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Valued Member
United States
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I have a lot of coins from Littleton Coin Company that I have acquired. They all are wrapped in a sealed cellophane or something like that. They have all the information and gradings on the coins printed on the front.
I do have a few questions about Littleton.
Can their gradings be trusted?
Should I leave them in their wrappings?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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It is my understanding that littleton coins are graded fairly well. they are usually a little over priced but I have been told on several occaisions you always get a correctly graded coin from them. As to keeping them in their holders. Unles you plan to put then in some other form of protective cover then they should be quite happy where they are.
I am sure others here will be throwing in their 2 Cents worth as well.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree on Littleton's grading being pretty accurate, and as far as what they are in, I would probably leave them like they are unless I was planing on putting them in an airtite or something like that, the celophane isn't going to protect the coin from scratches like the airtite will so as long as they are in there be sure to keep them from clacking against each other because everytime it does that then the grade will no longer be accurate thats on the holder its in
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Valued Member
 United States
55 Posts |
So then the gradings "might" be okay. They have not been stored separately. I'm interested in selling them so I won't change packaging.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
yes the grading should be pretty close, atleast accurate enough to list them as that grade and let the buyer decide which is what will happen either way. I would just state that littleton siad it was this certain date and you are no professional grader
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Valued Member
United States
157 Posts |
Littleton has been around for at least a couple of generations, and seems to have a good reputation.
For a long time, their advertisements targeted the non-collector base, showing up in mass publication circulars (e.g. Parade magazine). Its obvious their strategy was to bring new collectors into the fold.
Because so many people have heard of Littleton, mostly in a good way, be sure to mention their name when you try to sell the coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I too purchase from Littleton. If you're going to resell them then I wouldn't repackage them. Littleton does have a good reputation after 60 years in business. As far as I've seen, their grading is acceptable.
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Valued Member
United States
55 Posts |
Thanks to all ... You are a very nice and knowledgeable bunch here!!
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
I will jump in with the same response.
The first time I did business with Littleton, I didn't read the fine print, and soon, here came the approvals.
From the few coins I have purchased I would agree that their coins are what they claim they are. However, a bit overpriced.
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New Member
United States
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I've been dealing with Littleton for a number of years and have never been disappointed with a purchase. As for being over priced, all I can say is, you get what you pay for.
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Posted 07/03/2006 2:43 pm
