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Any opinions on Mint State Gold (Barry Stuppler's company)?
davidk
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Has anyone dealt with Mint State Gold, Barry Stuppler's company? Any opinions?
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Welcome @davidk !
I'm a dealer of 40 yrs, so I collect unopened bottle of Cokes (1909 to 1916) and bad checks from good people (1979 to....)
Barry is a former ANA president and very well-respected as a knowledgeable numismatist and honest reliable businessman. His son Dave, who I'm sure is still involved, was a student of mine maybe 10 years ago at ANA Summer Camp, and quite astute in ways perhaps only a coin dealer's kid could be. He'd likely be licensed for multi-engine aircraft.
Barry has his own PQ sticker. While it might apply to other coins, the main attention it's gotten here is as a device to simulate the CAC model in the Saints niche, and aspersions have been cast as to how his program is an invitation to be ripped off.
Not so.... Bearing in mind that I'm not a common date Saint guy because I've been a grader and consider a '24P in 67CAC "fancy bullion", I'm not commenting on the quality of anyone's Saints (other than to note CAC fancy bullion is much higher overall than any other standard I've seen and carries a premium. I just don't know Barry's.No dealer cares about what another dealers 65 and 66 saints look like as long as the guy who owns them is a solid two-way street. I also don't think he'll object to finding you a CAC coin for some premium over his in-house price, whether he has one in the safe or not on any particular day.
He is selling his service concept too. If you bought from him last year in a higher or lower market is irrelevant. He makes a two-way market every day with an transparent spread.
Short form: safe and reliable
He also is a player in high end Walkers
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Sincere thanks for the thoughtful and informative reply!
Agreed! Reputable.
Tom
Yes never had a problem
Best place to buy !
Bronze Associate member
I've bought three coins from them; no issues.
Collector, occasional seller
That's why I like it here. All the 411 you need if you ask the right questions.
I find them very easy to contact and discuss coins over the phone...my two cents.
CC
I've bought many graded bullion coins from them. The service is good and the prices are competitive. I've only had to return one coin for a replacement and that was no issue whatsoever.
I knew it would happen.
Barry is a class act. I think his son runs a lot of the business now because Barry has committed so many hours working for just about every organization that worksti better our industry