Fake Trade Dollar on eBay.

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ksparrow, Aug 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM.

  1. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    I know, not exactly news, but please follow the link to the auction of this obvious cast fake 1875 CC. I messaged the seller about this several days ago, he said they would "look into it." It is still up, and they did me the favor of offering it to me at a discount!
    This morning I reported it to eBay as a fake, using the method pinned at the top of the PCGS US coins forum.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1375725344...ZZVB82&hash=item2007f648bf:g:33UAAeSwvdxqbTpH
     
    ksparrow, Aug 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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  3. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Moderator

    Wow, mbarrcoins was already a high volume seller back when I was actively buying. I had them on ignore, not because they had bad coins, but because they kept swamping the new BIN listings with coins that were not underpriced (which was what I looked for).

    I have the impression that they're a reputable seller, but this coin looks like garbage. I wonder if they've been expanding and have a new hire that's a little too green.
     
    -jeffB, Aug 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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  4. numist

    numist Member

    I've purchased from them in the past. They have some good deals and excellent communication. This is surprising to say the least.
     
    numist, Aug 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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  5. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    The message I got back from the seller was signed "Matt," I don't know if he is the M in MBarr.
     
    ksparrow, Aug 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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  6. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    No way in hell I'd part with that much 'jing' unless it was in an reputable plastic holder......
     
    green18, Aug 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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  7. KSorbo

    KSorbo Well-Known Member

    I’m not a counterfeit specialist, but that looks like it came off a rusty die (or casting mold) at the Beijing Mint.
     
    KSorbo, Aug 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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  8. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    I wonder if they were hacked.
     
    dwhiz, Aug 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    And you get a five dollar discount if you buy two or more.
     
    Collecting Nut, Aug 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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  10. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    I've probably bought more from them than any other vendor...only one problem, one time.
     
    Kentucky, Aug 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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  11. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    I have also purchased from them with a good result, if true this would be very surprising..
     
    mpcusa, Aug 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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