Do you buy coins from dealer websites?

MrEureka

For a purchase of significant value - however you define that - would you click "Add to My Cart" and buy the coin at the listed price? Or would you always (or almost always) try to find out if you could buy it for less?

This is a serious question. I'm trying to figure out how to design my retail website. I really do appreciate the feedback.

kieferscoins

I have bought sample slabs from dealers websites so fast it wasn't funny because the prices were so cheap. It all depends if you ask higher prices than most or not.

Cameron Kiefer

JohnZ

I've bought from danglen's website a number of times.

His prices are definitely retail, but he frequently has pieces that I can't find elsewhere, so I just go ahead and buy them.

Numismanic

Some dealers will offer coins that have been in ther inventory a while with a "Make an offer" sign, then you can make an offer and the dealer can either accept your offer or make a counter-offer. I have bought a few coins this way and been very happy.

Don

cosmicdebris

I like the way NEN has things setup. Most coins start with a firm price but they eventually have so you can make an offer. If the price is right I will Buy it Now.

paigowjohnny

Have bought a couple times from David Lawrence...great service..and web orders get free shipping...

mgoodm3

I buy almost all of my coins on the internet. I live in a coin wasteland so I have to. I generally pay what they ask. I haven't really bargained for any of them as yet. I may do that with DLRC in the future. With the small outfits I like to support them and don't worry too much about a few bucks here and there.

Kriek

<< <i>Some dealers will offer coins that have been in there inventory a while with a "Make an offer" sign, then you can make an offer and the dealer can either accept your offer or make a counter-offer. I have bought a few coins this way and been very happy. >>


I concur with Don; this is definitely a desirable feature.

jasbucks

It seems that most of the time when I'm shopping dealer websites I wind up there as a result of a specific search be it coin/currency. When I find it I buy it, but presently I'm not a dealer and don't know any better. I believe you will drive yourself to an early grave if you try to make your site suite a universal need. I have learned the hard way to keep is simple...which may be a bit expensive. First I'd find someone VERY familiar with Search Engine's, Key words, Meta tags & put them to work and as your were dismissing them to get to work ask if they could recommend a good high speed/population server that will suite your needs. ie; pictures & email. A web site is a full time job by itself in Oh so many hidden ways.

puff

<< <i>For a purchase of significant value - however you define that - would you click "Add to My Cart" and buy the coin at the listed price? Or would you always (or almost always) try to find out if you could buy it for less?

This is a serious question. I'm trying to figure out how to design my retail website. I really do appreciate the feedback. >>



Since I don't go to coin shows anymore I don't have much of a choice but to buy from a website....... But only on a approval basis, and with only a few reputable dealers that I have dealt with for several years, like the two in my sig line...

That being said that doesn't mean I wouldn't do business with a new dealer if he would deal with me on an approval basis for the coins I'm looking for.

JrGMan2004

If you're looking for a web host, talk to Kriek, he's got his own web hosting company... and I'm sure he could also help you with design features of your web site... I looked at his rates, and I thought it was a really good deal...

Anyways, about buying coins... I usually don't like to haggle with dealers... I ask/look at the price... if I agree and have the money... I'll buy it... otherwise... I won't, and I'll look somewhere else... But of course, rare is it for me to find a dealer with something in their inventory that I want, and can afford... only thing I've bought from a Dealer web site has been a book from DLRC... all my coin purchases have been Shows, EBay, and the BST...

Veep

When I find a coin on a website worth more than a few hundred dollars, I'll always call for a further description and to attempt to negotiate a discount.

Kriek

Thanks George

foodude

I would always call to ask specific questions about the coin to supplement the pic and description.

CalGold

I have always thought it funny that dealers offer $100,000 coins on their websites with an "Add to Cart" button. I wonder what is the hightest price coin a dealer has ever sold that way.

Any of you dealers willing to tell?

CG

BAJJERFAN

If they have what I want at a decent price and its a hard to find item I will hit the BUY button. Of course having a fair return policy if the item doesn't measure up helps a lot too. There have been a few times when I hemmed n hawed and agonized over it and when I finally decided to buy it was TOO late.

topstuf

I think I'd skip that ubiquitous and irritating "Add to my cart" feature if the coins are substantial.

If they are under $100, fine.

But I.....always......call on any coin that interests me. An 800 line is indispensable.

RYK

I am in the minority. I do not like the add-to-cart feature for a several thousand dollar coin. Okay for a DVD on Amazon, okay for furnace filters at HomeDepot.com, no go for an 1854-D $3 PCGS XF-45. I would want to talk to the seller, get more specific information about the coin, etc.

lathmach

Dick Osburn's website

This website setup is pretty good. Oh, and Dick's a great guy as well.
He pretty much sticks to Bust and Seated coinage.

Ray