I don’t have a coin shop near me so I buy most of my coins on eBay and About 75-85% of the coins I receive are defective or damaged and I have to return to eBay, it’s really frustrating and I have stopped buying because I’m tired of all the work to return them.
Bit of back luck on that one, U.C. I've got PF70's with very light hairlines - NGC are forgiving with those but any heavy hairlines or wipe marks will knock it back 1, 2 or 3 grades. The worst result I had back was a 1992 double proof sov @ PF64 (ugh!). Couldn't determine condition till conservation removed 30 years worth of dust, grease, etc and then they see how bad it is. Still sold to a dealer for slightly more than spot, so no real loss except grading fees.
@johnlee4897 The art to grading is to start with a good coin, I've had some really bad grades over the years so thats what im trying to do now. I can't believe the luck you had with that pf70 Coin, I've had coins come back in pf69 and can't see any imperfections 🤷♂️
Pity you couldn't see that scratching with full magnification on Ebay. I expect it on 19th Century sovereigns, but would be mortified to receive that coin in that condition. Are you intending to keep it?
@user-cw9qn1nb2n I've sent back already and received a full refund, the seller was understanding. New coin arrived Saturday morning, already graded & slabbed 👍🏽
I've been buying gold on ebay for years !! I've never bought a fake coin, I tend to stick to coins from the Royal mint. Commemorative coins and packaging is difficult to replicate.
