I don’t have a coin shop near me so I buy most of my coins on eBay and About 75-85% of the coins I receive are defective or damaged and I have to return to eBay, it’s really frustrating and I have stopped buying because I’m tired of all the work to return them.
Bit of back luck on that one, U.C. I've got PF70's with very light hairlines - NGC are forgiving with those but any heavy hairlines or wipe marks will knock it back 1, 2 or 3 grades. The worst result I had back was a 1992 double proof sov @ PF64 (ugh!). Couldn't determine condition till conservation removed 30 years worth of dust, grease, etc and then they see how bad it is. Still sold to a dealer for slightly more than spot, so no real loss except grading fees.
@johnlee4897 The art to grading is to start with a good coin, I've had some really bad grades over the years so thats what im trying to do now. I can't believe the luck you had with that pf70 Coin, I've had coins come back in pf69 and can't see any imperfections 🤷♂️
Pity you couldn't see that scratching with full magnification on Ebay. I expect it on 19th Century sovereigns, but would be mortified to receive that coin in that condition. Are you intending to keep it?
@user-cw9qn1nb2n I've sent back already and received a full refund, the seller was understanding. New coin arrived Saturday morning, already graded & slabbed 👍🏽
I've been buying gold on ebay for years !! I've never bought a fake coin, I tend to stick to coins from the Royal mint. Commemorative coins and packaging is difficult to replicate.
One can receive Coinage from the Mint that is far from perfect, One must remember that, Not all coins created are handled equally
Sadly eBay has become a dumping ground for defective and damaged coins
It's probably best to buy graded coins as you tend to know what you're getting 👍🏽
I don’t have a coin shop near me so I buy most of my coins on eBay and About 75-85% of the coins I receive are defective or damaged and I have to return to eBay, it’s really frustrating and I have stopped buying because I’m tired of all the work to return them.
@WesD808 I can understand your frustration if that's what you're experiencing. I have bought quite a few good coins on ebay and found some deals too.
I buy a lot of coins on Ebay,very few problems,
@jimgoodreau1245 Good to hear it Jim 👍🏽
If real good scratches shouldn't be problem gold is gold
total waste of money. all these so called collectables, has only melt value
@weilee9928 that's not true, coin collector's do actually pay a little premium for proof coins. Stacking is a different matter.
@@theurbancoincollector like me!
@@Mr.SilverEagle the coin collector market in the UK is buoyant !!
Bit of back luck on that one, U.C. I've got PF70's with very light hairlines - NGC are forgiving with those but any heavy hairlines or wipe marks will knock it back 1, 2 or 3 grades. The worst result I had back was a 1992 double proof sov @ PF64 (ugh!). Couldn't determine condition till conservation removed 30 years worth of dust, grease, etc and then they see how bad it is. Still sold to a dealer for slightly more than spot, so no real loss except grading fees.
@johnlee4897 The art to grading is to start with a good coin, I've had some really bad grades over the years so thats what im trying to do now. I can't believe the luck you had with that pf70 Coin, I've had coins come back in pf69 and can't see any imperfections 🤷♂️
Don't buy premium coins, onl bullion!
@jimgoodreau1245 I'm buying premium coins at the price of bullion. It's a win win 🙌🏽
To answer your question mate. You’re definitely not being to picky
How much did you pay for it . That might be relevant to whether you're being picky or not .
A bit of T-Cut will have that as good as new
@@Greg-b3b 🤣
Pity you couldn't see that scratching with full magnification on Ebay. I expect it on 19th Century sovereigns, but would be mortified to receive that coin in that condition. Are you intending to keep it?
@user-cw9qn1nb2n I've sent back already and received a full refund, the seller was understanding. New coin arrived Saturday morning, already graded & slabbed 👍🏽
I don’t think that you’re being too picky. A lot of us collectors are perfectionists. We pay good money for quality coins and expect precisely that.
Yeah you can see them unfortunately
Like #4 - new subscriber here. CPM sent me here. Great video!
Thanks for watching 👊🏽
Sorry for your disappointment.
I have always gone after weight. Don't have the nerves for numismatics.
I don't think that your being too picky.
Give ya spot for it
@explodedstarmonkey thanks for watching bud 👍🏽
Buying gold on eBay is like a drunk walking on a mine field. So you have any idea how many fakes (really good fakes) are sold there?
I've been buying gold on ebay for years !! I've never bought a fake coin, I tend to stick to coins from the Royal mint. Commemorative coins and packaging is difficult to replicate.
@googleSux thanks for the information 👍🏽
@@theurbancoincollectorthey fake those too. The moment od truth is when you want to sell to a coin dealer that has good test equipment
Never buy gold on eBay
@hatehypocrisy1 there are some excellent deals to be found if you know what you're looking for 😉
I know nothing about coin collecting but mate you are definitely not being to pickey,
@dalecoad4794 thanks for watching 👍🏽