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Valued Member
United States
408 Posts |
For ASE's, I search the mints or ebay to see who has the best deal For collector coins, it is ebay or CCF. Don't have time to leave my businesses and go to coins shows. There are not any that are close to me. One day, I hope to go to one. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2023 Posts |
For general type coins or to fill holes in my series collections, I prefer local shops (presuming I have time to go). For commemoratives, I shop primarily on ebay, select dealers I've "met" through ebay, or dealers I've seen recommended in this forum. The selection is better online and there are deals to be found if you're patient. There are only a couple of shows per year close enough that I'm willing to drive to. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Only coin shows and US Mint.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1119 Posts |
I have several local coin stores somewhat nearby that I visit regularly. I also buy from ebay sellers |
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Valued Member
United States
115 Posts |
All of the choices mentioned are very good, but the connections that you have with other collectors can make a huge difference. So many high end coins never see the light of auctions, etc., and are bought and sold in a gentleman's/ladies home, with maybe a brandy or two to go along with the fellowship that binds the deal with a simple handshake.
JFH
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Pillar of the Community
Norway
1358 Posts |
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Never been anywhere within a few thousand miles of Denver, sorry.  I have, but I don't know a coin shop in Denver from first hand experience. In my more or less daily life, I have a range of coin shops in a few countries which I frequently visit. Other than that, I usually look for local initiatives (see my 'coin shopping around the world' thread) in case I get numismatic cravings when on tour. I actually have learned to avoid the internet shops like ebay, unless it's for direct orders with a national mint or so (and then still... a lot can go wrong). |
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Moderator
 United States
54283 Posts |
I have bought hundreds of numismatic items on ebay with only one return (counterfeit). Most local coin shops do not carry what I like. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
Mostly coin shops. The rest have come from coin shows, auctions, flea markets, and antique malls.
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Valued Member
United States
467 Posts |
Mostly ebay. I have a few times found coins worth buying at garage sales. Noting major, a few large cents, things like that. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5255 Posts |
My LCS and coin shows are my sources. Very little on ebay. |
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CCF Advertiser
United States
1533 Posts |
Mostly Heritage, but some ebay as well. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Most of my high value purchases have come from successful single written bids, via public auction. All of the rest (less than $100 per item), have come from dealers' junk boxes, using my long experience to cherrypick. Paid cash only face to face, for ALL of my purchases. No ebay. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
Emerald coast coins in Pensacola and Milton Florida. Best coin shops on the Gulf coast. And then ebay. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
790 Posts |
Thanks, guys. It sounds like ebay is popular. Anybody have favorite dealers on there? |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18712 Posts |
twslisa...i would post coins on the forum for review prior to bidding. it is very easy to alter a coins look with lighting and other tricks. if you have something you are interested in just post it. better safe than sorry. things are not always what they seem to be
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