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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bonedigger, post: 355799, member: 4367&quot;]New member with rare coin/s pleads ignorance and seeks basic &quot;Bottom Line&quot; information which includes value and grade.&nbsp; Just a coincidence?&nbsp; Many times I think not...&nbsp; While this trend may have seen pretty obvious to some of the more &#039;seasoned&#039; cyber-coin collectors it might appear as news to others.&nbsp; Personally, I&#039;ve noticed an increase in OBVIOUS counterfeit coinage being posted (on this and other forums) along with a request from the (usually new) member/s to provide a grade and subsequent value.&nbsp; Many times afterwards with an offer to sell via PM when favorable opinions have been posted.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Now, these may seem like innocuous questions and indeed harmless to answer, no problem.&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes, they are harmless questions... if the coin is genuine.&nbsp; But, unfortunately many of the coins are fake and the questions which are being sought from the general membership help gauge the skill and handiwork of the counterfeiter.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Chuckle, some of the older members may recall a thread from the (ahem) Los Angles Police Department concerning some Early American Coinage the poster said they&#039;d found on the street and were trying to verify the authenticity and value of... LOL.&nbsp; George Washington looked alot like Marlon Brando and was on an 1804 Dollar or something like that and the American Eagle looked like a penguin...&nbsp; Was this simply a Precursor or Beta batch of classic counterfeits in the neverending war on our coins and currency???</p><p><br /></p><p>Sound crazy?&nbsp; On another site I volunteer time at (allexperts.com) it&#039;s happening at now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take Care</p><p>Ben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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