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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Silverlock, post: 8000549, member: 98181&quot;]Tip for new collectors: the time to worry about authenticity is <b>before</b> you make a purchase. You should never worry once it’s in your hand, because no amount of reassurance will remove that trace of doubt in your mind. Enjoyment derived from a doubtful coin is nothing like the enjoyment you’ll derive from a coin you know is authentic. </p><p><br /></p><p>The classic advice is to know the seller or know the coin. For novices I’d suggest ignoring the second bit for now. Know who you are buying from. There are many reputable knowledgeable dealers who will do all the authenticity worrying for you pre-purchase. Unless you find detecting fakes an interesting way to spend your time, leave that to the knowledgeable dealers or NGC. </p><p><br /></p><p>Later, when you’re more experienced and knowledgeable, you may want to soften the dealer requirement, and examine the photographs and description and “know the coin” you are buying from riskier venues. </p><p><br /></p><p>Do this and you’ll never worry about a fake unless what you receive is different from what was advertised. And that is easy to address: ship it back.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t have doubtful coins in your collection.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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