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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5828 Posts |
Ugh. That's UGLY. They did a horrendes job. Reported.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1812 Posts |
Seller is selling two 1909s-vdb's with the "s" in different locations, also selling some 1909s Cents & two 1914d Cents with the mint marks in different positions...
I have zero interest in these coins, but do have the Pocket Guide to Counterfeit (key date) Coins from my dealer days years ago, & would recommend anyone collecting the above to first purchase the pocket guide if it is still available... This Guide Displays what the Genuine Key Date Coin looks like & pick-up points to verify if genuine...
If requested, I can post the Cover of the Pocket Guide & the email address listed in the Guide... (Most likely in a new thread)
Edited by Broken-Coin
09/05/2015 10:56 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is that the title--"Pocket Guide to Counterfeit (key date) Coins"? A quick search at the Amazon(R) e-tailer and using the Google(R) internet search engine wasn't fruitful.
What's the title? thankyouverymuuuuch
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Surprised GSC would list that. Jucied photos yes, shill bidders sometimes, but usually the coins are genuine. Kinda reminds me of this.   |
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Moderator
 United States
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Despite my poor overall opinion of this seller, I've been watching them for years and have never heard a hint of this type of deception deliberately, or any aspersions on their quality as businesspersons. They do a *ton* of business, and I've no doubt this one slipped through without notice.
If you choose to politely inform the seller - which is what you do before going off like a grenade and having it pulled - mention that authentic examples use mint marks with serifs. That's all you'll need, and I have no doubt they'll do the right thing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I messaged them  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree with Dave.
This is obvious fake, the S is not even close to what it should be.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Gee whiz! I'd never think that I'd see GSC sell something that obviously altered.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 Comically bad. Would have spotted this when I was 11 years old. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Quote:
Surprised GSC would list that. Jucied photos yes, shill bidders sometimes, but usually the coins are genuine.
... I always said I don't care for GSC. but I don't believe they would knowingly list fakes. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1601 Posts |
There are going to be 5 or 6 disappointed bidders who would do better to spend their time here.
Does the VDB on the reverse look a little funky, too? It's awfully light.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think the VDB is alright, just wear.
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Valued Member
United States
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I got burned by this seller early on a few years back when I started getting into Seated halves. They advertised a 1861-O Seated half as AU-58. I bought it, got it graded, and came back cleaned. I have learned a lot since then. If this seller is selling something raw, assume it has been cleaned. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow. This one's still there.
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