Is it safe to purchase valuable antique coins on eBay?

Ebay provides some safety measures for purchases made through the site. However, there is always risk when buying from an unknown seller, so buyers must use caution.

Ebay uses a number of methods to provide the highest possible security for their customers. The first of these is the "user feedback" feature, which is a total of the ratings the seller receives through his dealings on eBay. If a seller has 99 percent positive feedback over 1,000 transactions, he is most likely trustworthy. Ebay also has a comprehensive list of rules and policies on its account safety page to further protect customers.