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Fake PCGS slab on FB Marketplace
Bikingnut
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I reported to FB marketplace, but highly unlikely they will do anything about. I will likely get a reply that it doesn't violate their listing policy. FB marketplace is a safe haven for scammers. I don't know how to report it to PCGS but I'm sure someone here does.
US Navy CWO3 retired. 12/81-09/04
Looking for PCGS AU58 Washington's, 32-63.
Looking for PCGS AU58 Washington's, 32-63.
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It appears that the listing disappeared within minutes after I reported it.
Looking for PCGS AU58 Washington's, 32-63.
Still there for me:
Mixed up the label grade:
not there now for me - but I can't wait for all of the facebook marketplace spam soon coming to my email
For those of us who are less experienced, what allowed you to determine it was a fake?
This sort of thing (fake slabbed 1909-S VDB) wouldn't be a problem for a buyer on eBay.
Well in this particular case the coin was already sold by HA and an image of the coin in the slab was there. Since the fake slab looks nothing like the HA sold slab that is pretty straightforward. However, also in this case the seller of the fake slab has a grade associated with the counterfeit that is incorrect and can easily be determined by using the PCGS cert verification tool. That, along with the general wonkiness of everything about the fake slab, makes it easy to determine.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
a simple comparison between the two labels will show why it is a counterfeit.
the barcode is wrong too
Just like I did on the posted 1909-S VDB above I have made a combo image of this other one he has. Stated he bought it from the same person and is out $5K. I can't post all of the expletives he used about his situation
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The seller likely blocked you on FB, so you cant see their listings.
Listing is still up. Also has some bad reviews...
The scammer selected a gold shield (with extra sparkles 😆) probably not knowing one could easily compare with a TrueView image of the real thing. Owner claims to have bought it through tic-tock.
You could look at all the tells on the slab pointed out in this thread or you could look at the COIN. Most counterfeit slabs have bogus coins inside them. Plastic and labels are arguably easier to counterfeit than the intricate detail of a genuine coin.
I blame eBay.
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I'm liking the new post jail jmlanzaf.
For FB Marketplace? Please exlain!
He's saying that eBay’s new authenticity guarantee is so effective that counterfeits are being forced onto FB.
Superb collections are built more by omission than by addition.
Scammers selling fakes have no conscience and peddle their junk everywhere. They know the uninformed targets far outnumber discerning collectors. Peace Roy
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It was mostly a joke. People blame ebay for everything.
If you prefer to take it seriously, eBay Authentication has forced all the fakes onto FB.
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