Gumtree deals-good ones and not so good ones

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  1. dragafem

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    dragafem Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    this seller is a real worry-look at all his items:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/southport/collectables/1877-austrian-4-ducat-gold-plated-coin/1070253025
     
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    be careful with this seller.I dont know what is his deal but he started the price $350 and told me coins are gone for the asking price.2 days ;ater he re-posted the coins for $300 and would not take my $300 offer. than he re-re-posted items again for $250!!!!! scammer or the coins are blank on the other side(display models)....http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/girrawheen/collectables/9-x-1oz-1990-kookaburras-silver-bullion-999/1074958456
     
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    You should always be carefull with online dealers, f2f only.
     
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    On the news recently someone bought a gold bracelet in Perth, Western Australia from Gumtree.

    The person paid with fake $50 notes.

    Be careful buying or selling on Gumtree.

    Plenty of dodgy people to be wary of.
     
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    Serial number - the new black Certicards have a B prefix, see: http://www.perthmintbullion.com/au/Blog/Blog/15-05-20/Don_t_Get_Duped_By_Fake_Minted_Bars.aspx

    Also the photo is cropped so you can't see the edges of the card, and there's only a single photo of the reverse side of the card.
     
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    Its green not black though???
     
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    Looks black to me - this is the Gumtree photo I'm looking at:

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    Ok, and the green ones from PM arent a dark green too I guess. Thing is the bum will probably catch someone thinking they are getting a good deal
     
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    He is negotiable for a quick sale too. Told me he would take $7.90 each for local pickup
     
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    if someone wants a door stopper for spot:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coombabah/other-antiques-art-collectables/5-kg-silver-bar-abc-silver-bullion-999-5-spot-pricing/1087536486
     

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