Anyone buy from tnfc before?

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Geoman
Geoman Posts: 2,491 ✭✭✭
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I see some coins I am intersted in from tnfc on ebay. Haven't done business with them before. Good, bad, etc...

Please let me know. Thanks!

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  • mercurydimeguy
    mercurydimeguy Posts: 4,634 ✭✭✭✭
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    I've had good experiences....having said that, though, they sell 2 types of coins:

    - OK/Nice/Very Nice coins in PCGS and NGC holders

    - Questionable coins in third world holders

    So it depends on what you're interested in buying image
  • coinguy1
    coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
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    That company is a large, active dealership. They should be fine to deal with.
  • djm
    djm Posts: 1,565 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have bought several items from them, there shiiping is a bit expensive but they tell you that upfront.

    You won't have any problems with them.
  • Geoman
    Geoman Posts: 2,491 ✭✭✭
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    I've had good experiences....having said that, though, they sell 2 types of coins

    I have noticed that, and part of the reason for asking other's opinions. The PCGS and NGC coins look good. However, I did notice the other companies also, and some homemade type slabs. They also cut off the company & cert info on the back of these third world slabs. Suspious to me.
  • badger
    badger Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
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    I've bought several toned coins. Photos accurately represent the toning and look of the coin. Very happy with the transactions and the coins.

    Badger
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  • beartracks42
    beartracks42 Posts: 2,834 ✭
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    I have bought certified coins from them on ebay and recently bought coins from their store in Winter Springs, Fl. I have found them to be good to deal with on both occasions.
    Gary
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  • ms70
    ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've dealt with them via eBay. 2 good experiences. Once I wanted something overnighted & they did so at no extra charge for me.
  • cmanbb
    cmanbb Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I got this beauty from them

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    great bunch of folks.......................
  • VamGuy
    VamGuy Posts: 1,624 ✭
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    I've purchased a number of coins from them to include a cherrypick of the finest known 1890-O VAM 10 "Comet" in PCGS MS65. Customer service has always been great and shipping was always quick.
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    nwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
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    I have twice and everything was OK
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  • TwoSides2aCoin
    TwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,217 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    professional, courteous and upfront.... buy the coin, not the holder ~
  • Shamika
    Shamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
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    Geoman,

    I purchased a VERY pricey coin from them last year and the deal was handled well. I'd give them a image

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  • chabot510
    chabot510 Posts: 1,291 ✭
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  • relayer
    relayer Posts: 10,570 ✭
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    I like dealing with them.

    If you're patient, they usually list a coin at a fixed price a couple of times, then throw it up with no reserve.
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  • fc
    fc Posts: 12,805 ✭✭✭
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    i bought a pcgs slabbed half eagle from them on ebay.
    i was satisfied. fast shipping. i used a money order.
  • dwssws
    dwssws Posts: 2,166
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    have purchased from them with no problemsimage
    steve

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  • jdsinva
    jdsinva Posts: 1,508 ✭
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    One of the few that actually present pictures with which you can formulate an opinion of the coin. . .
    Jeff

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  • ellewood
    ellewood Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭
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    I've got 4 or 5 coins in my lincoln set that I acquired from them. Great dealer to work with!!!!! A++++++++
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  • Barry
    Barry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
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    I would never buy from them. They were one of the big dealers in the Accugrade network and sell a lot of third-tier slabs. That's enough to scare me away.
  • nankraut
    nankraut Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭
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    I've dealt with them...no problems whatsoever. But, I only buy PCGS/NGC coins.
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  • roadrunner
    roadrunner Posts: 28,374 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think there are better ways to get good values via ebay. Many ebay power sellers sell the typical retreaded slabbed stuff. Nothing to write home about and available on the market.

    The 3rd tier selling doesn't help. I usually don't bother with dealers who keep an active inventory of that stuff. That just means they are smarter than me (lol)

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  • MFH
    MFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭
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    I usually buy only PCGS coins, with a few NGC's or non problem ANACS holdered coins.

    I have bought three coins from them, and have been very happy with their service.

    My latest purchase from them, a 1892 Quarter Type 1 (harder to locate than most realize ! ) in PCGS 63
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  • RR
    RR Posts: 630 ✭✭✭
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    Bought numerous PCGS holdered coins from them. No problems. Good customer service. Fast.

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  • Heywood
    Heywood Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭
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    I have bought PCGS coins from them through e-bay, and web site- Very professional service, Even When I returned on of the coins.

    They do tend to sell alot of coins in lower tier slabs.


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  • FullStepJeffs
    FullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
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    Never a problem...

    Steve
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  • GAT
    GAT Posts: 3,146 ✭
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    Have had no problems with my purchases except, I suggest you stick to the big 3 TPGs. To be fair, I must state that I have had no problems crossing ICG Morgans in MS64 to PCGS. I have never tried crossing a higher graded coin.
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  • 1985ChicagoBears
    1985ChicagoBears Posts: 164
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    I have bought a number of PCGS slabbed Morgans from them and was very satisfied. Good to do business with.
  • bushmaster8
    bushmaster8 Posts: 5,616 ✭
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    << <i>I would never buy from them. They were one of the big dealers in the Accugrade network and sell a lot of third-tier slabs. That's enough to scare me away. >>



    Your logic escapes me Barry. Just don't buy the ones you dislike!

    I have never had any problems with them- just good coins and quick easy returns on the stuff I dont like.
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  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I see all these posts,but no link to seller?
    Al
  • Barry
    Barry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
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    Your logic escapes me Barry. Just don't buy the ones you dislike!

    My logic is I don't like buying from a dealer whose M.O. is to routinely rip off newbies by selling thrid-tier slabs. It's just someone I wouldn't trust. It just goes to overall moral fiber. Hypothetically, if I knew a particular coin dealer was also a drug dealer, I wouldn't buy PCGS coins from him, either.
  • IrishMike
    IrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
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    I also am very hesitant to buy from a dealer who peddles those new grading company slabs. They have a lot of gold on ebay slabbed by companies I've never heard of. One Liberty double eagle graded 66. Part of me says that supporting them by purchasing from them is not right. I am not trying to be their moral judge, but I also wonder how many folks bought these coins expecting the same quality of coin in as they would find in one of the big 3.

    We whine on here about the sale of overgraded coins in third world slabs then keep these sellers in business by buying from them. It's at least something to consider.
  • bushmaster8
    bushmaster8 Posts: 5,616 ✭
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    I do see what you mean.

    I swore off of Dave (Daves Coin World Collection) when he offered an Accugrade coin. But I realized that's

    a moral issue, and I could be missing out due to my initial knee-jerk reaction.

    BTW- couple weeks ago I got a coin in a PCGS slab from TNFC for around $200. It is easily worth 5 -10 times what I paid!
    "Wars are really ugly! They're dirty
    and they're cold.
    I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
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