I want to make it a point to say that this is probably the most important article I have posted on Steemit. This is a very serious matter that is currently under investigation.
Yesterday, there was confirmation that a group of Engelhard bars discovered in Ontario, Canada are FAKE. They are currently in possession of an individual named Kyle Anastasia. Allengelhard asked Kyle to reveal the source of these bar's. As well as remove his EBay active listing. His eBay listing was a buy it now listing asking $26,000. In return Kyle refused to reveal his source. Claiming the man was "80 years old and had a heart condition." Kyle was asked to not post any photos and to send the physical bar's in to be examined. Unfortunately, the very next day he posted more photos on Facebook market place.
Below are all the silver Engelhard bar's in Kyle's possession that are confirmed fake. They include the following weight classes 7oz, 16.075oz, 20oz, and 25oz. Notice the size and font style of the weight stamps and serial numbers. They are all the same. The hallmarks are all consistent through out each weight class. The landscape and pour style are modern production. There has been zero documented Engelhard bar's of this variety. These are all one of a kind!
Here is the EBay listing that has been taken down:
Here is the Facebook market place post:
Aside from all of these Engelhard bar's being in Kyle's possesion and confirmed to be fake. We also discovered he had been soliciting a 10oz and a 20oz silver Johnson Matthey bars. Both bar's are in his possession and have been altered. Each had a unique serial number added to the obverse side. Kyle's story was that these were "employee bars." That is why they had the unique serial number. Of course attempting to sell them at the highest premium. The altered JM bars are featured below...
It is extremely important to share this information with community. Not only does it offer education on how to evaluate fake Engelhard bar's. It also exposes a criminal in the act. Kyle Anastasia is committing a criminal act and will be made an example of. This can not be tolerated and we need to stand strong as a community.
If anyone has any information regarding this situation please contact me directly. Please RESTEEM this through the steemsilvergold community! This awarness and education is invaluable.
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Good PSA @silveringots. I tweeted to my modest 150 people twitter, will resteem in the morning.
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Resteemed as you asked. Thanks for such an important information.
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Resteemed...good looking out bud!
@matthewwarn thank you for the support. This is important!
Resteemed my friend because this is a serious situation that everyone needs to know about. I hooe that this gentlemmen gets all that he deserves for trying to trick people out of their hard earned money. I think this just proves we must stay alert and do our research in order to make the wisest choices. Thanks for sharing!!
@dwingsworld thank you for the support. This has been a lesson for sure!
@silveringots I just read about this last night too..... Thank you for sharing with the Community.........
http://allengelhard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AGWire-BAR-BEWARE-5-21-18.pdf
Thank you for the link @stockjockey! This is big news
The problem is... That stamps are easy to make with a CNC machine. And they're not all that expensive anymore. That and the stacker community, is use to fake pandas and fake pamp gold, but fake silver bars haven't been as rampant. This guy knows his stuff, he spotted a market that may be easy pickings.
I would agree. These fake bars in particular are not good examples. It is tough to fake a bar that is supposed to be 40 years old. Regardless of how good the stamps are it is tough to match that type of old professional finish. @fat-elvis
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Its crazy that people would try to deceive others. Something like this could turn some off of stacking. Its a shame. Thanks for letting us know about what is going on @silveringots. It is a reminder to always be alert when purchasing silver/gold.
It is a shame @knowledge-seeker. This also can show how strong our community is as well. It's important to get out the right information. Thank you!
Mmmmm really, my fisrt time hearing about this. I believe it might be wealth. Have not come across this bar before. Is like Gold and other minerals or?
@jacksonoskele what do you mean by, "it might be wealth?" These bar's are all .999 silver. Let me know if you have any questions. Just to be clear the bar's in this article are not authentic.
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Thanks for the heads up man. Where will the hanging take place? 😀
@pit-bullion We are still figuring a time and date for the hanging. Keep you posted.