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What's Hot and What's Not

notenovicenotenovice Posts: 26
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Hey Everyone,
I am wondering what's hot and what's not on the dark side. Looking for recent trends in world collecting and also was wondering what areas does Krause values are understated. I've got several local dealers with loads of worldwide and just trying to see if I can pick up a deal or two. Let me know your thoughts and I thank you for any responses.

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  • coachleonardcoachleonard Posts: 995 ✭
    not hot: anonymous medieval to georgian era british lead tokens; worn middle bronzes of roman emperors who are NOT Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Otho, Galba or Vitellitus
  • BjornBjorn Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    Not hot:

    Lower grade German empire minors, even key dates
    Weimer minors
    East German
    Lower grade medieval minors, at least German and some French
    French second empire and third republic

    Hot (still):

    Russian, pre Revolution
    Italian, particularly key dates and early twentieth century 'classical' designs
    Greek
    Portuguese, particularly pre WWII
    Polish
    Iran
    Turkish
    French restoration minors
  • DaltonistaDaltonista Posts: 354 ✭✭
    Too Hot: High-bore British bank and tradesmen's tokens, George II era, especially OMS Conders and Dalton silver. Also British Colonial Exonumia George III through Victoria.

    Sorry, can't tell you what's not hot as I can't hardly afford what I collect anymore. (See above.)

    I'm sure the active dealers and eBayers here in the forum are better positioned to clue us in on what areas to avoid.

    Best ~
    Tom
    I never pay too much for my tokens...but every now and then I may buy them too soon.

    Proud (but humbled) "You Suck" Designee, February 2010.
  • notenovicenotenovice Posts: 26
  • notenovicenotenovice Posts: 26
    Hi,
    keep the posts coming, lots of good information.
    Thanks everyone.
    Is Canada or provinces hot? What about British Commonwealth stuff? Belgium? Brazil? India?
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  • OnlyBuffalosOnlyBuffalos Posts: 817
    On eBay it only takes two bidders and a weak dollar to create a "hot" darkside market.

    Most non-common late eighteenth century and very early nineteenth century coins of China and its provinces are being aggressivly competed for, especially any coin in a PCGS holder. The Champion auction held in late June produced "moon" money results for just about all better China coins. These were coins that are seldom seen on eBay and then only if they carry a 20% commission.

    All true red copper darkside PCGS certified coins from just about anywhere, made before around 1920, are presently doing very, very well. Offerings of these type coins on eBay have dried up considerably recently except for some Japan material.

    Looking at dealer buy lists in the July 2008 issue of World Coin News, non-modern Gold from the following countries looks to be in demand - Cuba, UAE, Czechoslovakia, Danzig, Russia, Norway, India, Finland, Poland, India, Sweden, Iran.

  • CollectorBobCollectorBob Posts: 418 ✭✭
    HOT: British India, especially high grade Silver 2 Annas, 1/4 and 1/2 Rupees. Crazy!
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