Anybody ever heard of Vincent LaLoggia and "Finest Known"?

Russ · October 25, 2004 5:28AM

They're out of Boca Raton, FL. Anybody know anything about this company?

Russ, NCNE

kieferscoins · October 25, 2004 5:30AM

I have seen his small ads in coin world and numismatic news. It has his picture of him and his title "chief numismatist" along with 2-3 coins for sale in the $10-30K catagory.

Cameron Kiefer

kieferscoins · October 25, 2004 5:32AM

Is this the same company?

Cameron Kiefer

UncleWiggly · October 25, 2004 5:42AM

I've seen his ads in publications, but have never bought from him. I have noticed that he is looking to hire an experienced numismatist.

Jerry

kranky · October 25, 2004 5:46AM

That's James DiGeorgia's outfit. He's been around for a while. Also runs this business.

Russ · October 25, 2004 6:02AM

<< Is this the same company?

Cameron Kiefer >>

Must be. That's the web site listed in the SPAM I got from them.

Russ, NCNE

Russ · October 25, 2004 6:13AM

<< That's James DiGeorgia's outfit. He's been around for a while. Also runs this business. >>

Is that the same James DiGeorgia named in this FTC complaint?

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktreenum.txt

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktree.txt

Russ, NCNE

relayer · October 25, 2004 6:15AM

That was in the old days. I bet he has reformed his ways

SethChandler · October 25, 2004 6:18AM

Good job, Russ. Looks like a bad guy to me.

Russ · October 25, 2004 6:23AM

<< Good job, Russ. Looks like a bad guy to me. >>

I can't take credit. The FTC info was PMed to me by another forum member.

Russ, NCNE

kranky · October 25, 2004 7:07AM

<< 

<< That's James DiGeorgia's outfit. He's been around for a while. Also runs this business. >>

Is that the same James DiGeorgia named in this FTC complaint?

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktreenum.txt

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/oaktree.txt

Russ, NCNE >>

It would be a pretty amazing coincidence if there are two James M. DiGeorgias in the coin biz.

beartracks42 · October 25, 2004 7:41AM

I got an advertisement from them today. First one!!

Cameonut · October 25, 2004 8:34AM

I got the spam email today as well.

I wonder how he got my email address - I never did business with him.

Russ · October 25, 2004 8:42AM

<< I wonder how he got my email address - I never did business with him. >>

I assume he got mine from the Registry. Is yours visible?

Russ, NCNE

roadrunner · October 25, 2004 8:54AM

James was with Oak Tree during the crazy market of 1988-90. I sold those guys a number of MS64 bust half dimes and a slew of other type coins. Back then those were $3000 a pop. And it never mattered how plain a coin was, it always could be sold. I believe he also worked for Heritage either before or after the Oak Tree stint. He originally came out of New England Rare Coin Galleries in Mass.

Obviously he makes money in this business.

roadrunner

Cameonut · October 25, 2004 9:57AM

Nope - mine is not visible on the Registry. (But I'd better double check)

nederveit · October 25, 2004 10:31AM

I bought a Franklin (1959 Proof 69 no less) from him back in May. Although it did take some time to actually execute the transaction (I was getting nervous for a week or so there), the coin did arrive, and at a decent price IMO. I know another collector that bought one at the same time without any problem.

mustangman7 · October 25, 2004 10:53AM

How does all this tie into Vincent LaLoggia? If this is the Vinnie that I used to deal with, he was a fantastic guy who hooked me up with several Pop 1 Lincoln's on the layaway plan. He moved several times and I lost track of him and wondered if this was the same Vinnie? Any more info?

scher · October 25, 2004 11:34AM

I also have gotten a few real nice coins from him...
bruce scher

Russ · October 25, 2004 11:49AM

There used to be a Vinnie with Numismatic Consultants out of Hilton Head, SC. I bought some coins from him and was very pleased. I wonder if it's the same guy?

Russ, NCNE

Conder101 · October 25, 2004 10:29PM

I got spammed by them too and I'm not in the Registry.

mustangman7 · October 26, 2004 5:21AM

That was Vinnie Laloggia and I can't see there being two people into selling coins with that name? He was great and I would trust him? Anybody know if he works for this new place or what?

Russ · October 26, 2004 5:27AM

<< Anybody know if he works for this new place or what? >>

He has checked in here.

Russ, NCNE

mustangman7 · October 26, 2004 10:12AM

WooooooHoooooo Vinnie my buddy, pal, old friend of mine. You are resurrected once again. Are you ready to help me do it once again? I'll send you a PM if you have it turned on. Welcome back my old friend!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Rella! I appreciate you giving him the heads up for me.

Drat! PM not turned on. Vinnie, Turn on your PM so I can PM you!

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