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<p>[QUOTE="Shortgapbob, post: 208681, member: 6088"]I have never bought from Coast-to-Coast or Skyline, but I am very hesitant to buy from many large dealers who advertise in magazines unless I have good references about their business practices. </p><p> </p><p>About two years ago, I purchased a $2 1/2 Indian that was listed at Very Select Uncirculated from a large dealer. I was not expecting the world with my purchase, as I wouldn't expect a well-known dealer to sell a 63 gold piece at 60 or 61 money. However, considering that the dealer had two categories, Uncirculated and Very Select Uncirculated, I would expect the Very Select Uncirculated piece to at least be MS-61 quality. What I received was an AU-55 Indian that had been noticeably cleaned. Needless to say, I promptly returned the coin to the dealer, who happens to be an ANA life member and a PNG member. </p><p> </p><p>Just my thoughts on the matter.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Shortgapbob, post: 208681, member: 6088"]I have never bought from Coast-to-Coast or Skyline, but I am very hesitant to buy from many large dealers who advertise in magazines unless I have good references about their business practices. About two years ago, I purchased a $2 1/2 Indian that was listed at Very Select Uncirculated from a large dealer. I was not expecting the world with my purchase, as I wouldn't expect a well-known dealer to sell a 63 gold piece at 60 or 61 money. However, considering that the dealer had two categories, Uncirculated and Very Select Uncirculated, I would expect the Very Select Uncirculated piece to at least be MS-61 quality. What I received was an AU-55 Indian that had been noticeably cleaned. Needless to say, I promptly returned the coin to the dealer, who happens to be an ANA life member and a PNG member. Just my thoughts on the matter.[/QUOTE]
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