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<p>[QUOTE="ambr0zie, post: 8054620, member: 80952"][USER=88526]@Jay GT4[/USER] , when I was collecting modern coins I had similar situations 3 or 4 times. </p><p>I was browsing for modern coins on various websites and when finding what I wanted, at a decent price, but not ridiculously cheap (often offered by sellers who were not specialized on that area) I was glad. </p><p>First time on eBay, I found a scarce coin, acceptable condition for the issue - $50. Would have paid 60-70. Bought it, without asking, paid it and after 2 days I received an email from the seller advising me he cannot locate the item, it was either sold but he can't recall or lost. Got a refund. I don't think it was because of the price. </p><p>After this, when buying from sellers I didn't know I always tried to communicate first - to be sure if item is still available. Some didn't bother to reply at all, some marked the item as sold with or without replying. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would give the seller the benefit of doubt - I suspect the coin was indeed sold and he/she forgot to mark it as sold. However it's polite to reply so I would just avoid this seller for future.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ambr0zie, post: 8054620, member: 80952"][USER=88526]@Jay GT4[/USER] , when I was collecting modern coins I had similar situations 3 or 4 times. I was browsing for modern coins on various websites and when finding what I wanted, at a decent price, but not ridiculously cheap (often offered by sellers who were not specialized on that area) I was glad. First time on eBay, I found a scarce coin, acceptable condition for the issue - $50. Would have paid 60-70. Bought it, without asking, paid it and after 2 days I received an email from the seller advising me he cannot locate the item, it was either sold but he can't recall or lost. Got a refund. I don't think it was because of the price. After this, when buying from sellers I didn't know I always tried to communicate first - to be sure if item is still available. Some didn't bother to reply at all, some marked the item as sold with or without replying. I would give the seller the benefit of doubt - I suspect the coin was indeed sold and he/she forgot to mark it as sold. However it's polite to reply so I would just avoid this seller for future.[/QUOTE]
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