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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;oval_man, post: 2407899, member: 22602&quot;]As many have written over the course of this thread&#039;s life, GSC sells mostly problem (cleaned, over-dipped) coins that are made to look much more attractive through flattering photography.</p><p><br /></p><p>Early on they came upon a method of photography that proved very successful, which I would describe as on the very edge of &quot;juiced&quot; without legally crossing the line. This applies to their slabbed coins as well, of course.</p><p><br /></p><p>Their seductive photos and enticing claims of AU+++! and 63+++! are catnip for beginners eager for a deal who then probably remain loyal and comprise their largest base of buyers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Long ago, when they had literally about 1000 feedback, I bought a raw &quot;BU++!&quot; Barber Dime that probably was in fact uncirculated but had been dipped beyond any realistic value (hidden of course by their lustrous, almost proprietary photos). Not having learned my lesson, I later bought a slabbed V Nickel, thinking it would be safe. I returned it because the coin in hand looked nothing like the photos; dark obverse stains were completely concealed, among other problems.</p><p><br /></p><p>Why support such an operation when there are more upstanding dealers to buy from?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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