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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;whopper64, post: 7880440, member: 101364&quot;]I learned a long time ago to set parameters on how much I was willing to spend on a particular coin + did I really need it!&nbsp; I utilize MA Shops for my German coins, and e-Bay for U.S. coins.&nbsp; Sometimes it takes several lost bids before I usually end up highest bidder on e-Bay.&nbsp; Funny how the same type of coin can sell for a lot less after the first wave of bidding for that particular type of coin.&nbsp; One has to be careful to read the fine print for dealers at MA Shops.&nbsp; Some are ridiculous with their shipping costs.&nbsp; Others are very reasonable.&nbsp; So far, so good.&nbsp; I try to buy certified coins since there are so many counterfeits out there, although certified coins now seem to run the same risk.&nbsp; Counterfeit slabs, some with authentic coins mis-graded, most with bogus coins.&nbsp; I check the NGC and PCGS websites and get a good look at what the coin should look like.&nbsp; So far, so good.&nbsp; I also stay away from the high-end coins, mostly due to budget constraints.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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