Hi all, new to the site and I love it !! I just posted this on the silver forum, didnt see this special Panda one. Im NOT real good with this so PLS bear with me. I bought 5 Pandas off ebay for 50.00 ea 2012, the buyer had 100% positive feedback and over 3000 feedbacks. I received them last weekend, they look great but.... 1) someone said the 2012's are not even in the states yet ? 2) they are slightly smaller od than my silver eagles but seem to weigh the same ?? 3) without ruining it how o i know for sure its real ? Any dead give aways to the 2012 fakes ? 4) it "rings" but I ouldnt say as long or exactlly like my eagles ? I hope i didnt get ripped but I did go thru ebay and paypal and havent paid the cc bill yet or even received it...can you help ? Thanks and again great site and knowledge here !
Hi luberhill, welcome to the Panda forum. The fear/phobia/hype of fake Pandas is worse than the reality. I would consider a person with over 3000 100% feedbacks to be fairly reliable. 1. 2012s have been out for a few weeks now (everywhere, all over the world) 2. Yes, Panda coins are thicker, and as a result have a smaller diameter - yet weigh the same. 3. Find a dealer that sells Pandas, and compare. Fakes are usually very easy to tell with a side by side comparison. 4. Don't "ring" your Panda unless you want to remove its numismatic premium. If you are especially paranoid, send it NGC for grading and/or authentication.
Please show some pictures of your purchased pandas. So we can have a look at the coins. But the Yennus answer is right on the money, especially with answer #3. I would suggest to buy from online dealers (like Apmex, Panda America & more), then you'll know it's real, and not worrying if it's real or fake.
i have a couple pics, again these look great ! Detail seems perfect, can any of you guys send me a real one to side by side compaer I would think out of the 3k buyers she has had SOMEONE ould have complained before now...' My pics are not great but I will tryIs it normal to get these in a small hard plastic case ?? http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r318/cvcman/IMG-20120331-00120.jpg http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r318/cvcman/IMG-20120331-00119.jpg if there are any "warrning signs" to look for pls let me know Thanks so much guys
http://forums.silverstackers.com/topic-24427-the-main-photo-of-the-2012-panda.html Yes, it is normal for them to come in capsules. I haven't seen any fake 2012s, but this is a good site that shows the fake varieties of Pandas: http://www.pandacollector.com/rogue.html "KNOW YOUR PANDAS. Avoid buying on eBay if you aren't sure of the difference between an authentic Panda and a Bad Bear." (Panda Collector)
how do my pics look ?? If these are fake they really look VERY good I paid under 50.00 is that alot ?? I should buy 1 from someone you guys feel I can trust then compare side by side Who would you suggest, close to NY State and that I wouldnt get killed on shipping ? I will buy one today
Your pics look blurry. Try turning on the macro setting on your camera, and using a desklamp. Fakes usually look pretty crap though. Around $50 is a normal amount to pay. Considering your source has +3000 feedbacks, I think you are safe. But get a NGC/PCGS Panda if you want additional confidence.
yes they are from my cell ph....Anywhere here I can buy a single panda and know its real for around 50.00 shipped to NY ?
The only fake 2012 Pandas I've ever seen, the letters "1 oz Ag .999" are either very faint to nearly invisible. Not sure if anyone else have seen any other better made 2012 fake pandas. So to that, your panda passes the test.
