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Where is everyone getting their coins?

Auctions, shows,dealers? Any advice?
GottaGetCoins

Currently attempting the 12 Coin US Gold Type Set and the 20th Century US Major Coin Type Set. Completed a Franklin Half Proof Set.

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  • Going to the auction in a couple of hours
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • Never been to a show nor auction,hope to someday.Almost my whole collection was givin to me,won in contests,or bought from my local coin dealer.
    Formely known as kamehameha00
  • clw54clw54 Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭
    Shows, eBay, and local coin shops. I'm buying less and less at the local coin shops lately because they're more expensive.
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Checking the sidewalk and the coin returns in phone booths.

    Russ, NCNE
  • Russ....you crack me up image

    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570
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  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Local (Houston) coin shops and Coin Shows -- it's also social for me.

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,323 ✭✭✭✭✭
    eBay remains a good source though a lot more digging is required now. I would actually like to buy more locally but very little of any quality seems to come in anymore.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • dizzleccdizzlecc Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭
    common and semi key from local stores and shows. Hard to find stuff from ebay.

  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    Depending on the kinds of coins you want and if you wish toned or untoned

    you have to select specialized dealers. Tell them what you want and they will get it for you.

    They will go to auctions , buy from dealers and collectors and just may have what you want

    sandbagged in the bank vault. Watch on the Forum ,who the great coins are purchased from

    and you will know where to look.Good luck in your hunt.
    There once was a place called
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  • foodudefoodude Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭
    Shows, forum members, and auctions.
    Greg Allen Coins, LLC Show Schedule: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/573044/our-show-schedule-updated-10-2-16 Authorized dealer for NGC, PCGS, CAC, and QA. Member of PNG, RTT (Founding Platinum Member), FUN, MSNS, and NCBA (formerly ICTA); Life Member of ANA and CSNS. NCBA Board member. "GA3" on CCE.
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    Wolfy, you get those coins with a Big Gulp?
    There once was a place called
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  • Slurpee's
  • ARCOARCO Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I use a metal detector to find those NGC graded or PCGS graded coins that hopefully some collector foolishly lost in a public park or other common area.

    So far I have found many modern clad coins, and more aluminum pull tabs than I care to remember, but I am still hoping to dig my first PCGS graded coin! imageimage

    Ebay, internet sites, local shops and shows and collector friends who give me first dibs when they are ready to sell.

    Tyler
  • haletjhaletj Posts: 2,192
    In everywhich way that it is possible to get coins!

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