Coin dealer Question; JJ Teaparty

ACactions

Anyone know anything about this place? Are the raw coins original? Are coins as described? Any issues or complaints with this company?


John

rgCoinGuy

I've never dealt with them, but there always seems to be forum members here saying good things about them.

crypto79

They are one of the better places IMHO. Big time & well respected

IGWT

Quality dealer. A search for other threads with "teaparty" in the title will give you a lot of info.

UtahCoin

I have dealt with them a few times and have always been pleased.

Goldbully

AAA+.....Liz is on par with Laura at Legend.....she's mostly buying and selling raw coins in today's market.

I have had many positive transactions with her.

SeaEagleCoins

Liz has one of the better sets of eyes in the business... she can scan trays of coins and pick out the best in the lot...over and over again...a pleasure to do business with...

...and Gail is also a pleasure to deal with...

I have not had any "face time" with the other members of their team... but they do have a reputation for better quality material...

...yes... you will pay a premium... but as many have echoed here on this forum over time... quality does not come cheap...

added note... in my experience, their coins always look better in hand than in their pics...


(another note... Liz is a member of this forum... doesn't post much, to say the least LOL... but I think she does lurk here now and then... so watch what you say folks )

drddm

I,too, have dealt with them on several ocassions and have had great experiences.

I have never seen any of their staff but have dealt personally with Liz and Gail and they are very courteous and professional.

Their prices may be a little on the high side but their coins are quite nice for the grade and worth the extra $$$
I have also heard their raw coins are nice as well and usually grade at the various TPGs, however, I have only bought PCGS slabbed coins from them.

Hope this helps.

WTCG

They are good to deal with.

astrorat

They are good folks. You do pay retail, but their images are accurate. Then again, quality coins cost real money. I have had only good experiences with them.

Lane

JMW

I deal with both Liz and Gail on a regular basis, and have returned a few purchases over the years with no questions asked. They are first class and will work to fill your want list.

MrHalfDime

I have dealt with J. J. Teaparty for over twenty years now, and I can state without the slightest hesitation that they are my favorite dealer with whom to do business. Many of the half dimes in my reference collection came from Teaparty, the majority of which were purchased raw, but there were many slabbed coins, as well. Liz has worked closely with me to find exactly what I was seeking, many times submitting several examples for approval in order to find just the right coin. Although I typically purchase coins from them, I have also sold or traded coins to them, and found them to be fair, even generous for quality coins. Their "Want List" service, maintained by Gail Watson, is the only such service that I have ever seen that actually sends you coins from your want list. Many dealers say that they provide a want list service, but Teaparty actually does so. I would give them the highest recommendation.

jesbroken

I have several years of dealings with both Liz and Gail and have met and spoke with them at Baltimore this year. Liz is very sharp, as is Gail, both are a pleasure to deal with. Keep this in mind, of the many coins I have purchased and traded for from JJT, all were better in hand than their pics. Good luck.
Jim

RichieURich

You won't have any problems dealing with JJT. I've been dealing with them for at least 20 years and haven't had a problem. If you return a coin, they don't hassle you and issue a quick and courteous refund. They're good buyers too.

BillJones

<< <i>AAA+.....Liz is on par with Laura at Legend.....she's mostly buying and selling raw coins in today's market. >>



Liz is so far ahead of Laura, there's no contest. Liz is an extremely knowledgeable infinitely approachable person who is polite and affable. Liz does not have “an attitude.”

Teaparty is a great place to buy certified and raw collector coins. If you are into Dansco Album collections, I cannot think of no better place to contact. No one else markets raw coins as well or as fairly.

Barndog

I'll add my compliments for Teaparty. Easy to deal with them, they really do service want lists, no problems with returns, and they are decent buyers too. One of my favorites for sure.

JupitarCoins

Well respected business. Prices can be on the high side, but quality coins. Would recommend.

quickwing

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rec78

I too have had good dealings with JJ Teaparty-very professional and they will wheel and deal and even take time payments on your terms if need be. I like raw coins and they sometimes have what i want. They are members on this forum also. Bob

MFH

Have been dealing with them for fifteen years and have had great experiences.

They have kept up my want list accurately and have never been disappointed.

123cents

Nothing but pleasant experiences dealing with them.

SeaEagleCoins

Just out of curiosity... where is the OP? Has he read these favorable replies? Is he going to buy a coin from JJ?
Is he glad we all replied? Was his question rhetorical or did he really want to know? Are we dealing with another Longacre here? I think one hit-and-run question poser is enough for this forum ...

RBB617

They aren't cheap, but they are one of the most honest and respectable dealers I know.

richardshipp

I've had good experience with them.

richardshipp

As a matter of fact after typing the above I glanced at their website... quickly found something that interested me; called Gail and bought the coin.

Thanks for the thread.

NumisOxide

establishment!

stinkinlincoln

One of the best out there. Prices are high sometimes, but Ive talked them down on more then one occasion. Pictures are always pretty good, and the coins are always described right from what Ive bought.

You cant really go wrong with them at all.

pmac

To kill this thread by replying to it, I'll make this observation. JJTeaparty is "old" Boston establishment. As a child with my father, I remember going into their shop on Bromfield Street in Boston (just off Tremont Street). They have evolved well and kept up with all the technology of being a modern business. As others have stated, they are 'first class'. The old Boston Brahmins (Longacre & RYK types) would use them to maintain their stately collections.

KollectorKing

JJ Teparty =

I bought this from Gail

howards

I have purchased multiple coins from JJT. They are very reputable, and a pleasure to work with.

mojorizn

I've used them to build numerous sets. When I first started purchasing from them I bought only certified as I wasn't familiar with them. After putting together a beautiful short set of MS65 Buffalo nickels I decided to try their raw coins. After purchasing almost an entire set of Buffalos in VF, another in strict AU58, and the beginnings of a set of Standing Liberty Quarters in VF and up, all raw, I have only returned two coins with absolutely no questions asked.

On the downside, I have noticed that there has been more cleaned material in the last year or so. However, if it's unoriginal, 9 times out of 10 it's mentioned in the description. When I began purchasing raw coins from them, I called Gail and explained my expectations as far as originality and strike. I was never disappointed by my purchases afterward.

As some have said, their prices can be on the high side, but I look at it like this: I'm not collecting to invest. I want quality, eye appealing coins that I can enjoy for a long time. These guys come through for the collector.

And no, I don't work for them.

Mojo

Meltdown

<< <i>As a matter of fact after typing the above I glanced at their website... quickly found something that interested me; called Gail and bought the coin.

Thanks for the thread. >>



So what'd you get? I'm guessing not another commem... something 1853 ish maybe?

richardshipp

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<< <i>As a matter of fact after typing the above I glanced at their website... quickly found something that interested me; called Gail and bought the coin.

Thanks for the thread. >>



So what'd you get? I'm guessing not another commem... something 1853 ish maybe?
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as a matter of fact... yep

Dentuck

Liz Coggan of JJ Teaparty is a longtime contributor to the Guide Book of United States Coins (the "Red Book").

She started out in the coin biz as a secretary to Q. David Bowers, who taught her numismatics, auctioneering, mail order, etc. --- not a bad education!

Broadstruck

Good folks... always a pleasure to deal with.

coinkat

I think they are good.

DIMEMAN

I have been dealing with them for probably 30 yrs. I echo all the other good things said here.

Great company!

Patches

to Liz and Gail!

ThePennyLady

I am a dealer and regularly do business with them - they are one of the best in the business!

Goldbully

My only Trade Dollar was bought from Liz!!!

shottaker

JJ tparty is a good outfit. Lots of high end material and always a pleasure to do business with. Fair to sell to also.

kwmorgan

I bought a 1906-D Barber quarter from them. Very accurately graded and nice looking coin. I recommend them.

speety

I've bought three coins from them, one was exceptional, one was mediocre, and one was below par.


However, every transaction was very easy with Liz and Gail!

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seateddime

Many purchases and no problems.

Most coins are priced at retail but are properly graded.

ACactions

I am negotiating two coins from them- One of the pictures is not the greatest so i spoke with Liz and am waiting on a call back from Gail tomorrow. One is a small widget i need and the other is part of my XF set that I am working on. Sorry, for the cryptic nature but I do not like to discuss the coins I want while negotiating. Once I get them i will post links... up to this point very professional communication. thank you for the replies-

I hate paying retail for raw coins... but c'est la vie

SeaEagleCoins

<< <i>I am negotiating two coins from them- One of the pictures is not the greatest so i spoke with Liz and am waiting on a call back from Gail tomorrow. One is a small widget i need and the other is part of my XF set that I am working on. Sorry, for the cryptic nature but I do not like to discuss the coins I want while negotiating. Once I get them i will post links... up to this point very professional communication. thank you for the replies-

I hate paying retail for raw coins... but c'est la vie >>




Try putting together a set of Barber Halves or Quarters in XF... then you'll not only find your self needing to pay retail...on some, you'll have to throw the price guides to the wind

Kozman

A nice selection of PCGS coins that you rarely see in lower grades. Great for those on a tight budget.

RaginsteveK

a member suggested I put them on My (Baltimore) list; bought several very nice Barber Halves-VF or better- from them.

thisnamztaken

I have purchased two coins from them in the past couple years and was pretty satisfied although, as others have mentioned, their prices are quite high compared to the usual price guides.

One thing I don't care for though is that their coin descriptions use terms like "under graded" or "looks better than (whatever grade PCGS assigned it)" way too often.

ElmerFusterpuck

A+++ dealers in my book, and without the attitude like an earlier poster mentioned.