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Anybody ever heard of Vincent LaLoggia and "Finest Known"?

RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
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They're out of Boca Raton, FL. Anybody know anything about this company?

Russ, NCNE
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    kieferscoinskieferscoins Posts: 10,017 ✭
    I have seen his small ads in coin world and numismatic news. It has his picture of him and his title "chief numismatist" along with 2-3 coins for sale in the $10-30K catagory.

    Cameron Kiefer
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    kieferscoinskieferscoins Posts: 10,017 ✭
    Is this the same company?

    Cameron Kiefer
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    UncleWigglyUncleWiggly Posts: 2,467
    I've seen his ads in publications, but have never bought from him. I have noticed that he is looking to hire an experienced numismatist.


    Jerry
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    krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    That's James DiGeorgia's outfit. He's been around for a while. Also runs this business.

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Is this the same company?

    Cameron Kiefer >>



    Must be. That's the web site listed in the SPAM I got from them.

    Russ, NCNE


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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>That's James DiGeorgia's outfit. He's been around for a while. Also runs this business. >>



    Is that the same James DiGeorgia named in this FTC complaint?

    http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktreenum.txt

    http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktree.txt

    Russ, NCNE
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    relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭

    That was in the old days. I bet he has reformed his ways image
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    SethChandlerSethChandler Posts: 1,721 ✭✭✭✭
    Good job, Russ. Looks like a bad guy to me.
    Collecting since 1976.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Good job, Russ. Looks like a bad guy to me. >>



    I can't take credit. The FTC info was PMed to me by another forum member.

    Russ, NCNE
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    krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>That's James DiGeorgia's outfit. He's been around for a while. Also runs this business. >>



    Is that the same James DiGeorgia named in this FTC complaint?

    http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktreenum.txt

    http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktree.txt

    Russ, NCNE >>



    It would be a pretty amazing coincidence if there are two James M. DiGeorgias in the coin biz.

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

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    beartracks42beartracks42 Posts: 2,834 ✭
    I got an advertisement from them today. First one!!image
    Gary
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    CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,432 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I got the spam email today as well.

    I wonder how he got my email address - I never did business with him.

    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

    My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!

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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I wonder how he got my email address - I never did business with him. >>



    I assume he got mine from the Registry. Is yours visible?

    Russ, NCNE
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    roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,374 ✭✭✭✭✭
    James was with Oak Tree during the crazy market of 1988-90. I sold those guys a number of MS64 bust half dimes and a slew of other type coins. Back then those were $3000 a pop. And it never mattered how plain a coin was, it always could be sold. I believe he also worked for Heritage either before or after the Oak Tree stint. He originally came out of New England Rare Coin Galleries in Mass.

    Obviously he makes money in this business. image

    roadrunner
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    CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,432 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nope - mine is not visible on the Registry. (But I'd better double check)

    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

    My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!

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    nederveitnederveit Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭
    I bought a Franklin (1959 Proof 69 no less) from him back in May. Although it did take some time to actually execute the transaction (I was getting nervous for a week or so there), the coin did arrive, and at a decent price IMO. I know another collector that bought one at the same time without any problem.
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    mustangman7mustangman7 Posts: 183 ✭
    How does all this tie into Vincent LaLoggia? If this is the Vinnie that I used to deal with, he was a fantastic guy who hooked me up with several Pop 1 Lincoln's on the layaway plan. He moved several times and I lost track of him and wondered if this was the same Vinnie? Any more info?image
    Mike--(2001 #1 PCGS MS Memorial Lincoln Registry Set Owner & 2007 #13 MS Memorial Lincoln Set Owner. Both Retired)
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    scherscher Posts: 924 ✭
    I also have gotten a few real nice coins from him...
    bruce scher
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    There used to be a Vinnie with Numismatic Consultants out of Hilton Head, SC. I bought some coins from him and was very pleased. I wonder if it's the same guy?

    Russ, NCNE
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    Conder101Conder101 Posts: 10,536 ✭
    I got spammed by them too and I'm not in the Registry.
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    mustangman7mustangman7 Posts: 183 ✭
    That was Vinnie Laloggia and I can't see there being two people into selling coins with that name? He was great and I would trust him? Anybody know if he works for this new place or what?
    Mike--(2001 #1 PCGS MS Memorial Lincoln Registry Set Owner & 2007 #13 MS Memorial Lincoln Set Owner. Both Retired)
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Anybody know if he works for this new place or what? >>



    He has checked in here.

    Russ, NCNE
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    mustangman7mustangman7 Posts: 183 ✭
    WooooooHoooooo Vinnie my buddy, pal, old friend of mine. You are resurrected once again. Are you ready to help me do it once again? I'll send you a PM if you have it turned on. Welcome back my old friend!!!!!!!!!!imageimageimageimageimage

    Thanks Rella! I appreciate you giving him the heads up for me.image

    Drat! PM not turned on. Vinnie, Turn on your PM so I can PM you!image
    Mike--(2001 #1 PCGS MS Memorial Lincoln Registry Set Owner & 2007 #13 MS Memorial Lincoln Set Owner. Both Retired)

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