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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Publius2, post: 22216079, member: 105571&quot;]I agree that it was probably wise to pass on this coin.&nbsp; I guess if it was offered at a very slight premium to spot it would be of interest but if you&#039;re trying to build a nice-looking set, probably wise to pass.</p><p><br /></p><p>I always check the certs on a graded coin as a first test of authenticity.&nbsp; If there&#039;s a TrueView, then it&#039;s another test of authenticity plus a way around the often awful pictures put up by dealers.&nbsp; And not just EBay dealers but many reputable and long-standing dealers have awful photos.&nbsp; And that includes Great Collections&#039; which are terrible.&nbsp; They look good until you download and zoom in.&nbsp; Oops, went off on a rant!</p><p><br /></p><p>Keep looking.&nbsp; There is some nice-looking gold out there but you have to be selective because it seems the TPGs have gotten way too lenient on US gold.</p><p><br /></p><p>At the last FUN show I passed on an extremely nice 1907 Eagle in PCGS AU58 because it was a little pricey.&nbsp; In retrospect I wish I&#039;d sprung for it because it was worth the extra money and a really nice one doesn&#039;t come around every day.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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