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 Posted 06/10/2007  8:44 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Ozland to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
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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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 Posted 06/10/2007  8:49 pm  Show Profile   Check GO's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add GO to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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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 Posted 06/10/2007  9:01 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Mike to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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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 Posted 06/10/2007  9:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Ken_3567 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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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 Posted 06/10/2007  10:50 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add scoutjim99 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I too had good dealings with them several years ago, they are one of the biggest Advertisers in Coin World
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 Posted 06/10/2007  11:26 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add AnemicOak to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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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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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 Posted 06/11/2007  10:23 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add just carl to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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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 Posted 06/11/2007  11:37 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Ozland to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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
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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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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.
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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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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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Prethan:

Wish I could.

I PROMISE, one of these days I'll learn how to scan!!
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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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 Posted 06/20/2007  10:31 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add schaller56 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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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