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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Vess1, post: 1011998, member: 13650&quot;]When I first got back into collecting, I got on ebay and wanted everything I saw.&nbsp; Now that I&#039;ve learned about what to look for with problem/cleaned/damaged coins, I RARELY find something I want on there anymore.&nbsp;&nbsp; The vast majority of loose coins found on Ebay are poor quality.&nbsp; People bid them up because they don&#039;t know any difference.&nbsp; &nbsp; Was just looking at a 1891 half with several bids, up to $50+.&nbsp; Harshly cleaned.&nbsp;&nbsp; But they either did not know or care.&nbsp; I wouldn&#039;t have bought it for $20.</p><p>&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp; I want a 1920 Pilgrim commemorative for my type set.&nbsp; There&#039;s about 40 of them on there.&nbsp; Every one is either too low of a grade, cleaned, questionable, has a mark I don&#039;t like, or is over priced.&nbsp; A couple I&#039;d buy if the price was right.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pretty much the norm.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp; Most of the slabbed coins get better, but even those you have to look at closely.&nbsp; One thing I learned is how much sellers manipulate backgrounds and lighting.&nbsp; They like to use colorful lighting to make shiny coins look different.&nbsp; Then you don&#039;t know if it&#039;s really MS or polished.&nbsp; No way to know if it&#039;s cleaned.&nbsp; They can hide cleaning with the lighting.&nbsp; Most anything with a poor, fuzzy picture should never be considered.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp; There&#039;s a lot of dishonest people and Ebay doesn&#039;t put enough effort into combating and banning the sale of counterfeits.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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