Interesting scam

[bob10]

received a letter today, " to selected householders'. There is an impressive coat of arms on the envelope, almost like the Australian one. A cursory glance would suggest so. A closer look reveals two kangaroos either side of a star. Inside the letter heading says" EXCHANGE $10 FOR A $10 SILVER COIN ." There is an impressive title ' MACQUARIE MINT'. They are a trading company masquerading as a government mint. The coin is official Kiribati legal tender, they would have you believe. [ Kiribati currency is $1.$1 Aus. ]


My issue is- this is a scam, should it be allowed. Or should buyer beware. Bob

[redrovertdi]

well were both selected "selected households", mine arrived today aswell

[ramblingboy42]

awwww bugger.....I feel left out....I haven't got one.

[Mick_Marsh]

Not a scam as they are up front about what they are selling

but

buyer beware.
It is not Australian legal tender.

[Ausfree]

Yep, I received that a while ago and filed it under "G" for garbage!!!

[bob10]

awwww bugger.....I feel left out....I haven't got one.


I can sell you one, never been used special price for you,! Bob

[d@rk51d3]

I can sell you one, never been used special price for you,! Bob

I was going to ask how many you actually bought.

[3toes]

Franklin Mint have been around for many years. They are a company which produces 'collectables' for collectors.

[bob10]

I was going to ask how many you actually bought.


I'll leave that up to the bower birds, better things to spend my money on. Like a cruise. Bob