Well we all know about counterfit coins and how bad some of them are, have a look at this guy's offerings. Thankfuly he places a BIG "REPLICA" on each coin, but if he can get this type of quality then how many are producing fakes that dont have any indication on them http://stores.ebay.com/My-Replica-Silver-Coins-520
It's sellers like this that are filling the market with unmarked counterfeits. You should pick out one of his coins and message him, asking if it's possible to get it without the stamp, since the stamp damages the coin and you want it to fill a hole in your collection. You'll find out you can get anything he has without REPLICA stamped on it. :whistle: Here's a perfect example: http://search.stores.ebay.com/My-Replica-Silver-Coins-520_1796_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsnZMyQ20ReplicaQ20SilverQ20CoinsQ20520QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsaselZ713500768QQsofpZ0 That's the infamous 1796 BB-51 that's been popping up all over the place without REPLICA stamped on it. And then here's the real scary one: http://search.stores.ebay.com/My-Replica-Silver-Coins-520_1795_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsnZMyQ20ReplicaQ20SilverQ20CoinsQ20520QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsaselZ713500768QQsofpZ0 It's the 1795 BB-51 that was the master for the 1796 and because of major differences between the 1795's & 1796's, it's easy to tell the 1796 is a counterfeit but since the 1795 is "anatomically" correct, it's the one that will fool more peeps. Ribbit Ps: Note the seller provides his private email address for questions. Why does he do that? Answer: He doesn't want peeps asking for non-stamped coins on Ebay's messaging system, since Ebay can read those messages and so when you do ask for non-stamped coins, he can also sell you others directly and not have to pay Ebay fees.
I looked at a few of them and they appear to be made from the same coin, only with the date and mintmark changed. The ones I looked at all have the same marks on Liberty,s cheek. I went back and looked, not all the same but quite a few.
I messaged the seller with a list of coppers and asked if I can get them without REPLICA stamped on them. I agree with you on what they did, which was they made one date from one speicific coin then they recut the date to make other dates, which, on certain coins/dates, doesn't jive with known varieties. But like I said, it makes it easier to tell those are counterfeits but on the ones that are correct, they are going to be a problem. Ribbit
I've already received a reply from the seller and it's no problem getting the ones on my list without REPLICA on them. :whistle: And they were all coppers, from the early Classic Half-Cents to the 1908-S & 1909-S Indianhead Cents and 1909-S & 1914-D & 1922-P & 1931-S Lincolns. And I can get them for 3 bucks each. :whistle: So I proved my point. Ribbit Ps: Now, do I buy them or not?
there's a refiner in Oregon that always has silver replicas. I never thought to ask him where he got 'em. But I bought about 3 lbs. of silver replica coins from him back when silver was in the $10.50 range. Still have 'em tucked away some place.
The 1795 dollar replica was the only one that actually looked somewhat real. The rest looked like brushed lead. If the used the correct metals on the Morgans, they might be just as realistic. Guy~
My understanding is that eBay is moving toward banning the posting of private e-mails and websites within listings, and requiring posting of all messages through eBay's system-- no doubt to cut down on sales outside of eBay (among other things...?!?). How successful this attempt to further "gate the community" remains to be seen. There are a lot of ways to disclose an e-mail without typing it directly.
I sometimes wonder if every single coin I own is counterfeit. This thread didn't help quell that paranoia... Yikes...
Buy them in bulk. Hes selling them 30 at a time. http://cgi.ebay.com/Replica-30x1909...ryZ39456QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I hate this guy. I've seen his auctions before. Why would there ever be a need or a want for "Replicas"? Just plain stupid. What a pathetic existence.
