To some extent rarity and demand are correlated. Personally if I pick up an example of a particular series I go for the key date rather than a...
If you don't mind me asking an ignorant question, what is CU?
The problem is that people often use the terms "scarce" and "rare" based on market value rather than actual availability.
They have their own feedback machine too. This account is not selling counterfeits, but is building feedback for them:...
I see the aspects of what known past examples look like and find ones that have the same aspects. This is a well known ongoing scam. Perp must...
The one thing in common is that all of these accounts have had no recent sales history and no other items for sale. They are not really different...
That $5500 one should be added to list of scam listings too, item # 121151289394 Have not seen a single legitimate sale that was under $6,500 in...
These are not marked, but are some of the more interesting ones I've seen. Fantasy design, contemporary to originals: [IMG] [IMG] Crude...
Someone keeps posting these sets every couple days, at a price that is all too tempting, but buyer never receives anything. Several people have...
and 281140734845 as well
Despite being announced on nearly all the major forums and being well known to eBay watchdog groups, this scam is still going strong. Most...
Check out this page, many of these have it on various parts of the rim....
Just use plastic ones. I personally use BCW brand ones because they are pvc free.
I've been hunting counterfeits for years and never heard of copies of these coins, which generally are worth only a few dollars. Overall the coin...
Honestly it looks legit, the issue with the left side of the rim can be seen on other examples of this type.
If you want older stuff, many of the common date French 5 francs, Italian 5 lire and Spanish 5 pesetas can be picked up for just a few dollars...
These are just fine, thanks again!
I actually sent a request to join that eBay group. Not sure if they only focus on US coin counterfeits or foreign too, but will see what happens.
It's a fine line between educating collectors and feeding the criminals... sigh
Thank you strateg. Yes, pictures are always helpful if you can post them. Your English is pretty good actually. =)
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