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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3397720, member: 36230"]First, why are you buying what you do not understand? I certainly understand many new to this hobby focus desperately on getting that almighty “deal”, but the fact is folks doing so end up losing more than they gain a vast, vast majority of the time, plus provide incentive for scammers to keep upping their game. If you wish to involve yourself in this hobby you really need to learn first.</p><p><br /></p><p>Secondly, claiming someone has offered more is a common retort from those on the defensive and isn’t something most take seriously. Still, let’s say it is true: now that you know the “coin”, well, isn’t, is it safe to assume you’ll do the right thing and not pass it off on another unsuspecting buyer? That <i>do</i> <i>unto</i> <i>others</i> thing really is good advice.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you really just want opinions, why not take my initial request to heart and provide the board with more information by removing it from the flip and posting clear photos? It’s one thing for an experienced eye to say it’s no good, but something else altogether to try to educate without the “materials” necessary to do so. Most folks here and genuinely good-hearted and are willing to help, but it’s a two-way street.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3397720, member: 36230"]First, why are you buying what you do not understand? I certainly understand many new to this hobby focus desperately on getting that almighty “deal”, but the fact is folks doing so end up losing more than they gain a vast, vast majority of the time, plus provide incentive for scammers to keep upping their game. If you wish to involve yourself in this hobby you really need to learn first. Secondly, claiming someone has offered more is a common retort from those on the defensive and isn’t something most take seriously. Still, let’s say it is true: now that you know the “coin”, well, isn’t, is it safe to assume you’ll do the right thing and not pass it off on another unsuspecting buyer? That [I]do[/I] [I]unto[/I] [I]others[/I] thing really is good advice. If you really just want opinions, why not take my initial request to heart and provide the board with more information by removing it from the flip and posting clear photos? It’s one thing for an experienced eye to say it’s no good, but something else altogether to try to educate without the “materials” necessary to do so. Most folks here and genuinely good-hearted and are willing to help, but it’s a two-way street.[/QUOTE]
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