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<p>[QUOTE="borgovan, post: 811905, member: 13016"]I've never used proxibid.com, so I cannot speak to them, nor to the protections they offer to buyers.</p><p> </p><p>In general, for online auctions, the individual must have good pictures, and must have a good reputation. Anyone can steal pics and put them online...the coin you see may not be the coin you receive. If the person has been around for a long time with a good rep, then you're probably okay.</p><p> </p><p>For in-person auctions, just know your stuff, and view the coins in advance. Set the maximum price you're willing to bid, and stick to it. Don't let emotion make you bid higher than you want to. </p><p> </p><p>Just as a piece of general advice: If you have to ask this questions, you're probably not ready to bid, online or in person. Do a little homework and read some books. If you want to bid online, use reputable sellers on reputable sites. If you want to bid in person, attend an auction or two without bidding on anything before you hop in on the action. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="borgovan, post: 811905, member: 13016"]I've never used proxibid.com, so I cannot speak to them, nor to the protections they offer to buyers. In general, for online auctions, the individual must have good pictures, and must have a good reputation. Anyone can steal pics and put them online...the coin you see may not be the coin you receive. If the person has been around for a long time with a good rep, then you're probably okay. For in-person auctions, just know your stuff, and view the coins in advance. Set the maximum price you're willing to bid, and stick to it. Don't let emotion make you bid higher than you want to. Just as a piece of general advice: If you have to ask this questions, you're probably not ready to bid, online or in person. Do a little homework and read some books. If you want to bid online, use reputable sellers on reputable sites. If you want to bid in person, attend an auction or two without bidding on anything before you hop in on the action. Good luck![/QUOTE]
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