just checked and my ebay counterfeit seller folder contains 3,760 files in 781 folders and i'll be honest, i've not given it even an F+ effort.
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<< <i>.
i regret these exist but i would really love to be present when someone first learns pcgs, ngc etc holders have been/are counterfeited on a rather massive scale. it would be painful but bemusing.
then look them in the eye, give them a hug and tell them honestly, "this isn't even the tip of the iceberg, so brace yourself."
. >>
Yes, here's his answer back to me in all CAPS;
OH MY GOD...WE BOUGHT THIS FROM A LOCAL DEALER, WE NEVER EXPERIENCED SOMETHING LIKE THIS.....IM REMOVING THE COIN RIGHT NOW....THANK YOUY KINDLY FOR THE HEADS UP.....
PHIL, AT GOLD CITY HAZEL PARK MICHIGAN....248-882-XXXX
- cinpin18
He left me his number, just give him a call and calm him down Lance! Is his three legger that he has up real? (PM me for the real phone number)
bob
TD
The seller is legit...just got a bad coin.... scary stuff if these start to flood the market.....