Do Canadian Trends Or Charlton Prices Mean Anything?

If you want to get a feel for what Canadian coins actually sell for (not what's in Trends), you have to go to the ebay "sold" section by going to the "advanced" link upper right. Then scroll down to get the "sold" coins for your specific coin search. In my experience, you can USUALLY get coins for about 70% of Trends, as a rule, at most larger coin shows ... ask for it. "Trends" has always been written and updated by dealers, so guess where the lean on prices is.

Check out the coinsandcanada.com go to the auction prices, this is what things are actually selling for. They also list the catalog price.

I usually aim for 50% of trends/chareltons/catalog +/-15%. Depending on rarity, sometimes I'll go higher.

you have to keep in mind, that when you are seeing coins go for around 50% of trends, that they are usually not very eye appealing, hence the lower price, if you are looking at great examples, then the price is closer to 90% of trends, and keys and semi keys, close to full trends..

But with time and perseverance there are deals out there, Most seller's myself included list at trends or close, then enable best offers, so a buyer can offer what they feel is fair..

The true value of a coin is when a seller and a buyer meet at a price, that both feel good about, I consider trends a starting point..for negotiations..

They sure do, about 25% less (at least!) than you think.

Sorry, but I have to laugh at the opinion that 90% to 100% is still possible.

Maybe for a few isolated examples, but I'm talking about the average good quality coins.

Prior to 2008, as an example, KGVI quarters in ICCS ms64 and ms65 grades were selling for anywhere between 80% and 125% of trends on ebay.

Go have a look now what they're realizing on ebay to prove my point.

The market is extremely depressed right now.

Don't have any dealer tell you different.

The one upside is it is a very good time to be a collector right now, but make sure your decision to collect is for the love of numismatics, not the potential for profit.

You're right that 90-100% is the exception. Often it happens for coins that don't come up too often and there is a bidding war. I'm a net buyer so no complaints from me.

I bid on over 300 coins in an auction yesterday. Got ZIP. All the slabbed Canadian coins went for near trends. Many 1 & 5 cent coins in high grade.

What really don't look right is a 1913 $10 PCGS 64 that went for $5870 CN including buyer's premium. These $5 & $10 gold are for sale in many places at much lower prices.

here is just one https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Canada-...173428972631

I emailed the auction to see if I overlooked something but have not heard back.

@doubleeagle59,

The market is soft across the board, and almost bottomless for details coins or coins lacking eye appeal. I am both a longtime collector and vest pocket dealer. From the collecting perspective, there is plenty of negotiating room. From a dealer perspective, it is getting a bit scary. I remember the crash in the 1980s, and this is starting to have some of the same feel.