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<p>[QUOTE="DANIEL HENRIQUEZ, post: 4918318, member: 76821"]I have sold coins on Ebay and also to local dealers and they both have one thing in common, the coin's actual value will NEVER be paid. In regards to dealers, they will typically pay up to 60% of its value as he plans to sell to someone later and needs room to haggle and for profit.</p><p><br /></p><p>On the other hand, Ebay is a different animal altogether as it is a discount site, not a retail site. This has been misconstrued over the years to some sellers as I have seen coins listed well above their value through NGC or PCGS or even Greysheets. Not sure if these sellers do not actually know coins or they expect stupid people to bid or buy their coins, either way though, not very credible and very ignorant.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, to those selling or those buying, find a coin, find its value and set an amount you are comfortable with and stick to it as emotion will make you pay more or lose money. Stay clear of these idiots with sky high prices to as the coin will never rise to this price. This is evident from Rick Tomaska on TV as he routinely shows sellers on Ebay with coins listed as Buy it Now with outrageous prices that are false and pure lies hoping to artificially raise the value of a coin for their personal gain. This is unethical and dishonest so, beware of them too. Good luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="DANIEL HENRIQUEZ, post: 4918318, member: 76821"]I have sold coins on Ebay and also to local dealers and they both have one thing in common, the coin's actual value will NEVER be paid. In regards to dealers, they will typically pay up to 60% of its value as he plans to sell to someone later and needs room to haggle and for profit. On the other hand, Ebay is a different animal altogether as it is a discount site, not a retail site. This has been misconstrued over the years to some sellers as I have seen coins listed well above their value through NGC or PCGS or even Greysheets. Not sure if these sellers do not actually know coins or they expect stupid people to bid or buy their coins, either way though, not very credible and very ignorant. So, to those selling or those buying, find a coin, find its value and set an amount you are comfortable with and stick to it as emotion will make you pay more or lose money. Stay clear of these idiots with sky high prices to as the coin will never rise to this price. This is evident from Rick Tomaska on TV as he routinely shows sellers on Ebay with coins listed as Buy it Now with outrageous prices that are false and pure lies hoping to artificially raise the value of a coin for their personal gain. This is unethical and dishonest so, beware of them too. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
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