Yet another E-Bay scam

Gldstax · March 16, 2011 1:07AM

For those of you wanting to buy an ounce of gold for $200 under spot:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-24-kt-9999-Gold-Buffalo-Coin-/320671723371?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa9862f6b#ht_500wt_922

The seller even has 0 feedback.

Manorcourtman · March 16, 2011 1:25AM

Link-o

derryb · March 16, 2011 1:29AM

From the National Collector's Mint, probably a replica.

ElKevvo · March 16, 2011 1:33AM

Yeah I remember seeing those on TV...gold plated. The seller does mention that but still the auction has a pretty decent chance of snaring someone.

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16DMERC · March 16, 2011 1:35AM

these are the ones I see ads for on TV for $19.95....also notice the "no returns accepted"

LindeDad · March 16, 2011 1:43AM

Repoted for key word spamming as a one ounce gold coin.

Manorcourtman · March 16, 2011 1:58AM

With zero feedback won't Paypal hold his $$ until the Buyer leaves positive feedback??

AUandAG · March 16, 2011 2:02AM

<< Repoted for key word spamming as a one ounce gold coin. >>

And reported for have a price or value in the description!

Casman · March 16, 2011 2:20AM

<< With zero feedback won't Paypal hold his $$ until the Buyer leaves positive feedback?? >>

"OR" once it's shown as delivered, they'll release the $.

epcjimi1 · March 16, 2011 2:21AM

Listing pic and some text for the sellers description of his item coincidentally also appears here -

NCM

notwilight · March 16, 2011 2:27AM

You'd think a big company like ebay wouldn't run scams. --Jerry

lcoopie · March 16, 2011 2:42AM

clad in 14 mg of pure 24 kt (.9999) gold

morgansforever · March 16, 2011 3:22AM

I wouldn't call it a scam, keyword misrepresentation.
It's clearly the tribute proof seen on TV, and the seller discloses it's plated in gold.
Even the commercial itself, talks about the first coin that was struck using 24kt gold.
Towards the end of the commercial, they tell you the fine details.
$1200 BIN is sorta scummy. I don't think anyone will fall for it, I may be wrong though.

tribute proof infomercial

taxmad · March 16, 2011 3:51AM

<< I wouldn't call it a scam, keyword misrepresentation.
It's clearly the tribute proof seen on TV, and the seller discloses it's plated in gold.
Even the commercial itself, talks about the first coin that was struck using 24kt gold.
Towards the end of the commercial, they tell you the fine details.
$1200 BIN is sorta scummy. I don't think anyone will fall for it, I may be wrong though. >>

I disagree - he does not link the tribute coin to this coin. He mentions the tribute coin, but does not state this is one of the coins - in fact just the opposite. His opening line states this is a 24k 1 ounce gold coin.

and it is not stamped 'copy'

Res · March 16, 2011 4:26AM

<< 

<< I wouldn't call it a scam, keyword misrepresentation.
It's clearly the tribute proof seen on TV, and the seller discloses it's plated in gold.
Even the commercial itself, talks about the first coin that was struck using 24kt gold.
Towards the end of the commercial, they tell you the fine details.
$1200 BIN is sorta scummy. I don't think anyone will fall for it, I may be wrong though. >>

I disagree - he does not link the tribute coin to this coin. He mentions the tribute coin, but does not state this is one of the coins - in fact just the opposite. His opening line states this is a 24k 1 ounce gold coin.

and it is not stamped 'copy'

>>

The first line states that it is a 2011 replication of the $50 gold coin

JamesMurray · March 16, 2011 4:34AM

I noticed that too , he mentions replica at least twice. I don't see how it's a scam far less an ebay scam.

slipgate · March 16, 2011 4:59AM

Did you know that the thinnest substance on Earth is gold plate?

Yet another E-Bay scam

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