To Whom Do I Report A Dishonest Coin Dealer?

I would communicate with the dealer, explaining your side. If he and you do not find a common solution, then do file a police report.

If the police indicate to you, that you probably have no case, it will be less trouble and cost to not pursue it, and not mention your concerns of dishonesty to ANA or BBB, and especially not to this forum. Such could bring charges against you, and the dealer would have proof for his side.

IMO.

To all reading this, please do not mention any names or identifications of dealers, that you personally might think are deceitful or dishonest unless you have pursued the case to public legal action, as their legal petitions can usually get enough information from online forums to establish your identity. You may think you are anonymous and safe to freely say anything, but that is very often not the case, and CT doesn't wish to be entangled in any such actions. Thanks.
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It would be nice to know all of the details to see if the original poster has proof or any legal cause of action. If it is the same post as was on the NGC forums, I think the chances of recovery are slim.

 

When I was first researching coins there was an online ask the coin man column, with hundreds of archives, I went through that whole thing, trying to soak up as much information as I could, one person told a story of getting an old coin as part of an inheritance, they took it to a coin dealer who told them it would be to their advantage to submit the coin to a tpg, the dealer was kind enough to offer to do so. And then to have the coin shipped to their house, the coin came back as ungradable, the person swore that the coin was not the one they submitted, they called the police, the police could do nothing, the advice given was similar to the advice given here, to submit the dispute to the ana.

Personally, I know how it is when someone gets the coin fever, sometimes they will cross the line because they covet the coin so much.

When people feel they have no recourse often they will become desperate and make matters worse for themselves.

It may be that dealer did rip you off, it may be that he gets away with it and will do it again, but please do not take the law into your own hands and attempt to get justice.

There have been lots of stories about such things, a florida coin clubs senior members were accused of stealing from the newer members, selling them cleaned and damaged coins at a premium.

I wish that all people had been given a strict sense of ethics and morals, but unfortunately many people today would rather have a ham sandwich than ethics.

 

Numismatic News has had a long running advertisement by the Posey Law firm that specializes in coin fraud. They have a toll free number listed also.1- 888-269-1962.

 

I'm with Coinman0456. You need to file a police report immediately and then go through the hoops of various organizations for justice. What goes around comes around. That is what my Mother always says! Good luck to you and I am so sorry to hear of this disgrace!

 

Disclaimer: Nothing in this email is to be construed as legal advice, and no warranties, express or implied, are made as to the contents.[/QUOTE]

Wow, is this what chat forums have come to ?

 

Unfortunately, anything you post in any forum or on the Internet can be used against you in legal actions if you can be identified as mention by desertgem.

 

Wow, is this what chat forums have come to ?[/QUOTE]

In response to the comment asking if this is what chat forums have come to, some members might be lawyers, so they add that sort of disclaimer language to make it clear they are not practicing law outside of their jurisdiction/state.

 

Im still waiting to read the specifics. I think that will help with providing proper advice.

 

Yes, it would be nice to know the story behind the OP.

 

I don't think we will ever know. That was the one and only post he made.

 

This is precisely the reason for the disclaimer: it's about protecting one's legal interest. :thumb: