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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't like the looks of any of them. And just the fact that the guy even dabbles in fakes is enough for me to stay away. I'd run.
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Pillar of the Community
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here's the whole story...this girl said she has some coins that she found when cleaning out her mom (or aunt's) house. she's had them for a while, doesn't know anything about coins, doesn't collect them. she just wants to get rid of them, hoping they might be worth something. she had someone take a look at them once, and they told her some were almost definitely replicas, and some he wasn't sure about. I assume he was no coin expert either. he told her to take them to a pro, but she's not done that (or she has and they're all fake). she said she just wants to get rid of them, if there's anything of value, she'll take what she can get as she needs the money. she lives about 5 minutes from me, and there are no coin dealers in the area, so it's plausible she hasn't taken them to a pro seeing as how she doesn't have a car.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My bad for assuming these were coming from a dealer.
For a 5 minute drive, I'd pack my scales and loupe and least go have a look. If some of them turn out to be real, make her a fair offer. And of the coins that are fake, make her a really cheap offer (like those companies you hire to haul away trash - meaning she pays you - LOL!) and get them off the streets before she accidentally sells them to someone else who doesn't know.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here is my take on it: there are a group of coins that are definitely fake (about 60%) of them, and then there are some coins that MIGHT be real (about 40% of them).
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Pillar of the Community
United States
781 Posts |
I told her to email me pics of the morgans, peace, and ASE, both sides. We'll go from there. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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This could be a real can of worms for both of you. Her story sounds as fake as her "coins". Be very careful, and do whatever the right thing is.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Way too many fakes! Why is there no action being taken by authorities? Some of us have enough knowledge to stay away and even comment, but there are many who believe they are real. Has any one actually tested these for toxicity or what the metal content is? Is this know a new topic?
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Pillar of the Community
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Fcrazo, I am just crazy about your avatar.
The 1936 Bridgeport Connecticut commemorative carries a portrait of PT Barnum on its obverse. You know what he would say about this don't you!
That plus the term 'caveat emptor' pretty much sums up the situation.
As long as there is a demand, there will be a supply, (be it genuine or not).
No reference to you jedichef. You displayed common sense by your apparent wariness.
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06/30/2010 12:17 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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sight unseen,(for the most part) I would buy them as all fake.
After seeing them "in hand" upgrading an offer to fit the reality of the coins would be in order.
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Valued Member
United States
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I wonder how long "awhile" is. A few weeks? These fakes haven't been around for more that a few years. I would run away.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agreed, most of those have only been around for about ten years or less. The one exception is the indian head which is pushing twenty
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Valued Member
United States
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They all very similiar to the ones I just posted under "buyer beware". If they don't feel right, aren't the correct weight, or have the right ping when dropped they are fake.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If I was selling some coins and the potential buyer dropped them to see if they were silver, I would be pretty upset!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i have a gram scale, that measures in 0.01g increments. I felt it would be more polite to weigh rather than drop.
also, I've not seen the coins in hand yet. only pics via email. I only plan on looking at the "least fakey" looking ones. however, I don't have high hopes.
Edited by jedichef
07/02/2010 5:11 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Don't let her clean your house.
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