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Counterfeit Coins, a New Tactic

There is a new tactic being used to sell counterfeit coins, The coins come in a slab with 5 or more of the same coins, such as Peace dollars, Draped Bust dollars, Seated Liberty dollars, all the same date in the slabs, poorly artificially toned and presented as either authentic to the category or as 999 silver. There are a few different usernames selling the same product, but it is my opinion it is one seller using multiple usernames. I have reported these listing and have received replies from eBay that either, a representative or AI has checked into the listing, but they do not violate eBay policy. Be aware when a listing of 5 supposed silver pieces has a low bid and a look as I have described. I am disappointed there is not more effort put into reigning in counterfeit coins on eBay as it hurts the selling platform as well as unsuspecting buyers who will lose faith in eBay as a reputable marketplace for collectables.

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Counterfeit Coins, a New Tactic

Your  issue is understandable.  But what do you want eBay to do, exactly? No one from eBay, let alone a coin expert, examines these coins before they are listed.  All buyers on eBay have the Money Back Guarantee if/when an item is not as advertised.  

When you report these to eBay, what is it about the actual listing that triggers your report or makes you suspicious? eBay is not likely to shut down a listing on the basis of just one, or just a few, reports that it's suspicious.  

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