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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 1463031, member: 36230"]Fine points all, especially the comparison to coins although apples and oranges could argued. This type of listing and product upsets me to, but could be looked at as just another example of why due diligence is so important today. Personally (and you may agree) my concern with things like this is more in what happens down the road than with the listing itself. I've had more time wasted because of knockoff bars and counterfeit coins than I care to remember.. some knew well what they had and were hoping for a score while others did not, and its the latter that can be heart-wrenching. Anyone who has ever had to look another person in the eyes and tell them their X is fake/worthless should know what I am talking about. Even though its easy to feel bad for the duped, in many cases just a little common sense and/or effort on their part would have gone a long way. This goes right back to the bargain mentality mentioned earlier. Most people I've encountered bought because dollar signs appeared in their eyes and clouded their judgement. Anyone willing to lay down good money on a coin or metal needs to take the necessary precautions. Deception (unfortunately) comes with the territory, and while a utopian playing field would be great, its not reality.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 1463031, member: 36230"]Fine points all, especially the comparison to coins although apples and oranges could argued. This type of listing and product upsets me to, but could be looked at as just another example of why due diligence is so important today. Personally (and you may agree) my concern with things like this is more in what happens down the road than with the listing itself. I've had more time wasted because of knockoff bars and counterfeit coins than I care to remember.. some knew well what they had and were hoping for a score while others did not, and its the latter that can be heart-wrenching. Anyone who has ever had to look another person in the eyes and tell them their X is fake/worthless should know what I am talking about. Even though its easy to feel bad for the duped, in many cases just a little common sense and/or effort on their part would have gone a long way. This goes right back to the bargain mentality mentioned earlier. Most people I've encountered bought because dollar signs appeared in their eyes and clouded their judgement. Anyone willing to lay down good money on a coin or metal needs to take the necessary precautions. Deception (unfortunately) comes with the territory, and while a utopian playing field would be great, its not reality.[/QUOTE]
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