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Alex in PA.

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    IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEWBIES! - eBay warning

    in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions

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    I have shopped on EBay since it's beginning.  I have bought a few coins, some bullion and a lot of Civil War items.  I got 'stung' a few times by some dishonest sellers and con men. However, most of those times it was my fault for jumping the gun and getting greedy.  For the past years I've accumulated  a small list of 'Saved Sellers'.  I encourage others to do that; keep a list of those sellers that you have successfully dealt with.  I mainly purchase Hummel Figurines for my sister (birthday and Xmas) and for the past ten years only bought from two sellers who are on my list. Good luck and don't let one mistake or one bad transaction sour you.  

    IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEWBIES! - eBay warning

    in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions

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    On 11/12/2021 at 1:58 PM, Mohawk said:

    Alex, as a reputable eBay seller, I thank you greatly for this, my friend.  It's much appreciated.  We're not all bad.  Some of us, like me, just wnat to sell you a good coin at a fair price so I can go out myself and buy a good coin at a fair price with the proceeds. 

    You are certainly correct and if there were more honest and reliable sellers such as you EBay might just get it's good name restored.  Just keep up the good work.

    IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEWBIES! - eBay warning

    in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions

    Posted · Edited by Alex in PA.

    I'm with @Mr.Bill347 on this one.  Also, an EBay seller using stock or juiced photos.  I'm shocked. :pullhair:  Prices beyond our wildest dreams.  I'll just say doh!.  It's good when a counterfeiter, rogue seller, or just plain crook is outed to help our fellow collectors beware of scams.  But I will always remind people that we are operating in a 'Public Domain'.  In other words anyone at anytime can come on here and read what we are printing and discussing.  

    Haze on silver proofs

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    On 11/10/2021 at 11:39 AM, Jblindy said:

    I assume I would need to break them out of the holders they are in?

    No.  NCS/NGC will take care of that.  Also, NCS will determine, without breaking your slab, whether conservation is needed.  I used them 4 times and have been greatly pleased with the service.  They did such a good job my 1875 $20.00 CC when up one grade.