New Ebay Coin Rules Effective 09/17/2007

Certified Coins

When listing a certified coin, the coin must be certified by one of the following authorized grading companies:

• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)


• Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS)


• Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)


• Independent Coin Grading (ICG)


• ANACS

In addition, listings for certified coins:

• Must be assigned the appropriate grading attributes in each listing. Sellers must select the appropriate grading attributes within the Sell Your Item form, including "Grading Company," "Grade" and "Serial Number" provided with that grading.


• The listing must include an image of the item, showing the coin in its graded holder, front and back.

If the coin listed is not certified by one of the above authorized grading companies, the coin is considered raw/uncertified and is subject to additional requirements for their sale.

Raw and Uncertified Coins

A raw or uncertified coin is defined as any coin not graded by one of the authorized grading companies. Sellers are permitted to list these items on ebay under the following conditions:

• A numeric grade is not included in the title of the listing, such as MS-65, VF-25, etc. A numeric grade may only be included in the description of the listing.


• The grading company or price guide is not referenced in the title or description.


• A dollar value (even if personal opinion) is not included in the title or description.

New Rules