Fake Swiss kilo silver?

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  1. 1ozTrOy

    1ozTrOy New Member

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    Just wondering what this bar is. From what I'm getting its a fake/copy/facsimile of the original kilo bar.
    This bar itself only weighs about 14oz according to the seller, yet its getting bids.
    Am I missing something or perhaps the bidders know something I don't.
    Perhaps its a rare piece.

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/371008730036?nav=SEARCH
     
    1ozTrOy, Feb 20, 2014
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  2. Altima

    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Have that bar in my watch list as well.

    The dimensions don't look right at all. And its too shiny for some weird reason. And 14oz??

    Think I'll pass!
     
    Altima, Feb 20, 2014
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    And i quote "IN BACK THE WORD "FACISMILE" IS INDENTED ON TOP" .. Facsimile means to copy

    1for1
     
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    swoydaz Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    14 oz is about 400 gm?
     
    swoydaz, Feb 20, 2014
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    VANGBAC Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    yes it is marked as a copy by the word facsimile. Expensive copy! Spelt incorrectly or Swiss spelling.
     
    VANGBAC, Feb 21, 2014
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    Shouldn't it be listed under the copies and replicas section and NOT in bullion. Should be reported for that straight away ?
     
    Austacker, Feb 21, 2014
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    I notice in the description it states "Fineness 0.9999"

    20 bids! $748?

    Wish I had a few of these to sell, there seems to be a huge supply of idiots available to take money from! lol (Joking) :lol:


    I can't stop laughing! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    I have mailed the seller asking what metal it is made from! :)
     
    Shamatti, Feb 22, 2014
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    Aureus Active Member Silver Stacker

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    so many dumb people with money to throw away...
     
    Aureus, Feb 22, 2014
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    OK, so I messaged the seller asking what metal it was made of - got this in reply:

    Hello So sorry not sure selling for a friend who purchased it from estate sale. sorry I could not be of help. Reccra

    Really!?!?!?

    PMSL
     
    Shamatti, Feb 22, 2014
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Can we report such sellers to eBay?
     
    Altima, Feb 22, 2014
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    I have reported this to ebay as a fake and everyone else should do the same. Some poor dude will loose hundreds of dollars, and this day and age that is not fare, even if they are terribly stupid. You might even say ESPECIALLY if they are very stupid.

    Please report this item as a fake.
     
    Shamatti, Feb 22, 2014
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    Aureus Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Done, hard to find a proper violation, went with the below.


    [​IMG]
     
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    I just reported it too
     
    funman1, Feb 22, 2014
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  14. Shamatti

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    Thanks guys - I reported it as Copyright/trademark - Counterfeit item - counterfeit/fake/replica

    I have been chating to the guy over night. He refuses to accept he is doing anything wrong.

    I have asked all my facebook friends to report this too. You could do the same. Lets get the guy banned, he is a nasty piece of work!
     
    Shamatti, Feb 22, 2014
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    A refusal means that he doesn't want to and so, it is deliberate which means fraud.
     
    goanna, Feb 23, 2014
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    Notice that he states "May not ship to Australia".
    Was that in the original listing or has he changed it after this thread discussion?
     
    MikeW, Feb 23, 2014
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    It looks like a got taken down. Good job guys for looking out for our fellow stackers.
     
    1ozTrOy, Feb 23, 2014
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Well done!

    Hope he gets disciplinary action from eBay for nonchalantly trying to sell a fake silver bar.
     
    Altima, Feb 23, 2014
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    Excellent! The guy was so cocky in his replies to me, I am glad to see this has gone from the listings! Well done everyone who reported it. And well done 1OzTroy for bringing it to our attention!

    :)
     
    Shamatti, Feb 24, 2014
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