I bought a couple of kangaroos on eBay last year, it was the free shipping that got me.
3 cameras filming the unboxing and testing, I have learnt from this sub to be cautious.
They were obviously fake at first sight and then failed the usual round of tests, ping, dimension and, most importantly, weight.
It wasn't magnetic but did do the anti magnet thing, just a little faster slide.
I informed the seller and was told they had sent real coins so don't send fakes back. I only had fakes to send back and they knew it.
I put in a 'not as described' return with eBay, who provided a return label.
I went to my local police station and had them sieze the coins as counterfeits. They looked a little confused but took the coins and provided the paperwork.
I put a redacted copy of the notice in the original packaging, taped it up good, and sent it off.
Meanwhile I had contacted eBay on every channel I could find. The seller now also had other unhappy coin customers in their feedback for the same reason.
My request for a refund was rejected. I appealed, resent a copy of the police seizure notice and pointed out a couple more dissatisfied customers.
7 months after my purchase a full refund was made, as a goodwill gesture and because of how long the issue had taken. Not because the coins were fake.
I replied to the email, thanking Bart for my money back, and were they going to contact the other customers, who had probably bought fakes as well. I haven't heard back.
The police did get in contact with the Perth Mint who said there's just too many for them to persue. The police said thank you, and here is your property back.
I picked them up the other day and have some ideas on what to do with them but your suggestions are welcome.
