e-Bay now PROTECTING SGS!!!

Counterfeit gold pieces can be very hard to detect on your own.

 

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definite: :thumb:

I couldn't agree more.
Recently I know someone who purchased two key Barber quarters: the 1913 S and the 1896 S both in high grade.
They both came back as NG.
The TPG'ers saved him thousands of dollars.

 

I don't remember the details any more-- I would look them up if I were not truly lazy-- but eBay is concerned about a falloff in the number of active users. Perhaps this could be a reason? They are really only a "better mouse trap" away from a significant decline if not oblivion.

Meanwhile, the eBay group referenced above appears to be having its issues. I got a blast e-mail inviting me to vote in a poll on whether the current moderator should be removed. I voted no and then left the group.

 

Wait. I want to hear more about British Commonwealths. For pete's sake declare independence already

 

I can't confirm nor deny this activity...

But I know it is possible to go through Aboncom's feedback of buyers (especially those with low feedback numbers) where you can "drop an email/note" to these poor victims with something like this:

"FYI...SGS is not an independent, 3rd partied, grading service. They are owned and operated by the seller Aboncom's principles who simply package these coins in their own slabs with a pretty gold foil claiming the given coin is graded MS70 or PR70. You are also starting to see them sell/package coins like Morgan dollars as MS68, so buyer beware!...don't believe me, then simply google SGS coin grading and see for yourself. Good luck."

Now...I can't confirm nor deny that I have seen some ebay email responses stating: THANKS...you saved my behind!, along with other kind notes.

Whereas I did hear about some responses that stated to the effect as, "Mind your own business, I am reporting you to eBay and telling the seller."

All in all, I heard the responses are about 95% positive with deep thanks!

Knowledge is good...pass it on!