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Valued Member
United States
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Guys dont get me wrong I'm happy for a gift from my parents, but when I receive a replica gold coin that they were told was real is bad right?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Yes, that sounds like a bad thing. At least the parents are trying to get you something nice. You should take the opportunity to explain to them how you can tell the coin is a replica. Then, gently suggest that they consult with you in the future to ensure other potential gifts are better matches for your collecting interests. Any chance the replica coin can be returned? If it was sold as real and turns out to be a fake the seller should be held accountable. |
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Valued Member
 United States
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We did and I showed them some good "reputable" sites for gold and they decided to get me a quarter eagle :D
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It's the thought that counts! Glenn  |
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Valued Member
United States
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true I guess they were trying but sadly I'm not from atlanta actually near Vidalia a longs way from the bigcity :[
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Gifts are always a tuff call if they are fakes, copies, etc. Those that gave them to you tried to do something nice. Kind of difficult to tell them they got taken. Almost worth just not saying anything but suggesting not to buy of those. To late now from what you said though. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Anyway to go back to the seller? Are you saying they got outright scammed?
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Valued Member
United States
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I thought they were saying that they did return it. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Do any of youse guyses coin shops have gift certificates?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a shame that your parents purchased a replica gold coin thinking it was real. I never had this happen to me, whenever my father would buy me new coins, he would always take me to either a coin show or shop so I can examine them in person. My father realized I knew more about coins than he did and felt more comfortable making a purchase with me present, even if it was my gift.
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Do any of youse guyses coin shops have gift certificates? many online dealers have/sell gift certificates |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Man, I hope they didn't pay too much. I hope it wasn't one of those TV "gold bufflos"! Those deceptive commercials drive me insane.
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Posted 05/17/2012 01:53 am
