On Sun, 8 May 2005 18:55:06 -0500, "James Higby"
heezerbumfrool[at]hotmail[dot]com wrote:
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I hate to appear impudent, but how do you know the seller's cost?

James

If one is familiar with a coin, it's pretty easy to tell. It is easier
if the coin is recent. For example, you know if someone sells a
quarter for a dime (not considering postage), then the seller takes a
loss. This happens quite often with bullion and recent coins when the
seller opens with a low bid. It is a gamble to reduce listing costs,
but often doesn't work out well.

Anita