1930 fake penny for one million dollars

stevo1962 · July 09, 2013, 04:20:47 PM

This fake is too rich for me

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMAZINGLY-RARE-1930-Penny-London-Die-/251298601640?

Unicorn · July 09, 2013, 04:58:08 PM

I agree Stevo, Basil posted a link under this thread last night.
http://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=902&page=8
I thought that the 0 in 1930 waS not the correct shape for starters?

stevo1962 · July 09, 2013, 05:05:36 PM

Didnt see that but yeah you only had to look at the 0

JeffH · July 09, 2013, 05:28:31 PM

I sent a question just for the heck of it...
"Has this one been authenticated by the Australian mint? Or, indeed, any well known dealer?
I doubt it will sell at that price (that would be an all time record for a 1930 penny!). Would you consider a reasonable offer?
Thanks"

Wonder what answer I will get, if any.
I will report any answer.

Mister T · July 09, 2013, 07:09:59 PM

The price seems quite excessive: http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=160707
I'm not too sure about the grade either.

coxspau · July 09, 2013, 09:06:48 PM

Doesn't it cost money to post on ebay? And isn't the fee associated with how much you start your auction for?

There should be a dis-incentive to stop these sort of auctions going ahead.

stevo1962 · July 09, 2013, 09:41:09 PM

Quote from: 'coxspau' pid='20847' dateline='1373369808'Doesn't it cost money to post on ebay? And isn't the fee associated with how much you start your auction for?

There should be a dis-incentive to stop these sort of auctions going ahead.

You can list for free these days but the sting comes when the item is sold (9.9%)

Goldseeker · July 10, 2013, 01:19:11 PM

I have just sent the seller an email advising her/him that the coin is a fake. Here is that email:

"I hate to say this but your RARE 1930 penny is a fake. I own two 1930 pennies and yours is not even close to an authentic 1d. The zero of 1930 is incorrect. Please be aware that many fakes of this coin have duped many a coin collector. I believe that if you paid any more than $5.00 for this coin then take it back and seek a refund. Regardless, have you any document at all that certifies this coin as Genuine. Please also be advised that Belinda Downie of Coin Works recently sold a proof 1930 Penny for well in excess of $1,000,000.00 and your coin does not even rate close to this."

Regards

lets see if I get a response.

Unicorn · July 10, 2013, 01:25:02 PM

That's the way Jeff & Goldie ...... go get em!! (Bet their head is spinning now).

stevo1962 · July 10, 2013, 01:44:23 PM

I just let him know as well so he has no excuses

Fulvio · July 10, 2013, 04:41:06 PM

Now that epay fixed my account, I mailed him too.

JeffH · July 10, 2013, 07:12:57 PM

I don't think this seller is answering questions.
Can't think why!

accumulator · July 10, 2013, 07:22:11 PM

I think the seller knows exactly what they have ! so it's no shock that they won't answer questions & ebay actually frown upon unanswered questions, Hmmmmmm maybe everyone should send them a message LOL.

Nevol · July 11, 2013, 08:51:44 AM

Maybe if Ebay got a heap of people reporting it as an altered fake they'd take notice.

Click on 'Report Item' on the right hand side of the listing page.

trout · July 11, 2013, 08:54:10 AM

Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='20984' dateline='1373498504'Maybe if Ebay got a heap of people reporting it as an altered fake they'd take notice.

Click on 'Report Item' on the right hand side of the listing page.

Been there done that Nevol :ok: