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<p>[QUOTE="snapsalot, post: 1409744, member: 37085"]Sigh... yes I am aware there are counterfeits GDJ. I would hope everyone knows that.</p><p><br /></p><p>Medoraman I was saying the same thing about multiple tests, never said anything contrary. One of the first tests we do is by sight and examination, then usually weigh a item. If both these pass the test and I get the right feeling from a seller then that is all I would need, or possibly do a standard scratch test as well and no I would not need to gouge a huge hole in the coin, nor would I.</p><p><br /></p><p>However I must disagree with you about a seller letting you scratch test a bullion coin. They way I have always done it is we agree upon a price that is contingent upon the coin being legitimate. 99% of people will agree if they believe or know their merchandise to be real. Its really only a crook who would not agree to said terms because he knows the item will not pass the tests.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="snapsalot, post: 1409744, member: 37085"]Sigh... yes I am aware there are counterfeits GDJ. I would hope everyone knows that. Medoraman I was saying the same thing about multiple tests, never said anything contrary. One of the first tests we do is by sight and examination, then usually weigh a item. If both these pass the test and I get the right feeling from a seller then that is all I would need, or possibly do a standard scratch test as well and no I would not need to gouge a huge hole in the coin, nor would I. However I must disagree with you about a seller letting you scratch test a bullion coin. They way I have always done it is we agree upon a price that is contingent upon the coin being legitimate. 99% of people will agree if they believe or know their merchandise to be real. Its really only a crook who would not agree to said terms because he knows the item will not pass the tests.[/QUOTE]
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