Buying Coins On Ebay Here

One of the safest ways to buy on eBay is to look for "slabbed" coins—those already graded and sealed by professional services like PCGS or NGC.

: While a blurry photo might hide a bargain from a casual seller, professional sellers with thousands of feedback points who use blurry images should be treated with extreme caution—they may be hiding flaws.

Before you even look at the coin, look at the person selling it. A seller’s reputation is your first line of defense against fakes or "over-graded" inventory.

: Raw (un-graded) coins are often listed as a higher grade than they actually are. A good rule of thumb is to assume a raw coin is at least one grade lower than advertised.

: If a seller doesn’t offer returns, you generally have 3 calendar days after delivery to request a return if the item isn't as described.

: Use online glossaries to compare listing photos against known "dryer coins" (damaged coins) or "spooned" quarters that are often misidentified as valuable errors. 3. Authenticity and "Slabbed" Coins