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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BooksB4Coins, post: 2916514, member: 36230&quot;]That&#039;s not a question, Rick; it&#039;s a statement. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>And yes, I too am glad folks are willing to help others, just as I&#039;m willing to bet Larry feels the same way. However, all too often someone rushes to a conclusion as if unquestionable fact when their claim is based upon incomplete information, and/or made without taking all factors into consideration. This may not matter much with near zero premium varieties or when such coins are going into an album (if we ignore the side damage that can be done to the individual), but rarely if ever is it asked what the person&#039;s goal is. </p><p><br /></p><p>I can think of at least a handful of instances over the years where someone just <i>had</i> to play expert, insisting a coin was X variety, and often attacking anyone who questioned them when they, in fact, were wrong. In each case the OP, wanting to believe they had something of value on their hands, believed what benefited them and rushed off to eBay to list as what they were told. One that comes to mind was an 1867 5C claimed to be an RPD (simple strike doubling) and a 71-S 1C Pr DDO (strike doubling as well). When this happens not only is the seller opened up to unnecessary risk, especially since most in this situation are newer and have lower FB numbers, but buyers are open to getting screwed, which is one of if not the biggest reason for people walking away from this hobby.</p><p><br /></p><p>My greater point here is that a number of us really need to slow it down some. Personally, I will not state a coin is something unless I know it to be fact, and I can do so as if my own money is at risk (and I&#039;m VERY cheap). Perhaps, if more took this approach, this forum as well as those coming here for help, would be the better for it. Just friendly food for thought...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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