On Craigslist in my area someone was offering a 1/4 oz standing liberty gold coin for $400. After several weeks with no buyers, he is offering it for $380...should I???
Like, a Gold Eagle? Under $350 (bullion) at apmex https://www.apmex.com/product/3/1-4-oz-gold-american-eagle-bu-random-year?msclkid=105d06e4716116f9829d5d832274053e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=New - No-Brand - Google Shopping&utm_term=4580840319526242&utm_content=Tier 2 Google Shopping
Let's say the packaging is the real deal. You ever tried to open one of the Air-Tite type holders the mint uses ? It was pretty easy wasn't it ? Need I say more ?
The one on ebay looks good, the seller has 100 percent positive feedback, you may return it for 14 days if you don't like it. I'd offer him 400, and get it for 400-32=368.
...OK, I did it... I figured someone had bought it from the mint and then gold did a nose-dive and they just needed to get the money. Seemed legit, he had the order to his address, all the OGP stuff and the coin looked legit. I took it out of the capsule - not that easy, but not terribly hard - and weighed it. Weight 7.80 g Is there any reason I should think it ain't good? Here's the pic I took...