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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Owle, post: 1170918, member: 22004&quot;]Ebay say the following on listing coins:&nbsp; </p><p>When listing a certified coin, the coin must be certified by one of the following authorized grading companies:</p><ul> <li>&lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;<a href="http://www.ngccoin.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ngccoin.com/" rel="nofollow">Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)</a><br /> <br /> &lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;<a href="http://www.ncscoin.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ncscoin.com/" rel="nofollow">Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS)</a><br /> <br /> &lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;<a href="http://www.pcgs.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.pcgs.com/" rel="nofollow">Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)</a><br /> <br /> &lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;<a href="http://www.icgcoin.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.icgcoin.com/" rel="nofollow">Independent Coin Graders (ICG)</a><br /> </li> <li><a href="http://www.anacs.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.anacs.com/" rel="nofollow">American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS)</a><br /> </li> </ul><p>If the coin listed is not certified by one of these grading companies, the coin is considered <a href="http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/currstamps.html#raw_uncertified" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/currstamps.html#raw_uncertified" rel="nofollow">raw and uncertified</a> and is subject to additional requirements for sale.</p><p>In addition, listings for certified coins must include an image of the item, showing the coin in its graded holder. The image needs to be clear and the grading company, grade, and certification number should easily be readable. </p><p><b>Note: </b>Coins minted before 1980 must show the full front and back of the holder. Coins minted in 1980 or after must show the full front of the holder.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://pics.ebay.com/aw/pics/s.gif" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Raw and uncertified coins</b></p><p>A raw or uncertified coin is defined as any coin not graded by an authorized grading company. Sellers can list these items on eBay as long as:</p><ul> <li>&lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;A numeric grade (such as MS-65, VF-25) is not included in the title of the listing. A numeric grade can only be included in the item description.<br /> <br /> &lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;No grading company is referenced in the title or description.<br /> <br /> &lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;No estimate of value (even if personal opinion) or reference to a price guide is included in the title or description.<br /> <br /> &lt;LI class=unorderedList&gt;The listing includes a photo of the coin being sold. Images that are dark, out of focus, edited, or might be misleading aren&#039;t allowed. Also, stock photos aren&#039;t allowed.<br /> </li> <li>Coins that are sealed in original U.S. Mint packaging include a photo showing the actual packaging.<br /> </li> </ul><p>So it is not against the rules to give descriptions that are not misleading or untrue.&nbsp; To call the coin CH UNC or BU or GEM would not violate the terms.&nbsp; I have even seen the term &quot;GEM&quot; be used for MS64 coins...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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