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Message:: [QUOTE="JPeace$, post: 1856266, member: 42727"]Doug, with all due respect, he is trying to give you the education, however, you just don't seem to want to believe him. Fact:  The Trade Dollar is one of the most highly counterfeited coins of all the U.S. Coins.  Why do you think that is?  In my mind, it's simple, DEMAND.  It's a highly sought after coin and the prices in the market reflect that demand. Fact: Not only are the coins counterfeited, now there are examples of fake coins in FAKE slabs.  Trusted dealers and big auction houses know how to spot these. Here's what you have to decide:  Do I want a genuine example of a Trade Dollar OR do I want to find a deal.  In many other series, finding a deal is easier; however, if you want a nice example, chances are, it's already been graded and in a TPG holder. I also want a Trade Dollar, but I will be buying one already graded by either NGC or PCGS.  I'll also be buying it from either a trusted dealer or one of the big auction houses.  I will NOT be looking to eBay for this particular coin. In making the decision to own a Trade Dollar, I've already decided I will be paying FMV for the coin.  If I try to get a "deal", I might actually be buying a counterfeit.[/QUOTE]