Distinguishing Counterfeit Challenge Coins from the Real Ones

1. Distinguishing Counterfeit Challenge Coins from the Real Ones Challenge coins for sale are flooding the market and the internet like swarming bees. Forgeries and counterfeit coins have become an inescapable reality. Mostly people have no idea on how to discern a genuine challenge coin from a fake one. Although it is impossible to know which coin is real and which is fake, with some tricky questions from the seller you can get the idea whether he is telling the truth or not. Following are some basic points that can help you make a decision when you are buying a challenge coin: Look for coin dealers who are trustworthy and reputable People who create eBay auctions that are labeled “private” are most definitely fake If the dealer says, the coin comes from an old property and is in „mint‟ condition, it is better to leave that offer Do not buy challenge coins for sale that have no-return policy Buying a challenge coin that is very expensive does not make it a real one. The dealer might be ripping you off. Whatever the case may be, you cannot be 100% confident that what you are buying is real or not. It is just a matter of intuition and good judgment. PHOENIX CHALLENGE COINS 50 locust st Oxford, MA 01540 PH: 508 - 499 -7186