Name the top four dealers who are revered most...

dizzyfoxx · May 9, 2006 9:41AM

... I've only been in the "game" for a short while, but have learned A LOT in a short period of time.

There are many great dealers in this hobby, but for me, the top four dealers that I have interacted with to some degree and feel are a "cut above", are (and in no particular order):
Larry Shepherd of Simco, American Numismatic Rarities, Dave Albanese, and Mark Feld (coinguy1). Basically these four come with my highest recommendations

and I'd like to know who you would certainly recommend. It doesn't need to be a dealer you have bought coins from, it can be someone who you have talked to, learned from, and/or just feel confident in their numismatics knowledge.

Russ · May 9, 2006 9:45AM

Marty!

Russ, NCNE

RYK · May 9, 2006 9:46AM

GregtheGreat
Bootleg
Poe58
DaveG

charley · May 9, 2006 9:48AM

Paul Battaglia, RCNH

dizzyfoxx · May 9, 2006 9:49AM

<<Name the top four dealers who are revered most...>>

<< Marty!

Russ, NCNE >>

and?, and?, and?

ram1946 · May 9, 2006 9:49AM

Andy & Alynne Skrabalak (count as two?), Ellesmere, ANR, Ira Stein

Russ · May 9, 2006 9:50AM

<< <<Name the top four dealers who are revered most...>>

<< Marty!

Russ, NCNE >>

and?, and?, and? >>

He's my hero.

Russ, NCNE

dizzyfoxx · May 9, 2006 9:51AM

<< 

<< <<Name the top four dealers who are revered most...>>

<< Marty!

Russ, NCNE >>

and?, and?, and? >>

He's my hero.

Russ, NCNE >>

'Nuff said!

robertpr · May 9, 2006 9:53AM

Rare Coins of New Hampshire

Mark Feld

NorthEast Numismatics

And of course Coinlieutenant

dizzyfoxx · May 9, 2006 9:58AM

<< Rare Coins of New Hampshire

Mark Feld

NorthEast Numismatics

And of course Coinlieutenant >>

Excellent robertpr, thanks for the links.

Oldnewbie · May 9, 2006 10:05AM

You can add Dick Osburn.

robertpr · May 9, 2006 10:13AM

<< You can add Dick Osburn. >>

I've heard a lot of good things about him but frankly his website sucks and I won't buy a coin that has a one or two sentence generic description and no photo.

coindeuce · May 9, 2006 1:34PM

1) Q.D.B.- American Numismatic Rarities
2)Andy Lustig-R.M. Smythe
3)David McCarthy-Kagin's
4)Mark Ballantyne-Olde Saratoga(my boss)

Fletcher · May 9, 2006 1:37PM

I think that the answer to your question depends upon what types you are looking for.

Barndog · May 9, 2006 1:40PM

<< I've heard a lot of good things about him but frankly his website sucks and I won't buy a coin that has a one or two sentence generic description and no photo >>

Understandable. However, if you feel inclined to call, you will find him most personable and willing to discuss and describe the coins and send them to you on approval. Alternatively, visit him at a show. He attends many of those.

Bear · May 9, 2006 1:41PM

It is difficult to select four dealers as the top.

A number of dealers are specialists and should

be included in different catagories. There are certainly

more then 4 top notch dealers mentioned frequently on these Forums.

ER · May 9, 2006 1:43PM

Mark Feld
Dennis Tarrant
Laura Sperber
Mike Printz

JMHO

NumisOxide · May 9, 2006 1:46PM

Dick Osburn

Brian Greer

Northeast Numismatics

David Lawrence Rare Coins

morganbarber · May 9, 2006 1:52PM

I have no idea of the who's who to give the top four, but my wife's friend's father is a guy named Sheridan Downey. Among Bust Have people, he seems to actually be revered.

AZLARRY · May 9, 2006 2:02PM

For me it would be.

1. Dick Osburn

2. DLRC

3. RCNH

4. Sheridan Downey

Coxe · May 9, 2006 2:13PM

a couple who are involved enough to post on here regularly enough yet have not been mentioned yet I think:

Julian Leidman (Julian)
Mike De Falco (coingame2000)

Both are greats in this business who are still in the thick of it and who *really* know a wannabe when one walks in the door.

SFDukie · May 9, 2006 3:24PM

Coinguy is unquestionably knowledgable and generous with his time and information.
I've never bought a coin from them, but I have been very impressed by the folks at the Gold Rush Gallery. Carl Lester and Dr. David Patton were generous with their time and considerable knowledge at the SF ANA.
Don

MikeInFL · May 9, 2006 6:52PM

I only have two currently on my "revered" list, and only one who will sell me coins anymore.

1) Mark Feld
2) Todd Imhof

There are a few others that I have dealt with and been very satisfied, but they have not yet attained "revered" status as I haven't done enough business with them:

1) Paul at RCNH
2) George at Legend
3) Brian Wagner

Take care...Mike

rmoss · May 9, 2006 7:41PM

<< Paul Battaglia, RCNH >>

I can agree with this.

291fifth · May 9, 2006 10:00PM

"Revered?" None.

Barndog · May 9, 2006 10:34PM

from an online dictionary:

Revere: To regard with awe, deference, and devotion.

So, 291fifth:

dizzyfoxx · May 9, 2006 10:41PM

<< from an online dictionary:

Revere: To regard with awe, deference, and devotion.

So, 291fifth:

>>

Let's not be so literal gentlemen. How about just dealers you recommend.

Barndog · May 9, 2006 10:43PM

<< Let's not be so literal gentlemen. How about just dealers you recommend >>

That's an entirely different thread. In fact, that topic has been beaten to death a number of times, has it not?

OKbustchaser · May 9, 2006 10:58PM

<< I have no idea of the who's who to give the top four, but my wife's friend's father is a guy named Sheridan Downey. Among Bust Half people, he seems to actually be revered. >>

I don't know about "revered".

But, Sheridan is definately "The Man" when it comes to buying or selling bust halves. Other dealers I would recommend include:

Dick Osborne for seated and bust material (yes, his website "sucks" and has no pics) but in all the years I have dealt with him I have NEVER been disappointed by a coin he recommended to me.

Stack's--again, lousy website and pics but great coins
and
the good folks over at Pinnacle.

RYK · May 9, 2006 11:12PM

How about just dealers you recommend.

Specialty gold:

Doug Winter
Gold Rush Gallery (Al Adams and company)

General mid-high end certified:

Mark Feld
Legend
Pinnacle

Raw type:

Dick Osburn
JJ Teaparty
RCNH

I have NEVER had a disappointing transaction with a forum member. There are too many individuals to list, but when possible, I try to transact with a forum member first, buy or sell.

dizzyfoxx · May 9, 2006 11:23PM

<< 

<< Let's not be so literal gentlemen. How about just dealers you recommend >>

That's an entirely different thread. In fact, that topic has been beaten to death a number of times, has it not? >>

No, it has not. ...and I sort of think that calling a dealer revered, and having high recommenations for him/her, can somewhat be construed as similar.

CommemDude · May 9, 2006 11:59PM

For my collecting needs, and only four of the many people I respect in this field:

Evan Gale

Mike Printz

Scott Schecter (retired to NGC sadly)

Laura and George

saintguru · May 10, 2006 12:24AM

Todd Imhoff
U.S. Coins
Northeast (they have brokered some great coins to me that I never would have found)
Greg Rohan (you would be very surprised...one of the best!)

I never dealt with Mark Feld but I would certainly believe he'd be up there. Great eye and integrity. Mike Printz is another one, also never bought anything from. He really puts his clients first. And he does take a fair picture of coins.

Cladiator · May 10, 2006 12:27AM

Four dealers I respect for having quality coins on a consistent basis.

1. DORC
2. BGRC
3. JJTPRC.
4. JRC

Barndog · May 10, 2006 1:12AM

<< No, it has not. ...and I sort of think that calling a dealer revered, and having high recommenations for him/her, can somewhat be construed as similar >>

Awe, deference, and devotion is not the same as "recommended or favorite" dealer. If all the people posting here are, in fact, saying that they are (for example) in awe of and devoted to Julian (or Dick Osburn, JJ Teaparty, or fill in another dealer), then I am wrong and we have some unwavering disciples of Mr. Leidman (or Dick Osburn, JJ Teaparty, or fill in another dealer). I'd imagine if a dealer were truly revered (the way Longacre reveres QDB?) then the collector would never go to another dealer or even look at another dealer's inventory...sort of like a religious thing. Some may think this is just a matter of semantics, but reverence is not the same thing as preference. The OP asked about reverance. If we are just talking favorites, then a short search reveals that indeed, that thread has been beaten to death in just the past five months:

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saintguru · May 10, 2006 1:22AM

COOL!! I had #1 and #2 threads.

Barndog · May 10, 2006 1:26AM

If you're going to revere something, it might as well be a saint.

Russ · May 10, 2006 1:33AM

<< from an online dictionary:

Revere: To regard with awe, deference, and devotion. >>

Like I said, Marty!

Russ, NCNE

saintguru · May 10, 2006 1:41AM

If you're going to revere something, it might as well be a saint.

Wait until you get to know me better.

Barndog · May 10, 2006 1:59AM

<< Wait until you get to know me better >>

A while ago, I read your response to someone who attempted to poke fun at the "Brahin Collection" label on a PCGS slab. Noting that person's icon, your response was something like "who puts a gay face on a dog?" -- my wife and I laughed loud and hard at that.

lonelyp · May 10, 2006 3:27AM

I haven't seen any mention of Wayneherndon.

I haven't bought any coins from him personaly, only albums.

But I have never heard anything bad, or had any problem with an order.

dizzyfoxx · May 10, 2006 9:57AM

<< 

<< No, it has not. ...and I sort of think that calling a dealer revered, and having high recommenations for him/her, can somewhat be construed as similar >>

Awe, deference, and devotion is not the same as "recommended or favorite" dealer. If all the people posting here are, in fact, saying that they are (for example) in awe of and devoted to Julian (or Dick Osburn, JJ Teaparty, or fill in another dealer), then I am wrong and we have some unwavering disciples of Mr. Leidman (or Dick Osburn, JJ Teaparty, or fill in another dealer). I'd imagine if a dealer were truly revered (the way Longacre reveres QDB?) then the collector would never go to another dealer or even look at another dealer's inventory...sort of like a religious thing. Some may think this is just a matter of semantics, but reverence is not the same thing as preference. The OP asked about reverance. If we are just talking favorites, then a short search reveals that indeed, that thread has been beaten to death in just the past five months:

LINK 1
LINK 2
LINK 3
LINK 4
LINK 5 >>

A thread which helps collectors learn who the best, or at least most recommended dealers are should never be considered "beaten to death".
There is no better way for a new or even seasoned collector to learn who the more revered (for lack of a better term

) dealers are to potentially deal with. I don't see how this point can be reasonably contradicted.

Name the top four dealers who are revered most...

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