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Check this out http://www.ebay.com/itm/17109182305....m1423.l2649So I messaged the seller asking questions on the coin. I've been noticing lunar coins from overseas are very cheap compared to the price sold by sellers here in North America. I was told that the coin was minted from the RCM but was made for the release in the Asian market. It is not proof finished and is of a specimen quality. Which leaves me wondering how many rabbit coins were really minted? It also opens up a whole bunch of other questions. |
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Canada
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Are you saying these coins are fake? I also noticed that recently there are many cheap lotus rabbit coins on ebay. Sellers are usually from China, and the photos are usually blurry, or just RCM stock photo. But I do see these sellers got a good rating from buyers of these coins, some buyers are from Canada as well. So what is really going on? Is it just a case of overseas flippers selling below market price because they overstocked, or after fake Panda they have moved on to making fake lotus rabbit?  |
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Well the seller was honest about the coin. He had great ratings and I don't believe he is trying to deceive anyone. He just told me It's a Chinese release from the RCM with a slightly different finish, hence the low price. I don't have the coin in hand so I cant really say weather fakes are going around. Everything looks the same in the picture but as you can see its blurry. I'm wondering if there are two different series being released from the mint. I hope its not a fake, because I'm sure no one wants to be tricked like that. |
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if you look at another thread on counterfeiting, there is fake silver maple leafs, duck coins, all kinds of Canadian and us key dates for around 3.00 each shipped from China. This coin maybe the same scenario, why take a chance?
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Well, I think can add some piece info: I've seen on ebay, same Lotus coins, similar package, but the coins had additional gilded "ring", since they lotus-shaped it not really the ring. And the COA stated that it was Asian version (do not remember, I think for Singapore). So, I assuming, that several versions for different markets were issued. But in your example - on the photo it appears as "Proof". The seller says it is UNC? High possibility that UNC for A$99.00 is the fake. If you searching for it - this one has a good chance to be sold for good price (not mine listing): http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-15-Lum...em3cd435c544Or do the offer for this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/35081776699....m1438.l2649 |
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How much would a round zodiac tiger go for? I have one just I dont think I will be completing the series.
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Canada
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I've ever only heard of official RCM Asian release of the lotus with fancier packaging or modified after market with gold ring. There is nothing to suggest that the RCM minted one with a different finish altogether. |
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Canada
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I agree with poboxw.
Will stay away from those listing.
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Yes, I was lucky to get that rabbit from JandM. I still couldn't believe there was no other bidders.
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Edited by MoneyPenney
08/12/2013 04:21 am
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Wow, I did not notice that no COA was included, at least there's a 14 day return policy.
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Ya. The actual images look so fake. Don't know if it is because of the photo taking technique or it is real fake.
Meh... If I was a bidder a saw these images, I will not place a bid.
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Edited by MoneyPenney
08/12/2013 9:51 pm
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I saw some local listings for this coin around $140-$160 before. I will pay a little $10 - $20 bucks more to guarantee I get a real coin. At least I can see it and feel it in hand before I take it.
My 2-cents
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Posted 08/08/2013 3:19 pm
