Anyone here ever sell to (or through) David Lawrence?

topstuf · January 17, 2020 7:34AM

Their selling options are sure varied. Outright sell, auction, or consignment.
Most of the bases covered.

Have you ever done any or all and, if so, how was the comparison between DLRC and other venues?
Auction or otherwise?

PM if you don't want to state on open forum.

Thanks.

Coinstartled · January 17, 2020 8:09AM

I consigned a few coins successfully to DLRC when John F. was at the helm. It has been a while though.

Ask for Jason if he is still there. Good guy that is easy to work with.

JBatDavidLawrence · January 17, 2020 8:54AM

Great questions!
Feel free to call me at any time and I'm happy to chat with you.
757-962-7502. Or you can speak with Jason or Matt as well, they are great at explaining the process.

The main thing that we can offer to you is flexibility. If you need to get your coins sold quickly, while maximizing your return, we can do that. If you don't trust No Reserve Auctions (You Probably Shouldn't!), we'll make a guarantee on every coin. We do our best to understand the needs of each individual collector and will do our best to make the program work best for you.

As many dealers can tell you, we're one of the most active coin buyers in the market and we have a need for almost all types of coins, so we're not afraid to make an offer. But if it's something that we think would work better on consignment, or something that might be fitting to present to collectors, we have the best tool to do it in the quickest and most efficient amount of time.

I'm happy to speak with you or email with you, just let me know what works best for you.

Thanks,
John Brush
john@davidlawrence.com

lkeigwin · January 17, 2020 9:16AM

I've only had good experiences with DLRC, mostly as a buyer but often selling at shows.

Years ago I bought an NGC-graded 1804 large cent. Turned out to be counterfeit. DLRC stepped up immediately and offered a full refund even though I'd cracked-out the coin. NGC was right behind them, FWIW.
Lance.

PurpleEcho · January 17, 2020 9:39AM

Gotta admire when someone can admit a mistake and then take steps to correct their error.
Just curious; who caught that it was counterfeit?

1630Boston · January 17, 2020 9:40AM

Thanks John @JBatDavidLawrence for the response here.
Boston

oldUScoins · January 17, 2020 9:40AM

I agree with Ikeigwin. Nothing but good experiences with DLRC myself.

Gazes · January 17, 2020 10:00AM

sold some coins outright to David Lawrence---fair price and super quick payment.

Dave99B · January 17, 2020 10:06AM

DLRC is all class.

Dave

TurtleCat · January 17, 2020 11:39AM

Yes, I sold a few coins outright to DLRC. Pretty smooth transaction. Same as buying from them.

Veep · January 17, 2020 11:44AM

I’ve sold them hundreds of coins in a dozen or so transactions and always felt that the prices were fair and the process was painless.

crazyhounddog · January 17, 2020 11:47AM

I have never sold through David Lawrence but I’ve sure bought a few Stellar coins from them.

ReadyFireAim · January 17, 2020 11:59AM

I don't like dealers so I send my dups there when I upgrade.
DLRC offers a fair price and quick service.

I sometimes buy there also & have always been happy.
His pictures are accurate. He doesn't do that hocus-focus BS.

koynekwest · January 17, 2020 12:19PM

I had a positive buying experience DLRC just a couple of weeks ago. I would recommend them.

Raybo · January 17, 2020 7:30PM

@crazyhounddog said:
I have never sold through David Lawrence but I’ve sure bought a few Stellar coins from them.

Same here, i'm always buying and DLRC has sold me some beauties.

Hydrant · January 17, 2020 7:54PM

DLRC is o.k. There is always the potential for a problem in any business transaction. Human error, etc. DLRC is as good as it gets. Don't worry.

Commencents · January 17, 2020 8:15PM

I've bought some great coins from DLRC and I'll always remember this article!

https://news.coinupdate.com/david-lawrence-rare-coins-purchases-an-1804-draped-bust-dollar-for-2-64-million/

jmlanzaf · January 17, 2020 10:00PM

@ReadyFireAim said:
I don't like dealers so I send my dups there when I upgrade.
DLRC offers a fair price and quick service.

I sometimes buy there also & have always been happy.
His pictures are accurate. He doesn't do that hocus-focus BS.

lmao. How come DLRC isn't considered a "dealer"?

CoinHoarder · January 17, 2020 11:48PM

I have bought many coins from DLRC since 2006. Never any problems, and very easy to contact a representative when a question arises. Always friendly and acomodating. Free shipping, and in my experience, the purchased coin is mailed out the same day payment is received.

I have never sold to them, but they would definitely be tops on my list if I ever decided to do so.

DLRC is great!

BStrauss3 · January 18, 2020 9:00AM

I've bought a few nice pieces from them at shows. No probs. Nice people.

TurtleCat · January 18, 2020 12:01PM

I just bought a 1799 F12 $1 from them today. can’t wait to see it. My first draped bust dollar.

CoinHoarder · January 18, 2020 12:11PM

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dpoole · January 18, 2020 12:12PM

DLRC has been great for years.

No Headlights · January 18, 2020 3:22PM

Bought a few coins from them over the years. Always first class treatment

joebb21 · January 18, 2020 3:39PM

I have used them multiple times for selling including a very large deal earlier this year. I was VERY happy with the deal and how easy they made it for me and would happily do it again

lkeigwin · January 18, 2020 9:13PM

@PurpleEcho said:
Gotta admire when someone can admit a mistake and then take steps to correct their error.
Just curious; who caught that it was counterfeit?

@Conder101, ATS. I wish he were still with us.
Lance.

Walkerfan · January 18, 2020 9:49PM

I have bought from them about a half-dozen times but never sold. I paid up but I was very pleased. I'm sure the consignor was happy, too.

Bochiman · January 18, 2020 9:56PM

@lkeigwin said:

@PurpleEcho said:
Gotta admire when someone can admit a mistake and then take steps to correct their error.
Just curious; who caught that it was counterfeit?

@Conder101, ATS. I wish he were still with us.
Lance.

If I recall, he got caught in one of the "emotional" purges.....he didn't say anything bad, and nothing that should have been interpreted as bad, but he posted at a time that things were really hot.

CCGGG · January 19, 2020 5:48AM

It's been about a year since I sold to them but it was quick, easy and fair. They even paid for the shipping and insurance. Maybe that was because the deal was ~80k? They paid VIA a funds transfer, so payment was quick too.

My only knock on DLRC is they can be slow on their communications. e.g. I'm "currently" working a deal with them and have been waiting for about 10 days now for their next response. (Yes, I know I could call but email/detail is really needed on this one) I suspect the FUN show slowed them down a bit so hopefully I'll hear back in the next few days.

JBatDavidLawrence · January 20, 2020 6:55AM

@CCGGG said:
My only knock on DLRC is they can be slow on their communications. e.g. I'm "currently" working a deal with them and have been waiting for about 10 days now for their next response. (Yes, I know I could call but email/detail is really needed on this one) I suspect the FUN show slowed them down a bit so hopefully I'll hear back in the next few days.

Hey CCGGG,
Shoot me a PM or an email directly at john@davidlawrence.com. I'll get to the bottom of it and will get you an answer immediately.

Thanks,
John

JBatDavidLawrence · January 20, 2020 6:58AM

@Commencents said:

I've bought some great coins from DLRC and I'll always remember this article!

https://news.coinupdate.com/david-lawrence-rare-coins-purchases-an-1804-draped-bust-dollar-for-2-64-million/

One of my favorite things about buying that coin has never been mentioned.
Where was I when I convinced Mr. Hansen to bid on this coin?
I was at Disneyland and had just gotten off of the Lightning McQueen Ride with my oldest son...I guess that the place truly is Magical?

JBatDavidLawrence · January 20, 2020 6:59AM

And thanks for the kind words everyone!

CCGGG · January 20, 2020 7:57AM

@JBatDavidLawrence said:

@CCGGG said:
My only knock on DLRC is they can be slow on their communications. e.g. I'm "currently" working a deal with them and have been waiting for about 10 days now for their next response. (Yes, I know I could call but email/detail is really needed on this one) I suspect the FUN show slowed them down a bit so hopefully I'll hear back in the next few days.

Hey CCGGG,
Shoot me a PM or an email directly at john@davidlawrence.com. I'll get to the bottom of it and will get you an answer immediately.

Thanks,
John

Done, email sent... And Thanks

BryceM · January 20, 2020 8:06AM

I was involved with a strange circumstance one year at an ANA show that concerned a particular coin, another dealer, and DLRC. I won't go into specifics, but the ethics that DLRC exhibited in that instance raised their stock in my eyes considerably. They went out of their way to do the right thing and it took a little work on their part.

CCGGG · January 20, 2020 1:27PM

@CCGGG said:

@JBatDavidLawrence said:

@CCGGG said:
My only knock on DLRC is they can be slow on their communications. e.g. I'm "currently" working a deal with them and have been waiting for about 10 days now for their next response. (Yes, I know I could call but email/detail is really needed on this one) I suspect the FUN show slowed them down a bit so hopefully I'll hear back in the next few days.

Hey CCGGG,
Shoot me a PM or an email directly at john@davidlawrence.com. I'll get to the bottom of it and will get you an answer immediately.

Thanks,
John

Done, email sent... And Thanks

John, thanks for your quick and professional response(s) to working this phase of our deal today. It is very much appreciated....

Broadstruck · January 20, 2020 3:07PM

I've sold to them at shows for decades always smooth as butter.

CCGGG · January 29, 2020 10:50AM

Hey CCGGG,
Shoot me a PM or an email directly at john@davidlawrence.com. I'll get to the bottom of it and will get you an answer immediately.

Thanks,
John

John, thanks for your quick followup. The entire process, from your initial ballpark offer, to shipping, to final/firm offer, to actual payment in my hand was handled quickly, fairly and professionally.

"I'll be back"

toyz4geo · January 29, 2020 1:47PM

Totally appreciate the positiveness of this thread. Makes me want to pull up DLRC and see what I might need.

Anyone here ever sell to (or through) David Lawrence?

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