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<p>[QUOTE="mark_h, post: 830151, member: 3726"](1) Know what you are collecting and be able to identify problem coins.</p><p>(2) Only buy with clear pictures. That includes PCGS and NGC - see (1) above. Not all PCGS and NGC coins are equal.</p><p>(3) Read their feedback - all of it including positive feedback. People may give positive, but they might include more info in the feedback itself.</p><p>(4) Don't limit yourself to ebay - check heritage, teletrade and DLRC.</p><p>(5) Use dealers also - sometimes you can find the perfect coin you want in dealer inventory. Yes, it might cost a few more bucks, but it could be worth.</p><p>(6) NEVER EVER get in a bidding war. Before bidding determine the price you are willing to play. Place that bid(via snipe or however) and then do not change your mind.</p><p><br /></p><p>One thing that amazes me is that sellers will put up a BIN that is a little high, then put it up for auction and get more than the original BIN price. Probably best bet to start with is to stick to PCGS and NGC coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>What are you looking at collecting?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mark_h, post: 830151, member: 3726"](1) Know what you are collecting and be able to identify problem coins. (2) Only buy with clear pictures. That includes PCGS and NGC - see (1) above. Not all PCGS and NGC coins are equal. (3) Read their feedback - all of it including positive feedback. People may give positive, but they might include more info in the feedback itself. (4) Don't limit yourself to ebay - check heritage, teletrade and DLRC. (5) Use dealers also - sometimes you can find the perfect coin you want in dealer inventory. Yes, it might cost a few more bucks, but it could be worth. (6) NEVER EVER get in a bidding war. Before bidding determine the price you are willing to play. Place that bid(via snipe or however) and then do not change your mind. One thing that amazes me is that sellers will put up a BIN that is a little high, then put it up for auction and get more than the original BIN price. Probably best bet to start with is to stick to PCGS and NGC coins. What are you looking at collecting?[/QUOTE]
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