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Message:: [QUOTE="GoldFinger1969, post: 8589905, member: 73489"]If his prices are LOWER than actual sales on Ebay (NOT offers) then it's probably because the market price (FMV) for the item fell substantially.  I would say the average markup I have seen is about 25-35% over FMV. Again...I understand he's a businessman....he needs to cover his costs and/or make a profit....so I understand the markup. My fear is not someone who dips their toe in and buys 1 or 2 or 3 coins but someone who blows their entire budget for the next 5 or 10 years and then finds they are underwater and need a mini-bubble to break even.Which is why it's important that people do their DD so they aren't disappointed later.  He's a good story-teller and most people can goto the internet to check prices, I hope they are doing that.I don't know about grade slabs going in whose favor....but most of the Double Eagles and Morgans I have seen offered are common or semi-commons.  As to be expected. Yes, the certified coins eliminates most of the possibility of counterfeits but again the question is are the prices offered close to FMV.True, if you want to buy off the TV -- Rick or QVC or Home Shopping Network -- you get convenience at a price. But the internet is cheaper, <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> whether it is Amazon for general goods or HA/GC/Ebay for coins (if you know how to buy).No problem.  It's the repeat buyers or those who put big $$$ they really can't afford that will come back to bite the hobby. We want coins in STRONG hands.I've seen some shows for them, but most are on Double Eagles (Liberty's and Saints) and Morgans.  I know he also had some on the 6-coin ASE set that came out in 2021.[/QUOTE]

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