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Anyone deal with Harry Laibstain of HLRC?

DesertLizardDesertLizard Posts: 702 ✭
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Positive / Negative? Thanks.

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  • boiler78boiler78 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have had a few dealings all positive. He seems like a nice guy.
  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭
    Harry is a nice guy. I used to deal with Harry a few years ago. Then I dropped out of collecting for a while. I believe him to be honest. I believe he is realistic in the descriptions of his coins. I never had any unpleasant surprises with him. I think he asks reasonable premiums for what he sells, and he was always friendly to me. Infact, I was looking at a coin on his website this week. Sent off an inquiry and got a quick response. I would be very surprised if you had any problems dealing with his company.
    Brevity is the soul of wit. --William Shakespeare
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My father used to buy alot of stuff from him, he ended up with some pretty good stuff, but I don't know price wise as he never told me what it cost (really private that way).
  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    Yes, all good. He really knows his commems, and is especially knowledgable of the WCs and BTWs. John Noonan, there is also good. Tell 'em your expectations of a coin, and they will let you know if their coin fits. Harry has written one of the most informative classic commem books, "Investing, Collecting & Trading Certified Commemoratives", an exhaustive study of slabbed commems.
  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭
    You know, RegistryCoin, I think I'm going to call Harry tomorrow and get that commem. You reminded me just how good Harry is with them. Thanks to you too, DL for starting the thread.
    Brevity is the soul of wit. --William Shakespeare
  • MS67PLUSMS67PLUS Posts: 686


    HLRC is a first class operation. I purchased most of the 144 pc Early Commems thru Harry and John. I am lucky his place of business is in Newport News about a mile from my home. Just let them know what you are interested in and He will fix you up. Most of the coins he has are PQ and you will be happy with any coin you purchase.
    FORMER # 1 NOW # 3 ON ALL TIME FINEST CLAD QUARTER COLLECTION

    PCGS THE ONLY WAY TO GO

    Ed
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    From my brief conversations and occasional dealings with him over a long period of time, I believe him to be one of the good guys.
  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    Not only did I just buy a great coin from them, but I got it at an unbelievable price.
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    I bought a 93-S from them one time mail order. I paid them with a credit card and they sent the coin right away.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • tjkilliantjkillian Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭
    At the last Long Beach show I bought two halves: 1861-O PCGS MS-62 and a 1875-S PCGS MS-64. Both were very nice coins, but FULL price. I did not have enough cash with me for both of them, so I asked if he would take my credit card. With no hassle, he took down my information and off I went with my two new coins. I was happy.

    Tom
    Tom

  • EVillageProwlerEVillageProwler Posts: 5,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
    By my standards, I have had considerable dealings with Harry Laibstain as well as John Noonan. I don't always spend a lot of money with them.

    No matter. I find my last dealing with them just as pleasant as my first dealing with them. I like them very much and would love to do much more business with them.

    EVP

    How does one get a hater to stop hating?

    I can be reached at evillageprowler@gmail.com

  • jomjom Posts: 3,441 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Harry is a good guy...no problems....

    jom
  • NicNic Posts: 3,365 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice and honest guy. If he has a coin you like you can deal with confidence. K

    My 1866 Philly Mint Set

  • LegendLegend Posts: 335 ✭
    Harry is a straight shooter (as is his co-hort John). They should be no problem to deal with when either buying or selling.He also is extremely knowledgeable in Commems and pre -1850's coins.

    Laura Sperber
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    Laura Sperber


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  • RonyahskiRonyahski Posts: 3,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Harry is a good guy. I see him at Baltimore and at some local shows. Always has time to talk.
    Some refer to overgraded slabs as Coffins. I like to think of them as Happy Coins.
  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,777 ✭✭✭
    I've bought from HLRC... I think I dealt with John. No problems.
    Give Blood (Red Bags) & Platelets (Yellow Bags)!
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭
    Just to echo the other comments -- great service here from HLRC and John. No complaints at all.

    -Bob
  • DesertLizardDesertLizard Posts: 702 ✭
    Thanks a bunch guys/gals!

  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭
    only with john noonan at hlrc 100% intergrity but of couse with coins you HAVE TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND WAHT YOU ARE LOOKING AT if not then do not buy coins

    sincerely michael
  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭
    I want to post a little follow up on this thread.

    I did order the commemorative that I spoke of earlier from Harry. I dealt with John and he was very friendly and responsive. The coin was shipped right away and I was told they would send me a complimentary copy of Harry's book Certifed Commemoratives as a gift. The coin arrived and I decided not to keep it. It was a good coin, but I am looking for one particular coin to represent this series, and I decided this wasn't it. I sent the coin back.

    The next day the book arrived in the mail. I had forgetten about it. It's a real nice book, hard copy, with a lot of great information in it. Well, I called their office and asked if I could at least pay for the book. I felt a little bad, having returned the coin. It wasn't a high priced coin, and after the cost of shipping it AND separately shipping the book... I just felt like I wanted to give them something.

    The bottom line is, they would not take any payment for the book, were just as friendly as if I had kept the coin, and rather than being a negative experience for both seller and buyer, made it a plus. At least for me. But, I wouldn't hesitate to do business with them again, so I have to think ultimately it will be a plus for them too.

    I just wanted to bring this up here. Because I think it important we acknowlege the dealers that truly give that extra effort. Thanks for the book Harry, and John. I appreciate it.

    Carl/Clankeye
    Brevity is the soul of wit. --William Shakespeare
  • KoinKollectorKoinKollector Posts: 388 ✭
    I did some trading w/ John Noonan a few months back. I feel I was treated fairly & my trades were given fair prices. John sent the package to me overnight because I told him I was going out of town w/in a few days. Their coin prices are on the higher side, but they do have quality stuff.
    Sean J
    Re-elect Bush in 2004... Dont let the Socialists brainwash you.

    Bush 2004
    Jeb 2008
    KK 2016

  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    www.HLRC.com
  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,674 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great guy, First class,
    Also very fair on prices.

    Wants to please his customers,

    jim d
  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    to paraphrase an old song, "harry is just alright". been around a long time, & an interesting character to talk with. he will bargain big-time, so you can get good deals.

    K S
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,964 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Harry runs a good company. I've bought from them numerious times.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • mnmcoinmnmcoin Posts: 2,165 ✭
    I have always wondered how in the world you pronounce that guys last name.

    mo <><
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    ALL VALLEY COIN AND JEWELRY
    28480 B OLD TOWN FRONT ST
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  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    I believe both vowel combos have a "long A" sound.
  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,523 ✭✭✭✭✭
    L A (as in Abe) B S T A (as in Abe)I N.

    Have not bought anything from him, but he always has good material on display at Long Beach. Consistently has hard to find high grade 19th Century type & knows his coins. Prices seem fair. Am on his mailing list.
    "Vou invadir o Nordeste,
    "Seu cabra da peste,
    "Sou Mangueira......."
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    I think this is the first time I've seen one of the threads where not even a single response contains a hint of negative experience. This one is definitely bookmarked!

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • HLRCcoinHLRCcoin Posts: 2
    1st time posting to this site but just wanted to thank everyone for their wonderful comments - both dealers and collectors. Contact us anytime (www.HLRC.com) and we'll treat you fairly. I don't often check this message board but the number of people contacting me regarding the positive comments was simply overwhelming - I had to take a moment to reply.
    And for anyone that wants Harry's book on commems, just email me at john@hlrc.com and we'll ship it for free.
    Thanks again
    John

  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard John! Got Two Cent pieces?

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome, John. Check in often. Your thoughts and comments would certainly be appreciated.
  • HLRCcoinHLRCcoin Posts: 2
    Not sure how much selling I should do on my posts but yes I do have 2c pieces and I believe all are pictured on the website at www.HLRC.com . If I'm not mistaken I ony have about 4 pieces in stock right now but it fluctuates. If the exact scan is not up yet on a particular piece just email me.
    Thanks
    John
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    John,

    Yep, I checked. Right now you don't have anything that fits my target for these. But, I've got you bookmarked and will be perusing regularly.image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC

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