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Who is your "most honest dealer"?

saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭
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You're no bullsht "go to" guy when you need a REAL opinion or consutl?

I'll answer in a while.
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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,432 ✭✭✭
    he's doing 5 yearsimage
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭
    That's a great resume' builder.

    I heard Simonetti was on the lam. image
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  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Larry Sheperd.

    "Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
    http://www.american-legacy-coins.com

  • ecichlidecichlid Posts: 1,212 ✭✭✭
    Rich Uhrich
    There is no "AT" or "NT". We only have "market acceptable" or "not market acceptable.
  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭
    both undeniably good even tho I never dealt with them.
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  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,011 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Art McBride
    When in doubt, don't.
  • DeusExMachinaDeusExMachina Posts: 1,325 ✭
    I vote for Doug Winter. He's been upfront with me every time I've worked with him.
  • SmallEagleSmallEagle Posts: 736
    Joe "Coins That Matter" O'Connor.

    Who is John Galt?
  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭


    << <i>Rich Uhrich >>



    Brad Karoleff and Mark Feld also make my list of dealers I trust 100%
    -George
    42/92
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,253 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Top 3, in no particular order...

    Dick Osburn, endless knowledge, no bs straight talk, short and to the point
    Rich Uhrich, endless knowledge, no bs straight talk, fun guy and fun to talk "coins" anytime
    Brad Karoleff, endless knowledge, no bs straight talk, always entertaining with some fanciful story that probably actually happened

    I'd trust any one of those three with my entire collection with zero supervision.
  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭
    John Albaneseimage
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  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
    In my experience, most dealers are honest, but that doesn't make them right.
  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
    REAL OPINION? That would be Russ:

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  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And if i need a real quick turnaround i go see Flipper:

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    No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left

  • commoncents123commoncents123 Posts: 2,648 ✭
    his user name on here is commoncents123
  • RaufusRaufus Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wayne Herndon
    Land of the Free because of the Brave!
  • StellaStella Posts: 720 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Brad Karoleff, endless knowledge, no bs straight talk, always entertaining with some fanciful story that probably actually happened

    I'd trust any one of those three with my entire collection with zero supervision. >>



    I'm laughing about your comment about Brad. I have heard my fair share of these stories, and I think that you have accurately described what a conversation with him is like. image However, I agree that he is completely trustworthy.
    Coin collector since childhood and New York Numismatist at Heritage Auctions.
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MF
    LCoopie = Les
  • AnkurJAnkurJ Posts: 11,370 ✭✭✭✭
    Larry Greenstone, Tom Hyland, and Steve Saris. All amazing people to work with, who have often said to me. "That isnt a good coin for your set", and it wasnt because of anything malicious.
    All coins kept in bank vaults.
    PCGS Registries
    Box of 20
    SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
  • COALPORTERCOALPORTER Posts: 2,900 ✭✭
    Jack Beymer
  • TinyTiny Posts: 2,598

    EMORY ROBINSON & WILLIS DOOLITTLE

  • tcmitssrtcmitssr Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭
    Warren Mills of Rare Coins of New Hampshire (RCNH) without a doubt or a moment's hesitation. Simply put, he is the best and most honest dealer in the business, IMHO.
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    I don't really have the luxury of having a "dealer" to meet my numismatic needs.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,553 ✭✭✭✭✭
    John Agre
  • JSssonJSsson Posts: 891 ✭
    I nominate John McIntosh, Art McBride and Wei Chang (WTCG) as dealers I trust the most.
  • jfoot13jfoot13 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭
    If you see him at a show there's a guy named Julian who will give you an honest 2 cents worth for free...image
    If you can't swim you better stay in the boat.......
  • ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    Mark Feld, Jason Rodgers at HCC, Chris Dykstra at Heritage
    " YOU SUCK " Awarded 5/18/08
  • NumbersUsacomNumbersUsacom Posts: 1,457 ✭
    JOHN AGRE OF COIN RARITIES ONLINE
    AND
    JOHN MCINTOSH OF MCINTOSH COINS OUT OF SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

    HAVE ENJOYED EXCELLENT SERVICE AND GREAT COINS FROM EACH
    NumbersUsa, FairUs, Alipac, CapsWeb, and TeamAmericaPac
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,850 ✭✭✭✭✭
    depends on what coins I need help with... not all dealers share my interest

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • CoxeCoxe Posts: 11,139 ✭
    Great thread, not just because I agree with many of the names folks presented but because it is sobering to reflect on the number of truly honest coin dealers there are out there. The goniffs are around and some even survive the years, but the rampant dishonesty isn't as bad as we joke. The bad guys do, however, make enough trouble though.
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  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,944 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Liz Coggin...J.J. Teaparty

    Dick Osburn...Osburn Rare Coins

    Julian Leidman...Bonanza rare Coins

    Russ of course
  • TorreroTorrero Posts: 205
    Todd Imhoff, Mark Feld. Heck, probably any of the former or current Pinnacle people come to think of it.

    Jay
  • darktonedarktone Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭
    Mark Feld- I have never bought anything from him but from my conversations with him in PM's and emails over that last few years and the way he has conducted himself on the forums makes me trust him completely- hopefully over the winter I will be in the market for nice coins again and he will be the first one I look up. image
  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
    I can't answer in the singular, as honest is honest and how can one be more honest than one who is honest. I respect the opinions of the following dealers and know that I will be dealt with openly and fairly in our transactions.

    Not listed in any particular order:

    Gold Rush Gallery - Al Adams
    Wayne Herndon
    Mark Feld
    Julian Leidman
    Doug Winter (never done business with Doug, but know and respect several collectors who have)
  • jgrinzjgrinz Posts: 985 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Mark Feld- I have never bought anything from him but from my conversations with him in PM's and emails over that last few years and the way he has conducted himself on the forums makes me trust him completely- hopefully over the winter I will be in the market for nice coins again and he will be the first one I look up. image >>



    Dealt with him and is Trustworthy another yay for Mark Feld
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  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭
    I'd have included Todd Imhoff, however his role at Heritage isn't focused as much on sales as it is consignments and overseeing their larger clients needs. I have bought more of my beat coins with Todd involved in one form or another so he must get an honorable mention.

    He's still the most helpful person I deal with but he doesn't really fill the bill of dealer. Katy Duncan is a PLEASURE to work with. Mike Printz has a reputation of being a very meticulous and caring dealer. I've bought one coin through him and unfortunately his seller was a total dick so I couldn't judge Mike but I know Mike takes great pride in fairness.
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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,553 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I've bought one coin through him and unfortunately his seller was a total dick so... >>


    Don't sugar coat it for us. Tell us how you really feel. image
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭


    << <i>That's a great resume' builder.

    I heard Simonetti was on the lam. image >>



    Are talking about good old Richard?

    For me it's, Mark Feld, Dave at CRO or Harry at HLRC
  • joecopperjoecopper Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭
    Tom Reynolds -- I have never doubted his opinion and he has not, in my case, knocked another dealers coin when I asked his opinion.
  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>That's a great resume' builder.

    I heard Simonetti was on the lam. image >>



    Are talking about good old Richard?

    For me it's, Mark Feld, Dave at CRO or Harry at HLRC >>



    No...gold old SOB, Paul.image
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  • ILikeMercsILikeMercs Posts: 1,392 ✭


    << <i>Todd Imhoff, Mark Feld. Heck, probably any of the former or current Pinnacle people come to think of it.

    Jay >>



    Todd is the only guy I ever dealt with and he told it like it is for my most expensive coin I ever purchased.
    In his Pinnacle days.
    imageDo not taunt Happy Fun Ball image
  • fanofcoinsfanofcoins Posts: 45
    whats going on with paul these days? i haven't heard from him in a while.
  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,627 ✭✭✭✭✭
    BUT, are they honest in how they price their coins?
    Seated Half Society member #38
    "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    Julian
    Harry Laibstain
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,618 ✭✭✭✭✭
    None of them claim me, so I ain't gonna claim them. image

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,850 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There are some terrific dealers. I have dealt with Harry Laibstain and find him to be one of the class acts as a buyer and seller of US material.

    There are others already mentioned that I respect as well.

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'll respond back later... as I just got a new phone with a polygraph lie detector. imageimage
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,727 ✭✭✭


    << <i>whats going on with paul these days? i haven't heard from him in a while. >>




    Nothing you'ld LIKE to hear. Let's just say that there's a reserved room for him at Pelican Bay.
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