Agreed. As long as you know what you are looking at Ebay is fine. If it looks too good to be true people it probably is....... How does the saying go, a fool and his money........
This is just superb, been searching for "do collectible coins increase in value?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Wonenry Sonucas Approach - (do a google search )? It is an awesome one off guide for uncovering a proven options trading method to get fast results without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my work buddy at last got great results with it.
Buying a potentially rare, raw coin on eBay is a form of Russian Roulette! I’ll buy silver coins for their PM content and common coins in NGC or PCGS holders from reliable sellers only.
It’s amazing how many people are still fooled. I’m thankful I learned many years ago about things like this. Great job of getting the word out, saving people money is a wonderful thing.
In a perfect world everybody would be as honest and truthful as you are brother keep up what you doing brother you are a major key voice out here on TH-cam
Very very well done Daniel! I've seen those holders written on every possible positive (false) sell factor. The only thing they leave off is their zodiac sign and favorite color. I've bought some in the past and I avoid em like..well..you know. Thank You for this post!
If you are buying coins from any sight-unseen source, it's wise to buy slabbed coins whenever you can. It's not just an eBay thing. That is why they started third party grading services, so people could buy and sell without having the coin in hand. Of course, buying graded coins only makes sense for certain coins. Thanks for putting this out and hopefully it will help some people, especially those new to the hobby.
I agree. I've bought plenty of lower priced raw coins on Ebay to fill albums, but that's all. If I'm buying an expensive coin, I would only buy it slabbed. I've got a pretty good eye, but when there is a huge difference in value for a single grade difference, I'm not going to take that chance. Thanks for posting this information.
@@I81beudid When a customer buys a coin and gives a positive feedback, that means they were happy with the coin and the service! Even though i may disagree with your opinion, you still have a right to believe what you wish. But to me; a positive feedback means something to me!
I'd I'm buying from ebay. Its Daniel and Portsmouth coin an currency. Buying from daniel gives me a big peace of mind, I trust his wors, and observations. I've never seen anyone out to hepobthe hobby quite as much. Thanks daniel
Daniel thanks for your time and the insightful information you provided. It's pretty obvious that you have a good reputation as it should be in this Hobby for some. This is your livelyhood and it shows. Thank you again. We have decided if they want to get rid of our Lincoln Cents. We will peacefully demonstrate. The Penny Matters
I have not bought from you before, but I will be getting a computer soon and I 'll, probably be a good customer for you in the future, I have had bad experiences with eBay buys,and you are absolutely 100% spot on the money. I hope other's will listen to your advice, Mr.Daniel. Good job. 👍
In the cases you pointed out I completely agree, but there are good honest coin dealers on eBay! I am one I know. I work very hard to get a great rep and to keep it. eBay allowing things like you have pointed out makes that so much harder to us good folks to do business. Why do I sell there well I don't have alot of choices honestly we don't have more then one local show. The costs are way to high for the bigger auction houses for a small dealer but honestly I love doing it. Brick and mortar one day but for now I will stay one of the good one on wbay
I have just started selling there too and am trying to build a better relationship with the coin community I see many cleaned coins etc check out my listings zumbr-0 keep selling sooner or later the bad ones will be exposed
These videos do NOT hurt the good sellers it helps collectors learn who the bad sellers are, ebay has hurt itself and I don't see that changing. You don't need ebay you need a mailing list, start building it and your own website, then you can also sell on USA coin book and Facebook groups. Build your list and clientele. The most successful dealers did not need ebay to get started, it was just one tool in their arsenal of many.
@@CoinHELPu I do some sales on Facebook, I do not have a website. I wouldn't even know where to start with that. The exposure I can get from 7 to 10 days on eBay is worth the hassle even if the fee's are a bit heavy. I just wanted to point out that not all ebay sellers are scammers is all.
Hey CoinHELPu, wanted to thank you for the resources you have posted online. Using a cherry picker cent list you posted, I pulled a 1992 D Close AM out of a cent roll! Off for grading right now.
During the shutdown, I started buying on EBay, and your right about the con artist. I am a retired photojournalist. I would say more then half of the coin images are high key, or a lot of shiny highlights and out of focus. It hides a lot. And you can’t correct it buy photoshopping it. So I just pass it up. Out of 10 coins maybe 4 was, actually Doubled Dies. Others were strike doubling or die Deterioration. And the four I bought will not bring any real money. They averaged MS63RD. They were 1963-D the 3 over 3 early variety, 1964 DDR, but you could see a finger print starting to turn. So I bought another one. That was fine except I grade it at MS62RD, then finally a 1972-D Double Die, but it was to me AU58BN. So none of these would be worth much more then 30 dollars at best. I paid an average of nine dollars for each coin. One seller sent me nine other coins with the order, he must have felt guilty. But the coins shows are going again so I am going back to traveling to them. It gets me out of Dodge now and then. Plus I am holding the coin in my hand instead on waiting on the mail.
Oh man eBay sucks since the shutdown so that’s not necessarily a good thing. Prices are way high right now and most of the inventory sucks. Many of the legit dealers on eBay are shut down right now. Be careful and don’t overpay 👍
Blows my mind this guy has a 99% positive feedback rating. I’ve learned from many mistakes on eBay and I’m very good at navigating it now. You can’t go off feedback rating on the high volume sellers it does help lots on low volume sellers though
Thanks for doing this video Daniel, especially during these times, where a lot of new people are getting into silver. I've been burned a few times on these types of scam coins, but I learned my lesson very quickly.
I sure wish I watched your video foor years ago when it first came out 😞 thank you Daniel for putting that out there and telling people just use common sense
Great video Dan. As I wrote elsewhere, I use ebay for coins and medals UNDER $300. And I avoid buying MOST classic coins before 1933, finally before I buy I check my blue book and then check the ANA Coin Grading book from 77 and PCGS Photograde. In other words, research. And yeah, if I am going to consider buying a coin that on PCGS has the potential to resell in the future for many hundred, thousands or tens to hundred thousands I better damn well have a chance to see the coin IN PERSON. Finally good point about people checking if the dealer on ebay actually has a brick and mortar store or well established and reputable. It is strange, it really isn't that difficult to do and I think by just doing that I have been able to avoid getting badly ripped off (no, I didn't always get the deal I want but that is the nature of ebay).
Never saw those few light scratches on the back of the coin in the several photos on eBay. Could see them in hand under examination. Now I have another problem coin, as I would point it out if I was to sell. All business people should carefully avoid buying Problems. Problems are Hard to Sell. Nice to briefly talk last week Daniel, you greatly helped me out. I am watching and learning.
Absolutely I will share. I'm new to coin collecting and coin roll hunting and I was burned early on with a morgan that ended up being steel. Luckily I do do my homework so I was only out about 22 dollars but lesson learned. And your right about the grading. I have a 64 pennie that I know without a doubt because of the massive die break causing deep indentions in three spots while leaving the pattern and it also broke the collar and is ide guess 20% bigger on the obverse amd the reverse though well struck lost a good portion of the word states and its a looker in my opinion and some SMS sets from 66 and 67 with doubling some severe. And I'll keep an forever if I could never afford to grade them. I haven't had the money but I think I do now and looking for guidance. Thats why I like you, you tell us straight, without the ever so famous so buy my ( whatever ) NOW to prevent such and such. I appreciate as a noob what your knowledge is worh. And its benefited me this last year
I mostly use ebay for this stuff but the most i have spent on a coin was $50. You can make a few home runs but you have to have a keen eye or be pleasantly surprised. Best way I have found is to use mid sized sellers as they seem to not know as much about some of the stuff they sell (or not search as thoroughly). I have gotten a key date canadian dime and some oddly high value coppers out of ebay lots. However, I do not recommend searching them out. there is often no way to tell what you will get in junk silver or bulk world coin lots and if the mistake is obvious then the bid will likely skyrocket or the buy-it-now will be snagged. I am saying that, though not impossible to snag a home run, it is a very once in a blue moon thing
The last Graded Coin I bought on Ebay was a 1893 Columbian Exposition Coin. The Seller had bought it on Ebay as BU. When he sent it to NGC it came back Graded AU Details Improperly Cleaned. I was the only one that bid on it $14.92...I remember the price well 😉
Thanks Daniel. Between Chinese fakes, eBay scammers, and Home Shopping channels collectibles are hard to buy. You have to find somebody you trust. Establish a relationship with a good dealer. That dealer will guide you to good coins and good buys, a repeat customer is their life blood. They appreciate the business and do their best to give you a deal. When they get a great buy, you will be their first call. But if you just want to buy low, low, low... you will get scammed, ripped off, and taken.
If anyone is serious about coin collecting they need to educate themselves about grades/values. You do a great job educating people about collecting. Everyone needs to use common sense when buying. If the deal seems too good to be true- it probably is.
You get the gold star for the day! You are always looking out for the unaware collectors and helping to educate them along the way. If every dealer or seller was as honest as you are, this hobby would be a lot better off, prices and profits would be a lot more consistent, grading would be more consistent and, I believe, everyone would feel better about the deals being made at every level. Nobody likes to be taken advantage of. If everyone is treated with honesty and respect, everyone benefits. You should feel good about what you do. As a fellow numismatist, I am proud of you! Thanks for another great video! Keep up the good work!
I bought a coin on ebay and when it arrived I realised it had been photoshopped on the picture to remove flaws, I have bought about 40 coins from there and had to return probably 5 so far.
@@strange-universe Well despite them offering to let me keep the coin I returned it and ruined their 100% feedback, I just worry how many other people might of been scammed and not realised.
I always stayed away from buying coins online but particularly from eBay. However, during the lockdown I wanted coins/silver but wasn’t able to access my LCS. So, I gave ebay a shot. There are definitely a lot of shady people selling fakes or waaay over charging you but you can find great sellers and deals if you look and do your research. I’ve been 50/50 spending on constitutional silver that sells for melt roughly and buying foreign silver for my collection. The key to not getting ripped off is being patient and or doing your research so you know what something goes for. I once found someone selling a couple of Austrian 2 Corona’s from around 1910-1915.. that range but they wanted $80 a piece. At first I thought that might be a reasonable price because it was difficult at first to find listings and they were in decent shape. BUT.. I am forever grateful that I had the sense to google the coins first and found out that even in MS condition.. those particular coins were only valued around $12-$15 by PCGS or NGC. Now, I know people gotta make money and I understand raising the price enough to compensate for what eBay takes but that was just ridiculous. I sent him a message and told him I would be happy to buy them but was only willing to go as high as $20. He replied and said “he would have to discuss it with his partner but that he didn’t think they’d be able to accept such a *low figure..* but he would get back to me in a day or two.” Ever since then, whenever I go to buy a foreign coin or anything that’s selling even remotely above spot.. I always look up the value for that coin according to PCGS or NGC. If it’s no higher than 15-20% the stated value, then I get it. Of course, I always go the “make an offer” option if it’s there but I don’t low ball them. eBay also has protection for its buyers now if you get ripped off and you can get your money back. Still, it’s best to do your research first but they do have that safety net. I also recommend looking at sellers ratings first as well.. if it’s lower than 99% positive feedback.. then I probably wouldn’t risk it but if it’s lower than 95-97%.. then definitely don’t do business with them. Especially if they have a low communication score. Since March I have made several dozens purchases through eBay and have only had one package not come and given the current state of affairs.. I am chalking it up to an error on the countries postal service where it came from as it could still show up.. it is a month late but that’s not overly surprising atm. Sorry for the novel lol
I was gonna get a cc Morgan from a guy but then I saw in his reviews “please also leave me a positive review” hinting to a positive review for positive review meaning who knows if he just noted his reviews with random people by offering good reviews
Evening Daniel!! I don't understand why it's so hard for people to think "REPUTABLE COIN DEALER"!!!!!! One question. Are shows and auctions where you turn to if a customer wants you to find a key coin for them?
I've bought multiple coins off that guy. And you're right, he's dishonest. But once in a while, something will slip through the cracks and I've gotten AU or almost AU polished Morgans for 19 - 24 dollars. That was before the spike in silver price. I don't trust him at all, but his coins are genuine meaning really silver and not fake, and like you said, you need to understand what you're looking at. If I can get them for the right price, I just pull them out of the marked up holder it's sent in and throw it in a tube. It may be just me, but I'd rather have a polished AU than a slick natural. Again, this guy is not honest, you have to pick your auctions wisely.
Thanks so much just got a CC Morgan on ebay and was surprised to see the damage that was not in the picture, not sure what do at this point, contact the seller or keep ad a lesson well learned, very disappointed, thanks for your input to the hobby
Awesome video! eBay is bad, except for government sealed coins ( proof set and/or mint set in original government packaging with CoA). I’ve never gotten a bad mint set or proof set!
I won a raw Queen Elizabeth quarter from a Great Southern Coin a couple years ago. It was advertised at Choice uncirculated. It graded ms63 with ncs conservation. It was expected although I was hoping for a ms64
The saying that "Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it" I believe applies here. As well as to a lot of whats going on in America today but I digress..lol..Becoming educated in any way possible is the learning of history. What Dan is saying here comes from experience and if ignored chasing a "score" youll likely have bad results. Which were unnecessary listening to what Dan said...lol...There are finds to be had on ebay but you gotta learn the warning signs, know the important details, weigh the feedback, etc, or else your only wasting money proving what youve already been told. But again, ANY of these blasted with funky lighting listings are almost a guarantee somethings hidden or being misrepresented. Happy huntin!!! Thanks for the videos Dan!!!
Question- How does Auction Kins get away with it...I once sold an ungraded coin to someone (and I had posted detailed, well taken photos) and they still returned it. I see they say "Returns accepted"...how do they survive?
My coin shop website portsmouthcoinshop.com/
Agreed. As long as you know what you are looking at Ebay is fine. If it looks too good to be true people it probably is.......
How does the saying go, a fool and his money........
@@GardenerEarthGuy thank you!
This is just superb, been searching for "do collectible coins increase in value?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Wonenry Sonucas Approach - (do a google search )? It is an awesome one off guide for uncovering a proven options trading method to get fast results without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my work buddy at last got great results with it.
What about the seller auctionkings? They have tens of thousands of good reviews. Edit Lmao I swear I hadn't got the that part of the video
Portsmouth coins is my ebay, LCS, and always will be
I check PCC at least twice a week before I go looking at my ebay saved searches. It's not local, but at least it's honest.
Question does he take discover card?
Absolutely, just whatever you buy just add to cart, then proceed to checkout, and it show you what to do from there
@@appalachianoutlawcoins9523 Thanks I always ask him but he never answer
Right, Just go to Portsmouthcoin.com, and it will show ya everything you need to do, Daniel stays busy, i used to message him all the time, lol
That "revised feedback" tip from you has saved me from making several expensive mistakes.
Buying a potentially rare, raw coin on eBay is a form of Russian Roulette! I’ll buy silver coins for their PM content and common coins in NGC or PCGS holders from reliable sellers only.
It’s amazing how many people are still fooled. I’m thankful I learned many years ago about things like this. Great job of getting the word out, saving people money is a wonderful thing.
That Oliver guy with the 2x2s you talked about blocked me because I questioned the coins like you.Good topic and your 100% correct
Woww,,,! Sir Daniel you are one of a kind ,hard to find a honest coin dealer, I'll buy from you shop only!
wow wasnt expecting to see the auction kings origin story in this old video. tuller james coins. never knew that and thanks for the great videos
Knowledge is power!! I just bought a 1878 8tf raw from a pawn shop for $90. I grade it ms63.
Thank you so much for caring about the coin community like you do..i learn so much and look forward to your videos.
Thanks for a great video I use to buy off Ebay not any more thanks Daniel your my Ebay
Totally love your vids! By far the most informative and educational I yet have seen. Between you and Blue Ridge,you both are awesome!!
Thank you
In a perfect world everybody would be as honest and truthful as you are brother keep up what you doing brother you are a major key voice out here on TH-cam
Thank you for a very nice info, i learn more on your video than the other. I’m new in collecting coins that why i always watch you video tnx again
Thank you. Well noted! 👍
Very very well done Daniel! I've seen those holders written on every possible positive (false) sell factor. The only thing they leave off is their zodiac sign and favorite color. I've bought some in the past and I avoid em like..well..you know. Thank You for this post!
If you are buying coins from any sight-unseen source, it's wise to buy slabbed coins whenever you can. It's not just an eBay thing. That is why they started third party grading services, so people could buy and sell without having the coin in hand. Of course, buying graded coins only makes sense for certain coins. Thanks for putting this out and hopefully it will help some people, especially those new to the hobby.
Thanks Daniel! For all your good tips!
I agree. I've bought plenty of lower priced raw coins on Ebay to fill albums, but that's all. If I'm buying an expensive coin, I would only buy it slabbed. I've got a pretty good eye, but when there is a huge difference in value for a single grade difference, I'm not going to take that chance. Thanks for posting this information.
I've been selling coins on EBay and have a 100% positive feed back. Honesty is always the best policy. Great video Dan. 👍
eBay Feedback is worthless
@@I81beudid
When a customer buys a coin and gives a positive feedback, that means they were happy with the coin and the service!
Even though i may disagree with your opinion, you still have a right to believe what you wish.
But to me; a positive feedback means something to me!
@@scottholliday9308 I have 2200 positive feedbacks have not had one problem on eBay and 22 years because I go by their feedback
I'd I'm buying from ebay. Its Daniel and Portsmouth coin an currency. Buying from daniel gives me a big peace of mind, I trust his wors, and observations. I've never seen anyone out to hepobthe hobby quite as much. Thanks daniel
Daniel thanks for your time and the insightful information you provided. It's pretty obvious that you have a good reputation as it should be in this Hobby for some. This is your livelyhood and it shows. Thank you again. We have decided if they want to get rid of our Lincoln Cents. We will peacefully demonstrate. The Penny Matters
I have not bought from you before, but I will be getting a computer soon and I 'll, probably be a good customer for you in the future, I have had bad experiences with eBay buys,and you are absolutely 100% spot on the money. I hope other's will listen to your advice, Mr.Daniel. Good job. 👍
Keep watching the videos, and buy from Daniel. You won't be disappointed.
You are 100% correct Sir…..
I made that mistake ONCE!. it would be nice if sellers would stop photo enhancing there coins
In the cases you pointed out I completely agree, but there are good honest coin dealers on eBay! I am one I know. I work very hard to get a great rep and to keep it. eBay allowing things like you have pointed out makes that so much harder to us good folks to do business. Why do I sell there well I don't have alot of choices honestly we don't have more then one local show. The costs are way to high for the bigger auction houses for a small dealer but honestly I love doing it. Brick and mortar one day but for now I will stay one of the good one on wbay
I have just started selling there too and am trying to build a better relationship with the coin community I see many cleaned coins etc check out my listings zumbr-0 keep selling sooner or later the bad ones will be exposed
These videos do NOT hurt the good sellers it helps collectors learn who the bad sellers are, ebay has hurt itself and I don't see that changing. You don't need ebay you need a mailing list, start building it and your own website, then you can also sell on USA coin book and Facebook groups. Build your list and clientele. The most successful dealers did not need ebay to get started, it was just one tool in their arsenal of many.
@@CoinHELPu I do some sales on Facebook, I do not have a website. I wouldn't even know where to start with that. The exposure I can get from 7 to 10 days on eBay is worth the hassle even if the fee's are a bit heavy. I just wanted to point out that not all ebay sellers are scammers is all.
@@ericmoritz7767 and I never said they were all bad. Educated sellers know how to navigate eBay so don't need to be told.
Thanks for the tip... Good looking out.
Thanks for the information!!! Very cool video and content!😎👍🏼❤️🇺🇸
Thank you for your honesty. Hopefully, people will listen. 😀👍
Subbed and will share! Thanks for the consistent, quality information. Your information is utilized more than you know!
Hey CoinHELPu, wanted to thank you for the resources you have posted online. Using a cherry picker cent list you posted, I pulled a 1992 D Close AM out of a cent roll! Off for grading right now.
I alway's know to buy coins at my local coin dealer or shop. thanks for the advice Daniel
During the shutdown, I started buying on EBay, and your right about the con artist. I am a retired photojournalist. I would say more then half of the coin images are high key, or a lot of shiny highlights and out of focus. It hides a lot. And you can’t correct it buy photoshopping it. So I just pass it up. Out of 10 coins maybe 4 was, actually Doubled Dies. Others were strike doubling or die Deterioration. And the four I bought will not bring any real money. They averaged MS63RD. They were 1963-D the 3 over 3 early variety, 1964 DDR, but you could see a finger print starting to turn. So I bought another one. That was fine except I grade it at MS62RD, then finally a 1972-D Double Die, but it was to me AU58BN. So none of these would be worth much more then 30 dollars at best. I paid an average of nine dollars for each coin. One seller sent me nine other coins with the order, he must have felt guilty. But the coins shows are going again so I am going back to traveling to them. It gets me out of Dodge now and then. Plus I am holding the coin in my hand instead on waiting on the mail.
Oh man eBay sucks since the shutdown so that’s not necessarily a good thing. Prices are way high right now and most of the inventory sucks. Many of the legit dealers on eBay are shut down right now. Be careful and don’t overpay 👍
I just started collecting Morgan's and I'm very glad I watched this video.
Blows my mind this guy has a 99% positive feedback rating. I’ve learned from many mistakes on eBay and I’m very good at navigating it now. You can’t go off feedback rating on the high volume sellers it does help lots on low volume sellers though
Thanks for doing this video Daniel, especially during these times, where a lot of new people are getting into silver. I've been burned a few times on these types of scam coins, but I learned my lesson very quickly.
I always learn something from your videos, and I will say it again, Daniel: Your going to save a lot of people a lot of money! Keep 'em coming
All you're saying about eBay is correct. For every good deal there is 100 bad ones.
Ole James is back at it again! I never buy raw coins on eBay! I always buy NGC graded coins!
I sure wish I watched your video foor years ago when it first came out 😞 thank you Daniel for putting that out there and telling people just use common sense
NEVER HAVE AFTER HAVING THE PLEASURE OF LISTENING TO YOU AN HONEST PERSON THAT IS WHO YOU ARE AND I AM PROUD TO KNOW THAT YOU CALL ME YOUR FRIEND.
Thank you, same here
Great video Dan. As I wrote elsewhere, I use ebay for coins and medals UNDER $300. And I avoid buying MOST classic coins before 1933, finally before I buy I check my blue book and then check the ANA Coin Grading book from 77 and PCGS Photograde. In other words, research.
And yeah, if I am going to consider buying a coin that on PCGS has the potential to resell in the future for many hundred, thousands or tens to hundred thousands I better damn well have a chance to see the coin IN PERSON.
Finally good point about people checking if the dealer on ebay actually has a brick and mortar store or well established and reputable. It is strange, it really isn't that difficult to do and I think by just doing that I have been able to avoid getting badly ripped off (no, I didn't always get the deal I want but that is the nature of ebay).
Never saw those few light scratches on the back of the coin in the several photos on eBay. Could see them in hand under examination. Now I have another problem coin, as I would point it out if I was to sell. All business people should carefully avoid buying Problems. Problems are Hard to Sell.
Nice to briefly talk last week Daniel, you greatly helped me out. I am watching and learning.
did the seller have a return policy, I have sent back a few stinkers from ebay sellers, epsecially flashy coins that went for a dip
Thanks for the tips! I stay away from E-Bay anyway. Support PCC, or your LCS!
Absolutely I will share. I'm new to coin collecting and coin roll hunting and I was burned early on with a morgan that ended up being steel. Luckily I do do my homework so I was only out about 22 dollars but lesson learned. And your right about the grading. I have a 64 pennie that I know without a doubt because of the massive die break causing deep indentions in three spots while leaving the pattern and it also broke the collar and is ide guess 20% bigger on the obverse amd the reverse though well struck lost a good portion of the word states and its a looker in my opinion and some SMS sets from 66 and 67 with doubling some severe. And I'll keep an forever if I could never afford to grade them. I haven't had the money but I think I do now and looking for guidance. Thats why I like you, you tell us straight, without the ever so famous so buy my ( whatever ) NOW to prevent such and such. I appreciate as a noob what your knowledge is worh. And its benefited me this last year
Thanks again for the great advice I'm a new collector and you have been a great help!
Great Info as always! Thank You Sir for sharing this and have a great day!
Thank you
Thank you very much sir,i can smile now after listening you advise.....
Thank you for your advice . I'm sure you saved me some money. Have a wonderful evening and as always, Enjoy. CI
Daniel, to answer your question of “ when people will ever learn”...Unfortunately NEVER
I mostly use ebay for this stuff but the most i have spent on a coin was $50.
You can make a few home runs but you have to have a keen eye or be pleasantly surprised. Best way I have found is to use mid sized sellers as they seem to not know as much about some of the stuff they sell (or not search as thoroughly). I have gotten a key date canadian dime and some oddly high value coppers out of ebay lots. However, I do not recommend searching them out. there is often no way to tell what you will get in junk silver or bulk world coin lots and if the mistake is obvious then the bid will likely skyrocket or the buy-it-now will be snagged.
I am saying that, though not impossible to snag a home run, it is a very once in a blue moon thing
Liked, and shared!!!! Great content. Thank you for sharing.
The last Graded Coin I bought on Ebay was a 1893 Columbian Exposition Coin. The Seller had bought it on Ebay as BU. When he sent it to NGC it came back Graded AU Details Improperly Cleaned. I was the only one that bid on it $14.92...I remember the price well 😉
For 50 cents mind you....
Amen Brother. Portsmouth Coin Shop for me and mine.
Canyon city coin on ebay is another one. Beautiful pics of a seemingly never ending supply of uncirculated coins from original bank rolls and bags.
Thank you for your service brother 🙏🌸
Thank you again for great information !
Great honest sincere advise. Refreshing
Thanks for the info✌️
People as a whole will never learn. Thanks for reaching out and helping those who you can reach.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you
Thanks Daniel. Between Chinese fakes, eBay scammers, and Home Shopping channels collectibles are hard to buy. You have to find somebody you trust. Establish a relationship with a good dealer. That dealer will guide you to good coins and good buys, a repeat customer is their life blood. They appreciate the business and do their best to give you a deal. When they get a great buy, you will be their first call. But if you just want to buy low, low, low... you will get scammed, ripped off, and taken.
Your the only one that puts it straight out there
Daniel another good education video thumbs up!!!
Thanks for the information. Very helpful
I usually don't buy from ebay. I do 95% coin roll hunting.
Tolliver James has a brick and mortar coin shop in Tucson Arizona which is surprising to me
Me too. I don't think people are making the connection is why.
Great advice! Thank you.
You are SPOT ON!
If anyone is serious about coin collecting they need to educate themselves about grades/values. You do a great job educating people about collecting. Everyone needs to use common sense when buying. If the deal seems too good to be true- it probably is.
You get the gold star for the day! You are always looking out for the unaware collectors and helping to educate them along the way. If every dealer or seller was as honest as you are, this hobby would be a lot better off, prices and profits would be a lot more consistent, grading would be more consistent and, I believe, everyone would feel better about the deals being made at every level. Nobody likes to be taken advantage of. If everyone is treated with honesty and respect, everyone benefits. You should feel good about what you do. As a fellow numismatist, I am proud of you! Thanks for another great video! Keep up the good work!
Great advice Daniel.
I bought a coin on ebay and when it arrived I realised it had been photoshopped on the picture to remove flaws, I have bought about 40 coins from there and had to return probably 5 so far.
@@strange-universe Well despite them offering to let me keep the coin I returned it and ruined their 100% feedback, I just worry how many other people might of been scammed and not realised.
I always stayed away from buying coins online but particularly from eBay. However, during the lockdown I wanted coins/silver but wasn’t able to access my LCS. So, I gave ebay a shot. There are definitely a lot of shady people selling fakes or waaay over charging you but you can find great sellers and deals if you look and do your research. I’ve been 50/50 spending on constitutional silver that sells for melt roughly and buying foreign silver for my collection. The key to not getting ripped off is being patient and or doing your research so you know what something goes for. I once found someone selling a couple of Austrian 2 Corona’s from around 1910-1915.. that range but they wanted $80 a piece. At first I thought that might be a reasonable price because it was difficult at first to find listings and they were in decent shape. BUT.. I am forever grateful that I had the sense to google the coins first and found out that even in MS condition.. those particular coins were only valued around $12-$15 by PCGS or NGC. Now, I know people gotta make money and I understand raising the price enough to compensate for what eBay takes but that was just ridiculous. I sent him a message and told him I would be happy to buy them but was only willing to go as high as $20. He replied and said “he would have to discuss it with his partner but that he didn’t think they’d be able to accept such a *low figure..* but he would get back to me in a day or two.” Ever since then, whenever I go to buy a foreign coin or anything that’s selling even remotely above spot.. I always look up the value for that coin according to PCGS or NGC. If it’s no higher than 15-20% the stated value, then I get it. Of course, I always go the “make an offer” option if it’s there but I don’t low ball them. eBay also has protection for its buyers now if you get ripped off and you can get your money back. Still, it’s best to do your research first but they do have that safety net. I also recommend looking at sellers ratings first as well.. if it’s lower than 99% positive feedback.. then I probably wouldn’t risk it but if it’s lower than 95-97%.. then definitely don’t do business with them. Especially if they have a low communication score. Since March I have made several dozens purchases through eBay and have only had one package not come and given the current state of affairs.. I am chalking it up to an error on the countries postal service where it came from as it could still show up.. it is a month late but that’s not overly surprising atm. Sorry for the novel lol
I was gonna get a cc Morgan from a guy but then I saw in his reviews “please also leave me a positive review” hinting to a positive review for positive review meaning who knows if he just noted his reviews with random people by offering good reviews
Just got the 2021 Red Book from you and this will help me from misleading sellers on EBAY.
Knowledge is the key......... and Daniel is giving it away. Practically. JJ
Now you see where the money is in dealing in coins..selling Books.
@@allenschmitz9644 Just got my new red book too. Old one was from 2007. New one 12.50 old one 14.95 JJ
@@johnjacobs1625 Gave you a thumbs up. I think that guy is full of sarcasm only.
@@dalestoner2928 agreed!
Evening Daniel!! I don't understand why it's so hard for people to think "REPUTABLE COIN DEALER"!!!!!! One question. Are shows and auctions where you turn to if a customer wants you to find a key coin for them?
Thanks as always for sharing and 100% correct 🤙
I've bought multiple coins off that guy. And you're right, he's dishonest. But once in a while, something will slip through the cracks and I've gotten AU or almost AU polished Morgans for 19 - 24 dollars. That was before the spike in silver price. I don't trust him at all, but his coins are genuine meaning really silver and not fake, and like you said, you need to understand what you're looking at. If I can get them for the right price, I just pull them out of the marked up holder it's sent in and throw it in a tube. It may be just me, but I'd rather have a polished AU than a slick natural. Again, this guy is not honest, you have to pick your auctions wisely.
Thanks so much just got a CC Morgan on ebay and was surprised to see the damage that was not in the picture, not sure what do at this point, contact the seller or keep ad a lesson well learned, very disappointed, thanks for your input to the hobby
Awesome video! eBay is bad, except for government sealed coins ( proof set and/or mint set in original government packaging with CoA). I’ve never gotten a bad mint set or proof set!
Good video Danial.
Thanks again Daniel.
I won a raw Queen Elizabeth quarter from a Great Southern Coin a couple years ago. It was advertised at Choice uncirculated. It graded ms63 with ncs conservation. It was expected although I was hoping for a ms64
Thanks for the heads-up
Thanks for the 411 I was looking to buy some Morgan's wasn't paying more than $30
The saying that "Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it" I believe applies here. As well as to a lot of whats going on in America today but I digress..lol..Becoming educated in any way possible is the learning of history. What Dan is saying here comes from experience and if ignored chasing a "score" youll likely have bad results. Which were unnecessary listening to what Dan said...lol...There are finds to be had on ebay but you gotta learn the warning signs, know the important details, weigh the feedback, etc, or else your only wasting money proving what youve already been told. But again, ANY of these blasted with funky lighting listings are almost a guarantee somethings hidden or being misrepresented. Happy huntin!!! Thanks for the videos Dan!!!
I found a really nice gently used unicorn on E-Bay one time. LOL!
One on etsy..only ridden to outer galaxy through the universe ONCE..one billion u.s.dollars..
Lol
What about a slabbed coin? NGC/PCGS
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and honesty! You are right on the money! Pun intended 😀
How do i determine if i have "junk" silver versus collectable silver?
Good advice.
Tolliver James also uses shill bidders. Stay away from raw coins on ebay especially
I buy graded coins only from eBay... I’m currently collecting the us-philippines coinage.
Thanks Dan...☺☺☺☺
Great advice 👍
Toliver and Rojo, I can always spot their listings when scrolling from a mile away. Every picture is identical.
How do you send a coin in for grading and the cost??
Thanks for your help
Solid info 😊👍. I'll pass it along😁
Question- How does Auction Kins get away with it...I once sold an ungraded coin to someone (and I had posted detailed, well taken photos) and they still returned it. I see they say "Returns accepted"...how do they survive?
Most people don't return coins or don't know they bought an misrepresented coin.
Thank You!
Thanks Daniel 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😃