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Re: I thought it was illegal...
<< <i> << <i>READ THIS LINK AND LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT "DEFACING" COINS. Nobody (very few people, any way) ever seems to know the rules on this, even though the topic comes up regularly. >> That link has misleading information. If you deface a coin, it is still legal tender - so long as the original form is still generally… -
Re: Dealer policies with a tinge of "attitude"...
I feel for him. Can’t say really blame him. Lame eBay buyers, flake outs can take their toll. What is hilarious is when the flake out (or scammer) botches the return and does not return by deadline or too stupid providing any tracking. Then no return allowed lol. I believe there are a lot of scammers who initiate returns… -
Re: Honest ebay seller admits cards are trimmed
admissions like these may look to be "honest" but they are really a call to scammers. its a tricky business... On one hand you applaud the guy for telling us they are trimmed, and on the other hand now these cards get turned over to some scammer who resells to some poor soul. In this case it looks like he had no choice to… -
Re: Proving those X-Mas rack packs are bogus
I guess it's all "buyer beware" but scammers do affect all of us indirectly. When you decide to sell your stuff, people will be skeptical no matter how legit your item is. That affects the value. I collect cards for fun and scammers take away the fun. It would be nice to see Topps step in and say that they never… -
Re: New stimulus tax law?
most people send venmo on instagram. which basically has zero recourse similar to fnf. scammers are outted pretty quick. i sold a 9k card there the other day and guy venmoed me instantly. was shocked. of course, i'm not a scammer. but still. i know i wouldn't have sent w/o protection. -
Re: Fraudulent '57 Starr PSA 8 card on ebay
<< <i>I'm glad that I've buying raw cards with creases, pinholes, stains, and rounded corners. None of the scammers pay any attention to those types of cards. 1952 and 1953 Mantles seem to have the most problems. Also PSA 8 and PSA 9 vintage cards. >> keep the fun in old cards - keep the scammers out. -
Re: Less Than 24 Hours Later, Maybe I Haven't Seen it All in Fake '52 Mantles. . .
I know for fact that the 90331869 serial on the topps mantle is bogus. I have seen that same serial # show up in many, many bogus auctions. I think it's popular for scammers because it's in a PSA holder, but the serial number is bunk. Why would someone combine all 4 of these into one auction, when seperately they would… -
Re: Raw Coins...I'm Done withThem
Once again I am amazed that so many on this forum want to blame the victim, instead of the scammer. The fact that all this crap goes on in our hobby does not make it right. Yes, all collectors should educate themselves, but it is the scammer that is harming our hobby, not the uninformed collector. Bravo to the OP for… -
Re: charlotte gold coin sold for melt(actually less than)
I can't believe some of the alternate stories. How one goes from "I have a rare coin and someone offering me $1500" for it to selling it to a scammer for under melt is beyond me. That must be some good BS to convince someone not to take it back to the person for $1500.... but I guess maybe the scammer appeals to the… -
Re: anyone know wy some people cover up the serial #
A covered serial number is a red flag. It means "avoid this auction!!!!!" It may be a seller who intends to ship a coin other than the one pictured. It may also be a scammer who has "lifted" a photo from someone else's auction. In today's scammer-filled on-line auction world red flags should never be ignored. Legit sellers…
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