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<p>[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 2333021, member: 73165"]I agree with this in principle (and 100% agree with the remainder of your post). However, every online dealer I've dealt with has offered at least a few days examination privilege after receiving the coin to evaluate it. That's not the same as being able to pick it up and hold it in your hand without obligation at a shop, but you do get to examine the grade and eye appeal of the coin before deciding to add it to your collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Oh, and good pictures really do help a lot. I've bought coins from dealers with good pictures and never had a second thought about them once they arrived, because the picture conveyed what I needed to see.</p><p><br /></p><p>It all comes down to dealing with good, reputable dealers online and avoiding the ones that say "L@@K!!!11!! PQ+++++ MS73 BLAZER."[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 2333021, member: 73165"]I agree with this in principle (and 100% agree with the remainder of your post). However, every online dealer I've dealt with has offered at least a few days examination privilege after receiving the coin to evaluate it. That's not the same as being able to pick it up and hold it in your hand without obligation at a shop, but you do get to examine the grade and eye appeal of the coin before deciding to add it to your collection. Oh, and good pictures really do help a lot. I've bought coins from dealers with good pictures and never had a second thought about them once they arrived, because the picture conveyed what I needed to see. It all comes down to dealing with good, reputable dealers online and avoiding the ones that say "L@@K!!!11!! PQ+++++ MS73 BLAZER."[/QUOTE]
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