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Re: Husband's Estate - 8/20 JadeCoin replies!
As much fun as it is to "prove" a scam is taking place, there is simply no way that those two coins are the same. Supersize the reverse or obverse from Deb's auction and leave it on your screen side by side with Goose's coin. While the wear seems extremely similar, there are just too many marks that are not consistent from… -
Bad eBay Bad !!!
Here is my auction: My eBay auction Here is a fraudulent auction: Copycat eBay auction So I report the fraud to eBay, claiming that they stole my pictures and description. Here is the eBay reply: >>> Dear eBay member, Thank you for writing eBay in regard to the member who may be using your information without your… -
Re: This Is What's Killing Coin Collecting Hobby!
Prospective coin collectors being discouraged due to the predatory scammers out there is a real problem. A German coin collector basically settled me into the hobby and one of the first things he taught me were about the scams. He also showed me the variety of coins out there to help me develop my interest. I know I… -
Re: What working a Coin Shop retail counter teaches me.
I am not sure what it is, but we are seeing it more on this forum with folks coming on rude, demanding answers and confirmation of a coin they know nothing about. Over on Ebay I am seeing more and more outlandish starting bids for very common circulation cents - like $500 - $1000 or absolutely mis attributed varieties. Now… -
Re: Ebay Fraud Article in Newsweek
Scammers are getting better at phishing. The first time I received a threatening question from eBay member for non shipment of an item, I logged in to see what item it was. When I saw it was a laptop that I never sold, I immediately recognized the scam and changed my password. But I never was hooked in their previous… -
Re: Buy / Sell / Trade Forum Suggestions for the Drive By Posters
Heh, well you see Dragon if the "fresh meat" weren't allowed to put up adds on the BST it might ruin the entertainment value for many. Granted, there are some scammers but a few like to have their little chit-chat sessions on there and bump everybody else's threads to the bottom. Add in bumping they buddies threads all the… -
Re: Fraudlent Ebay listing?
It was with a heavy heart (not) that I left negative feedback for the seller for this listing here In addition to his Ebay contact phone number being bad, he assured me that the coins imaged were the exact ones he had for sale. However, the images for at least 3 of his listings were taken from coinfacs.com. He had assured… -
Re: wow...big time scam
<<< Refunds are done for good reasons only, such as description (not category) was not met with some reasonable documentation, please contact us first. Shipping is not refunded. Returns must be received 14 days after auction ends. Shipping on larger checks held 14 days to ensure funds reach our account, postal and other… -
Re: Im even tempted on this one -- guess the final bid
Here is the trick. They have the coins listed as UNC I won one a few years back....cracked it open...all CIRC/cleaned....and ebay/paypal refunded my purchase since the coins were not UNC. Two can play the game if any of you want to ..... ...not that I recommend this....but you could crack it open...and send ebay pictures… -
Re: Resealing is now OK
<< <i>Skywalker, I have another Star Wars quote for you that is much more definitive. Obi-Wan said it in ROTS. "Anakin, Chancellor Palpatine is evil!" I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. Vito, I purchase action figures graded AFA 85 or better. I also avoid yellow blisters. >> thanks. One thing I found out is that…
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