Seller the "reedededge" experiences? Practices?

DesertLizard

Anyone ever deal with this guy?

No matter what the auction it reads like, "although in a XF40 holder, this beauty will end up in a MS67DCAM". If this guy thinks a coin is that under graded why not submit it himself?!!

Frankly, I avoid such sellers but he has one or two items I want to bid on. Is he all hype and no substance or has anyone purchased decent material?

This link is a perfect example. He uses the same lines after every major show boosting how many gazillions of $$$ he has purchased.

Reededge auction

jamesfsm

I have bought two coins from him. He does tend to offer high for the grade stuff in my opinion. You can bargain a little but not much (maybe 10%). One coin I bought from him was graded AU58 and now is in an MS62 holder. There is an artform to identifying high for the grade material and this guy seems to be the real deal.

dorkkarl

once you get on his contact list, he'll spam you to no end. their coins arent' so great as to make it worth the irritation, imo.

K S

Bustman

He does not state that the coin will upgrade to a 63 in that auction. He says that it "looks like a 63". Big difference.

IrishMike

Purchase a hyped up IHC from him 6 weeks ago, and you know what, it deserved to be hyped up. So far I haven't received any "spam" from him.

Legend

Rob is a real talent. He knows his Dollars as well as anyone. If he says its a shot, I'd believe it. And I can also factually state he pays up for the PQ stuff.

Laura Sperber
lsperber1@hotmail.com

Bustman

Laura,
Was it Rob that bought the 1804 dollar that was up for auction earlier this year?

Legend

Nope. Kagin and Martin Paul bought my old coin. (the Amon Carter piece).

Laura Sperber
lsperber1@hotmail.com

Bustman

Laura,
Ok, I know he bought a fairly major rarity this year. What was it?

Legend

He paid $115,000.00 for the 1794 $1 from the Chicago B+M sale.

Now that was a really nice coin (and NOT REPAIRED or retoned). Got that Bustman?

Laura Sperber
lsperber1@hotmail.com

gsaguy

I've had a number of dealer-to-dealer transactions with Rob and have always been pleased with the result. I did return one coin I bought through ebay and while it took some time to get my refund, I did get it.

GSAGUY

Bustman

Now that was a really nice coin (and NOT REPAIRED or retoned). Got that Bustman?

Hey, your a talented numismatist and funny, how 'bout that!

WWBillman

I just purchased a 1874S Seated Liberty Quarter W/Arrows and liked the coin.

BUT read his auction policy close. He plainly states their are NO RETURNS for coins purchased through auction. The one I bought cost enough I requested he offer a return priviledge and he was kind enough to give me one. So if their is any doubt about the coin ask for a return priviledge on it before you buy it.

walkerman

I have known and dealt with Rob for over ten years. He has a great reputation for knowledge and expertise in the rare coin market.I was always happy to pay a little more for one of his coins because over the years every single coin was resold for a nice profit.When he hypes a coin pay attention as it will usually turn out to be as good or better than described.

Spudmasher

I have known Rob Lehman for about 20 years since he used to deal coins out of his townhouse in Woodbridge, Va. He would go to shows, and bring back super stuff and allow us to cherrypick the cream of the crop. He had, and probably still does have a great a eye for premium material and the majority of us who purchased from him have done very well regardless of all the huff, and fluff.

dorkkarl

ok, HERE is a sample spam (cleaned up for formatting) that i received from reedededge guy recently. i get em whether i want em or not! & no, i was NOT asked if by them if i wanted to get spammed....

look at how often he uses the dreaded "PQ".

here it is:
CERTIFIED U.S. COIN INVENTORY

Below, you will find a sampling of our certified, U.S. coin inventory. Most items have been “net” priced, although there may be a little room on specific coins. In other words, if you have an interest in something on this list, please make an offer. The worst that we can say is, “no”.

ALSO….This is NOT just another coin list. Unlike most lists that you get via email, fax and snail mail, this list features high-resolution images of EACH AND EVERY ITEM! That’s right; simply click on the coin(s) that you are interested in, and you will be transported to a web page that has a detailed description of the coin along with at least 3 enlarged images. This is, after all, the 21st century, and our list reflects today’s available technology.

Thanks for looking, and we hope to hear from you soon!

Robert Lehmann

The Reeded Edge, Inc.

The Reeded Edge, Inc.
113-115 Baltimore Street
Suite 200
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-0400

(301) 724-0478 FAX

email: mail@reedededge.com

web store: www.reedededge.com

FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS & IMAGES, PLEASE CLICK ON ITEM(S) BELOW!

PCGS Certified Coins
RARE 1652 PINE TREE SHILLING, PCGS XF-45, PQ! $6250
1723 WOODS-HIBERNIA 1/2 P, PCGS AU-58, PQ+! $500
1892 INDIAN CENT, PCGS MS65 RED, PQ & MS66? $1100
1914 LINCOLN CENT, PCGS MS65RB, PQ & LOOKS 66 $175
1955/55 DOUBLE DIE CENT, PCGS MS-64 RB, PQ! $3400
KEY 1923-S BUFFALO NICKEL, PCGS MS64, PQ! $1400
1920 MERCURY DIME, PCGS MS-64, ORIGINAL & PQ! $70
1882 SEATED DIME, PCGS MS-64, ORIGINAL & PQ! $300
1887 SEATED DIME, PCGS MS-64, ORIGINAL & PQ! $300
1893 BARBER DIME, PCGS MS-63, ORIGINAL & PQ! $200
1906 BARBER QUARTER, PCGS MS66, A PQ BLAZER! $1750
1917 SL QUARTER, PCGS MS66FH, PQ & GORGEOUS! $1700
1958-D FRANKLIN, PCGS MS66FBL, MONSTER COLOR! $750
RARE & PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN 1794 DOLLAR $139,500
1795 DRAPED BUST DOLLAR, PCGS AU-50, NICE! $6500
RARE 1879-CC MORGAN, PCGS MS64, PQ & MS65? $6000
1882-O MORGAN DOLLAR, PCGS MS-66, WHITE & PQ $4850
1883-S MORGAN $, PCGS MS-64, MONSTER TONED! $3850
1899-S MORGAN DOLLAR, PCGS MS-65, WHITE & PQ! $1550
1892-CC MORGAN DOLLAR, PCGS MS-65, WHITE & PQ $5250
1927-D PEACE $, PCGS MS-61, PQ & LOOK MS-63! $139.99
1934-S PEACE $, PCGS MS-64, WHITE & ORIGINAL! $3200
1891-CC $5.00 GOLD, PCGS AU-55, PQ & ORIGINAL $499
1899 $20.00 GOLD, PCGS MS-63, FROSTY & PQ! $625
1909 $20.00 SAINT, PCGS MS63, PQ & SPOT-FREE! $2650
1914-S $20.00 GOLD, PCGS MS-63, FROSTY & PQ! $485
1926 $2.50 GOLD, PCGS MS-64, PQ & LOOKS 65+! $950
1907 HIGH RELIEF $20.00, PCGS MS63, PQ & MS64 $11,500
1892 COLUMBIAN HALF, PCGS MS-65, GORGEOUS! $550
1936 GETTYSBURG HALF DOLLAR, PCGS MS64, PQ! $375
1924 HUGUENOT, PCGS MS-65, ORIGINAL & PQ! $400

NGC Certified Coins
1858 FLYING EAGLE CENT, NGC MS-65, BEAUTIFUL! $2900
1875-S 20 CENT PIECE, NGC MS64, PQ & ORIGINAL $1295
1919-S SL QUARTER, NGC MS-64FH, RARE & PQ! $8500
1910 BARBER HALF, NGC PROOF64, ORIGINAL & PQ! $1350
1911 BARBER HALF, NGC PROOF64, ORIGINAL & PQ! $1350
1879 MORGAN $, NGC PROOF-63, ORIGINAL & PQ! $1650
1879 MORGAN $, NGC PROOF-64, ORIGINAL & PQ! $2800
1886 MORGAN $, NGC PROOF-63, ORIGINAL & PQ! $1550
1880-O MORGAN $, NGC MS-62, WHITE AND PQ! $125
1882-O/S MORGAN $, NGC MS-61, WHITE AND PQ! $195
1887-S MORGAN $, NGC MS-62, WHITE AND PQ! $125
1895-S MORGAN $, NGC MS64 PL-LOOKS 65 & DMPL! $7500
1897 MORGAN $, NGC PROOF-62, ORIGINAL & PQ! $1400
1855 TY II GOLD $, NGC MS61, PQ & LOOKS MS62+ $3750
1809/8 $5 GOLD NGC MS62, PQ & LOOKS MS63+! $8300
1801 $10 GOLD NGC AU58, PQ & LOOKS UNC! $8750
1922-S $20.00 SAINT, NGC MS-65, RARE & PQ! $27,500
1892 COLUMBIAN HALF NGC MS-65, ORIG AND PQ! $500
PATTERN 1859 HALF DOL., J-237, R-4, NGC PRF63 $2250
RARE OFF-CENTER SHIELD NICKEL, NGC XF-45, PQ! $2750

Other Grading Service Certified Coins
1908 $2.50 INDIAN GOLD, ANACS AU-50, NICE! $165
KEY 1909-S VDB LINCOLN, ICG MS66 RB, MEGA-GEM! $2250
RARE 1918/7-S QUARTER, ICG AU-50, SHARP & PQ! $8100
1940-S WALKING LIBERTY HALF, ICG MS-66, PQ! $600
RARE 1889-CC MORGAN, ICG AU53, ORIGINAL & PQ $2900
1890-CC MORGAN $ PCI MS-64 DMPL, BEAUTY! $1350
KEY 1889-CC MORGAN, SEGS AU-50, SHARP COIN! $1750
1800 DRAPED BUST $, SEGS AU-50, PQ & 55+! $3350

tradedollarnut

He once had an MS64 (PCGS) 1861 Seated Dollar in an ebay auction that caught my eye. I happened at a later show to see the coin in his case as I was browsing the floor and asked to see it. It was very high end and much nicer than the scan.

That's my only experience.

gemtone65

I've had very good experiences dealing with Rob on both the buy and sell side. He very knowledgeable about a wide variety of seies, and he has a very good eye for quality, especially in toned material. He is willing to pay a premium for PQ coins. He is gracious and friendly, especially to people he knows or who he has dealt with.

He is also a tough sort of guy. You would be best advised to read his auction terms closely before bidding, as he follows those rules rather strictly. Also, he is far from an E-bay only seller, and so many of his best pieces do not necessarily find their way to online auctions. Overall, I like him a and like dealing with him. He is a straight shooter and you can trust his word.

Wisconsin

I bought one coin from Rob. It was an 1803 Draped Bust Large Cent. It was PCGS Au55. I paid all the money I believe, but I got a super coin with super surfaces and color. I have not seen a nicer of the type at any grade. I was also able to put it on layaway which allowed me to do it. I have to say even though I paid a lot for it, I am glad I bought this one over others at much less $$. It is truely my favorite coin..

EVillageProwler

I have had very limited experience with Reeded Edge. Unfortunately, they've all been highly negative. The coins he tried to hawk were marked as ``PQ, can't understand why not graded higher''.

One coin stood out: a '75-S Trade Dollar, graded MS64 by NGC. It was described as stated above, but in reality the coin was very clean but lifeless, unoriginal and had grossly muted luster. ANd, the they wanted very close to 65 money.

If he could read my thoughts at the time...

I have found that this practice of theirs is typical for them. I will not lightly do business with them. Anyone who tries to *hawk* overgraded product coins at premium prices are undeserving of my patronage.

EVP

PS Please keep in mind that my experiences with them are limited.

DesertLizard

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Maybe if more dealers realized the high end buyers do not like hype they would tone down their message? Afterall it can lead to major disappointment.

airplanenut

Is that wear on the hair???

toothpuller

The PCGS MS65RD 1892 Indian Head Cent that dorkkarl lists above was recently on ebay. It was described as PQ66? The image was decent and it showed a very large carbon spot on the obverse between the third and fourth diamonds. There was a small but very noticeable gash on the cheek near the mouth. The color looked like it was leaning towards an RB. The coin didn't belong in a 65 holder, never mind a 66? I sent a question to the seller asking about these problems [just for kicks]. He never responded and the coin only went to about $250, never coming close the reserve. Looks like this is one that he will have to sell mail order to get anywhere near his asking price of $1100.

roadrunner

Let's see. If dealers have mostly PQ coins than everyone else must have the lower end of the spectrum?


roadrunner

IrishMike

toothpuller, I remember you and me talking about that 92, it was a real dog. If anyone thinks a dealer should be the final judge of the coins you buy, well all I can say is good luck. And Karl if you don't want his email for goodness sake learn how to block email or do you like to make life difficult on yourself?

dorkkarl

hey irishmike, i know how to block email, etc etc! the point is though that i like it when dealers show their true colors. i get tons of spam from "cameo-cc" as well, & it's always good for a laugh. luckily, i don't use my "real" email account for this kind of drivel.

K S

dorkkarl

btw, i counted 44 of his 59 coins being PQ or even better (ie. PQ+, PQ++ or PQ!)

K S

dorkkarl

THE LATEST SPAM FROM REEDED EDGE INC. this time, 7 of 10 coins are "PQ", as in "i wanna puqe".

Hello and welcome back! After a successful Long Beach show, Rob has returned with a fabulous collection of premium U.S. gold and silver type coins. Many of these pieces are currently being featured on eBay in auction venues. We invite you to take a look at these fine pieces, as they represent a fantastic opportunity for the collector to fill missing items as well as add beautiful accent pieces to a collection. Below are a few items that are ending TODAY:

1800 DRAPED BUST $, SEGS AU-50, PQ & 55+!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385983556

1919-S SL QUARTER, NGC MS-64FH, RARE & PQ!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385984209

MONSTER TONED CALIFORNIA, NGC MS-66, AWESOME!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385985061

PATTERN 1859 HALF DOL., J-237, R-4, NGC PRF63
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385985452

1809/8 $5 GOLD NGC MS62, PQ & LOOKS MS63+!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385985899

1879 MORGAN $, NGC PROOF-64, ORIGINAL & PQ!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385987658

1855 TY II GOLD $, NGC MS61, PQ & LOOKS MS62+
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385988386

RARE 1798 SMALL EAGLE, 15 STARS $, PCGS XF-40
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1385989471

1801 DB $10.00 GOLD, NGC AU-58, FROSTY & PQ!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1386002483

1910 BARBER HALF DOLLAR, NGC PROOF-64, PQ!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1386003069

And for all our present eBay offerings simply click the link below:

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=reedededge&completed=0&sort=3&since=-1&include=0&page=1&rows=25

If any of the links supplied are not highlighted properly or do not work, simply select and copy the link you are interested in and then paste it in the address window of your browser. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. Good luck at the auctions!

Rob
Tammy
Ray

The Reeded Edge

toothpuller

Yeah and he still has that crappy 1892 65RD on ebay. Though this time he says he got it at Long Beach. Last time he got it at the NY ANA.

sonofagunk

never bought crap from this bozo and now he is spamming me. Since I have an ebay only account, he must be looking at bidders. If you want to report him goto:

bozo report

also if you go to FUN, goto:
The Reeded Edge's table number is #1231
Tell I think his is an ass

dorkkarl

i STILL get spammed by these dipsticks.

K S

BigD5

I have never purchased a coin from "Reeded Edge", but I BID on one coin they had on Ebay, and I am on the dreaded "spam list" as dorkkarl has shown you here. Umpteen emails requesting removal have had no response, and the spam keeps on coming. I'm so aggravated at this point...........the nasty phone call is next.

sonofagunk

well I have a new email address to use when I sign up for services and the require one just so they spam me. It is:

sales@reedededge.com

and fake phone number

301-724-0400