If there was no eBay it would have taken me much longer to recognize problem coins, the error of my ways, and understand the value of third party authentication & grading. eBay sped up this process considerably.
In reality, I would likely have never re-entered the hobby. I certainly couldn't participate at my current level without the Internet in general. I'm in a rural area with only 2 or 3 decent coin shops within 300 miles.
<< <i>I disagree with your comment. It only becomes difficult to those sellers, that do not know how to price their items. As with any successful business, researching the product you're selling. Timing your sales with peak demand, proper marketing & eliminating, instead of wishing for a turnaround, of your not in demand loosing merchandise asap. >>
I disagree with your disagreement, Jerry. Ebay fees have tripled to quadrupled in my category since beginning selling on the site in 2002.
The products are fine. Pricing was never an issue as for the first 9 years as virtually all my sales were 99c no reserve auctions. Anyone that sells PCGS and NGC slabbed coins will at least agree that margins are minimal.
Those that sell doctored or counterfeit crap do not fall into that category. The OP has found a legitimate specialty that by his claim, works as well. >>
For once we agree on something...this has got to be a first.
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
1) I would still be working at a job that was OK, instead I retired at 53 (no government pension) and make a good living selling on ebay.
2) Phenomenal easy reference to see what things are actually selling for, identify what something is, determine market breadth, etc.
3) International sales: WOW. Paypal and global shipping program for international buyers makes it a LOT easier to sell.
4) Enabled me to dispose of my father's estate without having the parasites called estate sale brokers suck dry the proceeds that helped out my mom.
5) Enabled me to upgrade our wedding china set from new college graduate poor wedding friends to a really nice set.
6) When it was legal, bought the type carbine my father had in the 82nd, M1 paratrooper folding stock, although it had a 101st emblem. Also obtained a copy of his DD214, and bought all the decorations he had been awarded but never received, and a 37mm antitank shell (demilitarized). He was a POW and returned to the US with nothing, and processed out like so many others.
7) Saved a ton of money on refrigerator filters, ceiling fans, plumbing fixtures, etc.
Sold on eBay for the better part of 13 years Ended in 2010. Pendulum swung way to far to the buyer side, offering lengthy Money back guarantees, fees went out of control, and problems with shipping To far corners of the earth that couldn't be tracked properly My opinion is for graded coins in pcgs or ngc holders; bullion; and certain other Generic coins it should be final sale--no returns. Way to many picky fussy buyers to deal with. Believe me they are out there...they Have been run out of local shows.
<< <i>If there was no eBay it would have taken me much longer to recognize problem coins, the error of my ways, and understand the value of third party authentication & grading. eBay sped up this process considerably. >>
CU Forum and other online resources have accelerated that education for me, and to a lesser degree, eBay. Like many others here, I remember the "good old days" of eBay when it was as equally friendly to sellers as to buyers. I joined eBay in 2005 and as most of us know, the fees and rules pendulum has now swung way over in favor of the buyers to a fault, so I am now primarily an occasional buyer and a sometimes seller.
I also would regret it if eBay stopped allowing raw coins sales.
I never thought that growing old would happen so fast. - Jim
If there was no ebay or Collectors Universe message boards I would not have a lowball registry set and would not have had near the fun that I've had for the last 10-12 years.
Ebay build my coin collection and even enabled me to buy coins when I was in the war in Afghanistan. The influenced my collecting and move from USA coins to world coins to me ebay is a true blessing on coins and other items. Its nice to buy for Christmas and not leave the house to fight the crowds.
As for coins its nice paypal has always refunded my money on items not as described or fake. I have no complaints really.
No other website can compare ot the versatility and reliability it has to offer
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In reality, I would likely have never re-entered the hobby. I certainly couldn't participate at my current level without the Internet in general. I'm in a rural area with only 2 or 3 decent coin shops within 300 miles.
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<< <i>I disagree with your comment. It only becomes difficult to those sellers, that do not know how to price their items. As with any successful business, researching the product you're selling. Timing your sales with peak demand, proper marketing & eliminating, instead of wishing for a turnaround, of your not in demand loosing merchandise asap. >>
I disagree with your disagreement, Jerry. Ebay fees have tripled to quadrupled in my category since beginning selling on the site in 2002.
The products are fine. Pricing was never an issue as for the first 9 years as virtually all my sales were 99c no reserve auctions. Anyone that sells PCGS and NGC slabbed coins will at least agree that margins are minimal.
Those that sell doctored or counterfeit crap do not fall into that category. The OP has found a legitimate specialty that by his claim, works as well. >>
For once we agree on something...this has got to be a first.
2) Phenomenal easy reference to see what things are actually selling for, identify what something is, determine market breadth, etc.
3) International sales: WOW. Paypal and global shipping program for international buyers makes it a LOT easier to sell.
4) Enabled me to dispose of my father's estate without having the parasites called estate sale brokers suck dry the proceeds that helped out my mom.
5) Enabled me to upgrade our wedding china set from new college graduate poor wedding friends to a really nice set.
6) When it was legal, bought the type carbine my father had in the 82nd, M1 paratrooper folding stock, although it had a 101st emblem. Also obtained a copy of his DD214, and bought all the decorations he had been awarded but never received, and a 37mm antitank shell (demilitarized). He was a POW and returned to the US with nothing, and processed out like so many others.
7) Saved a ton of money on refrigerator filters, ceiling fans, plumbing fixtures, etc.
Ended in 2010. Pendulum swung way to far to the buyer side, offering lengthy
Money back guarantees, fees went out of control, and problems with shipping
To far corners of the earth that couldn't be tracked properly
My opinion is for graded coins in pcgs or ngc holders; bullion; and certain other
Generic coins it should be final sale--no returns.
Way to many picky fussy buyers to deal with. Believe me they are out there...they
Have been run out of local shows.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
<< <i>If there was no eBay it would have taken me much longer to recognize problem coins, the error of my ways, and understand the value of third party authentication & grading.
CU Forum and other online resources have accelerated that education for me, and to a lesser degree, eBay.
Like many others here, I remember the "good old days" of eBay when it was as equally friendly to sellers as to buyers. I joined eBay in 2005 and as most of us know, the fees and rules pendulum has now swung way over in favor of the buyers to a fault, so I am now primarily an occasional buyer and a sometimes seller.
I also would regret it if eBay stopped allowing raw coins sales.
- Jim
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Lafayette Grading Set
As for coins its nice paypal has always refunded my money on items not as described or fake. I have no complaints really.
No other website can compare ot the versatility and reliability it has to offer