Dealers

If I have I choice I go local or directly from the RCM

Albern = GW and both are better in person than over the phone I found. Their online catalogue is not as organized as JM and the more unique coins are only available if you call in specifically asking for them or show up in person to view their display.

JM in person depends on who is there. Over the phone is horrible for bullion purchases and mediocre for ordering other coins. Unfortunately the sales I've ever spoke to there do not know what they are talking about and the 4-5 times I've ordered from them processing was painfully slow. More than once I was shipped the coins without their boxes or coins extremely over-graded.

Colonial Acres have been and excellent experience to deal with. On on occasion my wife and I made separate order within a day of each other (under the same name) and CA refunded the duplicate shipping cost without prompt. Very honest dealer.

CCAC is a bit overpriced for their NCLT I find. There are a couple of very good sales there but also a few with their noses pointed in the air. When dressed in my sunday's best visiting their storefront is a blast. They do occasionally sell older NCLT that they bought at melt for very good prices and have unique selection of world coins.

The best dealer is a local one though.

The best dealer is NOT always local. Especially in Saskatoon. Sceptre coins is absolutely brutal. Went there about 5 years ago as a new collector to ask a few questions. He started talking that knowledge was selfish and talked down to me. 5 years later I sold a 12 year old a few rolls of 2012 pennies and gave him one of my old Charlton catalogues. They went there and he was spewing the same crap. There was a place called HUB CITY collectibles but rent got to high in his store front. The manager and staff were awesome. The even gave out half dollars for change. I think he still works out of his house. I miss that place. For online I like JandM coins. If you miss a release from the mint you can give them a call before they have it listed on their site and get most items for list price. But I like the layout of GW and CA sites better as I find it easier to find exactly what I want. I have bought from all and Talisman in the US as well. Never an issue with any of them.

I should state that Hub City Collectables and Hub City Coins, are two different dealers... The latter is a coin and bullion dealer from Moncton, New Brunswick - Fraser Frizzell is the dealer there.

I do most of my shopping at coin shows, namely Coin Expo in Toronto and Nuphilex in Montreal. Having most of the dealers come to you, at a show, puts you in a better position as a buyer.

Thanks for clarifying SPP didn't know about the NB dealer

I like Bill Merkeley, the London Coin Centre in London, Ontario. Lots of products, great guy to talk to, and very reasonable prices on his items.

I've used Canada PMX (Mother company). Don't worry, they are very organized.

Second that. I have purchased from Cdn C&C in the past and you have nothing to worry about IMO.

They are very large and sell tons of coins directly and via the shopping channel.