Is it still counterfeit if they totally admit that they're fake? "Silver-plated iron"--but look close enough to be re-sold for full price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-oz-Ameri...=1&noa=1&pg=5713&_trksid=p5713.c100044.m43681
It also directly violates eBay's listing policy. Doesn't matter if you describe them accurately, they're still on the forbidden list. Of course, eBay can't manage to enforce that policy.
I've wondered if you can get around the policy by calling something like this a token? I have not tried it nor would I but just wondering.
You can get around it without playing name games -- just stay under their radar. But if someone at eBay actually noticed the listing, I don't think any terminology would make it okay.
The photos aren't even of the copies they're selling. Note one reverse has "W" mm, and other doesn't. The rule that "COPY" be stamped on them, anyone know what that is? But on the plus side, it is "Made of premium iron material, sturdy for long time keeping." You'll want it for long time keeping.
I guess their native language isn't English, so I can forgive them for accidentally putting an "S" at the front of the word.
Hobby Protection Act and the FTC regulations prohibit importing unless they are stamped copy. More honored in the breach than the observance...
I got a survey from eBay a couple of days ago. I told them all about these fakes and how they are promoted. Got it off my chest, but, I don't think they even read the surveys.
Yes. If I made $100 bills and offered them up for sale in quantity, but said they were fake do you think the Secret Service would say "Oh it's OK, he said they were fake."? I don't think so.
Who the devil can buy a 'Silver Eagle' for $8? If you believe you can, you're an absolute nutter. And the design on the example posted, is 'major' comical. It appears to be carved by an infant. I won't go into detail about what the coin is lacking, as the counterfeiting schmucks are probably watching this thread for pointers on how to refine their product. Go fish Mao........
When was the last time that someone was charged with breaking the Hobby Protection Act? It's worthless.
I once landed 1995 proof ASE (plus a 1995 clad proof set) for $8 plus $5 shipping. Sometimes people list things for much less than they're worth.
That’s a moot point here. The seller clearly says they’re fake. 42 buyers. Wonder how many will try to pass them off as real.
If the lottery let you peek and only buy tickets that are winners, or return the ones that aren't, it would be exactly like the lottery.