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<p>[QUOTE="mark_h, post: 265281, member: 3726"]I agree with this - visit other dealers. Do some research too before going to a dealer or using ebay(have an idea of pricing for the grade you are looking for). This is something I am guilty of - big time. I have found at times with my dealer that I could do better on ebay - but it is worth it for me to hold and view the coin. And the questions you ask are nothing compared to what I have seen - or even asked. First, find a dealer that is nice and helpful. My dealer has taken the time to look at coins bought off ebay and has helped me (and my father) with grading. The funny thing is my father won't buy from him because he knows he won't get a MS64 coin at MS60 prices like he MIGHT on Ebay. BUT with ebay he runs the risk of getting cleaned coins(he just had two body bagged by PCGS that are really nice coins). Just do not get caught up in a bidding war on ebay - decide what you are willing to pay and don't go over it. I have found for common date coins (with patience) you will win one for your price. Have fun -especially since your grandma just gave you some IHC's.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mark_h, post: 265281, member: 3726"]I agree with this - visit other dealers. Do some research too before going to a dealer or using ebay(have an idea of pricing for the grade you are looking for). This is something I am guilty of - big time. I have found at times with my dealer that I could do better on ebay - but it is worth it for me to hold and view the coin. And the questions you ask are nothing compared to what I have seen - or even asked. First, find a dealer that is nice and helpful. My dealer has taken the time to look at coins bought off ebay and has helped me (and my father) with grading. The funny thing is my father won't buy from him because he knows he won't get a MS64 coin at MS60 prices like he MIGHT on Ebay. BUT with ebay he runs the risk of getting cleaned coins(he just had two body bagged by PCGS that are really nice coins). Just do not get caught up in a bidding war on ebay - decide what you are willing to pay and don't go over it. I have found for common date coins (with patience) you will win one for your price. Have fun -especially since your grandma just gave you some IHC's.[/QUOTE]
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