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CollegeBarbers Pillar of the Community United States 2609 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 1:59 pm I'm planning to attend a regional coin show soon and I would like to sell or trade a few of my coins while I'm there to fund additional purchases at the show. These coins are mostly low-value duplicates from my collection. I've never sold anything before, so this is a big step for me. Any advice on best practices for selling at a coin show? ANA and IBNS member YouTube channel 7070 type set Walking Liberty set Want list Trade list Report this Post to the Staff

joewobblie Valued Member United States 238 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 2:08 pm I assume you mean you are not setting up a table but walking around the room seeing what dealers will offer. It kind of depends on what you are selling. If they are all of one type (silver dollars or Lincoln cents for example) then I try to get a few prices for the whole lot from dealers - realize they may be busy and if you have too much they may not have time to look it all up and you will get a lower offer. If you have some variety - say foreign and US or notes, then I might try to sell batches rather than the whole lot. Another tactic is to offer the items in trade for a purchase. Remember - you are selling to someone who in turn will try to sell it again. Have fun! Report this Post to the Staff
CollegeBarbers Pillar of the Community United States 2609 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 2:28 pm Quote: I assume you mean you are not setting up a table but walking around the room seeing what dealers will offer. That is correct. I don't have a table, I'm just attending the show. ANA and IBNS member YouTube channel 7070 type set Walking Liberty set Want list Trade list Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 2:31 pm Go in knowing the value of your coins. I think you might get a better deal if you find a seller who has coins you want and do a partial trade. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188091 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 3:21 pm Quote: I think you might get a better deal if you find a seller who has coins you want and do a partial trade. This. I have never sold any coins, to a dealer or anyone else. However, many years ago I traded a stack of CRH silver half dollars for "store credit" which I immediately used to finish off my Franklin half dollar album. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 6:14 pm any chance of a few images of what you plan on selling? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
CollegeBarbers Pillar of the Community United States 2609 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 9:36 pm Thank you everyone for your advice! Quote: I think you might get a better deal if you find a seller who has coins you want and do a partial trade. I was wondering about that. I didn't know how common of a practice this was, but I will definitely try it! Quote: any chance of a few images of what you plan on selling? Yes, here are the three nicest coins. These pictures are old since I hoped to upgrade them. I also have a handful of better date Wheat cents that I'll bring along. 1894-O Barber dime PCGS G-04 1903-O Barber dime F-12 1949-D Washington quarter AU-55 ANA and IBNS member YouTube channel 7070 type set Walking Liberty set Want list Trade list Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 06/27/2024 5:40 pm Trading as a bulk deal for a single item would be pretty cool, you'll probably get the most bang for your buck! Just know the material that you are trading for! Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Edited by jacrispies 06/27/2024 5:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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