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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JPeace$, post: 2029803, member: 42727&quot;]I buy most of my coins at auction houses that charge the 17.5%, plus S/H.&nbsp; Yes, it sucks and I wish it were less; however, they also have great coins to choose from and if you&#039;re patient, you can get good deals.</p><p><br /></p><p>These same auctions also attract many buyers, so bidding wars occur frequently.&nbsp; 2 months ago, there was a <u>beautiful</u> Morgan 1897-S MS66*.&nbsp; It hammered at $1700!&nbsp; I bid strong money @ $475 (well over FMV) and I was blown out of the water.&nbsp; No pedigree on the coin, just one that many thought was undergraded.&nbsp; Long story short, I wanted that coin, but only at my final bid.&nbsp; I let it go.&nbsp; There will always be deeper pockets than mine, but I&#039;ve also learned that if you&#039;re patient, you&#039;ll be happier in the long run.</p><p><br /></p><p>Like many said prior to my post, no one is forcing anyone to participate at these auctions.&nbsp; It&#039;s supply and demand.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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