So how do you find a semi-rare coin at a conference?
barrytrot
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I have a couple pretty rare coins that I would like to try to purchase at the FUN Show.
They are coins where they are rare enough that you see them only 1 time in a year at auction. So not "unique" just not easy to buy any time
My question: How do I go about finding the coin? (It is not at auction at FUN)
Is there a best method of searching for these type of things. (I've already checked most dealer inventories)
Thanks in advance for any help!
They are coins where they are rare enough that you see them only 1 time in a year at auction. So not "unique" just not easy to buy any time
My question: How do I go about finding the coin? (It is not at auction at FUN)
Is there a best method of searching for these type of things. (I've already checked most dealer inventories)
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Also, if you know which dealers specialize in the series matching the coins you want, then check with those dealers first.
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
<< <i>Thanks Rich, but they are coins which pretty much never appear on "Collectors Corner" lists. I always check there
Well, they might show up there. I know there are a lot of very rare coins on that site.
Disclosure note: I am a dealer on Collectors Corner.
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
<< <i>You need to be working at the next level. Pay a finders fee/commission to a Pro. Julian comes to mind.... >>
+1
Some of the rarer material never even hits dealer inventory before its gone, so yea, definitely need to work with somone.
Call them before the show. Maybe one of them might have a way to get that coin for you.
If your coin is part of any registry sets, contact the people that have those sets. That person may be able to tell you who has that coin for sale.
Member, Society of Silver Dollar Collectors.
Looking for PCGS AU58+ 1901-P, 1896-O, & 1894-O
Member, Society of Silver Dollar Collectors.
Looking for PCGS AU58+ 1901-P, 1896-O, & 1894-O
I would try the on line bourse floor at collectors corner, first, but only certain dealers use this.
I would try to locate the dealers who specialize in specific areas of the coin you are looking for:
example : If I were looking for seated and bust material, i would check rich's table for sure, dick o, and few others
also a few others that deal in a wide spectrum of stuff like HLRC, jjteaprty, etc, gary adkins, etc
If I were looking for say rare date gold, i woudl try doug w, john hamrich etc.
One thing I also like to do is to search the individual dealers website just before the show commences, sometimes you can see something that intrests you and hit them first.
if your really intrested in pursuing a coin, it might be a good idea to call them and let them know you are intrested in a specific coin and are coming too the show to view it
i do that now, i missed a great opp earlier this year on a 1823/2 quarter, saw it on hlrc site that it would be available at philly, waited until the show opened and somebody already snatched it up.
jim
WS
For something as rare as a "once per year" item, you need to find a specialist in that area and inlist him/her for help. By chance, what is the item?