Starting over......and who are the best dealers?

mansco

I sold all my coins a little more than a year ago and had to take off my less than 90% completed sets. 2006 is right around the corner and I think it's time to end my coin sabbatical. Rather than be all over the Registry, I'm going to try to focus on 1-3 areas.

I'm looking for suggestings. I want something fun, but challenging...but don't need another mortgage either. Please pass on your thoughts. I'm going start with the day after Thanksgiving.

Lastly, please let me know who you think the best three dealers are for Registry quality coins. Thanks!

Mansco

Russ

Proof Kennedy Short set!

Russ, NCNE

jpkinla

I guess that really depends on what series you were pursuing.....Different dealers for different kinds of coins....

mansco

Hi jpkinla,

What if you recommend a series and suggest the dealers who might be of most help. I'm just trying to get some ideas and the thoughts of Registry members as to who they would work with if they were to pursue their suggestion.

ColonialCoinUnion

I'd suggest a colonial set - be it by type, variety, or perhaps one specialized area.

Its still uncrowded in this field, and you can buy some beautfiul, historic amazingly rare coins for the price of generic Federal material.

As for dealers, PM me and I can give you a list.

michael

well pre 1915 proof coins a type set nice eye appealling proof 63 64 maybe 65 also ms coins too 63 64 maybe 65

or some really nice type coins pre 1915 CIRCULATED choice xf au maybe some uncs and as you work your way back to the 1830's maybe choice vf xf going back 1820's 1810 vf fine

pre 1800 nice vg

also a nice set of average circ colonial coinage




best dealers for some/MOST of the above??


www.markfeldcoins.com mark feld of course


www.pinnacle-rarities.com todd imhof last on here but not least!!

also on the pinnacle web site is a section for research and articles all about the above coins and how to start collectinmg them what to watch out for

all free to read on the site

and many good advices for collectors wanting value and opportunity for their hard earned dollars

mansco

I have been leaning towards an early federal 18th century type set (1793 - 1800 PCGS certified). Anyone have any recommendations for dealers?

Mansco

saintguru

Don't forget that auctions often offer the best coins available...

roadrunner

All dealers have their own profit needs too. To think that there can be a group of best dealers for registry coins ultimately will lead to you getting some off-quality coins. They have to make a living too.

It's up to each of us to do the work. No matter who the dealer is,
I'd say at least 50% or more of the coins that they put in front of me just don't work. They are not good value nor good quality for the grade/price. For the majority of dealers that number is more like 90+%.

roadrunner