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A final bump before I lock...BorderBits is a troll (as proven above), he states lies, and you should not listen to a word he says.
Also, I stand behind every trade I have made on these forums. Even the often mentioned "silver trade". The fact of the matter is, the buyer ended up with more silver than the original deal was for, because I sent it to him. Also, what BorderBits quoted from that is incorrect. I did not offer a refund, thats true. The guy knew he was buying backyard-poured ingots from a FIRST TIME smelter. It was mentioned several times that purity might be off.
The buyer said nothing for about a month after I sent him the ingots. Then he said he had them assayed and they ranged from 80 something-90 something% purity. First of all, I don't see how thats possible-I melted scrap sterling (925) silver and even added silver shot (.999 pure). When I asked the buyer to scan even just a copy of the receipt he had from when the assay was performed, he refused. He just kept telling me to call a number and that whoever was on the other end of the call would verify it.
As mentioned, the buyer ended up with more silver than the original deal was for. And I sent him silver in the form of Barber Halves, not a '64 quarter, so that part (along with basically the rest) is false.
Finally, when the buyer had more silver than he paid for, he turned it into a "purity vs. quantity" argument (sounds like a desperate attempt w/buyer's remorse). The thing is, that argument holds absolutely zero water in this case. I made these ingots in my YARD. They were not even ingots so much as silver blobs. I stamped .999 purity with a set of metal hand stamps I got at Ace Hardware. Do you think a seller would look at that, believe it to be .999 pure, and buy it? No way. I work at a coin store. The way it would have worked is this (if he wanted to sell them): we would perform an assay (because anyone can stamp a blob of silver with .999) regardless. Based on the purity, we would make him an offer. Then, along with other scrap silver (damaged foreign coins, primarily), we would send it to the refiner.
So to sum it up: If he walked into a shop with the ingots being .999 pure, he would have received less money than if he had taken the ingots to a shop (even at his "supposed purity") along with the other silver I sent him.
There are other lies and half-truths that I could address, but I won't. Honestly thats giving the trolls what they want. I have countless users who I have done business with and who could vouch for me. If I'm offering something for sale that you're interested in and for some reason you don't feel completely comfortable with me, I will have references (who are seasoned bitcointalk members) contact you to share their experiences with me.
Because of people like "BorderBits" who literally just try to destroy someone's reputation such that people are weary of doing business with them, my posts from now on will be self-moderated. I am officially done wasting another second of my life on trolls.
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Hard-Headed is a GREAT [but mild lol] way to describe her And I found the same link (I even sent the link for the Wikipedia page on Silver Eagles!), messaged it to her and haven't gotten a reply yet. If it gets more entertaining I'll update for you guys lol. |
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I asked about international shipping, and it's 1 BTC. A bit much for me :/Nvm  Me too. From their BitMit page it looks like they're in Argentina. There's probably not a huge bitcoin market in just Argentina. Once they see the demand from international buyers I bet they'll reduce shipping  |
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Nice looking design-good luck!
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How much do you make being a professional troll? And FYI "malevolent" is MOD for the Market place forums. You are all pathetic. Why do you take pleasure in making trouble with someone who has not wronged you-or anybody, actually (insert silver thread here). But you don't matter much to me anymore. Self-Moderated. These screenshots are VERY visually pleasant   Officially done |
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Below is the transcript of my correspondence with a seller on eBay. Not to be mean, but some people...here's a link to the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1900-1-Oz-999-Fine-Silver-Liberty-Walking-American-Silver-Eagle-Dollar-Coin-/251339415171?pt=US_Bullion_Coins&hash=item3a84ff1e83Me:Hey, Just to let you know the "1900" Silver Dollar you have cannot be from 1900. They only started minting them in 1986. Maybe 1990? Her: No, It definitely says 1900 look at the pictures. Me: If you say so. I know for a fact though that Silver Eagles were not produced like that until 1987. I work at a coin store. Me: 1986** Her: The pictures clearly show that it is in fact from 1900. You don't have to buy it or trust me but there's the proof. Me: It might be a fake, thats literally the only possibility then. The US Mint did not begin producing one ounce Silver Eagles (what your coin looks like) until 1986. Care to bet? Her: If you want it buy it, I will send it to you graciously. It's on sale because I have no use for it. There are no returns for that very same reason. You seem interested in finding out its use so purchase it. However, whether or not it is fake if for you to find out because I only really know that it states 1900 on it. If you are sending these emails just to get me to take it off line or for any other reason, I don't appreciate it because I am just trying to sell an item I found in my house. It is on sale, there will be no betting because once this item is out of my house, it is going to be out for good, I have no interest in coins or collecting, it's just a matter of money. Me: Lol I have no interest in buying it. I just wanted to let you know because its against eBay rules to falsely advertise an item. That is the design of a $1 1oz Silver Eagle. The Mint produces them every year. The first one was minted in 1986. If yours says "1900" its either a fake or part of a number wore off. I was just trying to help you out. If you don't believe me, take a look at this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Silver_Eagle |
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I currently have:
Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics Ammunition 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Plated Lead Round Nose Ammo Can of 1575
Level 2 bullet resistant concealable vest (x3 s,m,l)
.308 CIA Sporter
9mm Keltech (hand gun) and another 9mm
1000 9mm shells
.32 ACP armor piercing steel core (pre ban)
22 gatling gun (ya that is right haha)
10 dirty Orlite (pre-ban clips)
Due in the next week:
22 remington 1400 bucket of bullets golden bullet x2
I can get anything you want or need. Just know the law and shoot me a PM.
I only sell to Americans and LOVE to buy from foreigners. Sell your countries stuff to me PM your crypto stuff if that makes you feel better.
Judging by your username, you're in California (me too). Is all this stuff really legal here? |
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Why would you believe a random asshole out there instead of your own mind?
Or maybe you can't think by yourself?
No offense, just wondering why you even ask it.
And why should anyone answer this.
Well maybe unlike you I don't have all the knowledge of the precious metals market in the world, and I thought it'd be wise to get a few people's perspectives. Why do you trolls exist? |
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I'm a fan of NORFED/Liberty Dollar. I have a good mix (and "price-range") of the rounds.
I have discovered there are always people looking to buy NORFED stuff. For the least rare of Norfed 1 oz pieces, its hard to find one under $60-75 AT LEAST.
My question: Considering the aforementioned, should I sell them and buy silver? Or do you think they are worth keeping?
Thanks a lot for your help
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I don't expect you to say how much you have to pay for these things, but I'm assuming they're very expensive considering your asking price for them?
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Why the hell would anyone want to buy a coin from Liberia? Why are so many coins with US figures/scenes on them made in Liberia? If you watch the video below (give it 1 minute...I guarantee you'll want to keep watching), you'll understand why (as well as be incredibly intrigued and possibly sick). I believe its only a matter of time til the story gets out, so I'm carefully stocking up on Liberian coins (I'm not an idiot paying hundreds for them, I'll just buy one here or there-I got a '68 proof set the other day for $2 lol). So I'm not really trying to sell you coins, just presenting what could be an opportunity. I'm also interested to hear what you guys think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRuSS0iiFyo |
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This thing has been sitting in my shop for a while. Obviously the price would have to be adjusted for the change in value of gold. I just can't believe how long its been sitting there-if you were in the market for gold, wouldn't you be interested? The premium was set at only like $75 total.  |
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Let's also not forget how johniewalker was running a scam with his "silver" ingots.
Ignore this idiot. I sold my first (it was disclosed) ingots that I thought I had completely refined. So, I hand-stamped them with a set I got at Ace Hardware. (No matter the purity, no shop/refinery is going to buy silver anyway unless its from a recognized mint, not a backyard refinery. So, they would have had to melt it down anyway. In return for the purity not being what it was supposed to be-supposedly, the guy never could scan his assay receipt-I gave him way more silver than he paid for in the form of 90% coinage-which he could sell. He argued that it was "purity over quantity" he wanted. But when you're dealing with making backyard ingots-you can see how that argument just doesn't apply. So, not only did you scam the guy, you're also extraordinarily incompetent. A true captain of industry, folks. Avoid this scammer and his rank incompetence/stupidity. Are you being serious? You are the incompetent one, claiming a coin is fake when its 100% not. Why should anyone believe a word you say if you just throw around FALSE accusations like that? And is it really beyond your mental capacity to understand my post? The guy never produced an assay receipt. The argument of "purity over quantity" does not even hold any water when you are talking about someone making (they were very ugly) ingots in their backyard-no one with half a brain (so everybody except you) would buy a hand-stamped bar NOT from a recognized mint without melting it down and assaying it first. And FINALLY, even if the bars were 90% Pure (Impossible because I melted only sterling and some 999 shot), I sent the guy more silver than he originally thought he was getting-in a form that he COULD sell.I have a serious feeling you're on a hacked/purchased account. There is a reason you don't see literally stupid trolls with such a high post count. |
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Let's also not forget how johniewalker was running a scam with his "silver" ingots.
Ignore this idiot. I sold my first (it was disclosed) ingots that I thought I had completely refined. So, I hand-stamped them with a set I got at Ace Hardware. (No matter the purity, no shop/refinery is going to buy silver anyway unless its from a recognized mint, not a backyard refinery. So, they would have had to melt it down anyway. In return for the purity not being what it was supposed to be-supposedly, the guy never could scan his assay receipt-I gave him way more silver than he paid for in the form of 90% coinage-which he could sell. He argued that it was "purity over quantity" he wanted. But when you're dealing with making backyard ingots-you can see how that argument just doesn't apply. For some reason trolls LOVE to talk about this. I can't even tell you how many trades I've done on this site-I would say over 100-and they have all gone without a hitch. Why listen to someone who claims this coin is fake when (at least that I could find) there is not even a record of any fake ones ever existing? Not to mention hes just 100% wrong. So Mods, please delete any further posts "BorderBits" leaves on this thread-thanks.And like I said, if no one takes me up on this now, I have a feeling they will later. All I mean is this post (offer) is out there. Anyone can take it or leave it whenever they want. |
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Anyone who knows anything about the precious metals market knows that gold has recently taken a small dive. Of course it is impossible to predict the future, but I work at a coin store, talk to a lot of people, and the consensus seems to be that Gold will be $1500/oz by the end of the year. That being said, I would like to trade a Mexican Dos Pesos coin (an original, not a restrike-so it also has some numismatic value) for a 0.5 Casascius coin. If anyone wants to take me up on this offer, please PM me. If not now, I bet someone will find this post once gold has in-fact gone up and will take me up on the offer.  That's an obvious fake from an obvious scammer. It's about as good of a deal as your overpriced shredded money. Get lost, scammer. Normally I would be mad, but I am so entertained by your post because it is 100% WRONG. I bought it from the coin shop I work at. You're an idiot. No one needs any misinformed idiots moderating threads out of altruism. You can have at it with the "you think its fake". Just realize the more you do the more you will make yourself look like a fool. |
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Hey everybody, I have a bunch of Sierra Nevada Beer Posters that were not meant for sale. They were meant to be hung in a restaurant/bar/grocery store, etc as a promotional tool. I'm going to put the bulk on eBay, but I'll make sure to save 1 of each in case a user wants one. I'm asking  , including shipping anywhere in the US. Trolls: Its late, I am very tired. I haven't searched every resource out there but if you have, congrats! Dimensions-Hight: 1'7'' Width: 1'2''   Thanks! |
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Thanks johnniewalker, I'm no expert on Roman history so I probably couldn't choose one era over another, not as far as coins go anyway. My preference is probably for coins struck before Christ although I'm fairly open-minded on that. I suppose I'm looking for coins that have both intrinsic and historical value, are well made, can be clearly dated and/or authenticated with perhaps an interesting history of their own (maybe a short-lived or little known Emperor, etc). Going back in time a little further, I'd also be interested in coins struck for the Greek/Ptolemaic period of Egypt after the conquest by Alexander the Great in 332BC as they might have both Greek and Egyptian iconography on them and perhaps be minted in Alexandria. I'd be surprised if there are many Pharaonic coins around but perhaps some survive from the later dynasties of ancient Egypt? These I'd be especially interested in as they'd probably only display Egyptian iconography and I'd be very curious if you came across any of these. But like I say, I'm quite open-minded, so if you found any old coins, especially if they have a reasonable metal composition and content or happen to look particularly good or have an interesting background, please feel free to let me know here or directly by PM. Thanks very much!  No problem. And yeah-I know what you mean. There are not many collectors into the "ancients", but if they are they're rich and very knowledgeable. I only have a couple. I wanted a BC one like you, just cause DAMN that is old. And I have one with Commodus on it because I love the movie Gladiator LOL. I'm no ancient historian. |
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If you're looking for a test to verify authenticity of silver (gold, too), get a piece of slate, gently scrape the piece of silver on the piece of slate (little to no wear will be noticed on the bar). Use testing solution on the treads of the bar on the slate.
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I'd be interested in the Roman Silver Denarii. From what I can tell the silver content is quite low, but I'd be curious nonetheless.
I'd imagine authenticity with these coins would be problematic. I tried to date 13th century coins from Ceylon once and even the experts couldn't agree. Add another thousand years in age for the Roman coins and there's no doubt that it's a highly subjective area. Still, all the problems aside, I'd still be interested to see what you were offering and the BTC prices you'd offer them at.
Nice thread, hope it hasn't ended before it really gets going.
I work at a coin shop, what I buy comes from there. As far as Denarii go, they are actually very well catalogued, and I have never seen/heard of a fake (it would be very difficult to counterfeit a coin thousands of years old-artificial aging of about 100 years is already really tough). I'll remember you are interested, and if any become part of our inventory I'll ask you how you feel about it. Any preferences in mind? |
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