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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;funkee, post: 1766815, member: 37925&quot;]The best way to protect yourself is to buy notes graded from PMG, PCGS or even CGA. If you go with CGA, make sure it has a star on the front or back of the holder. This indicates it was graded by the new CGA. The old CGA (without a star) does not have a good reputation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As far as eBay sellers... stay away from jimrob23. He&#039;s a known doctorer of notes. It goes way beyond just ironing notes. He uses acids and cleaning agents that restoration professionals use to remove ink and rust stains. However, trying to pass it off as a higher grade note for more money makes it fraud and doctoring.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One dealer I&#039;ve bought high-end notes from was Actioncurrencycom. They are very trustworthy. You can also go to <a href="http://www.actioncurrency.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.actioncurrency.com" rel="nofollow">www.actioncurrency.com</a> for their inventory. I think the prices are a little less on their website because of eBay fees.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There&#039;s a lot of doctoring going on, on eBay. Here&#039;s pages upon pages of doctored notes: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/coinforgeryebay/sets/72157631103745094/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/coinforgeryebay/sets/72157631103745094/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/coinforgeryebay/sets/72157631103745094/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here&#039;s some tips for helping spot doctored notes. But as always buying graded notes is the easiest way to protect yourself. <a href="http://www.cointalk.com/threads/one-of-4-doctored-notes-with-pics-a-caution.227223/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cointalk.com/threads/one-of-4-doctored-notes-with-pics-a-caution.227223/">http://www.cointalk.com/threads/one-of-4-doctored-notes-with-pics-a-caution.227223/</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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