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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Midas, post: 96319, member: 2761&quot;]Let&#039;s see...where do I start?</p><p><br /></p><p>Check the seller&#039;s feedback and return policy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Check completed auction prices to get an idea what items are selling for.&nbsp; If not eBay, check Heritage Galleries or Teletrade to get an idea what things are selling for.</p><p><br /></p><p>Assume all raw coins are OVER GRADED by the seller.&nbsp; Adjust your bidding to compensate for this.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bad pictures from the seller...approach with skepticism.</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch for dipped, cleaned, and recolored coins (especially red Lincolns)</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Avoid</u> SGS graded coins sold by Aboncom.&nbsp; They don&#039;t tell you they own and operate this so called grading services which advertises PR70 and MS70 &quot;graded&quot; coins.&nbsp; They really prey on &quot;newbies&quot; like you.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you buy coins, I like looking at certified and graded coins from the likes of PCGS, NGC, ANACS and ICG.&nbsp; At least you know what you are getting.&nbsp; You will pay more than raw coins, but at least you have some idea what you are getting.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, I like to look at PCI or SEGS graded coins.&nbsp; You may have to subtract 2 to 5 points as they seem to overgrade, but you may find a nice deal.</p><p><br /></p><p>All of the other grading services in my book are JUNK.&nbsp; Just avoid them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn to grade.&nbsp; Read.&nbsp; Study and Learn about numismatics.&nbsp; Don&#039;t know?&nbsp; Ask.</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch out for high shipping costs.&nbsp; If you buy multiple items from one seller, many offer a discount to ship as one.</p><p><br /></p><p>Do not leave feedback until they leave <u>positive</u> feedback for you.&nbsp; Afterwards, then you should leave positive feedback if you are satisfied with their service and product.</p><p><br /></p><p>Participate here in this forum...there are many smart people here and specialists in a number of differant coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Never send cash or money orders.&nbsp; I like to pay with Pay-pal because the seller eats this fee.&nbsp; At least they get paid instantly.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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