New Twist on the Chinese Ebay 'replicas'....

savoyspecial · July 5, 2008 4:54AM

okay, i'm all to familiar with the Chinese replica scheme, but this was new to me

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specifically the part where the seller "teaches" buyers to make the coin look more aged (see the example with the 1909-sVDB below the 1894-S dime)

is this allowed by ebay standards?

greg

NHSBaseball · July 5, 2008 5:00AM

Abe looks like he just smoked something on that "copy".

I also love the instructions on how to AT a coin to make it look more "natural".

Holy Cow.

doh · July 5, 2008 5:08AM

The best part about "aging" the coins is that the two 09-S VDBs aren't even the same coin!!

The letters in "copy" don't match nor do those in "V.D.B."

CaptHenway · July 5, 2008 5:46AM

GACCCCCK!

TavernTreasures · July 5, 2008 5:58AM

I live near Metuchen NJ-I wonder who is the AH who runs their headquarters.

GrumpyEd · July 5, 2008 6:30AM

Abe looks totaly wrong, he's squinting.

Also the surfaces look to prooflike and even the antiqued toned one is totaly un-natural looking.

Still it's pathetic that they allow such garbage listings.

SaorAlba · July 5, 2008 6:34AM

The USA connection is a job for the Secret Service to look into says I.

Zoins · July 5, 2008 6:43AM

<< Member: since Dec-13-05 in United States >>

<< Coins are directly sent to USA from the manufacturer, which is located in Shanghai China. Everyday, coins are sent via International Express Mail Service (EMS) from the manufacturer to our headquarter in Metuchen, New Jersey. >>

With headquarters in New Jersey, is slicksilverware a Chinese operation, or is this a US operation that outsources manufacturing to China, like how Apple outsources iPhone manufacturing to China? This seller's items say COPY, not REPLICA, and seem similar to the ones sold by say NCM, Ken Potter, and others.

Tyler1924S · July 5, 2008 6:51AM

Ebay seller "slicksilverware"... Your one stop shop for 400 thread count duvet comforters, an 1894-S Barber Dime replica (preferably, the increasingly popular DCAM version), and Nina Simone CD's.

7over8 · July 5, 2008 9:48AM

Metuchen.......
now in the heart of the "new" far east!!!! Little India is right down the road........in Iselin

one visit could net many "Undocumented Americans".....I think thats what they are called now?

chaze215 · July 5, 2008 10:22AM

<< <i>Metuchen.......
now in the heart of the "new" far east!!!! Little India is right down the road........in Iselin

one visit could net many "Undocumented Americans".....I think thats what they are called now? >>

Little India is certainly Edison.

Chaz

Frankcoins · July 5, 2008 10:49AM

Looks like Ken Potter' s or Royal Oak MInt Stuff, although it could be a rip off of those replicas.

I see no problem with toning a replica

Should be reported for not being listed as Coins & Paper Money > Exonumia > Reproductions

Frankcoins · July 5, 2008 10:51AM

<< <i>The USA connection is a job for the Secret Service to look into says I. >>

I belive this sellers merchandise is legal per HPA

However should be reported for incorrect category should be Coins & Paper Money > Exonumia > Reproductions

report to www.ebay.com/ccw

COALPORTER · July 5, 2008 11:03AM

I'm not sure what the "new twist" is ? I've seen these
type of copies for years, and it appears that U.S. based
operations are behind it even if they are made in China.

Here is some more from a place in Southen Cal. FAKE COINS

The word COPY is correct, not REPLICA per the hobby protection act.

New Twist on the Chinese Ebay 'replicas'....

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