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Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: tbobThere was a thread a while back on this site and I pitched in with the fact that a couple of the cards looked like cards which I knew a couple of collectors here had purchased and unless they "flipped" them, this guy is using those scans for a scam. I am 99.9% sure this is a bogus site but man the prices are definitely right and I keep having to tell myself, "no, no, no." I was wondering if anyone has ever purchased anything from this site and could they relate their stories, either good or bad... <a href="http://www.top-sports-cards.com/web/baseball.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.top-sports-cards.com/web/baseball.html</a>

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: RobertIt is a fraud it is Tony....about a year ago I came accross it and he runs a pretty good scam you order the cards and then supposedly ships the package and gives you a tracking number to verify it has left. Once that happens you are to wire transfer the money to his account in England. I never sent the money because it was to good to be true.

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: LarryThe Brunners Bread Cobb was sold in the 9/2005 Andy Madec auction. Others look familiar to me as well.

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: WesleyDon't risk it Bob. That site is a fraud. Many of the scans of the prewar cards listed were stolen from BOTN's website a few years ago. I recognize at least a few cards that are currently in my safe deposit box so I know for certain that Tony does not have those.

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: Tony AndreaI Agree... I saw his website a few weeks back as well. "Stay Clear"!!!!!!!!!!

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: PaulAbout a year ago, this person had a PSA graded Honus T206 listed on Yahoo! auctions, and a few other very high end cards. If I remember correctly, those cards had just sold from one of the major auction houses. What legitimate seller would do that?

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: robTheir store sign has the words "Cards" and "Collectibles", as if the Italian words are "Cards and Collectibles". Laughably bad fraud, last seen them trying to auction on Beckett.com

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: fdnyladder7Where are all the European soccer stars?

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: robert aBob, He's got a couple of cards that are now in my collection on there so I know it's a load of horse crap. robert

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: Bob Shannontbob- Beware....I own that e97 Keeler he has listed. Bob Shannon

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: Harry KressDomain Name.......... top-sports-cards.com Creation Date........ 2005-03-28 Registration Date.... 2005-03-28 Expiry Date.......... 2008-03-28 Organisation Name.... Francis Gross Organisation Address. 1225 Simms Heights Road Organisation Address. Organisation Address. Kingston Springs Organisation Address. 37082 Organisation Address. TN Organisation Address. UNITED STATES Admin Name........... Francis Gross Admin Address........ 1225 Simms Heights Road Admin Address........ Admin Address........ Kingston Springs Admin Address........ 37082 Admin Address........ TN Admin Address........ UNITED STATES Admin Email.......... top_sports_cards@yahoo.com Admin Phone.......... +1.6154441262 Admin Fax............ Tech Name............ YahooDomains TechContact Tech Address......... 701 First Ave. Tech Address......... Tech Address......... Sunnyvale Tech Address......... 94089 Tech Address......... CA Tech Address......... UNITED STATES Tech Email........... domain.tech@YAHOO-INC.COM Tech Phone........... +1.6198813096 Tech Fax............. Name Server.......... yns1.yahoo.com Name Server.......... yns2.yahoo.com

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: CatAccording to Google, the 615 444 1262 phone number comes up as Tim's Truck Service in Smithville Tennessee. It's clear that Francis is being a bad boy. Edited to correct typos unless otherwise noted.

Can someone definitively say if this site is a fraud?

Posted By: PCIf you search the admin. address for that site (1225 Simms Heights Road), you get this: <a href="http://www.datcoinc.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.datcoinc.com/</a> Datco's motto: "We'll get your gluing on a roll". A related pool liner site for Datco also comes up on the search for that address. Hmmmm. I might call Datco and ask to speak to Francis.