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My main point is that buying a key is a very important decision. You should LOVE the coin before you drop big money and to love a coin you must see it in person with your own eyes. It's a big deal considering it's your collection, your money and it may be something you'll have a very long time.
Sure, lots of people have bought them over the internet and are pleased. But, why not take your time and search dealers, shows or wherever, for the magic coin? Are we in a race? I don't know about everyone else, but I clutch onto $1000 or more pretty tightly. LOL I just have to see it with my own eyes before I'll let go!
I understand your point, but I'm not sure this applies in all cases. The obvious disadvantage to internet purchases is not being able to view the coin in hand. That is valid, but there are some major advantages to purchasing over the internet:
-It opens the door to a MUCH larger pool of coins to choose from, since you can have instant access to coins all over the United States. From
ebay to Heritage and teletrade.
-Many key date auctions go for a significantly better price than purchasing from a dealer direct(not always, but many times).
-Also, some people don't have the ability to go to shows/dealers, either because of there location or disability.
-If you purchase from a seller that offers a no ask full refund, you really don't have much to lose. Especially since you can examine the coin under your own lighting and timing and share pictures with other experts over the internet before you totally seal the deal.
Of course, the general rules for internet purchases apply to key dates such as
TPG certification, stellar seller reputation, and rock solid return policy. Just offering another point of view, though I totally understand what you're saying badthad.
In the case of this coin, I would never buy a raw svdb like this off of
ebay since there are wayy too many fakes.
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Posted 06/23/2010 01:07 am
