Would You Press Charges?

Courts are aware of being "used", and one should be concerned about a possible "Prosecutorial Vindictiveness Law" if an expert doesn't corroborate "lack of authenticity". If the defence can establish you've been "made whole".

JMHO

 

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As at least one person noted, you can probably do an affidavit where you live. I would ask about that as an option before taking any further action. I might also look further into this guy's history and see if there are any hints of violence in it ....

 

We need to set up a CoinTalk mob.
We have members all over the country.

We could then police eBay for ourselves.

 

Reminded me of the movie Telefon with Charles Bronson.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telefon_(film)

Can't trust the Russians!

 

If I saw a $1250 gold bullion coin offered for $800, buying it would be the last thing on my mind - I'd chalk it up as a fake or stolen property and move on (grossly ignorant PM sellers are very rare on eBay) - buying such an item never ends well

 

Wouldn't this be considered an "Interstate Commerce Fraud" case? Should the Fed get involved? Or the agency that takes care of counterfeiting money?

 

I’m with @BooksB4Coins I need more info before trying to offer an opinion. Not sure why there is any reluctance to share the listing, photos or messages...

 

If you got your money back, you were made whole, and you are done. The only reason you would go further is if you were threatened, and in that case you should go to the mat to get him off the streets for good. If it's just an economic crime, let eBay and the Police handle it, and caveat emptor. You could literally spend 10 lifetimes trying to make the world a better place by finding scumbags to go after SJW-style, and never make a dent. But threats to you are a different matter entirely.

 

My reaction, also. I just gave Juris a best answer.

 

to what question?

 

Look into the Crime Victim's Compensation Fund and see if they he3lp in travel costs. If they don't then it is a case of whether you are willing to invest $1000 in good karma.

 

Was it raw? My number 1 rule for eBay, is NEVER buy raw coins. This will save you a lot of trouble. I promise.

Also, if something is being offered for considerably less than it's worth. Move on.

 

I wouldn't, but if you do you most likely will just have to submit a notarized statement.
Your too busy to go chasing crooks , so let the people handle that paid for with your tax dollars.

 

While your there in Maine. Get a bag of crap. Light it on fire on his porch. Then ring the doorbell and run.

 

...and leave it for @C-B-D to post in the "under $50" thread.

 

I would just say you have done what you could. Wait and see what happens - but I would certainly make sure ebay new if he was still selling on their site.

 

Considering the time that has passed as well as the fact this was clearly avoided, I'd bet you could come up with a few perfectly reasonable reasons now.

This thread is yet another example of why we all need to stop taking one-sided stories without a shred of evidence as if absolute fact.