With the proliferation of fake coins of Chinese manufacture on eBay, it
is long past time time for eBay to set rules as to proper listing
practices for these items. To prevent any misunderstanding as to what
people are actually buying, and to prevent...
It seems like every other add on eBay now is for Chinese manufactured
fake coins, to the point one almost cannot view this forum as a safe
place to buy authentic raw coins any longer. Does anyone know of a
better on line venue for coin buying and sel...
I have repeatedly reported listings for fake and replica coins being
sold on eBay as authentic for exorbitant prices! The response lately has
been the same: I am thanked for reporting and told how much it's
appreciated (a complete waste of my time an...
Today again I witnessed the sale of a Chinese replica 1916 D Mercury
Dime on eBay as the real thing for $1800+. When I first spotted this
fake (a replica I myself purchased previously, sent off to be graded,
and got returned as not genuine), I wrote ...
I was surprised and less than pleased when, on opening my account one
day, I was informed that I must list a payment account with eBay that
they can charge, to continue bidding for items. They explained it was
necessary to protecting Sellers and eBay...
One thing I learned long ago is that it does no good to complain to eBay
about these Chinese fakes being resold on eBay by other sellers as
authentic willingly perpetrating fraud making hundreds of dollars! Just
last week I saw an add for a 1916 d Me...
It is a fugio colonial cent. With the write up, it is most likely a
reproduction. In the condition it appears to be in, if authentic, it
would be worth tens of thousands of dollars. If something is too good to
be true....... it usually isn't!
I have been on the other side of this issue. I had ordered a rather
expensive item ( a certified coin in the usual plastic holder) which was
shipped in the usual padded envelope. When it was received the envelope
was torn and empty. I photographed it...
Sure, make sure your expensive items are securely packaged and send them
registered mail with a signature required for receipt! That way you at
least have an unbroken chain of accountability for the package from your
hands right into theirs. If they ...
