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<p>[QUOTE="ldhair, post: 7462552, member: 11540"]Good title can not pass on stolen property. If there is proof, the property is returned to the real owner. You have to prove to the police that the coin belongs to you. They can't just take your word. </p><p><br /></p><p>Lets say that I buy a coin at a show and it becomes known that it was stolen. My receipt from the seller protects me from being charged with possession of stolen property but the police can take the coin. I have to go back to the seller to collect my loss and that seller has to go back to the person he bought it from and on and on. At this point it's a civil matter with the courts. </p><p>Many, maybe most dealers will just pay up and go after the person they bought it from if they feel it's worth the time. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have to question if ANACS would actually contact the Secret Service. The SS are not well known for getting involved with counterfeit coins. They will get all over fake paper money but coins are minor to them. Not enough agents and funds to chase minor stuff.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ldhair, post: 7462552, member: 11540"]Good title can not pass on stolen property. If there is proof, the property is returned to the real owner. You have to prove to the police that the coin belongs to you. They can't just take your word. Lets say that I buy a coin at a show and it becomes known that it was stolen. My receipt from the seller protects me from being charged with possession of stolen property but the police can take the coin. I have to go back to the seller to collect my loss and that seller has to go back to the person he bought it from and on and on. At this point it's a civil matter with the courts. Many, maybe most dealers will just pay up and go after the person they bought it from if they feel it's worth the time. I have to question if ANACS would actually contact the Secret Service. The SS are not well known for getting involved with counterfeit coins. They will get all over fake paper money but coins are minor to them. Not enough agents and funds to chase minor stuff.[/QUOTE]
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