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Bought a 'Roman coin' online for $80 and it turned out to be a modern souvenir
I got excited by the listing photos and the seller's story about it being from a dig in Italy. When it arrived, a magnet stuck right to it, and the details looked way too sharp. Anyone know a good way to check this stuff before you buy?
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cole_davis476mo ago
My buddy Jake spent like 200 bucks on a "Viking age" silver ingot last year. The seller had a whole story about a metal detector find in Denmark. Jake got it tested and it was just modern pewter with a fake patina. Total heartbreaker. He sticks to reputable dealers with solid return policies now.
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grace_johnson96mo ago
Honestly, that fake backstory is the real red flag every time.
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claire_hayes356mo ago
Wait, he spent 200 bucks on a single piece? That's wild to me. I mean, that's a lot of cash to drop on something without being sure. I'd be so mad if I got home and it was just fancy pewter. The fake patina detail is just extra shady.
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