Superior Auctions

Dave99B · November 21, 2003 5:15AM

Anyone buy coins from Superior? I'm interest in a few pieces in their sale today.

Are their images on eBay representative of what their material looks like?

Any hassles?

Thanks,
Dave

Placid · November 21, 2003 5:32AM

No,no,yes.

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ColonialCoinUnion · November 21, 2003 5:47AM

I've bought from them.

In my opinion their images are about like most other auction houses in terms of being decent representions of the lots. They are certainly not intentionally deceptive if that is your concern.

I'd say the lot descriptions can be a bit on the optimistic side, and I would take any 'condition census' or 'finest known' type comment with a grain of salt - but that is also true of the other auction houses.

I've never personally had any unusual hassles or difficulties with them in any way; to the contrary, I have found them to be very helpful and willing to offer a more personalized service than I would have expected.

Overall I'd say they are a bit above average.

Elcontador · November 21, 2003 5:57AM

Steve Deeds is a very helpful individual at Superior, so I wouldn't say I've had any hassles in lot viewing, etc. Their images are average in terms of what most auction houses provide.

I have never won a lot from them because they always have their auctions in front of major shows, and IMO, nice material goes from very high to absurd levels.

Barry · November 21, 2003 6:06AM

<< <i>Feedback for Superior >>

In all fairness to Superior, half those negs are from one buyer. Also, would you trust the opinions of folks who are dumb enough to bid via Ebay and pay an extra 5% commission?

I've bought from them a few times, no problems. After a bad experience with B&M, I won't bid on ANY auction house's raw coin if I haven't seen it myself.

sonofagunk · November 21, 2003 6:21AM

also go to superiorgalleries.com (not sure if it is too late or not).

only 15% buyer's fee there 20% at ebay

sonofagunk · November 21, 2003 6:24AM

Also watch out for the extra internet fee. If internet and floor "tie" then floor wins. So for you to win by bidding on the internet, you have to be willing to pay 1 more bid increment more then the live person. Same with B&M

dollardude · November 21, 2003 7:52AM

I think Superior and others do a good job. I love watching these live auctions, but I haven't won one yet because, IMO, the prices are too high.

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