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SiHawks New Member United Kingdom 10 Posts	Posted 05/18/2025 09:23 am Hi all, I have posted this on another forum so apologies if you have already seen it. Basically I am relatively new to this and to date have purchased most of my monarchs of the UK coins via VCoin or Auctions - with a few English rulers still to get I have been tempted to turn to ebay - has anyone got any tips#65279; #65279;when buying from ebay - or can recommend and sellers, thank you.#65279; Report this Post to the Staff

jdsstrat Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 05/18/2025 09:54 am I'll let others do the recommending, but I can tell you that in my many years of buying and selling all sorts or items on ebay (member since 1999), I have learned that to ensure your own, best possible customer satisfaction do not be shy at all about asking questions of sellers. If you have the slightest doubt about a response you get (or if you don't get a response at all, of course), move on. That said, my own experience on ebay has been VERY rewarding, as I suspect yours will be too. Good Luck and Happy Hunting! Edited by jdsstrat 05/18/2025 09:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
Cdncoins Pillar of the Community Canada 999 Posts	Posted 05/20/2025 1:30 pm 1) Focus on sellers that have, if not all, at least the vast majority positive reviews. 2) Check ebay sold prices for coins you are looking for, so you know around how much is a reasonable price to pay. 3) As the previous poster said, ask questions if unsure about something in the seller's listing. For example maybe you need a better photo or are wondering if they combine shipping. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24878 Posts	Posted 05/20/2025 2:25 pm to the CCF, SiHawks! When it comes to ebay, assume nothing and doubt everything. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
samoth Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 05/21/2025 6:35 pm It depends on what you need for your monarch set. Fakes abound for hammereds, and most sellers wouldn't know a contemporary counterfeit of a Charles II halfcrown from a real issue. My best advice is knowledge & experience with the series. If you're looking for, e.g., a William I, you should have extensive references (primary & auction) & be able to tell if something looks suspicious; if not, you should stick to auction houses. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 05/23/2025 07:17 am All great advice so far Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36415 Posts	Posted 08/24/2025 1:30 pm Quote: When it comes to ebay, assume nothing and doubt everything. Sound advice! Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5391 Posts	Posted 08/24/2025 2:06 pm In the UK you have many options of which ebay is one! Some other suggestions, many wonderful dealers in the UK that you would be able to deal with . Coin fairs monthly in Birmingham, London Coin Fair four times a year , York twice . Best advice if you can , get yourself out there , enjoy . Over 40 plus years of travelling to the UK from Canada as a dealer has beenmost rewarding for me . Lots of great friends and wonderful experiences. Plus unlike some other countries you are welcomed to do business with open arms ! Edited by Pacificoin 08/24/2025 2:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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