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<p>[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 3017330, member: 76194"]It used to be that vcoins had higher standards. But these days they look the other way as some dealers now follow the business model of "High ratings, higher prices" on eBay, as well as apply fake patinas to coins and blatantly get away with it.</p><p><br /></p><p>They've devalued their site by allowing some predatory dealers to use the vcoins name to lure unsuspecting buyers. Look, there is nothing wrong with a dealer wanting to make a profit and putting a coin 20% higher and then entertaining offers from more savvy collectors. But that's a far cry from marking a coin up 500% or 1000%. Imagine how a newbie would feel after falling for that trap...they'd probably abandon the hobby having been cheated by dealers they thought they could trust because of the vcoins guarantee. That's my opinion anyway</p><p>Feel free to disagree.</p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I don't think I would recommend Vcoins to a newbie these days.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 3017330, member: 76194"]It used to be that vcoins had higher standards. But these days they look the other way as some dealers now follow the business model of "High ratings, higher prices" on eBay, as well as apply fake patinas to coins and blatantly get away with it. They've devalued their site by allowing some predatory dealers to use the vcoins name to lure unsuspecting buyers. Look, there is nothing wrong with a dealer wanting to make a profit and putting a coin 20% higher and then entertaining offers from more savvy collectors. But that's a far cry from marking a coin up 500% or 1000%. Imagine how a newbie would feel after falling for that trap...they'd probably abandon the hobby having been cheated by dealers they thought they could trust because of the vcoins guarantee. That's my opinion anyway Feel free to disagree. Personally, I don't think I would recommend Vcoins to a newbie these days.[/QUOTE]
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