Lately, I've been bidding on some proof coins to complete a set of Kennedy halves I am anxious to finish. If you add in shipping and the cost of the coins and divide the total by the number of coins I've won, I've paid about 3.80 cents for each coin. The coins are directly from proof sets and probably the most expensive coin from each year. With sets costing about 22.00 bucks each, how do these sellers make a profit? Some of them are even slabbed or in airtites. I've found this method to be an easy way to put together complete sets rather cheaply and I get them delivered right to my door. I've had but one problem with all of my transactions and it was eventually settled in my favor. I've also met some really nice folks and would do more business with them anytime. If you're patient, and don't jump at the first auction, you can get what you want for a good price. I've kept my 100% buyer rating through it all and gotten some nice comments along the way. I guess the sellers don't know about my reputation on this site. :mouth:
I actually buy the majority of my coins off eBay, and lately I've been using it to start my sets. I look for lots of 7 or 8 coins at a time, because there are even more discounts then. I also like to buy lots of unsearched wheats, and from my experience they actually truly have been unsearched.
I also purchase many coins on E-bay. I actually enjoy the bidding process. The key to control cost is setting your limit as to what you are going to spend. In the past, I have broken my own rule. I have since been committed to adhere to this basic view.There is always another day ahead for finding that special coin.
