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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bart9349, post: 682802, member: 5682&quot;]I really admire the detective work you have done.:bow: </p><p><br /></p><p>Although I&#039;m not a coin collector (I do admire the history behind coins, however), I get the sense that many collectors don&#039;t have the proper amount of caution when buying coins and sometimes overestimate their own abilities to detect fraud.</p><p><br /></p><p>Many collectors are impressed by titles and memberships.</p><p><br /></p><p>Let me speak about something I do know a little , which unfortunately is too similar to coin collecting. That something is Poker.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most Poker players are good, honest people. And there are some examples of great play, great sportsmanship, excellent teaching, and ethical behavior--Howard Lederer, for example. </p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, there are some egregious scum-bags in Poker, too. One famous example is Russ Hamilton, previous World Series Of Poker (WSOP) Champion. One would think that a previous WSOP champion would want to maintain his reputation and standing in the Poker community. Unfortunately, he is alleged to have stolen millions from online Poker players in a cheating scam.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any new Poker player is aware of the possibility (and likelihood) of running into a liar (which is to be expected and even admired if done within the rules of the game) and a cheat (which is always to be condemned). Many new (and even more experienced) coin collectors don&#039;t have that same expectations.</p><p><br /></p><p>That&#039;s why I admire the great effort shown by many on this website to exposure these criminals and make numismatics a respected hobby.</p><p><br /></p><p>I salute you and the others who work so hard in maintaining a high level of integrity in the field. :thumb:</p><p><br /></p><p>guy[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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