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Is David Lawrence Rare Coins the real deal?

Hi guys, due to Teletrades price increase I am looking around at other sites that have auctions etc--Does anyone have experience with DLRC and in particular there web site. I live in an area with few coin stores and tend to do my shopping for coins online. Any info is appreciated and also thanks for the help with JJ Teaparty yesterday. Don/mademan

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    LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    you can trust DLRC......
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
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    krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    DLRC is fine to deal with. I've noticed their prices on moderns can sometimes be pretty steep, but the service and selection is excellent.

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

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    mademanmademan Posts: 431 ✭✭
    thanks Lucy- I feel honored to finally get to talk to the " not a second over 18-Hep Kitty"--I love the pic that you have on your posts-I hope to talk to you soon.. your long admiring fellow collector Don/mademan-(of course I love Buddy Holly- I used to be in a band and we played a few of the Crickets toons--image
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    WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I really like dealing with them for several reasons. First, the prices are good except for newer moderns. Often they will have a 5% off sale already on the low prices. What you see is the price you pay, NO SHIPPING FEES! They also have “make offers” while it is tempting, I have found them to take an offer if it is only around 10-15 % below what they are asking. Very fast and easy ordering and shipping communication as well.
    The ONLY negative I have experienced was the ONE time I went to use there auction. I found that on that night, the servers were over loaded and I could never get through to make a bid about 30 min. prior to the auction closing. I do not know if this is “normal” due to their popularity or if they had a tech problem.

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
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    mademanmademan Posts: 431 ✭✭
    Thanks Watersport--do you know if they charge a BUYERS FEE? I could not see one listed --thanks Don
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    LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭


    << <i>thanks Lucy- I feel honored to finally get to talk to the " not a second over 18-Hep Kitty"--I love the pic that you have on your posts-I hope to talk to you soon.. your long admiring fellow collector Don/mademan-(of course I love Buddy Holly- I used to be in a band and we played a few of the Crickets toons--image >>




    Groovy!

    Buddy Holly causes the Kitty to get up and dance!

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    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
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    ccrccr Posts: 2,446
    I`ve dealt with them for several years and no problems. Easy to deal with.
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    sonofagunksonofagunk Posts: 1,349 ✭✭
    But I think the question is selling through them at their online auction. I too would like to hear what people think about them as well
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    nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    DLRC is great although their prices are a bit on the high side now and then. But if you are careful (obvious advice) you can buy some great coins from them at good prices. Like this one:

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    WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, they charge a buyers fee and its clearly posted when the coins are up for auction. I do not remember the amount. but just check the site the next time they have an auction and you will see it.

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
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    LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    I think they are a great company
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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    ecosecos Posts: 391
    I got a package from DLRC yesterday, I plan on recieving more in the future! image
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    KentuckyJKentuckyJ Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭

    Excellent people to deal with. Their no hassle return policy is exactly what they claim it is. I really like the DLRC website. I've never had any problems with them. DLRC service is definitely fast and friendly imageimage

    KJ

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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    Hard to see luster in their images, but I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from them if I saw a coin I liked.

    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
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    Another image for DLRC. I've purchased once or twice and was pleased with the entire transaction from start to finish. Prices are indeed closer to retail... but it is a retail site. However, coins are frequently discounted and then they tack on a monthly discount. Combine that with free shipping & great customer service and you have a no lose place to shop.

    Now I have to go see what's new at DLRC....
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    Yes he da real dealimage
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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭
    DLRC is my auction and purchase house by choice. They are easy to work with, offer a 10 day return privilege, and always offer an excellent selection. The prices thay ask are commensurate with the products they offer. I have purchased many coins from them.

    The auctions they offer do have buyers fees associated with them but they differ from auction to auction. You'll just have to read the specific auction details.

    They also have a lot of "Make an Offer" coins which I have taken advantage of in the past. Picked up a great Peace 34-S that way and saved a few hundred bucks!

    I would highly recommend DLRC!
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
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    And yet another whole hearted endorsement of DLRC


    Several Purchases without a hitch

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    nankrautnankraut Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭
    What Lucybop said: you can trust DLRC......

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    I'm the Proud recipient of a genuine "you suck" award dated 1/24/05. I was accepted into the "Circle of Trust" on 3/9/09.
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    I have never purchased through an auction at DLRC, but I have purchased about 10 Morgans from DLRC. All of them exactly as described and pictured. Excellent transaction.
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    Triple A+

    Jefferson nickels, Standing Libs, and US-Philippines rock
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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Customer service wise they're good. I am personally not a big fan of their copper pics, so I don't buy a lot from them anymore.
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
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    LALASD4LALASD4 Posts: 3,602 ✭✭✭
    GOOD DEALER.
    Coin Collector, Chicken Owner, Licensed Tax Preparer & Insurance Broker/Agent.
    San Diego, CA


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    wam98wam98 Posts: 2,685
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    Wayne
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    stephunterstephunter Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭
    Yes.
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    mhammermanmhammerman Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭
    I've bought from them more than once. Very good reviews from here.
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    One of the best in the biz!

    Greg
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    EvilMCTEvilMCT Posts: 799 ✭✭✭
    The best company that I've dealt with online.

    Ken
    my knuckles, they bleed, on your front door
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    I had bought some things from them years ago, at shows, and have recently bought through auctions----they have been very responsive, fair, and accurate with prompt shipment. Definite thumbs up!!
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    RAD
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>due to Teletrades price increase I am looking around at other sites that have auctions etc-- >>



    If your concern is the buyer's fee, DLRC charges 15%, which is more than Teletrade's new 12%.

    Russ, NCNE
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    mademanmademan Posts: 431 ✭✭
    Russ , it is not so much I am concerned about the fee as the fee got me looking around to see what other companies are out there. I appreciate the info because I did not see it clearly stated on the web site. As with most collectors it is the coin that attracts me --not the price---it is the price that repels me.image Don
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    BoomBoom Posts: 10,165
    I have conducted many transactions with DLRC and as for S/H and timeliness of delivery - A+++++

    As for material, mostly retail however, somewhat discounted. Also (IMHO), some coins are PQ while others are "so-so."

    Customer Service- again A+++++

    I would not hesitate to deal with DLRC anytime. They are very up front and what you see is what you get.

    Just be sure that what you buy and pay for is in line with coins of that caliber, whatever caliber that may be.

    In the event of a return they are personable and easy to deal with.

    John (Feigenbaughm) is always readily accessable as well. (Overall grade- Above average by a long shot) imageimage
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    I've always had great service from them, which makes up for some of their prices. Their selection is generally good and as others have mentioned the "make offer" can work out well. Also, their "free shipping" has saved me lots up here in Alaska...image

    Michael
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    DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭
    DLRC, Have always had good experience with them.
    Ordered a 93cc MS64 from them. The credit card I used had never bin used for coins so the credit card company shut down the transaction. DLRC contacted me the next day and other payment plans were made.
    Top notch! image
    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
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    If all other dealers were as ethical and service oriented as DLRC, the number of messages on this forum would sharply decline.
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    mademan.

    I've dealt with them before and they seem to be decent to deal with. I overbid on a coin and they were willing to reduce the bid with no problem. They lowered it to the reserve price so we both got what we wanted.

    CC
    Constellatio Collector sevenoften@hotmail.com
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    "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!"
    "If it don't make $"
    "It don't make cents""
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    roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,374 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One transaction at a major auction.....and that was enough.

    roadrunner
    Barbarous Relic No More, LSCC -GoldSeek--shadow stats--SafeHaven--321gold
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    <One transaction at a major auction.....and that was enough.>

    What do you mean. Not a nice experience???image
    Constellatio Collector sevenoften@hotmail.com
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    "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!"
    "If it don't make $"
    "It don't make cents""
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    DLC is good to deal with. I just upgraded two of my walkers in my late set to 66 coins and they both came from DLC. Both were as good or better than the pics on the site.
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    MercuryMercury Posts: 1,053 ✭✭✭✭
    I have purchased coins from them and won auctions. I have been happy every time. I feel I may pay a little premium on some purchases but, the security of dealing with someone with this kind of rep. versus a unknow ebay seller is ofter worth the premium. IMHO.
    Collecting Peace Dollars and Modern Crap.
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    PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Am I the only one who thinks their prices are a little on the high side?

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

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    Their prices are a lot on the high side, but there are some good buys as well.
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    CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,345 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As far as I'm concerned they are the single best online coin dealer out there.
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    DismeguyDismeguy Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    I've bought seated dimes from DLRC for a number of years. Service was great. Recently, John F. allowed me to use images of early date proofs from the Richmond collection in my web-book. These guys are great.
    Gerry Fortin's Rare American Coins Online Storefront and Liberty Seated Dime Varieties Web- Book www.SeatedDimeVarieties.com Buying and Selling all Seated Denominations....
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    magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780
    My icon and sig line coins were sold to me by DLRC. I sent back about half what I have ordered (this says more about me I think), and sure the prices are kind of high, but the sterling reputation and no questions return policy are there so that is that. Paying a little bit more for such reliablity in a Dealer is OK with me. They answer questions about quality most honestly. If I started collecting Proof 10C again that's where I'd go without question. Gee, now I miss my little dimes image

    billy

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