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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TypeCoin971793, post: 3771474, member: 78244&quot;]There are, but that’s why ancients collectors take the time to learn authentication and how to spot deceptive practices (tooling, repatination, etc). Buying from a trusted expert dealer who guarantees his wares is also a level of protection, but it is up to the buyer to grade and research the value to ensure the price is not a rip-off. There are also lists of blacklisted eBay sellers to help protect buyers on eBay (and that saved me several times as I was still learning). And if you are still unsure after sifting through the multitude of info on the web, there is a network of literally thousands of experienced collectors/dealers/experts on CT/Forvm/Facebook/etc. who are more than happy to help and point out what they see.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for attribution, there are plenty of resources online&nbsp; (auction records, Wildwinds, OCRE, etc.). NGC rarely goes further than basic identification, so attributing the variety further is on the collector.</p><p><br /></p><p>Basically, collecting ancients takes effort and intelligence. Buying slabs does not. That’s why ancients collectors are typically more confident in paying up for a coin outside of holders/stickers.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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