Numismatic Nightmare Scenario

As head authenticator at Elite Numismatics, you're confronted by Marcus Chen, a prominent collector claiming your auction house sold him $2.3M in counterfeit Morgan dollars. He's threatening immediate legal action and plans to expose your firm on social media within the hour unless you take decisive action. Your reputation and career hang by a thread.

Challenges

Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Head Authenticator at Elite Numismatics

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen - Venture Capitalist & Coin Collector

Setting

Your private office at Elite Numismatics, overlooking Manhattan. Expensive wooden desk between you and an furious collector. Rain pelts the windows.

Location

Elite Numismatics, 47th Floor, Manhattan

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate immediate crisis response without admitting full liability

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Develop acceptable compensation plan while preserving auction house reputation

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Establish new authentication protocols to prevent future incidents

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I've got 200,000 Twitter followers and Blanchard & Sterling ready to file suit. You have exactly 45 minutes to explain how your 'prestigious' auction house sold me counterfeit Morgan dollars before this goes public. Start talking.”

This is how Marcus Chen - Venture Capitalist & Coin Collector's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#419

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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