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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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coin looks funny. i'd meet him at a coin shop and ask the dealer his opinion on it and offer to pay the dealer $10 for his trouble. if it is fake the seller won't show and will make up a ton of excuses.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Thats what I was thinking. It looks like it soaked in some ketchup to clean it. (I know how it looks cause I did it at the science fair)
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Looks cleaned to me. Still a nice cent though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1151 Posts |
What do you uys think of the grade?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Might be real and then again?
Your talking about one of the most counterfeited coins in the USA. I'd do as already noted and tell the guy you'ld gladly buy it if you two could meet in a coin shop. It would be well worth about $10 to have the coin shop look it over.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I dont think I would buy any coins offered for sale off of craigslist...and I agree with just carl...have the guys at the coin shop check it out.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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This coin has clearly been cleaned...and there might be some pitting. Identifying fakes for the 09-S VDB isn't that tough. Take some material with you if you need it and at least a 10x loupe and have a close look at the 'S' and the VDB.
I've personally sold a $100 coin on craigslist, so some are genuine. I'd low ball this coin though...issues and uncertainty.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What do you think would be a fair offer?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, I agree w/ Carl too. Not sure of what I'd grade it, looks like a VF but a lot of pitting / corrosion. If you're taking Carl's advice and meeting at a coin shop, ask the dealer for his thoughts.
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If I can offer some advice, avoid craiglist for any coins.
Flower pots, car parts...not coins. Too many scammers.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If I can offer some advice, avoid craiglist for any coins.
Flower pots, car parts...not coins. Too many scammers. I never thought of that. Yes I'm looking for a new and larger flower pot myself.  Other suggestions are to take another chance and find someone on this forum that knows a lot about fakes and is in your area. Have them PM you as to if they too could meet with you and that seller. Contact http://www.coppercoins.com and ask there to look over the coin from that listing. If anyone on Earth knows that coin, it's him. Be carefull of that coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My god, stay away from this coin...save yourself the trouble and buy one slabbed by PCGS or NGC....not worth the risk at all.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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big time agree with ceaton--get a certified one.  Retired USAF 1983-2003
Edited by Coinstar
10/09/2011 6:48 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Coin is a fake! I've seen this coin or ones VERY similar before. Even with the crappy pictures I can tell.
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United States
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I absolutely agree that is indeed a fake. Artificial toning and you can see the flux around the S and on the off chance that it is legit I would still pass because of condition/cleaned.
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Posted 10/08/2011 08:57 am
