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I can't find any reference to such an item existing in anything but a gold plated coin, which obviously wouldn't be worth over a couple bucks, much less $1050.
I wrote the seller offering some links and my opinion, but was responded to with a flurry of "proof" that he was real and that this was a real coin. The language used and some of the assumptions made as to his leadership status in several coin collection organizations really was over the top and I have thus turned him in to craigslist for fraud.
Perhaps I should have gotten second opinions first, but can I get anyone to back me up on this? Does anyone know of a solid gold Ike dollar coin?
Thanks,
Christian
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There are no 22k gold Ikes. Gold plated, maybe. The coins in the link provided don't even look plated to me. Looks more like some sort o' toning....what a crock.
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Thanks for the back up.
For the fun of it, check out one of his responses to me...
Christian
people used to think there were no 1933 saint gaudens, but many have turned up!! this was a true 22k gold ike, it was stamped by error when the first gold eagles were minted in 1972. i know, your going to say no such thing as a gold 1972 eagle, i have 200 of them, govt. secret, very scare!!! this ike was dropped in the mix in 1972 when them prototype eagles were being made, i could be one of ONE!!! SOLID GOLD FOOL!!! YOU MISSED IT!!!
sonny
This was the most polite, though still hillarious, response I got. He also claimed to be the CEO of ANA in another other one. If you've got time, join me in turning him in to craigslist. I just really take offense to scammers. Thanks, Christian
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To err is human, to ARRR! is pirate.
I can't find any reference to such an item existing in anything but a gold plated coin, which obviously wouldn't be worth over a couple bucks, much less $1050.
I wrote the seller offering some links and my opinion, but was responded to with a flurry of "proof" that he was real and that this was a real coin. The language used and some of the assumptions made as to his leadership status in several coin collection organizations really was over the top and I have thus turned him in to craigslist for fraud.
Perhaps I should have gotten second opinions first, but can I get anyone to back me up on this? Does anyone know of a solid gold Ike dollar coin?
Thanks,
Christian
Another big scam man on craigslist, no surprise there. Even though I've purchased some silver coins off of craigslist and a very nice guitar and amp with no problems. Craigslist is still the underarm pit of the world so be very careful.
this ike was dropped in the mix in 1972 when them prototype eagles were being made
I love that line! So the double eagle was just going through prototype production in the 1970's when the Ike dollar was coming out? Amazing news...contact Coin World!!!
Guy~
Thanks for the back up.
For the fun of it, check out one of his responses to me...
Christian
people used to think there were no 1933 saint gaudens, but many have turned up!! this was a true 22k gold ike, it was stamped by error when the first gold eagles were minted in 1972. i know, your going to say no such thing as a gold 1972 eagle, i have 200 of them, govt. secret, very scare!!! this ike was dropped in the mix in 1972 when them prototype eagles were being made, i could be one of ONE!!! SOLID GOLD FOOL!!! YOU MISSED IT!!!
LOL:
Love his logic......"i(t) could be one of ONE!!!" Yet, in his add, he states, "GOLD IKES ARE ON FIRE!! GOING UP EVERYDAY!!"
It sounds like Craig's List is where people go when ebay kicks them to the curb. It looks like the ink is already wearing off of the eagle!!!
How bad do you have to be to to get kicked off ebay? I mean they are selling counterfiets! I guess with ebay selling counterfiets is alright, but just taking an old ike and spray painting it with gold paint crosses the line!
This guy says, "people used to think there were no 1933 saint gaudens, but many have turned up!! this was a true 22k gold ike, it was stamped by error when the first gold eagles were minted in 1972. i know, your going to say no such thing as a gold 1972 eagle, i have 200 of them, govt. secret, very scare!!! this ike was dropped in the mix in 1972 when them prototype eagles were being made, i could be one of ONE!!! SOLID GOLD FOOL!!! YOU MISSED IT!!!
Lets break this down.....oh really why bother....its too easy and not worth my time. I need to go to work.
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