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Longacre

I get the following newsletter from Ellesmere Coin in CT. The owner has been around for a long time, and I've asked some other dealers about him. The general consensus is that the owner is one of the good guys. Several times a year, Ellesmere produces a newletter that goes through a really good analysis of a particular series. Other newsletters talk about the state of the market. Each newsletter, however, is backed up by numerical facts, and not just "trust me, the market is doing great" talk. Attached is a link to the newsletter. You might want to either sign up to receive it, or save some trees and just check the website regularly.

PS. I have no affiliation with Ellesmere, and I wouldn't know the owner if I tripped over him on the bourse floor.


Winning Edge from Ellesmere

marcmoish

Other newsletters talk about the state of the market. Each newsletter, however, is backed up by numerical facts, and not just "trust me,

that is correct - a great read usually hard to put down.

cladking

I read this for years back in the late '80's and found it very insightful.

jayboxx

I get that, good info. Slightly expensive coins though. For example, they have a 1936 NGC MS67 Walker listed for $1350, I have a PCGS one for sale for $925 and can't seem to give it away.

Touchdown

Ellsmere Numismatics are one of the good guys in this bissiness. There are 2 guys that run it, forgot their names but their first name are the same. Never bought anything from them but, I once ran into a problem with an expensive coin and I explained to him at a show. He was more than friendly and gave me some valuable advice and talked to me for a good amount of time.

Their was nothing in the deal for him it was just a coin I over paid and he would talk to the other person involved for me since he knows them really well. I kept talking to him over the phone several times after that . He was always giving good advice and always made it pleasant to converate with him. He travels to many shows and is very well respected by the other dealers, very easy to get along with. Like, I mentioned I never bought anything from them but they are just some of the good guys in the bussiness.

RW

Funny story...I bought my first ever certified coin from Ellesmere back in 1989. It was an 1890 S Morgan in 64. A few weeks after purchasing it, their buyer...can't remember his name...called my home to tell me about another coin he thought I'd be interested in. My mother took this phone call and had no clue why this nice man would be calling to try to sell me coins. She had no idea that I had purchased anything prior. He told her about the wise investments I was making..these coins will appreciate in value..etc..etc..etc. After listening for a bit, she asked him why he was trying to sell investment grade coins to a 13 year old!! He told her that I subscribed to the "Winning Edge" and had purchased from them in the past! ha ha!

I then had to explain to my mom why I thought spending $400 on a coin was a GREAT idea.

Despite learning my age (and spending power) Ellesmere continued to be a great dealer to work with. I spoke with them a few different times and they helped point me to some nice coins within my $50-$500 price range. Nice group of guys there for sure!

Numismanic

I've only bought a couple of coins from Ellesmere in the past and still continue to receive
the "Winning Edge" from them. They described my PCGS '35-D Buffalo nickel as MS65+/66
and they weren't kidding, first time I submitted it for regrade it came back MS66!

jpkinla

A well written read.....Being a specialist in those particular series I was impressed by the thoroughness and accuracy.....

It also a confirmation that I have chosen the correct area in which to specialize.....

I expect the $10 Indians AND Saints to do very well in the future....

I sold my $5 set in order to allow me to finish the Saints.....You can't have them all!

UncleWiggly

I use to get it, but it stopped coming. I never bought anything so I always figured that was why. I did like reading it though and still go to their website. One thing I did find out by reading it. The company is named after the Island just because.



Jerry

GOLDGUY

Ellesmere is a solid operation with an experienced owner (Jim Fehr) . . . . On second thought, I think they're a competitor. Nevermind!

majorbigtime

<< <i>A well written read.....Being a specialist in those particular series I was impressed by the thoroughness and accuracy.....

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Hmmmmmmmm. I always thought it was a bunch of hype on overpriced coins!

To each, his/her own.

XpipedreamR

I hate getting stuff in the mail that screams "coins," but I've been too lazy to stop it. I bought a coin from them off eBay, and they started sending it. I just wish dealers would used a little common sense discretion in their mailings. It's decent bathroom reading.

roadrunner

I like them and bought a nice PCGS first gen PF64 seated half from them only a few weeks ago. They are on the retail end of course and are trying to move material, like anyone else. I've always seen them as specialists in 20th century series, esp Morgans. I wish they would come up with more type coins that I can buy. As much as I loved reading the Winning Edge in the 1988-1991 era, I don't find it as stimulating these days. But this article on Indian gold is pretty good. Pops don't drive the world quite like they used to. There's probably only so many ways to describe the same pop reports. But I always like to hear what the other guy thinks and why.

And I had the 1911-s $5 in MS63 that they said not to pass up because of the huge 63-64 spread. Guess I dumped that one too early and too cheap. And I see bid just jumped $200 on that date!
Curiously, I went back to 2000, and it was bid the same then as a week ago. A type coin back then was only $850 and today $1850.
So basically common dates have wiped out much of the premium that better dates used to get. A ripe opportunity imo.

roadrunner