Read the reviews at the bottom of their page https://www.etsy.com/shop/BestCoins4Sale?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=679754574 The sellers profile-- "I enjoy coin collecting, having them graded and then selling or keeping them. I have a 4.0 GPA from North Western University and National Lewis University. Received 2 majors, 1 Business Management and 2 Computer Science. Have 28 years, Computer Hardware, Systems, Software, and Disaster Recovery. Specialized in moving financial companies using Oracle's software with McDonald's Payroll and Accounting Systems, Chase Bank, Bank One, Zurich Insurance, and Protective Insurance to mention a few." "I owned an S Corporation but closed it out to work directly with OfficeMax. Became ill with a terminal illness and became a full time coin collector in 2010. My Dad started me collecting and saving Vintage Coins, when I was 10 yrs old."
Well, Donnie is obviously a scammer (did you see the 3fer Columbian Commemoratives?), BUT, the guy (reviewer) thought he was getting those 3 gold coins for $438.25 !!!!!?????!!!!!????? And apparently he did not conform to the rules for this particular seller. I do not condone this seller, but come on now...when are people going to be responsible for their own selfish/devious actions? Those 3 coins for $438.25!!!!!!!!! Sheesh...
Regardless of who paid what the seller is a bottom dweller , and should be taken to task for his illegal actions . I know the fellow who bought the coins thought he was getting a good deal , that is not the problem this guy should be charged , and dealt with by the law for selling fakes that is the bottom line !! Dillan
Those complaints are over two months old. Why has Etsy not taken that guy's shop off? Or if the complaints against him were false then state so on the claims by this guy who bought the coins. Returns & exchanges I gladly accept returns and exchanges Contact me within: 14 days of delivery Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery
There is not much that can be done with a seller like this. He is just looking for a sucker to buy something.
I agree. Buying gold coins that are not certified by a major TPGS and on top of it from a guy that just opened up a shop is very foolish.
Love those reviews. Makes you want to break out the old credit card immediately huh. Edit: I feel bad for the people that trusted this seller.
Unfortunately, some older folks don't have the reasoning they used to have and were raised in an era before scammers were as common. It was also an era when scamming was either done in person or via print media, so these folks had little experience with scam attempts when they were younger. My wife's late uncle wanted to buy his descendants (males only, mind you!) each a double eagle before he died ... about 20 of them. He was about to do it via a junk mail ad. The coins may have been genuine, but if so, were still overpriced. I was able to have him buy PCGS coins from a dealer I know and at a good price. We've had to deal with a couple of other older relatives who developed dementia. One lost $100k to a scammer before there was intervention. Point is that victims shouldn't blamed for being foolish until you know more about them. Cal
Indeed, Dillian is 100% correct with his comments! Get rid of the bad individuals, the good will prevail.
Sorry to see that the seller has a terminal illness; so maybe he figures he wont be around long enough to have to refund any money or face retribution from the authorities. However, there is the ultimate authority he will be facing.
This echos my feelings. I am an old guy that grew up believing that people were by and large good. Now I am savvy enough to know that whole deal was baited from the start. But reading on line reviews and feedback scores? Not me. I’ll stick with my dealer buddy. My relationship with him is all the feedback that I need...
No, victims should be blamed until you know more about them. Fortunately, you were there to intercede for your wife's uncle. I understand that those situations exist. But that's not what we have in this case, & the majority of people buying, or trying to buy gold coins for 10 cents on the dollar are either just not astute or smart enough to avoid these leeches, or they really think they can "get one over on the man". You don't absolve people from being stupid until you find out they are smart. Just like you don't absolve scammers because their victims are dumb/gullible. Additionally, venues like etsy, ebay & such are not going to take a proactive stance on eliminating these scammers (& likely don't have the resources or knowledge to do so) because they just don't care! And to your point: "It was also an era when scamming was either done in person or via print media, so these folks had little experience with scam attempts when they were younger." There was never, in the history of this planet, an era when this crap did not exist...the delivery system just changed. I was scammed as a little kid & I venture to guess we all were. But most of us outgrow the gullibility & smarten up. The problem remains, there will always (ALWAYS) be scammers, & there will always (ALWAYS) be victims.
The seller has a terminal illness about as much as he has that education/employment resume. More likely, he has a rap sheet.
Yea your are right. Did you see in Coin World that Minnesota dealer named Skog has been sentenced to 30 montha for selling counterfeits? Seems like that guy has a history as well...
He is one of those "short term wonders" started up 2019 and hopes to sell this and be gone. Has no other coins. These types pop up all the time on these type sites and fade away after complaints or just no one buys their scam. The alleged 4 people that have it in their cart are probably associates that are trying to make it look like it is in real demand. 1972 Ike for $5,000.00 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoinshopDesigns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=707597879
This has to be one of the better ones--started up 2019. Three modern common Lincoln Cents each for only $25,000.00 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CuriousByTim?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=703784631
With these all these common Lincoln cents from 10k to 50k you get a shot of the seller taking a selfie. https://www.etsy.com/shop/RareCoins411