Sells mostly fakes. Even most of the coins are forgeries.
https://www.ebay.de/sch/m.html?item=263067945080&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_ssn=ace-antiques&rt=nc
Seller has good chances to enter the TOP TEN fake seller list
I see from the yahoo discussion forum that a buyer from ace-antiques returned the fakes and left negative feedback which eBay then removed!
See fotos
Admin
Quote from: admin on October 10, 2017, 06:43:56 PM
I see from the yahoo discussion forum that a buyer from ace-antiques returned the fakes and left negative feedback which eBay then removed!
See fotos
Admin
it seems that ebay has NOT removed the negative feedback but just the comment (text). I guess the buyer has used a formulation for the negative feedback that violated the nonsensical rules of ebay. Now the impression arises that the buyer was wrong. The seller protection also includes the
fake seller protectionAnd so this seller can continue to deceive his customers unhindered.
Yes, of course, you are correct. But the buyer said they didnt say anything really bad and could not understand why the comments were removed.
Admin
Quote from: admin on October 12, 2017, 07:17:16 PM
Yes, of course, you are correct. But the buyer said they didnt say anything really bad and could not understand why the comments were removed.
Admin
There is certainly any wording, which violated the incomprehensible ebay rules. Perhaps "the seller sells ONLY FAKES"? The statement "sells only fakes" would diminish in the future ebay the profit :-)
By the way, this seller sells almost exclusively the "classical" Bulgarian fakes
Often the fakes from this seller were reported to ebay. No reaction. But ebay would only have to review the feedbacks and see that we are right
The name on this account is Gema Langley.
The actual person selling here is Simon Wicks.
Using the electoral register Gemma Wicks can be found at the same address as Simon Wicks.
Questions sent to this seller are answered by "Simon".
He used to sell under his own name as mrcollectble-2012
He provides Certificates of Authenticty !
Of course he knows nothing about antiquities.
All his sales are cheaply made tourist souvenirs.
Brad.
Thank you, I borrow your picture to add to mine.
more!!!
M
Done some digging online. This should not surprise anybody. A cheat is a cheat is a cheat....
https://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/crime/benefits-claimant-didn-t-declare-savings-account-1-4214679
Kelly
nice pictures for bad fakes
Mannomann (Low German). With the right pictures you can really sell any crap on ebay
Interesting!
https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/53323/Four-men-to-appear-in-Crown-Court-later-this-year-for-trial-of-dealing-in-tainted-cultural-artefacts
Four men to appear in Crown Court later this year for trial of dealing in tainted cultural artefacts
Four men have today (31 October) appeared at Hereford Magistrates Court, having been summonsed for dealing in tainted cultural objects.
The matter has been referred to the Crown Court.
The four men are:
George Powell aged 37 of Coulson Close, Pill, Newport.
Layton Davies aged 50 of Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan.
Paul Wells aged 59 of Newport Road, Rummney, Cardiff.
Simon Wicks aged 56 of Hawks Road, Hailsham, East Sussex.
A collection of Anglo-Saxon and Viking crown treasure artefacts were found in a village north of Leominster, in Herefordshire.
The artefacts, found in 2015, included both gold and silver coins, a gold ring, a gold arm bracelet and a crystal sphere, together with silver ingots, which were discovered by metal detectorists.
It is the legal responsibility of the finder of any precious metal objects that are over 300 years old to report them to the local coroner as possible treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act (1996).
This complex investigation has been conducted with the assistance of multiple agencies including both local and national archaeological authorities and experts from the British Museum.
Issued: Wednesday 31 October, 2pm, MC, Corporate Communications
AND
https://www.google.co.uk/search?source=hp&ei=Uz1kXNOPONqejLsPkd6S6AI&q=appear+in+Crown+Court+later+this+year+for+trial+of+dealing+in+tainted+cultural+artefacts&btnK=Google+Search&oq=appear+in+Crown+Court+later+this+year+for+trial+of+dealing+in+tainted+cultural+artefacts&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2137.2137..2934...0.0..0.67.67.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz.....0.kfKg-fbvcZY
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6438423/Metal-detectorists-face-jail-uncovering-haul-treasure-selling-black-market.html
The trial will last for four weeks and begin on September 30 2019
If found guilty they could face a maximum prison sentence of seven years as well as a fine under the Dealing in Cultural Objects Offences Act 2003.
http://paul-barford.blogspot.com/2018/10/four-men-in-court-over-treasure-charges.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46049354
https://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/crime/hailsham-man-accused-of-dealing-in-viking-treasure-and-tainted-artefacts-1-8691290
Brad.
It is amazing to me how many eBay buyers just don't know!
There are many books, it is easy to find out.
Brad
Quote from: Archaic on February 13, 2019, 09:03:50 PM
Interesting!
https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/53323/Four-men-to-appear-in-Crown-Court-later-this-year-for-trial-of-dealing-in-tainted-cultural-artefacts
Four men to appear in Crown Court later this year for trial of dealing in tainted cultural artefacts
Four men have today (31 October) appeared at Hereford Magistrates Court, having been summonsed for dealing in tainted cultural objects.
The matter has been referred to the Crown Court.
The four men are:
George Powell aged 37 of Coulson Close, Pill, Newport.
Layton Davies aged 50 of Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan.
Paul Wells aged 59 of Newport Road, Rummney, Cardiff.
Simon Wicks aged 56 of Hawks Road, Hailsham, East Sussex.
A collection of Anglo-Saxon and Viking crown treasure artefacts were found in a village north of Leominster, in Herefordshire.
The artefacts, found in 2015, included both gold and silver coins, a gold ring, a gold arm bracelet and a crystal sphere, together with silver ingots, which were discovered by metal detectorists.
It is the legal responsibility of the finder of any precious metal objects that are over 300 years old to report them to the local coroner as possible treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act (1996).
This complex investigation has been conducted with the assistance of multiple agencies including both local and national archaeological authorities and experts from the British Museum.
Issued: Wednesday 31 October, 2pm, MC, Corporate Communications
AND
https://www.google.co.uk/search?source=hp&ei=Uz1kXNOPONqejLsPkd6S6AI&q=appear+in+Crown+Court+later+this+year+for+trial+of+dealing+in+tainted+cultural+artefacts&btnK=Google+Search&oq=appear+in+Crown+Court+later+this+year+for+trial+of+dealing+in+tainted+cultural+artefacts&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2137.2137..2934...0.0..0.67.67.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz.....0.kfKg-fbvcZY
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6438423/Metal-detectorists-face-jail-uncovering-haul-treasure-selling-black-market.html
The trial will last for four weeks and begin on September 30 2019
If found guilty they could face a maximum prison sentence of seven years as well as a fine under the Dealing in Cultural Objects Offences Act 2003.
http://paul-barford.blogspot.com/2018/10/four-men-in-court-over-treasure-charges.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46049354
https://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/crime/hailsham-man-accused-of-dealing-in-viking-treasure-and-tainted-artefacts-1-8691290
Brad.
Seeing he has sold over 3000 things (no doubt 99.99% being fakes) it is surprising how few negative feedbacks he has.
Admin
Quote from: admin on February 16, 2019, 07:13:32 PM
Seeing he has sold over 3000 things (no doubt 99.99% being fakes) it is surprising how few negative feedbacks he has.
Admin
OR so you might think!
NOW look at negative feedbacks caprtured by screenshot before.
You see, eBay helps bad sellers to remove such feedback!!!
How to uncover feedback which eBay removes.
http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=ace-antiques&Dirn=Received+by
See images below.
This is the system eBay offers – and bad sellers make sure they use it!
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-policies/seller-performance-policy/seller-performance-defect-removal-policy?id=4352
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n***e ( 240 ) More than a year ago
Beautiful Ancient Egyptian Blue Faience Amulet 300B.C. (#263300461504) GBP 49.00
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v***a ( 2176 ) More than a year ago
Very Rare Ancient Egyptian Blue Horus Amulet, Armana Period 1353-1336 B.C. (#263212817434) GBP 26.69
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v***a ( 2176 ) More than a year ago
Rare Ancient Egyptian Ptolemaic Terracotta Ushabti Shabti Faience C300/350 BC (#263212789545) GBP 22.00
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v***a ( 2176 ) More than a year ago
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SCARAB BEETLE WITH HIEROGLYPHS, MIDDLE KINGDOM. (#263212980604) GBP 16.00
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v***a ( 2176 ) More than a year ago
Large Carved Stone Faience Egyptian Hieroglyphics Scrabble Beetle 300 BC (#263212710357) GBP 51.00
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e***l ( 1489 ) More than a year ago
Superb Heavy Bronze Medieval Mace Head C14th 15th Cent AD (#263191029160) GBP 93.65
merci , mais je n'est jamais reçu l'objet Buyer:
2***r ( 496 ) More than a year ago
ROMAN Ancient Artifact Bronze Oil Lamp Of A Rare Female Godess c200-400 AD (#262966789291) GBP 62.00
the items is a FAKE. It was returned, and the seller will NOT GIVE ME A REFUND, Buyer:
.***c ( 31 ) More than a year ago
• Reply by ace-antiques (Apr-06-17 12:10):
The item was never returned by the buyer hence no refund was offered no fake
Rare Large Ancient Egyptian Ptolemaic Faeince Lion With Snake 300-350 B.C. (#252792824143) GBP 57.00
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c***a ( 1810 ) More than a year ago
How can buyers form a realistic view if eBay removes comments?
The fraud continues.........
Says it is very rare. But look closely, he has at least TWO of them
Brad
Has changed ID from ace-antiques to ancient-antiques
from replica to origin. Learn from the first picture how easy it is to supply the market with supposedly genuine artifacts
UPDATE ON COURT CASE
"Four people have been convicted over the theft of £3 million of Viking treasure which could unlock secrets to the early days of a united England.
A trove of 300 coins and rare pieces of jewellery from the 9th century AD were sold to private collectors before historians and museum experts could glean the history from the find.
Probably buried by the retreating Vikings, the cache was dug up 1,100 years later by metal detectorists George Powell, 38, and Layton Davies, 51, on Herefordshire farmland, in 2015.
The pair have now been convicted at Worcester Crown Court of stealing the find, illegally concealing it from the authorities and then selling off coins to private collectors.
A jury also found two other men, 60-year-old Paul Wells and Simon Wicks, 57, guilty of conspiring to conceal the hoard.
Wicks was also found guilty of helping sell off the coins for cash."
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/four-convicted-over-theft-of-3-million-viking-treasure-trove-that-could-hold-key-to-english-history-a4293221.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/viking-treasure-metal-detector-coins-crime-george-powell-layton-davies-a9212986.html
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/21/uk-metal-detectorists-guilty-of-theft-after-concealing-3m-treasure-hoard
More update>>>>>>
George Powell and Layton Davies uncovered about 300 coins in a field in Eye, near Leominster, Herefordshire, in 2015, but did not declare the treasure, instead selling it to dealers.
They were convicted of theft and concealing their find, with Powell, 38, jailed for 10 years and Layton, 51, for eight-and-a-half.
Sentencing, Judge Nicholas Cartwright said they had "cheated" the public.
Coin seller Simon Wicks, 56, was also convicted on the concealment charge and jailed for five years.
I would have preferred himto go to jail for his eBay fraud!!
A fourth defendant, Paul Wells, 60, also convicted of concealing the find - who became unwell during Thursday's hearing - will be sentenced on 23 December.
Portrait of a scammer ...
(https://www.romq.com/temp/wicks-comp2.jpg)
David