They say a sucker is born every minute, and on Nov. 4, 2008, 58 million of them became potential victims of scammers just itching to separate them from their money.
Consumerist.com points out that many Barack Obama supporters were shocked to learn that the “historic” Presidential Obama Coin Collection they rushed to buy are just coins with Obama stickers on them. [LINK]
I’m not sure what people thought they were getting. I’ve never seen silver or gold coins in full color that weren’t painted or had a sticker on them.
Besides that, in the commercial you clearly hear Montel Williams say the coins are “quarters” with Obama’s image [stuck on them].
The company that manufactured the coins, U.S. Coin Network (uscoinnetwork.com and obamacoincollection.com), say it is against their policy to cancel orders that haven’t been shipped yet.
Those Kool-Aid drinkers who seek refunds had better get in line. I suspect this company will file for bankruptcy soon, which will protect them from their creditors and dissatisfied customers.
Thanks to loyal reader Karen D. Civil for the link!
there are tons of people who collect coins who were not Obama supporters, so it’s not just people who voted for Obama who were victims of this scam.
people need to check out companies before purchasing from television and internet ads, no matter what they’re buying.
Regarding coins…
If it dosen’t say…
“Franklin Mint”…
Then say NO!!!
And just to throw in my 2 cents regarding the $13 dollars a week the stimulus bill will give…
In the past 10 years…the MAJORITY of Americans have received NO RAISE IN PAY!!! None…
So…that $52 a week…$624 a year is NOTHING to sneeze at…not to mention the tax breaks and child care credits and everything else…working folks will get…
And all of this in less than ONE MONTH IN OFFICE…
I’ll take extra lemon juice and extra sugar with MY KOOL-AID!!!
I’m with Lala – it’s not like the country was doing well under Bush’s leadership. I don’t know why folks expect Barack Obama to solve in one month what it took Bush years to not address. Can’t clean up all of Bush’s crazy policies and senseless war agendas in 30 days.
And I’ll gladly take my extra $13 a week. Any money I didn’t have before is fine with me, no matter the amount.
Off subject I know , but when Sandra grants us permission to speak on an Obama post, I have to take advantage – opps are few and far between.
there was an official statement released from the US govt stating that those coins hold no value! people who are professional hobbyists/collectors would know that! this has nothing to do with Obama