I would probally disagree. Most of the tough coins seem to end up at Heritage Signature auctions. I have several sets mostly early proof sets and early mint set. I calculated the percentages: Teletrade 17%, Heritage 64%, the rest is from Ebay,other internet auctions, or coin shows, etc. 19%.
But actually, I guess I'd have to say... it depends on what series of coins you're putting together. In Jeffersons, they tend to have some possibilities from time to time... Heritage (and most of the other auction top dog websites) don't seem to have very many top coins from the late date series... most I see are either on Teletrade or the Bay of E.
I realize this is a very minute area... and those that look for the big coins (so far out of my price range the title of my house wouldn't touch them) might disagree, but I've had some luck using Teletrade...
Hope this helps!
Steve
U.S. Air Force Security Forces Retired
In memory of the USAF Security Forces lost: A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 9/28/05; SSgt Brian McElroy, 1/22/06; TSgt Jason Norton, 1/22/06; A1C Lee Chavis, 10/14/06; SSgt John Self, 5/14/07; A1C Jason Nathan, 6/23/07; SSgt Travis Griffin, 4/3/08; 1Lt Joseph Helton, 9/8/09; SrA Nicholas J. Alden, 3/3/2011. God Bless them and all those who have lost loved ones in this war. I will never forget their loss.
Bruce what prompts this subject? Are they saying that? I have got a coin or 2 maybe from them and know a lot of modern registry type stuff is available there...but the statement is probably a big stretch even for moderns in my opinion.. Bruce Scher
<< <i>Bruce what prompts this subject? Are they saying that? I have got a coin or 2 maybe from them and know a lot of modern registry type stuff is available there...but the statement is probably a big stretch even for moderns in my opinion.. Bruce Scher >>
That is a quote from their banner ad at PCGS and NGC. I have a few top Registry sets and have never bought a coin from Teletrade - I was just wondering if their claim is true or not.
I believe Teletrade is the leading auction site to sell top pops in selected modern Registry sets. For example, modern Proof Gold Eagles or Proof Ike Dollars, where Teletrade has obtained the highest price levels of any auction venue I am aware of. Obviously, their assertion has nothing to do with classic coin sets (best I know). Which brings me to this thought - if their core auction business is truly (great) modern registry set building, then why not (proudly) clearly state that?
Wondercoin
Please visit my website at www.wondercoins.com and my ebay auctions under my user name www.wondercoin.com.
<< <i>The finest PCGS Registry Sets are built.... >>
The finest sets are built by hard work from the collector, and/or a dealer-agent, that search out the coins needed from any and all possible hiding places.
Out of curiosity, I just checked my Morgan Dollar Top 100 VAM set (ranked #2), and I counted 47 entries were won on EBAY, 20 entries were won on Heritage auctions, and 11 were won on Teletrade auctions (the rest from other sources)
As far as classics go TT dried up in the mid to late 1990's. I purchased a couple of top coins back then but still paid a lot for them. One of them was an 1853 NA 25c in ogh PCGS MS66 holder. I sold the coin a year or so ago and it undoubtedly resides in a 67 holder today. These days TT is not a viable source for classics. Any classic I have bought since 1998 and later has ended being a break even at best possibility. And these days I would say you cannot possibly beat them on a classic type coin.
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Bruce, Stirring the pot I see
But thanks for reminding me of that ... I thought their new slogan was pretty funny
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
<< <i>....at Teletrade Auctions.
Agree or disagree? >>
Do I detect a hint of sarcasm there?
But actually, I guess I'd have to say... it depends on what series of coins you're putting together. In Jeffersons, they tend to have some possibilities from time to time... Heritage (and most of the other auction top dog websites) don't seem to have very many top coins from the late date series... most I see are either on Teletrade or the Bay of E.
I realize this is a very minute area... and those that look for the big coins (so far out of my price range the title of my house wouldn't touch them) might disagree, but I've had some luck using Teletrade...
Hope this helps!
Steve
In memory of the USAF Security Forces lost: A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 9/28/05; SSgt Brian McElroy, 1/22/06; TSgt Jason Norton, 1/22/06; A1C Lee Chavis, 10/14/06; SSgt John Self, 5/14/07; A1C Jason Nathan, 6/23/07; SSgt Travis Griffin, 4/3/08; 1Lt Joseph Helton, 9/8/09; SrA Nicholas J. Alden, 3/3/2011. God Bless them and all those who have lost loved ones in this war. I will never forget their loss.
Russ, NCNE
Nuff said.
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etexmike
Bruce Scher
<< <i>Bruce what prompts this subject? Are they saying that? I have got a coin or 2 maybe from them and know a lot of modern registry type stuff is available there...but the statement is probably a big stretch even for moderns in my opinion..
Bruce Scher >>
That is a quote from their banner ad at PCGS and NGC. I have a few top Registry sets and have never bought a coin from Teletrade - I was just wondering if their claim is true or not.
Wondercoin
They always seem to change my password!
rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
I have bought many coins from Teletrade and some have ended up in my two highest graded Registry sets.
For instance, my SBA set is the highest graded, but calling it one of the "Finest Registry Sets" would be a HUGE stretch in my opinion.
I don't think that the truly finest sets in the hobby were built from Teletrade auctions....Your's for instance!
<<I have bought many coins from Teletrade and some have ended up in my two highest graded Registry sets.
For instance, my SBA set is the highest graded, but calling it one of the "Finest Registry Sets" would be a HUGE stretch in my opinion.>>
Don't be modest DRG your #1 SBA circ set is definitely one of the "finest" all are pop tops. I have enjoyed watching you build the set!
<< <i>The finest PCGS Registry Sets are built.... >>
The finest sets are built by hard work from the collector, and/or a dealer-agent, that search out the coins needed from any and all possible hiding places.
Teletrade? One respected member of these boards refers to them as Teletrash. Perhaps a bit harsh, but...
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
<< <i>The finest PCGS Registry Sets are built....
....at Teletrade Auctions. Agree or disagree? >>
Good one, TDN!
Let's try this one.
The finest NGC Registry Sets are built....
....at Teletrade Auctions. Agree or disagree?
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
for all series from the last 50 years
none of the other venues really carry these coins
...and the sets with the most 70s are usually the finest quality sets. Obviously.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
I sold the coin a year or so ago and it undoubtedly resides in a 67 holder today. These days TT is not a viable source for classics.
Any classic I have bought since 1998 and later has ended being a break even at best possibility. And these days I would say you cannot possibly beat them on a classic type coin.
roadrunner