philcarver Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 There is a lot of spanish 8R coins on ebay,it is in Malaysia.Is there any way of tell if they are fake before you actually buy them.You loose the shipping both ways if you send them back,and thats 40.00.Thanks Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think the region of the globe from whence it is being sold should be the biggest red flag as to the probability of it's inauthenticity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcarver Posted November 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 You are very correct.That was my first concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Don't do it. Just my humble opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmarotta Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Why on Earth would you do business with someone from Malaysia when there are reputable members of the collecting dealership community in your own town or state, or region? If you want microchips or palm oil, Malaysia is your marketplace. If you want coins, find an ANA member coin dealer near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Why on Earth would you do business with someone from Malaysia when there are reputable members of the collecting dealership community in your own town or state, or region? If you want microchips or palm oil, Malaysia is your marketplace. If you want coins, find an ANA member coin dealer near you. If you believe you can trust the person, you can deal with anyone anywhere for coins. I have bought and sold coins numerous times to people in Russia, Ukraine, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan etc, and have never had a bad experience. Do your homework, be on the alert and be open to the possibilities that not everybody is a bad person out to get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJMSP Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 There is a lot of spanish 8R coins on ebay,it is in Malaysia.Is there any way of tell if they are fake before you actually buy them.You loose the shipping both ways if you send them back,and thats 40.00.Thanks Phil I wouldn't touch one of those with Roy's 20 ft pole !! Phil - if you are interested in Spanish colonial coinage - it would be my pleasure to suggest a trustworthy dealer or two who specialize in them. Just send me a PM or email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcarver Posted November 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Thanks everyone,I really value all of you as numismatic friends.I have a very good contact in Peru that I have dealt with for quite some time,but I was thinking of branching out a little more.The only reason for that is as we say here"More bang for the buck".Larger quantity,lower price.My Peru contact does'n deal much in large lots.Thanks again for the help.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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