National Collectors Mint
Ad Omitted That 9/11 $20 Bills Were Made in Liberia
- 09-17-2008
- 25
I saw an ad on television on 7-25-08 and responded to an ad for US real currency that was supposed to be $20 bills made of .999% pure silver. I figured that this would be something good that I could put up for my niece and nephews. When I called the call center, they explained that I would be receiving real currency made of .999 pure silver and that they had a limit of three per address. During the call they had another special offer of an 18 kt. gold $20 bill, and if you purchased this at $39.99 you would also receive an additional .999% pure silver $20 bill, for a total including shipping and handling of $179.00.
They advertised that this is the one and only authorized striking of these special bills that have the "Twin Towers" on one side and, on the back, the only currency that has a 9 and an 11, indicating the fall of the Twin Towers. This company preys on Americans by using the Twin Towers disaster as a selling point.
The one thing that the company failed to report at that time was that this money is made in Liberia and has a face value of between 16 and 18 cents for the $20 bill. They have since changed the ad to reflect some of this information.
I have also come to find out that the NY State's Attorney has filed suit and an injunction against this company, as well as a few other states. I have attempted to contact this company on more than one occasion, and the phone number listed for them is either not answered or answers with a message stating that they are too busy to answer your call, so try again later.
I have also sent a letter and several emails with no response, as I want a refund. I have filed a fraud complaint with my credit card company but to date have not received a refund from them.
Please respond with any help. If any other readers of this report have experienced this and received any response, please tell me how.
Company: National Collectors Mint
Country: USA
State: New York
City: Port Chester
Address: 8 Slater St STE 3
Phone: 8884626468