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Posted 06/25/2012 09:04 am
I have purchased many coins from this seller. His coins are often overgraded a couple of points. Knowing that, I simply bid accordingly. Since he uses a scanner for his pictures the coins ALWAYS look much better in hand than they do in his scans. There are always scratches on the glass of his scanner, which many people will assume is the coin. If you look closely the same scratch with be on both sides in the same spot. I have got some good deals because of this. I've always been happy with my purchases from him.
Always assume AT LEAST 2 grade levels lower than stated. If a variety is identified then it is usually right or at least honestly debatable. I did get one that was quite obviously a lower value variety from what was listed and had no problem getting a refund for the difference in value. Go with your best assessment from the (admittably low grade) picture and walk away if some over-enthusiast bids it up past that. Worst case you'll get what you expected and best case you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you're looking for a specific coin in a specific grade then this may not be the best buyer to get it from but I've got some great (and many okay) deals on hole-fillers from this guy.
