@harborauction wrote:
Not trying to "call out doubters", just trying to insert some common sense into this subject that comes up from time to time on these boards and I have a thing about all the fake coins, stamps, etc on the market
OK, so it's just my opinion but anyone offering $1460 worth worth of stamps for $198, new user, 0 FB, indicates to me that the product is fake and I don't feel I need to be an expert in stamps to realize this
And no I won't be buying any of these so I won't need to "validate" them, just happened to see the listing on the home page
@harborauction
Don't see the need to validate as you are obviously a reasonable person, but trying to "insert common sense" could create problems - Anything that portrays negligence, poor management, declining status, or anything that might be considered in the least derogatory towards the company tends to raise the hackles of the watch dogs here...
Here's the USPS take on the subject - It will be hard for anyone to argue against your stance after reading it:
"The number of counterfeit stamps being sold from online platforms has escalated. Scammers peddle fake stamps on social media marketplaces, e-commerce sites via third party vendors, and other websites. Counterfeit stamps are often sold in bulk quantities at a significant discount–anywhere from 20 to 50 percent of their face value. That’s a tell-tale sign they’re bogus.
Purchasing stamps from a third-party wholesaler or online websites can be unpredictable. You have no way to verify whether they are genuine or not. The Postal Inspection Service recommends purchasing from "Approved Postal Providers". Approved vendors can include legitimate “big box” or warehouse retailers who do provide very small discounts on postage stamps, but this is through resale agreements with the Postal Service."
USPS is fighting back against counterfeit postage. With new changes to the Domestic Mail Manual, items mailed with counterfeit postage will be considered abandoned and are subject to being opened and disposed of at the Postal Service's discretion. Make sure your postage is legitimate and always purchase from USPS or an authorized retailer."
