coin dealer? ROBERT ASTERICH

cape

HAS ANYONE EVER HAD A DEALINGS WITH ROBERT ASTERICH? GOOD OR BAD? I BELEIVE HE IS FROM TEXAS AND DEALS IN PROOFS.

ziggy29

Robert L. Astrich? He's still around? I bought a few low-grade common date Lincolns from him (from a price list in COINage) some 30 years ago when I was a wee lad. As I recall, the transaction was adequate; some of the coins were a little overgraded or had slight problems but were acceptable for the price paid (especially since I wasn't so fussy at that age).

[Edit to add: A couple of those old Lincolns are still in my collection!]

Veep

Dealt with him a little a couple years back when I was assembling a set of '36-'42 proofs. That's what he seemed to specialize in at the time. He'd scour the floor at the shows looking for those. Many times, he didn't have to do much scouring as everyone seemed to know that he'd pay good money for proofs. He was ok to deal with. I bought only live from him, sight seen, and paid a good buck for good quality.

cohodk

Hi Ed,

I believe he still specializes in 1936-1942 proofs. Have never bought from him, but has always seemed forthright in answering questions.

Frankcoins

He located an NGC 1889-CC $ in MS63 for one of my customers about 15 years ago. It was
very high end but not cheap...I think $11,000. I made $200 on the deal. My customer has done
considerably better.

AACoinCo

Bob is a good guy and always has been willing to go the extra mile. I have never heard a bad thing about him. If your good he will be!

beartracks42

He may be the dealer that I bought a 1942 proof set from at the FUN show in 2005. His name sounds very familiar.

cape

thanks everybody for your input.