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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jcz1, post: 774069, member: 20494&quot;]When we buy a coin as &quot;average circulated&quot; from an online dealer, what should we expect? Personally, I always assume Good or better, but recent experience has me wondering if this depends on the coin type or perhaps the age of the coin. A couple examples...</p><p><br /></p><p>Recently, I basically pigged out at the Apmex Numismatic Closeout, going back for seconds, thirds, and even 4ths. I had so many orders that they stacked up around the room unopened until this week (off work for the holiday). Now I&#039;m having a blast opening them, of course.</p><p><br /></p><p>I got a bunch of avg circ seated dimes, which I am very happy with. But the avg circ half cent and bust half, not so much.</p><p><br /></p><p>The half is an 1837 reeded edge, but the reverse is AG at best. Lettering around the rim is only about a third visible (the rest is merged with the rim). The closeout price for this was $50.</p><p><br /></p><p>The half cent is so bad, I can&#039;t even tell you the date. The obverse is worn almost completely smooth. The reverse is almost as bad, but I can barely make out the &quot;half cent&quot; lettering in the center. This is the only clue that the coin is even what it is claimed to be. The closeout price for this was $30.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, my question to the group: does average circulated change meaning with type and/or age, such that these conditions are within the bounds of the term for these two coins?</p><p><br /></p><p>Before you answer, yes I know Apmex has a great rep and a return policy. But I basically screwed myself by piling up the boxes. These two orders are from November (one even Nov 1), so I am way beyond the 3-day return period. I&#039;m just wondering if my expectations are too high for these types of coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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