Check this 3 legged buffalo out!!

Strange how these conversations can last so long. I had a recent similar experience with someone on another venue who claimed that all Buffalo Nickel obverse's have two feathers, that I was misrepresenting my coin, accused me of false advertising in that I stated it was an over polished die error. Threatened to turn me in to the Feds for internet fraud, and on and on. Some people just will not listen and some things you just can't fix.

 

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If you need it spoon-fed to you because you can't read about it yourself and understand it, maybe you need a less-challenging hobby?

 

Let me give you a little friendly advice: you're a fool if you truly think most of these gentlemen are simply trying to rain on your little seemingly-delusional parade. In addition, the whole "haters" nonsense is nothing but a convenient crutch for the intellectually dishonest, and resorting such utter ridiculousness usually, and immediately, destroys any credibility one may have previously had.

Do you know why I tagged the gentleman in my previous post? Not that you care, but it was because he possesses a proven knowledge of, and familiarity with, the hoped-for variety that goes well beyond my own, and likely beyond that of 99%+ of the people here, yet instead of simply appreciating his efforts, you talk smack?

I could understand it if someone who just paid near retail levels for such a coin had a hard time accepting reality, but not one out six measly bucks who clearly knew better. It truly boggles the mind why so many in this hobby will not only turn away, but insult those who willingly share a knowledge that in most any other field, one would have to pay out the nose for. There have been at least two different people in this thread, both sincere and thoughtful individuals, who've given advice that you can bank on, sir; I respectfully suggest you do just that before either personally decide that it's closing time.

 

Yep, like maybe lunch boxes or Barbie dolls.

 

The remaining hoof from the missing leg is so strong and prominent.
I don't think that appears as strong even on higher grade specimens.
You can get your money back anyway, unless it is a genuine 1937-D.
Has it been determined if the coin is completely fake, or, if a real 1937-D
has been altered? If it is a genuine coin kiss the $6 goodbye. Why would a genuine specimen of this rare coin be in Thailand? You have to avoid buying American coins
from Thailand, China, Russia, etc. Buy from a reputable American seller with a return policy.
In most of these threads, anytime someone has a 1943 copper, 1969-S DD, 1955 DD, 1922 no D, 1983 copper, 1982-D SD copper, 1937-S 3 leg, etc. they are usually fake. And if they got it for a great price its always fake.

 

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Maybe I can imagine a die chip occurring in an over-polished die. Maybe you cannot. I actually don't care what YOU have to say. SOME people here are very helpful, wish everyone was.
Thanks to all who were.

 

Not here to cause trouble sir. Just passin thru, like I do sometimes. Sorry to rile you up, didn't know I should just take "Fake. Sorry." for face value and not ask questions and work it out for the next person that may be running around with six whole dollars and spent it ALL in one place on a rather decent (c'mon- some replies before Jim's were leaning toward maybe) fake.

I wouldn't recommend they come in here, might apparently stir up some resentment about not getting paid to sit in a chatroom and expound some professor level knowledge. I get it, I would get mad too giving out free advise, it's just that it's hard to tell who to listen to and who to ignore when IT IS FREE ADVISE.

BTW, I cannot tell you how many times I have sniped good coins for next to nothing. I have hot streaks for days, then nothing. I can guarantee lots of people don't know what they've got, and yeah, I was hoping against all odds that this was one of those times...but it wasn't and lesson re-learned.

 

All of the members that already answered you ARE the experts, and I would trust them over a TPG any day. Sorry bud, you did not hit the jackpot for 6 bucks. No matter how hard you wish that coin is real, it still won't be. Goodnight, and better luck next time.

 

Not trying to prolong the subject, but when you said.

I answered Fake.

In post # 12 you asked,

and in post #21 I posted a photo I had to find in my file and upload and an explanation. Jim

 

Since it doesn't even look like an altered genuine 1937-D I think you can get your 6 bucks back. If it is a completely fake nickel. Which it looks like it is.
Since you paid for a 1937-D nickel and this looks like a counterfeit coin.

 

If I may... a die chip usually cannot be polished away as the damage to the die is usually too extensive to allow for polishing at this point. Once a crack or chip appears the die should be taken out of service and retired. Polishing usually occurs when a die clash appears, but not always. Die clashes occur when the hammer and anvil die collide with each, to varying degrees, when a coin fails to enter the chamber or when the dies are out of adjustment and too close to each other also causing a clash. Of course, and as always, I stand to be corrected.

 

I think I've figured out what OP's like ours want from us. We're supposed to gush and tremble in ill-concealed anticipation of how massively awesome their find might be, and then carefully, OH SO EXCRUCIATINGLY carefully (so as not to bruise their carefully constructed and ill-deserved self-esteem) interject questioning statements about things not perfect about the coin. These statements must ALWAYS be uttered with the upturned pitch at the end of each line, so as to resemble an "excuse me for not being already totally onboard here" QUESTION, as is the wont of the linguistic style of millennials (which makes me want to puncture my eardrums with a rusty nail before I ever hear that linguistic tool EVER AGAIN!!!!). After all, these tender little "snowflakes" were brought up in an education system in which FACTS were taught as OPINIONS, and OPINIONS were taught as FACTS. This is what leads them to interpret unanimity as an "echo chamber".

[Now, go back and re-read the above in the voice of comedian Lewis Black. NOW you'll understand.]

 

I blame it on the everybody gets a trophy society that has been put in place over the past couple decades.

 

Why can the OP just not grasp the fact that the coin is fake? Also to anybody that said all millenials are idiots, not true, just some-most and it's a common stereotype. I consider myself smart.

Thanks,
Jacob

 

It's a generalization, Jacob, and you clearly know it. Feigning outrage and essentially accusing others of stereotyping you doesn't help your case, at all. In fact, and although you didn't intend to do so, you've only made the point that much stronger. No one was pointing the finger at or trying to insult you in any way, shape, or form.

Let me give a rather extreme example that will hopefully prove the point. Let's say there was a very large group of people with shared beliefs, a vast majority of whom are overall no different from you or I, but in their midst is a large population who think harming those who feel differently is both acceptable and rewarding. Now ask yourself what is the greater issue and/or cause for concern: is it always rushing to clarify the obvious (that not all of said group are or feel the same way) while ignoring the problem and/or it's roots simply so nobody's precious feelings get hurt, or actually acknowledging and addressing it in a logical and constructive way for the betterment of all?

 

True, the greater issue needs to be solved in situations such as that.


Thanks,
Jacob

 

You're a good guy, Jacob, and I've come to very much respect the fact that you're open to listening and/or reason even if in some cases you still disagree. Unfortunately, there are many today (of all age groups) who lack this ability.

You'll do well in life.

 

Thank you very much, that's about one of the greatest compliments sombody could give a person.

Thanks,
Jacob

 

"My name is, Eddie?" "I love to collect, coins?" "I'm really not, a horse?" Lol. Irritating.

We call that "upspeak."