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<p>[QUOTE="Ken Dorney, post: 3535359, member: 76086"]This thread has become more about forgeries than the original question. Even experts (by whatever definition or criteria one might use) frequently disagree with one another. Its probably why NGC might be in a better position if they had a third member for situations where a majority opinion is needed.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for Lanz. I find it so hard to understand why he would act in such a way. Honestly it is just bizarre, unethical and most likely illegal in most developed nations. It would seem that the risk of exposure with a resulting loss of clientele and income would be enough to discourage him from behaving in such a manner. Maybe he is desperate for cash? Maybe he simply does not care? Who knows.</p><p><br /></p><p>For many years I have had reservations about him and his business practices. Such so that I have only bought a single coin from him 11 years ago (a common denarius I did not need or want but was bored one day). Unfortunately there are plenty of new customers for him out there who have no idea who he is or what he has been doing.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ken Dorney, post: 3535359, member: 76086"]This thread has become more about forgeries than the original question. Even experts (by whatever definition or criteria one might use) frequently disagree with one another. Its probably why NGC might be in a better position if they had a third member for situations where a majority opinion is needed. As for Lanz. I find it so hard to understand why he would act in such a way. Honestly it is just bizarre, unethical and most likely illegal in most developed nations. It would seem that the risk of exposure with a resulting loss of clientele and income would be enough to discourage him from behaving in such a manner. Maybe he is desperate for cash? Maybe he simply does not care? Who knows. For many years I have had reservations about him and his business practices. Such so that I have only bought a single coin from him 11 years ago (a common denarius I did not need or want but was bored one day). Unfortunately there are plenty of new customers for him out there who have no idea who he is or what he has been doing.[/QUOTE]
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