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What online coin dealers do you use?
OldGold
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I realize that going to a shop in person is usually better, but having none reasonably close to me I'm kind of limited to shopping online. I was just wondering what online coins dealers everyone uses besides from the obvious eBay. The list of PCGS authorized dealers lists well over 1000, but there are lots of dead links and shops with no listed inventory. So before I just randomly just started clicking, I figured I would see who everyone else likes.
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Unless you’re buying bullion, you’ve got it all backwards. What type of coins are you hoping to find?
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Heritage maintains a substantial fixed price inventory.
DLRC (David Lawrence) carries a large and diverse inventory. Just bought a coin from them the other day. There are a ton of others, but @MrEureka is correct that the "best" sites depend on what you're looking for.
You're probably better off starting at:
collectorscorner.com/
I love everythingvaluable.com
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I like the way Northeast Coins (Northeast Numismatics) presents their online inventory, NEN who posts here could elaborate.
Legend, Pinnacle Rarities, Angel Dee's, Great Collections, Heritage, Eagle Eye Rare Coins, DLRC.
When I was actively collecting, those were the sites I looked at regularly. It all depends on your interests. I was working on a type set.
Here is a master list that was created years ago by a member. Last update was almost 4 years ago but most links are still good.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/939652/master-list-redux-your-favorite-coin-websites-updated-october-1-2016/p1
http://www.ebay.com/sch/rs8199/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
Thanks, that will give me a good starting point as well. I'm working on a PCGS 7070 Type Set, so I need a little of everything.
Price range is important too. I don't know if I should send you to JJ Teaparty or Legend. They're both great dealers, but operate in different parts of the market. Etc. etc.
The one with the right coin. Find the right coin first. Try Collectors corner, eBay and
others listed above.
I love Liberty Coin on eBay, great coins at great prices
DLRC - make use of the "make an offer" feature.
The BST here is great. Sure a lot of it is cross posted ebay links, but some of the stuff brought here is very nice. Even just to look at, if nothing else. Most of the linked stuff isn't that bad either. The same can be said for other hobby forums.
These guys come across stuff I don't even see in my local coin shops. A lot don't want to pay the same fees I don't want to pay, and so far everyone here has been accommodating or helpful. I've never met any accusatory or otherwise bad people.
Right now I'm in a bitter battle with someone in another hobby who sent a fake dead-mail package 3 weeks ago and is trying to rip me off via paypal. You don't get that sort of thing here, which is very nice, and you know exactly what you're buying and from whom.
a lot of the ones mentioned above
Great list. I recognize several dealers that are nearby where I live. Relatively small inventories compared to the big
sellers but nice to work with.
In addition to those mentioned above, I would also add Gerry Fortin Rare Coins. Best coin descriptions in the industry.
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Reeded Edge, and davidkahnrarecoins on eBay is good too
Buy and Sell "mostly" to the following in the past few years:
David Lawrence
Coast to Coast
Northern Nevada
Dalton Gold and Silver
Teaparty
Here's 2 more off the top of my head that have sold me some really nice bust coins in addition to many listed above.
https://www.eyeappealingcoins.com/
https://www.briangreerrarecoins.com/
Gerry Fortin Rare Coins
Great Collections
Facebook groups/Instagram
Coin Rarities Online
Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
None. I buy my coins the old fashioned way even though Smith Barney may not be around to appreciate it.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
I like their service also. I have been doing business with them for over 20 years.
The sites I frequent include these.:
CRO - uncommonly beautiful, uncommon & common coins. Straight-up guy.
Larry Shapiro - the place for silver dollars
Pinnacle - nice coins, no nonsense
Legend - good stuff, even if I’m a mosquito to them
Sunshine Coins - Smaller dealer with eye appealing coins
Doug Winter - the place for rare & early gold
David Kahn - just so fun to work with
CoinAce - Bonnie Sabel - nice commems
Harry Laibstain - nice early type and other stuff
The Penny lady - copper
Rare Coins of New Hampshire
Dave Wnuck
I’m sure I’m missing a few.
I like David Lawrence a lot because they accept offers on many coins.
Coast to Coast and L&C are the others I buy from most.
This is good. We need to update that older master list.
Great suggestions for good quality sites, but PLEASE steer clear of these:
Overpricedtoners.com
Widgetspinner.net
Dreck,org
and of course:
Parkinglotfinds.us
Good luck with your search!
www.executivecoin.com
Decent collector type inventory. Prices are reasonable. Shipping is perfection.
Drunner
More like---what dealer/auction house HAVEN'T I used?
A good coin can come from almost ANYWHERE.
I started with eBay, then used HA a lot.
Now, I've been additionally looking at MANY different dealer sites.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Dave Kahn has a very nice website too. Great dealer, good as they come.
Agree.
I like the ones that show both close up and slab photos and the coin looks the same in both photos. Especially gold coins. When I see a close up that appears to have a nice patina or toning and the slab shot looks like it just came from the mint, it concerns me.