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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;johnmilton, post: 4865422, member: 101855&quot;]I buy very little on eBay. I have collected U.S. coins for 60 years, British coins for about 10 years and have been learning about Imperial Roman coins for about two years.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have bought most of my coins at the large coin shows and some very expensive pieces in the major auctions. I value building good relationships with honest, experienced dealers. I would prefer to buy and sell in person, but the pandemic has put a stop to that for me, especially since I am older and a risk group.</p><p><br /></p><p>One thing I will say about on-line offerings. If the photos are no good, run from the deal; don’t even consider it. In those cases, the seller has all the cards, and you have none. Run away.</p><p><br /></p><p>Beware of “super bargain” low prices. On a one on one basis, you might “beat the dealer” if you have a lot of knowledge and expertise, but on-line the odds are stacked very much against you.</p><p><br /></p><p>On the other hand, sellers who want prices that WAY OVER the current catalogs all but the rarest material are to be avoided. I don’t understand how they do it, but there are sellers out there who seem to have to make their day on every sale. I avoid them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some people think I pay too much, but this is hobby for most people, not an investment or way to earn a living. I take a somewhat middle of the road course.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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