It was back around May/June that this 98oz nugget sold for some crazy amount under the name "The Washington Nugget", and was reported to be found on a private property in Nevada County, California. It was soon after discovered as a scam to attract investors in a bogus mine, as the nugget was actually found in Australia back in the late 80's.
Below is a couple of forums that have been covering the scam, with the latest being the auctioneer Fred Holabird was to have the nugget tested in Australia by a professor of geology at the university of Western Australia.The same auctioneer that was also assisting the property owner to sell his otherwise worthless land.
There are some horrible rumours down-under about whether this is actually happening, or whether it is just an extension of the scam. I know I am one that suspects the lander owner was not the only one involved in this scam. I mean how does a guy who has the seat out of his pants get hold of a rare collectors piece such as the Orange Roughie Nugget?
Just wondering if anyone has heard anything in relation to the finder, the auctioneer or the nugget itself?
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