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 Hi Danlos, I don't like the look of those two coins. They have that grainy look consistent with Chinese counterfeits. Ironically the seller is classified as a Power Seller with an incredible +rating as well as an amazing +Seller's Rating (almost a Five star right across the board!) I don't know what to tell you, perhaps maybe take my Mama's advice,"if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!". Glenn  |
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Look at the 99`s on the fifty cent piece?
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Mass Sinophobia at its best They may be counterfeit,probably not,its hard to tell from the pics,but Quote:
They have that grainy look consistent with Chinese counterfeits Most Chinese counterfeits are not grainy Quote:
uniform tone + porous surface + minimal or no wear These are not markers for Chinese counterfeits either Edited by DBM
06/15/2011 9:44 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Doesn't accept returns on raw coins either :(...
Hmm...DBM...Chinese...Lebanese...Taiwanese...does it matter where the fake comes from? :)
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Markers for Chinese counterfeit 25 and 50 cents are well known.
By what markers do you determine these to be fakes.
If you want to avoid such coins,first learn how to recognize them.
If you're unsure about a coin,don't bid on it.
If you're unsure and want opinions don't start with "beware"
To call a seller's integrity into question because a coin looks grainy or porous to you is ?
Sinophobia
Edited by DBM
06/15/2011 10:23 pm
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I realize that some collectors are quick to cry 'wolf', but I think overall, it is a good thing that collectors are cautious with respect to the most commonly counterfeited coins. We now can use all the resources available to help make a decision with key dates. Our hobby has evolved because of Chinese counterfeits, but it should not turn into a witch hunt.
"Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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Thanks for the link,very helpful.
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Great info, Dan.  |
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I've dealt with the seller in question before. He was excellent. Great attention to shipping and communication. He does have some terrific deals from time to time. Overall, when buying raw Canadian coins on ebay I much prefer American sellers. |
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Auctions over.....but I mean if you cant trust someone with over 10k plus acutions and almost all of them coins with close to 100% positive feedback, then I really dont know who you can trust.
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