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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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 tanganiguna but I dont know about ebay being the most trusted marketplace, some pretty dodgy s-word happens on there. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
tanganiguna. Quote: prefer only ebay, its the most trusted online marketing place Stick around and get some quality posts under your belt. I have been buying on ebay for years and have had mixed results. I have bought here on CCF and have had nothing but outstanding results. Collector to collector is a far better way of getting the coins you want/need, instead of some of the shady characters on ebay |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4901 Posts |
I have done most of my buying and selling on ebay because of the HUGE exposure as a seller, huge inventory as a buyer, and it's darn good buyer/seller protection. That protection alone is worth a lot to me. I have had well over 2000 transactions and maybe only 2-3 individuals who just can't grasp reality. I have also had a couple of transactions from this group that have worked out very well and a couple more good exchanges from other forums. There is an added insecurity though but so far so good. I also buy direct from the Mint and some great online coin dealers that I found initially on ebay. |
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Valued Member
United States
117 Posts |
LOL, maybe just take the word "Poll" out of the title. And I'm the same as "just carl." I could never buy anything online, especially from ebay. I also need to physically see and "handle" the coin before I make a purchase. I'm sure the cost of gas to get to a coin show or local dealer would probably even out with the shipping/handling costs and other fees applied during online sales, but at least I can haggle and not worry about getting the last second bids in. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1256 Posts |
I have "one" shop locally. When I said I was upgrading my cents to EF they laughed. They are all about flipping silver and gold. I bought a lot of low price stuff from ebay but lately I've been sticking to CCF members for higher priced stuff. The big keys I'll likely want to see them first so I'll need another venue. Shows are infrequent but so is buying key dates :) |
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New Member
United States
49 Posts |
I usually go to the monthly coin auctions at a
nearby auction house.
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Valued Member
United States
306 Posts |
I buy em from the fleas---- flea markets and ebay |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1796 Posts |
I buy primarily from banks (as the majority of what I do is roll searching :-) ), but the specialty items I collect (ASEs, Venezuelan Bolivares, and counterfeits) I buy from any of three local coin/bullion shops, and the local auction house has large numismatic lots every few months from estate sales.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2295 Posts |
At least at coin shows and flea markets (or anywhere you can see the coin in person) you can cherry pick and get some great bargains.
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
Coin shop. It's a block away from my house. I love the conversation there. I've learned more there than I could've imagined possible. I'll hate the day I have to move.
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
, corey9493, tanganiguna, shooligan and Eupion! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
850 Posts |
Local Coin dealers. Local Antique mall. Local online auctions (There is one site that has the warehouse a mile from my home so if I am looking at something I can go and look at the exact coin before bidding.) I have got 2 hawaii silver certificates for $12, Seated Liberty half dollars for $15, and some proof/mint sets. I got 2 1996 mint sets (One W dime) for $12, 2 1987 mint sets for $10 and 1999-2007 proof set for $120. |
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Valued Member
United States
98 Posts |
Easily ebay ... unbeatable selection, and only takes a little common sense to find real deals. There's been a couple of bad deals, but I got my money back without hassle in each case. Local shops don't want to know you if you if aren't dropping hundreds of dollars every visit; they really cater to investors, not collectors. Shows work out to be the same kind of deal. I'd consider buying here, but don't have 50 posts. |
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New Member
United States
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I usually buy coins off ebay, or try to buy them off ebay. My other coins came from friends and flea markets. If you're only looking at online marketplaces, you may find *** Edited by Staff - Please Review the rules that you agreed to when you registered. *** a useful online marketplace. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
, hammerrob! |
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