What Is The Largest Amount You Have Spent On Ebay?

On coins, I've never spent more than $40-50, with the exception of some bulk world lots (but I've never paid more than $10/lb, and twice I've paid less than $5/lb). For musical instruments, well, that's a completely different story. I've spent over $1000 twice now, and will probably do it a couple more times in then next couple of years. They also take up a lot more space.

$2100 for a coin/note/stamp lot. I turned around and sold a confederate note from the lot for $1800; the face value of the rest was more than $300 so I did all right on that one. On a single coin I spent about $750 for an 1889-CC Morgan for my Type Set. I don't hesitate to pull the trigger on ebay anymore after doing as much due diligence as possible; I've accepted that there will be some kind of problems with between 1-2% of my purchases. Not really that much different than anywhere else online or B&M.

I have certain ebay sellers that I buy from all the time that I trust and have spend upwards of $1700.00 at one time.

About $600 for a PCGS G-6 1922 Plain with Strong Reverse.

I did purchase (and return) an $1800 3-Leg Buffalo nickel as well. But since it was returned I don't consider that my highest E-Bay purchase.

I think high dollar purchases are safe IF

1: You're knowledgeable about your coin of interest, and you do your research (like checking closed Heritage prices).

2: You only buy certified coins PCGS, NGC, ICG, ANACS

3: You make sure the pictures are adequate

4: You make sure the SELLER has good feedback and a good reputation

5: You read the ENTIRE listing.

It's also a (safe) idea to ensure the seller has a good return policy. If they don't, and you're comfortable with it... a no-return policy might allow you to win the coin for less. Many buyers want that protection.

When they first came out, I bid & won a lot of #15 2007 Washington Dollar Coins with the Smooth Rim Error for $850. I got them certified, kept one & sold the rest on ebay for a $400 profit.

My most expensive item was a signed 1st edition Red Book, signed by Yeoman.
More money than I care to recall right now.

$130.00 for a full, sealed Bundesbank bag of coins.

For coins I have spent $100-$150 several times. Overall, I have bought 2 cars the most expensive being a 2000 Land Rover for $11,900 and various guitars up to $600.

Jim