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Pillar of the Community
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As mentioned above their intro. offers are pretty good but their regular prices are through the roof. They have been around for a while and their grading can be trusted. The way they do makes getting the coins very convienant.
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QUOTE Uncle MIke
Back when Robert Chambers of "Coin Vault " fame was not "wearing" as much gold as he sells, I e-mailed him asking what "leading publication" he was always quoting prices from. His answer, as texasnick has already figured out was...."Littletons"
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LOL,LOL .. I did spend the money and called them one night and asked if I can be put on the air live, well you can figure it out from there. I Have screamed at him so many time's the cataloge says Blub, blub ,blub... and they show some type of fancy computer printed facts and figures.. AHHGGG. well any way Sn31 I have heard that you do get what you ordered (the grade is true to what they sya it is ... here it is BUT I personally know that they are over priced ... By the way I am gathering some thing for you that we have talked about... If you have filled any dates since let me know
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07/06/2006 4:46 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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On a positive note, I bet Littletons is responsible for getting many people started in the hobby. Many many years ago, I remember waiting for my little coin bags to come in for my inspection every month. You could specify an area of interest and they would send coins of that type. Mike  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I would have to agree with that littleton has been there for us for quite awhile, and supplied many collectors needs
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I'm not necessarily endorsing their prices, but Littleton does demonstrate that there is a measurable value to quality and consistency of service. It's certainly easier to justify their prices than, for instance, an ebay seller hawking NNC slabs at PCGS prices. |
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I can also look at that statement and agree with you as well super dave
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I receive several catalogs in the mail from coin companies, and often said catalogs contain beautiful coin reproductions and equally beautiful holders, frames, etc. It's great advertising, and gets many people to buy. Over the years, after I received my orders I sit back and realized the holders and frames were more valuable, or a greater selling point than the coins.
Anyway, Littleton...
An honest company.
Slightly to moderately overpriced.
Beware of the "approvals," because you will be spending considerable time shipping coins back to them.
Finally, the company undoubtedly has started many an individual on the road to becoming a collector.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1031 Posts |
I've got the impression that there are some good quality buys and some things to stay away from... Still can't wait to get their catalog.
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Pillar of the Community
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I know I've been warned about buying unsearched bags of coins,but I can't help myself.I love fishing through bags of coins I pick up from auctions,and the occasional yard sale.What do you think about these grab bags Litttleton offers?
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Pillar of the Community
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I cant really say but I am sure they are picked offer and searched
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Pillar of the Community
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773 Posts |
I would have to agree Jim,These auctions I speak of are local,and not from ebay.I figure if they are going through the effort of trying to sell on ebay,they would have picked through the good ones already.But,sometimes people around here sell them just to sell them as junk.Sometimes you can find something good.For instance,I paid three dollars for a mixed bag of wheaties and ?,although it's not much to anyone,but I've found a few silver dimes,a couple of V-nickels,and such.To me..Treasure!!And it's exciting,wondering what you're going to end up with..For $3.00,who could complain.I noticed in the catalog,as far as I could see,there were no "key dates.So I don't figure they will end up in a grab bag,Bbbuuutt,you never know :) Does this get anybody else going?Or am I just silly?Thanks for all the responses,I've enjoyed them all. Ps..Jim,I'll be emailing you,sn31. |
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United States
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They are overpriced and send damaged coins. I signed up for the ASE club when I first started collecting coins a year and a half ago. I didn't know any better. I was getting, what I thought were beautiful ASE's, that is until I opened them up, only to discover that many had severe nicks and scratches in them. The prices were twice, sometimes three times as much as what I was seeing on ebay and those were NGC certified MS-69 ASE's. I would not recommend them, this is just my opinion and experience. I got out of the club after about 4 months. Edited by Irishraider
07/09/2006 5:43 pm
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United States
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Good point Irishraider, I had completely forgotten to mention the quality of the ASEs I got from Littletons. I didn't expect MS69s for the price, and three of them looked just fine, but one had some nasty marks on it that looked like it was from bumping up against the reeded edge of another one. The fifth had a big gouge out of it about the size of a pencil eraser. Both problems right in the field about two o'clock, very noticeable. I suppose that factor should be mentioned, there aren't any free lunchs so if you get a deal like that don't expect everything to be perfect. All in all though, for the price with the free shipping, I was happy with the deal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think they would do better and retain more members if they packaged and treated the coins they send out better. You do get these special little trade in dollars when you buy stuff but you have to have alot to mean anything. IMHO even if they fixed the things with the coin damage they would still be overpriced compared to other sources. Perhaps, I have become too much of an ebay addict to properly comment on Littleton. With that said, I have not been too pleased with things I have gotten from ebay lately either. I have been going to my local coin shops more and I am even hoping that this community will be a good source also. Whatever your collecting endeavor I hope you can attain it because it is so joyful to get beautiful works of art in such a small form. I am the happiest in my life when Saturday after payday arrives and I am on my way to the coin shop.  |
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I receive 3 different monthly deliveries. I buy the stuff I like. Return the stuff I don't, free of charge.
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