The old, "My grandpa left me these coins" routine. Awesome...

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  1. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    C-B-D, Apr 8, 2014
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  3. C-B-D

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    C-B-D, Apr 8, 2014
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  4. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Wow! I know extremely little about those two coins, but I do know better than to look twice at either of those two.
     
    rickmp, Apr 8, 2014
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  5. cpm9ball

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    Did you report him for selling counterfeits?

    Chris
     
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  6. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Yes. Feel free to join in doing that.
     
    C-B-D, Apr 8, 2014
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  7. wcoins

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    Maybe he has a Chinese granpa.
     
    wcoins, Apr 8, 2014
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  8. cpm9ball

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    Done and done!

    I wonder how many others he has?

    Chris
     
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  10. C-B-D

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    C-B-D, Apr 8, 2014
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  11. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Done, done and done.
    He currently has 3 listings.
    100% feedback, too.
     
    rickmp, Apr 8, 2014
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  12. cpm9ball

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    Me, too!

    Chris
     
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  13. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Grandpa must be from china! Not even good fakes either why anyone would fake those 2 common date Morgan's is beyond me worth $30 if their real
     
    Mainebill, Apr 8, 2014
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  14. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    While I haven't checked out the cited items, I've seen too many eBay sellers stung buying counterfeits, and then turn right around and offer them again, hoping to get someone else to absorb the lesson that should have been their own.

    I'm still sitting on 6 counterfeit gold coins I was unable to return to sellers. I probably ought to have them melted and made into a money clip or something, but in their present form they are a constant reminder to be ever vigilant.
     
    ToughCOINS, Apr 8, 2014
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  15. Maxfli

    Maxfli Well-Known Member

    I know very little about identifying counterfeits. Somebody educate me — what are the "tells" on those coins?
     
    Maxfli, Apr 8, 2014
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  16. wcoins

    wcoins GEM-ber

    Because the cost of a fake is less than a dollar. Good profit margin if sell for $30
     
    wcoins, Apr 8, 2014
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  17. Soiled

    Soiled Everyone has coin Avatars. I chose space.

    What category should I report it under?
     
    Soiled, Apr 8, 2014
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  18. Soiled

    Soiled Everyone has coin Avatars. I chose space.

    Lately I've been sticking to buying slabbed coins. I know its no guarantee.
     
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    cpm9ball, Apr 8, 2014
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  20. Hotpocket

    Hotpocket Supreme Overlord

    Exactly right. I think counterfeiters realize that if they fake the very rare date coins, collectors will immediately notice, but if they fake the pedestrian/common date coins and sell them for a low price ($30), they can get away with it, especially if more novice collectors are buying them.
     
    Hotpocket, Apr 8, 2014
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  21. treylxapi47

    treylxapi47 Well-Known Member Dealer

    For this scenario, the TPG services are PRICELESS. Assurance of authentication is crucial in this hobby for the vast majority of collectors.
     
    treylxapi47, Apr 8, 2014
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