Who is a good source for nice ancients that are NOT overpriced.

291fifth · October 21, 2004 8:46AM

I recently returned to ancients after a long absence from the field. My observations so far:
1. There are far fewer "nice" ancients available now than was the case in the 80's.
2. While I have found a few "nice" ancients on eBay; eBay appears to be mostly a dumping ground for second and third rate coins.
3. The mark-up on "nice" ancients from "name" dealers is very high. So high, in fact, that I have little interest in buying the coins even if they are "nice". I have no intention of burying myself in the coins.
4. Avoid low grade and problem ancients. Nobody wants them and there are plenty available.

Does anyone have a source for "nice" ancients that are not overpriced?

tbirde56 · October 21, 2004 8:52AM

Frank Robinson usually has a good selection with excellent prices.

Aethelred · October 21, 2004 8:55AM

You may also try David Hendin at Amphora Coins, Dave is a first class guy!

CIVITAS · October 21, 2004 9:00AM

Your best bet is to just hit http://www.vcoins.com and do some comparison shopping. Depending on what you intend to collect, some dealers will be higher in certain areas than others. Pick something you'd like to start collecting and shop around there.

For starters, you can take a look at the 407 coins that we just marked down today.

http://www.vcoins.com/civitas/store/listSaleProducts.asp

ajaan · October 21, 2004 9:01AM

<< You may also try David Hendin at Amphora Coins, Dave is a first class guy! >>

Well I guess a dead king would know. BTW, nice icon aethelred, much better than the one with Payne hanging around.

Aethelred · October 21, 2004 9:15AM

<< BTW, nice icon aethelred, much better than the one with Payne hanging around. >>

I like the Paine icon, but the medieval helmet thingie sorta fits me better, and I am sure Kelly will also like it better!

ajaan · October 21, 2004 9:33AM

Is it Payne or Paine. I assume you are correct.

Aethelred · October 21, 2004 9:38AM

<< Is it Payne or Paine. I assume you are correct. >>

Geez, a math teacher should know this!

It is Paine. Thomas Paine was the author of "Common Sense" in 1776 and his work is credited with changing opinion in American and doing much to bring about the Revolution. He also wrote "The Rights of Man" and "The Age of Reason" all of his stuff makes for a good read if you are into political stuff.

ajaan · October 21, 2004 9:40AM

<< Geez, a math teacher should know this! >>

What makes it really bad is I'm also a NYS certified Social Studies teacher. But obviously not a spelling teacher.

Aethelred · October 21, 2004 9:44AM

<< But obviously not a spelling teacher. >>

I glad, my posts would drive you nuts if you were!

Askari · October 22, 2004 12:55AM

<< I recently returned to ancients after a long absence from the field. My observations so far:
1. There are far fewer "nice" ancients available now than was the case in the 80's.
2. While I have found a few "nice" ancients on eBay; eBay appears to be mostly a dumping ground for second and third rate coins.
3. The mark-up on "nice" ancients from "name" dealers is very high. So high, in fact, that I have little interest in buying the coins even if they are "nice". I have no intention of burying myself in the coins.
4. Avoid low grade and problem ancients. Nobody wants them and there are plenty available. >>

Yeah, that's partly why I backed out of collecting them in the mid-1990s.

Who is a good source for nice ancients that are NOT overpriced.

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