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<p>[QUOTE="GarrettB, post: 25323261, member: 139253"]Hi Alfonso. No one is questioning you here. It's the sources we are questioning. I imagine most people have been burned and it's frustrating to see it happen to others. I bought a somewhat suspicious vespasian on Ebay when I first started buying ancients. I won't go on Ebay now, though there are obviously some good sellers there. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would suggest you stick with vcoins or reputable auction houses because someone has been selling you obvious fakes (including, I suspect, your avatar coin). Some of the coins you have shared seem to have been faked in the same way and perhaps came from the same source (same odd colour and style). Maybe they came from the same lot? I'd say stay away from foreign sellers (Thailand, Morocco etc). Keep asking the experts here for advice. I know I will continue to do so as I'm a novice by their standards. Also, no need to be defensive. Everyone here supports novice and expert collectors alike. </p><p><br /></p><p>Again, I'm not questioning you in anyway mate. Just hate to see people lose money on fakes. </p><p>Garrett[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GarrettB, post: 25323261, member: 139253"]Hi Alfonso. No one is questioning you here. It's the sources we are questioning. I imagine most people have been burned and it's frustrating to see it happen to others. I bought a somewhat suspicious vespasian on Ebay when I first started buying ancients. I won't go on Ebay now, though there are obviously some good sellers there. I would suggest you stick with vcoins or reputable auction houses because someone has been selling you obvious fakes (including, I suspect, your avatar coin). Some of the coins you have shared seem to have been faked in the same way and perhaps came from the same source (same odd colour and style). Maybe they came from the same lot? I'd say stay away from foreign sellers (Thailand, Morocco etc). Keep asking the experts here for advice. I know I will continue to do so as I'm a novice by their standards. Also, no need to be defensive. Everyone here supports novice and expert collectors alike. Again, I'm not questioning you in anyway mate. Just hate to see people lose money on fakes. Garrett[/QUOTE]
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