Another fake 1930 penny selling for more that 10k?

accumulator · June 29, 2013, 12:55:11 PM

I reported the 30 penny,hopefully they'll pull before some poor sucker puts a bid on it,but i won't hold my breath.

Unicorn · August 24, 2013, 06:56:37 PM

Another chinese fake 1930 ...... oh, bought at a garage sale!!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200956047824

echidna · August 24, 2013, 07:19:21 PM

I have reported this.
But my guess is that some idiot will get ripped off.
There is a real need for ebay to do something about these scams.
I've seen these chinese copies sell for over $10000 via similar scams.

MobOfRoos · August 25, 2013, 10:30:48 AM

Quote from: 'echidna' pid='26065' dateline='1377337761'There is a real need for ebay to do something about these scams.
I've seen these chinese copies sell for over $10000 via similar scams.

It's difficult.
eBay can't be expected to scrutinize every single item that gets listed with them. Even with items that get reported as fakes, they have to give the seller the right of reply and probably the benefit of the doubt. Otherwise there would be a lot of vexatious reporting.

In the end it is "buyer beware". As galling as it is to see scammers ripping people off, the buyers have to take some responsibility. One suggestion is to wait until the buyer has left feedback so you can contact them and tell them its a fake (I have done this before). It may be too late to get a refund but it is a learning experience for them

Unicorn · August 25, 2013, 11:22:05 AM

Well that was quick ....... the latest listing above has now been removed (not just ended).

accumulator · August 25, 2013, 12:11:43 PM

I think it's an ebay policy to get rid of any sign of fraudulent listings so nothing can come back on them,or it certainly seems that way.

Unicorn · August 25, 2013, 12:27:46 PM

That makes sense Accumulator. I guess there's no need to bury your head in the sand when there's nothing to see!

Unicorn · September 05, 2013, 10:40:53 PM

Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='26062' dateline='1377336397'Another chinese fake 1930 ...... oh, bought at a garage sale!!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200956047824

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200960509896

It's baaaaaccccckkk ........... (and reported)

Fulvio · September 06, 2013, 01:12:32 AM

Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='27042' dateline='1378386653'It's baaaaaccccckkk ........... (and reported)

Gotta love ebay.. if at first you don't succeed, grab another ID and live to scam another day.

duggee27 · September 06, 2013, 04:11:50 PM

its gone already
i doubt ebay wae that quick to respond

accumulator · September 06, 2013, 04:56:31 PM

Quote from: 'duggee27' pid='27125' dateline='1378449710'its gone already
i doubt ebay wae that quick to respond

it could have been ebay,i reported as soon as i seen Unicorn's post & if others also reported it ebay may have removed it.

runway · September 06, 2013, 11:16:05 PM

I reported too bastard is still a menber