German Silver?!

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  1. thatguy

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    thatguy, Feb 4, 2011
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  2. goldpelican

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    Fake. Someone is about to pay $315 for copper nickel.
     
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  3. Big A.D.

    Big A.D. Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Yep, those are genuine fakes.
     
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    hlauw Member Silver Stacker

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    hmm, this guy bought them for $275 from another seller, left the seller negative feedback " not real silver. i feel tricked. german silver is copper nickle and zinc. toxic"
    now it's his turn to trick another uninformed buyers. what a vicious circle.
     
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  5. hlauw

    hlauw Member Silver Stacker

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    already reported. lets see what feebay will do.
     
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    THUCYDIDES79 New Member Silver Stacker

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  8. thatguy

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    Anyone know how to complain about this to ebay... I have tried but it only wants ended listings? I want to waste my time doing this :)
     
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    hlauw Member Silver Stacker

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    there's "report this item" link under seller's info on top right of the auction page
     
    hlauw, Feb 4, 2011
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  10. thatguy

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    Yes but not until it has ended and not unless your the buyer
     
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    You can report any auction at any time! I can see the link and the auction is still running.
     
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    I hate fake silver! I wish people wouldn't list this crap trying to dupe people who are new to precious metals, and will probably be permanently scared away from them after realizing their mistake and think that any and everything related to precious metals is a scam.

    When some of my friends started getting interested in silver, many would email me a link to an ebay auction of fake silver asking me if its a good deal. So many people are getting duped by this crap!

    I'm trying my best to inform folks on how to avoid this stuff. Here's the link to the section of my website dealing with avoiding fake silver -
    http://mrsilverag.com/how-to-avoid-buying-fake-silver/

    Unfortunately as the price and scarcity of silver increase, we are only going to see more of this stuff, and more sophisticated fakery.
     
    MrSilverAG, Feb 5, 2011
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    "You have successfully submitted a report.

    We appreciate you taking the time to file this report. eBay will investigate to determine resolution."
    YAY!

    **edit***
    I know forging currency is illegal and protected by federal law does this make coins (ASE, Maple, Phil, Libertad) a MUCH better proposition then rounds (buffalo, silver fern ETC..) which I suppose have no laws against counterfeit??
     
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    LOL he is playing dumb

    Q "Dear jasons9440,

    Does this item contain silver as in Ag on the periodic table?"

    A "I dont know. I bought them off ebay about a month ago. There is no fineness on them. I have used the exact description that was origionally listed.

    - jasons9440"
     
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    Hehe he didn't like my message either.
     
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    boneyard Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Fight the good fight but be wary of the slimes comebacks.

    Had a BIG hasssle with one seller, but it all turned out well in the longrun.

    He has seen the light.

    Tread softly but carry a big stick.

    PS, love your website MrSilverAG
     
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