I've noticed that a number of members have made reference to buying coins on eBay. �This can be a good thing, and you CAN get some good deals there. I personally have bought & sold there for over 10 years. Hopefully, they know what they're doing, BUT for those who are new and/or inexperienced, and trying to buy raw coins, WATCH OUT!!

1st item - photos�

Photos can be VERY deceiving! Lighting can make a huge difference. Certain lighting or angles can hide a multitude of problems, like cleaning and damage.�

2nd - Grading�

DO NOT just take the sellers word if they state that a raw coin meets a certain grade. There are some that actually know what they're talking about, but there are even many of the experienced dealers that will overstate the grade INTENTIONALLY! If you're not experienced in grading, do some research. One good way is to search for coins that have been professionally graded by PCGS or NGC. Use the filters to find those by these companies at the particular grade stated, and compare them to what you're looking at.

3rd - Seller feedback�

ALWAYS check the sellers feedback from previous sales. Sellers with a high feedback score can have a high positive percentage, and still have way too many negatives. On the other side, some with a lower score, can have a low percentage only because of a few bad reviews. Always read the negatives and neutrals. Some people will leave bad reviews for some of the dumbest reasons, and ruin the percentage for someone who may actually be an honest seller.

4th - Check out the seller

If they have an eBay store there may be some background info, or an “about us” page. Look at what types of items they sell. You can use the filters to see items that have been sold. How long have they been selling? Do they offer returns? Who pays return shipping? Do they charge a “restocking fee? Etc….

As I said, you can get some good deals, and good stuff, but you can very easily get stuck with a lot of junk!

Hope this is helpful to someone!