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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Probably in the minority here but when we are recommending sites to buy fake coins then we are the reason they are in existence and doing harm to the Coin World. I would never consider purchasing any known counterfeit coin Just my opinion.... |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Quote:Probably in the minority here but when we are recommending sites to buy fake coins then we are the reason they are in existence and doing harm to the Coin World. Just to clarify... The "Black Cabinet" web site is not a place to buy/sell counterfeit coins. From the site: "The Black Cabinet is a database and reference library of counterfeit American coinage currently in circulation. Its purpose is to educate coin collectors and the general public about counterfeits and their impact upon the hobby."The site provides a great service in helping to educate collectors and help them identify counterfeits so as not to make potentially costly mistakes in purchasing coins for their collection. It is well worth spending some time browsing the site. The Black CabinetCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks for that clarification...but I would still never intentionally buy a fake coin and legitimize the process.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree Fox, I too refuse to buy any counterfeits even for educational purposes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1005 Posts |
Is Steve Caruso still maintaining the Black Cabinet? I see the website hasn't been updated for a year and a half and he hasn't been here for almost as long?
I'm with Foxwoods on not buying a fake coin intentionally. If all of us were to go out and buy fakes to make our own black cabinets then that would expand the market and increase incentive for better quality fakes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IGE, 9999 posts! pretty cool  |
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Moderator
United States
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I .. alas ... have one just like this ... and it cost me a lot more $ during my learning years.  There is a tremendous increase in counterfeit classic silver commemorative out there ... any quick check of ebay will find several examples in the first few hundred listings. The only defense we have is education ... and hope that the next generation of collectors will not be fooled. David |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks for preotection unknowing newbies! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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To be clear....I would never purchase a counterfeit coin either.....
or recommend a site that sells them.
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Valued Member
United States
411 Posts |
so the way I read this is that there are a lot of fake coins on ebay. why does no one help us and ebay? I'm looking at 2016 ASE and now you tell me about one fifth are fake. we need photos of side by side , real and fake to help us all learn. |
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Moderator
United States
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Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would like it if you can't find anyone to give it to. I'm from California and have an original. I'd like to compare them in hand.
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New Member
United States
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BTW to alloe emails to be sent to you, click the "tools" button nea the top, then manage profile. c:
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Moderator
United States
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Just an FYI
I have a "legal" collection of Counterfeit coins and banknotes (former law enforcement trainer)
I use for educational purposes.
I am always happy to receive or purchase new specimens.
rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If this one is still up for grabs, I'd be willing to give it a good home.
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