coinmonster Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 all buy most of your coins? I only know of one shop in my area and ebay. I just found that 2nd hand shop on Saturday that has a few coins but he seems really high and stood over me watching me like a hawk. What this place called "Littleton"? I got something from them in a bulk mailing package kind of thing a few days ago. Any advice guys and Ladies?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Mostly local coin shows and eBay, occasionally from some national dealers or auctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 The occasional coin show, a monthly market we have here in town, other collectors, a few forum dealers, an online dealer or two that I quite like, a local shop once in a while, and Ebay every now and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Find yourself a dealer through a Krause publication and call them on the phone -- some specialize and some can be very helpful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Littleton is a coin company located way up here in New Hampshire. Most of their stuff is overpriced. But it may be more convienant to some to buy from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50cents Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Here is a few I buy from and recommend. http://www.anacondararecoins.com/inventory.asp http://www.harlanjberk.com/ http://www.jjteaparty.com/ http://www.islandcoins.com/index.htm http://www.rare-coins.com/index.cfm Littleton and Shop at Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coinmonster Posted October 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Here is a few I buy from and recommend.http://www.anacondararecoins.com/inventory.asp http://www.harlanjberk.com/ http://www.jjteaparty.com/ http://www.islandcoins.com/index.htm http://www.rare-coins.com/index.cfm Littleton and Shop at Home You just made me come to understand that I can not afford this hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 You just made me come to understand that I can not afford this hobby. You can afford this hobby, I would recommend buying the book before the coin, and studying it. I did this with a Redbook, a Guide to United States Coins by RS Yeoman. I would not recommend using anyone guide, ie eBay, online dealers etc as a baseline for pricing this hobby. There are many variables, and when you get a good sense and know more from your book knowledge you will feel more comfortable testing the waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Before CP: Ebay After CP: Well........CP! I've found a ton of great deals on here. Oh and you can afford this hobby. If a college student with no job can, anyone can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50cents Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I live on a fixed income and I don't buy everything I see. I save and buy the best coins for my money. I love coin collecting and anybody, any income, can have a great collection. Knowledge and having a PLAN are the two most important lessons that I have learn in my years in this great hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Before CP: EbayAfter CP: Well........CP! I've found a ton of great deals on here. Oh and you can afford this hobby. If a college student with no job can, anyone can. You are very right, and I have been introduced to areas I had never considered collecting before, like Portugal, France, Italy, and Netherlands. All the faults of other collectors here on CP, and all very very nice choice coins at very affordable prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 You just made me come to understand that I can not afford this hobby. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is like walking into a Ferrari dealership at 16 years old and deciding you will never be able to afford a car. There are tons of cool coins out there that will cost you less than a Vaue Meal at McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDollarMan Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Stay away from littleton, not only high priced....over priced, they sell cleaned coins too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooYah Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 www.coastcoin.com these people have been really good to me so far.really nice people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 There are tons of cool coins out there that will cost you less than a Value Meal at McDonalds. Definately! I often spend lots of time digging around for cheap stuff, and there is stuff that's both affordable and nice! $20 a month can buy quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Well i buy from several sources. One coin fare that's held every 6 months. About half a dozen dealers that i used to recieve lists through the post from (these days i deal with them through the internet). Another half a dozen dealers that i've met on the internet Then there the coin shop, two different coin stalls in an antiques centre. And then there's the dealers i've met at coin fairs. There's the guys i've met on about half a dozen forums. With me things come in sixes. The only thing i don't do is buy coins off of ebay. I suggest you find a good reliable dealer and stick with them to start off with, as you learn more and more then broaden your buying horizons. Best to start small though with someone you can trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 With me things come in sixes. The only thing i don't do is buy coins off of ebay. I am starting to find that ebay is more of an online fleamarket than an actual venue for decent material. It is only occasionally that I find nice choice coins on there, most of the time I have to rely on VCoins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Local dealers, coin shows, made an eBay purchase this week...but lately most of my additions have been from other CP...gotta love this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageka Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I am starting to find that ebay is more of an online fleamarket than an actual venue for decent material. It is only occasionally that I find nice choice coins on there, most of the time I have to rely on VCoins. Me and my american friend have been buying raw coins on ebay He can photograde and I can speak 4 languages We have bought from Italy, Spain,France, Germany,UK and of course US He has had all his buys slabbed MS64 to MS 67 Of course for every MS64 there are about 100 dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 www.coastcoin.com these people have been really good to me so far.really nice people The prices are really good too. For me Coinpeople are the majority now. There are 2-3 online dealers I frequent. Coast Coin being the biggest. Now Ebay is a very rare occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 The prices are really good too. For me Coinpeople are the majority now. One of my favourite coins: Came from Portugal of course, from josemartins. I always liked this piece, and one time I mentioned it on a discussion on here, and awhile later one pops up in the mail, out of the blue:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quartercollector Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Only one shop around here, so I have to buy from him and ebay, I have been doing some trading with peaple and most of the time peaple that know I collect coins they give their change from other countries when they go overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I tried to get my hands on that one. It's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quartercollector Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I like this coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elverno Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Primarily eBay. Unlike many of the others here much of what I collect can only be found after hunting through thousands (literally)of listings. I regularly find little gems, though my criteria is seldom grade. I like a high grade coin or medal as much as the next but many of them are just not available in high grade. As a result lower grade material often sells for nothing, sort of like if US collectors had no idea that 1790s coins of virtually any condition are collectible. After that there are about 3 local coin dealers and of course the Long Beach show two or three times a year. Also my local coin club has a show once a year and I try to pick up *something* just to show support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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