Uh-Oh, just checked out Great Collections from a thread posted herein and, I must say, a pretty impressive collection of offerings. Checked on a couple of coins I've been needing and am ready to take the plunge. However, before I do I'd like to get some input from anyone who'd care to opine. Many thanks.
I've bought from Great Collections a year or two ago, I got a decent deal but nothing super great! If you get on there to bid on coins, don't get caught up in the hoopla, you'll regret it, bid what you can afford and that's it, bid no further!
Great Collections is my go to for window shopping, bidding, and winning coins. I factor the 12.5% buyers fee into my max bid and the site has served me well. I was on Teletrade for years and followed Ian to GC. He runs a good business. The GreatPhoto add however long ago was very nice as well, and probably has increased my bidding on there.
They are generally good (I have been happy and have only read a few minor complaints from others over the years). They also have some of the best customer service among the auction houses (as in someone usually replies quickly to any questions).
Why so? I have bought and sold with them many times, never had a problem. I don't remember the last time someone had major beef with them. Good company, solid customer service, and the owner is well known and reputable.
GC is by far my #1 coin buying platform. Highly recommended. I've not sold anything with them yet, but planning to late this year. I've never had a single issue with GC. Well, other than the fact that I'm a chronic underbidder. The cats been out of the bag on GC for a few years now, lots more competition than the old days, hence me coming in 2nd most of the time.
They have sold a large number of coins for me. They make it easy and the form is really simple. They will also send your coins in for grading if needed. I also find their auction history to be helpful.
