First of All on the toning. Many find toning desirable and many of the earlier slabs from what I've heard about them; weren't completely air tight. Also toning would be influenced by how they were stored. As far as purchasing anything from E-Bay, which I do a lot. Contact the dealer and tell him the problem before you give feedback. They usually go out of their way to make you satisfied. And before you Buy make sure you check their feedback which is always a good policy. Most of the coins you buy are backed by E-Bay protection and they will work with you if you feel you have gotten something that is not what they say it is.