Here we go again. Back in February I wrote a letter to the editor informing the citizens of Auburn about a scam that was perpetrated on the community by a company going by the name of “Treasure Hunter’s Road Show.”
In today’s The Citizen I saw another ad by a company claiming to pay the highest prices for gold, silver, coins, etc., going by the name of “International Coin Collectors Association.” After a quick search of the Internet I discovered that this group is part of the same scam company.
Again, I took my 10K gold class ring to a local gold and silver buyer, Auburn Antique CO-OP, located on McMaster Street. Owner Scott Marsden offered me $170 for the ring as scrap. I then went to the Holiday Inn where the ICCA is set up, just to be sure they really are scammers. I was not surprised when the appraiser offered me $27. Please do not be taken in by these traveling scammers.
They are ripping people off all over the country. Take your valuables to a local dealer. Chances are you are going to get a much better price.
