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1. Is the "you-grade" system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Discussion by GoldenEyeNumismatics · January 28, 2008 11:42AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Issues that aren't easily detected in the photo?

2. Re: Is the "you-grade" system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Comment by jdillane · January 29, 2008 2:57AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>Is THIS considered misleading? Not being sarcastic, an actual question..... >> I have no problems with this auction. Sure there is a little puffery but that is a seller's prerogative.

3. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Comment by fc · January 28, 2008 11:50AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   i do not mind "you grade" with good photos. bad photos of coins with no descriptions i simply pass by. so many other auctions to take a chance at then to gamble on a sure loser :-|

4. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Comment by seateddime · January 28, 2008 11:49AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   ebay is buyer beware, I used to send back 50% of what I bought, now I eat a lot of crap and buy 10% of what I used to

5. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Comment by messydesk · January 29, 2008 3:14AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   That depends on if you're disguising or disclosing the issues. I almost never put a grade on raw coins, but I will say if there's a problem that's not glaringly evident from the photo, including slight wear on a high grade AU coin. I figure if I grade the coin, I've established an upper limit on what a potential buyer…

6. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   

   Comment by UtahCoin · January 28, 2008 10:04PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I ebay'd a 1877 IHC a couple of years ago that had been beat to death, then 1/2 of it was cut away. Listed it as "Former Mint State example"

7. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Comment by OKbustchaser · January 28, 2008 9:38PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   No, "You grade" should be used for ALL coin purchases--yes, even those in so-called "blessed" plastic. If you are the one buying it you should be the one grading it.

8. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Comment by ArizonaJack · January 28, 2008 4:08PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Is THIS considered misleading? Not being sarcastic, an actual question.....

9. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

   

   Comment by ricko · January 28, 2008 11:47PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Not a problem.... if you CAN grade, and if the photo IS good OR the return policy is good.... combined with seller feedback. Caveat Emptor... Cheers, RickO

10. Re: Is the &quot;you-grade&quot; system of ebay auctions unethical if the coin has issues?

    

    Comment by BlindedByEgo · January 28, 2008 4:25PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    << <i>Is THIS considered misleading? Not being sarcastic, an actual question..... >> I think that the photos speak volumes.