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<p>[QUOTE="Clavdivs, post: 3718352, member: 93702"]As a new and "low end" collector eBay is a place to avoid Buyer's Fees and expensive shipping while having a huge variety of coins to choose from. I have followed advice and only purchased from sellers who offer unconditional returns. I have been "burnt" with a few fakes - but have always received my money back.. <b>I really do wish that "recommended" eBay sellers were discussed and shared here to help new collectors navigate the minefield. </b></p><p>I have also had a very difficult experience on a more "reputable" auction platform - buying from a VCoins dealer... That was a very sad situation for me and sort of shook my faith in the hobby (although I did get my $$ back).</p><p>While these are all lessons learned... I believe the biggest threat to the hobby is not lack of new collectors - but fakes and altered coins that will turn many potential collectors away and end their interest.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Clavdivs, post: 3718352, member: 93702"]As a new and "low end" collector eBay is a place to avoid Buyer's Fees and expensive shipping while having a huge variety of coins to choose from. I have followed advice and only purchased from sellers who offer unconditional returns. I have been "burnt" with a few fakes - but have always received my money back.. [B]I really do wish that "recommended" eBay sellers were discussed and shared here to help new collectors navigate the minefield. [/B] I have also had a very difficult experience on a more "reputable" auction platform - buying from a VCoins dealer... That was a very sad situation for me and sort of shook my faith in the hobby (although I did get my $$ back). While these are all lessons learned... I believe the biggest threat to the hobby is not lack of new collectors - but fakes and altered coins that will turn many potential collectors away and end their interest.[/QUOTE]
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