Thanks for the additional photos in post 11, now I can see the rub in the fields which accounts for the dark spot in the seller's photos.... an...
That's true. Fascinating thread. Get some rest and kick that migraine, Matt. Hope it wasn't due to eyestrain!
Glad the seller will make it right for you.
I have spent a lot of wasted time standing in the P.O., and spent a lot of cash returning problem coins purchased from eBay. Consider your...
The first thing I noticed were the vertical parallel lines on the neck that to me indicated an abrasive cleaning. Doug's enlargements helped me...
I like what I see... I'm no expert whatsoever... I think it may well be MS... but can't judge surfaces from the photos to offer any opinion as to...
Matt, I commend you for your generosity and interest in educating others. There are many coin dealers who could do what you're are doing, but you...
Great set of hobos, BNB. I admire anyone who can pack that much detail into such a tiny space.
Last weekend I bought a few things at the local show, my report is in another thread. Just received my new (used) camera and here are photos of 3...
Great thread, Matt! I hope you will keep this one going as new fakes come into the shop (hopefully not many!) One must assume that multiple...
"...I see nothing about BNB's coin here that makes me think fake or cleaned. I just don't think it's possible to tell with 100% certainty from the...
It looks pretty nice to me. I see a dark area in the right obverse field, can't tell if it's an artifact of lighting or what. Hope you post some...
What is the difference between a Beginner and an Advanced Numismatist? I found this post on "What is the difference between a Beginner and an...
That coin looks really nice, hard to find them without a lot of hits or, as you mentioned, surface 'improvements.' Congrats!
The HPA is a toothless law. Naturally, any counterfeit produced prior to its passage is exempt. I'm sure that my fake Trade Dollars were produced...
CU forum= Collector's Universe= PCGS US Coins forum. The Richmond Convention Center is a huge enclosed space, from the entrance I used it was a...
While it may be perfectly legal and within ebay guidelines, I don't feel it is appropriate to sell a counterfeit that hasn't been permanently...
Glad it turned out ok. I remember when I discovered some of my Trade Dollars were fake, I began to suspect the others as well and almost disposed...
"I do consider it offensive that you think a forum member would be stupid enough sell an IDENTIFIED COUNTERFEIT, along side a higher price...
(also posted on the CU forum, in a slightly different version. this is the "improved" one) I attended the Richmond, Va. Coin Show today for the...
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