It sounds like Craig's List is where people go when ebay kicks them to the curb. It looks like the ink is already wearing off of the eagle!!!
Isn't there also talk of a series commemorating reality TV shows immediately following this priceless collection?
My thoughts exactly. What an ugly goose!
...as long as "replica" was stamped on them somewhere. Otherwise, I'll have to come over and confiscate them!!! :p
Now actually the Chinese ARE breaking their own laws. Under Chinese law everything manufactured in China has to at least have that little gold...
Iguess the era of "truely unsearched wheat rolls" is over on ebay. Now a new gimmick to drain some more money out of the suckers!!!
It is good advice not to put all your eggs in one basket. I'd maybe invest 30% of your funds in coins. But also do not invest in all one type or...
It's doing to take some powerful drugs to get me to spend that kind of money on wheat cents. Some dummy will though.
Either the guy needs a new camera, or it's a doubled die retrofitted 1944-D Lincoln cent. A true rarity in the series. I'll bid on the darn thing...
I think it's a pretty bold move to pay over $100 for these questionable items. I can't say I can afford to make a mistake of that size at this...
I would try a bright light and a microscope to identify the date. I realize you probably can't really lower the value of a coin worn this bad, but...
I probably would. My coin addiction may get the best of me one day, but at least I'll be doing what I love!!!
Thank you for the informative thread, snaz. I think someone needs to keep us informed as counterfeits keep getting better.
Good! Maybe gold will finally fall into my price range. This goes to prove you never invest in something without doing any research whatsoever. I...
I would buy it if I was in love with the coin, or loved the display, but I am not. I would also avoid buying this as an investment. My gut feeling...
Is there any way there could be a law getting passed that would require all packages shipped from places like China go through a random screening?...
I know of some very hard to duplicate security devices that could nearly eliminate fraudulant activities such as this. Unfortunately, it would...
I use a cheap 99 cent magnifying glass and a nice, bright desk lamp for most coin inspections. I firmly believe the light is as important as...
Cute story is right! Reminds me of the humor article in The Numismatist, written by Jerry Cestkowski. Anyone ever catch his creative articles?...
The mint has two sets with unique coins currently: satin finish mint sets and proof sets, and they still are not appreciating like one would...
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