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Pillar of the Community
United States
709 Posts |
Maryland? Are their coins problem coins? Are their brilliant uncirculated coins really uncirculated and can they be graded by NGC or PCGS? I have seen their advertisements in Coin World magazine and I am thinking of doing business with them. I would appreciate any opinions. There is a lot of collective wisdom here..What say you? Thanks...oz
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Moderator
 United States
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I think the biggest problem with a company like this is that you cannot see the coin you will be buying. Every coin is different. It's luster, tone, strike, etc are all unique to a point.
Something you will hear is "Buy the Coin...Not the Grade"
I recommend finding another venue to purchase coins. even Littleton (overpriced) lets you examine the coin for a decent amount of time and return it if you don't like it.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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It's been a few years, but I purchased some odds and ends from them over the years. You can call and talk to a representative, submit a wish list and get on their mailing list. They do back up (or at least did) their advertised grades. I was generally happy with most of the coins I bought, although most were lower end coins I was buying to complete some sets I was working on. I am not sure how things are done there currently, but they are much less expensive than Littleton and do accept returns if you are unhappy with the coins. Mike 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
651 Posts |
It's been several years since I also bought from them and like Mike my experience was generally happy. My only word of warning is that they have lost their ANA recognition since I last bought from them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4589 Posts |
I too had good dealings with them several years ago, they are one of the biggest Advertisers in Coin World
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
Never bought from them, but the things I've heard weren't good so I stayed away. Lots of stuff sold as BU that were cleaned/dipped coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6381 Posts |
I've never purchased from Coast to Coast but I do recall when they lost their authorization to display the ANA logo. I think the issues had to do with unanswered customer complaints and delays in issuing refunds. That was years ago and maybe they've cleaned up their act. If they can reassure you that their refund policy is solid, maybe it would be OK to buy some low-cost items and see how you like them. I remember a coin dealer telling me that large-scale operations like Coast to Coast and Paul Sims can afford to sell 10 coins and have 9 of them get returned. If only 1 out of 10 sales actually "sticks" with a customer, they can still make a profit. That is probably an exaggeration, but I would only consider these dealers if I were purchasing generic coins like Silver eagles. Just my opinion! 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've seen this same question on many other coin forums. Sure wonder if it is from the same person all the time. If so probably more of an advertisement of that company than a question. From what I've read it sounds like that place charges for advertising.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
709 Posts |
To answer your question. No, I have never seen this question asked before either here or other forums. As for me, I am interested in purchasing an unciculated 1883-S Morgan dollar. I wanted to know if the grade were accurate, if they sold problem coins and if I purchased the coin in question, would it slab with NGC or PCGS? If you know something about this company, as I don't, I would appreciate any information or experience you have had. Thanks, Oz
Edited by Ozland 06/11/2007 11:39 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3233 Posts |
If you don't want cleaned or problem coins and don't want to play roulette with getting something in the mail from them, I'd forget about 'em.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Just a few minutes ago I was looking through a mailing they sent me. I get one or two a month.
Over the past year or so I have purchased dimes, quarters, and half dollars from them, as well as a couple bank notes. The products were exactly as advertised.
Possibly the prices are a little high, but I have been very satisfied, and will continue to buy from them as my meager budget allows.
Edited by Gary Burke 06/15/2007 01:36 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3233 Posts |
Gary, would you be able to sate our curiosity and provide scans/photos along with how the coin was described/graded which came from them? I'm guessing that it is conceivable they have original, problem-free coins, but anything non-generic is going to be extremely suspect.
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New Member
United States
30 Posts |
I have bought a few things from Coast to Coast, and I would say that I have been pleased with them. I think everything I have received has been exactly as described. I believe they also offer a return guarantee, although I have never had to use it.
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
Prethan:
Wish I could.
I PROMISE, one of these days I'll learn how to scan!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
651 Posts |
I have a 1908-S Indian head I bought from them a few years ago. If I get to it this weekend I'll take a photo and post it in the grading section if you want?
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New Member
United States
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I have bought from Coast to Coast for the last 20 years and have never had a problem, I always got exactly as described, Very Satisfied.
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