Finding Tougher Coins

And is always a gentleman to work with

 

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He makes me think of this guy.

 

You got some good dealers in that list. I personally have dealt with several both buying and selling. And going to coin shows not a bad idea. You could also check with the lscc (Liberty seated collectors club) to see if they have any suggestions or members have what your looking for for sale

 

what are folks' thoughts about Harlan Berk?

 

I have no trouble recommending them. Never bought from them, but they'll call a cleaned coin cleaned and don't particularly gouge on pricing. I know plenty of folks (across online fora) who have had satisfactory dealings with them.

 

Mike Printz is the man to got there

 

I bought my very first Bust Half from them. Good coin at a fair price. You can find cheaper, and you can find better, but Berk is a solid and reputable establishment.

Don't venture into their so-called antiquities section, however... a bunch of really high priced junk.

 

Have you try going to Bigger Coin show and search for what your needs are beside these other auction site ? Sometime you might get a better deal from smaller dealer for what you are looking for.

 

I agree, some of the big coin shows have a large turnout of dealers all in one place and most don't charge state sales tax.

 

The cheapest and best coins I have gotten are from a large pawn shop and one particular coin shop, both of whom I have developed a relationship with. I am able to get common date unc pre 1921 Morgan dollars for $20-30 and rare coins for 20-30% under eBay prices as of Oct 2015, and both stores know what is going on and it makes sense for them too. First, they are well aware that eBay+paypal charges 13+% (remember even shipping now has a final value fee). Second, a good number of coins are returned and eBay always rules in favor of the buyer. I would not be surprised that 15-20% of the cost of the coin given to eBay and shipping which the buyer is ultimately paying for, not to mention the time to list and ship the item.

 

I haven't gone to any shows for a long time, but in the past I was able to buy almost what I needed. Now I've got one dealer that I can go to and he has alot of nice stuff. And if he doesn't then he can get it for me.

The last several months I came up with some extra dough and I have been buying from him and also Ebay. I did look into David Lawrence and other auction site, but their price were way too high and with Heritage they charge way too much fees even when you are the buyer or bidder which I didn't understand why as a buyer and bidder have to pay fees after purchasing.

 

That's the ebay buyer in you...

What you're really talking about are hidden fees vs. upfront fees. If you bid at Heritage or the like, the best way to approach it is to simply include the BP into your bid. Meaning, as an example, if say around $1000 is your max, set your bid to where it plus the 17% equal said amount. I'm not sure what your main collecting interests are, but do keep in mind that many coins once listed on Heritage make their way over to ebay and later sell at levels profitable for the seller. Straight BP vs. BP, ebay seller's profit, and eBay's cut... just food for thought, but as always, all depends on the individual coin.

 

I just picked up 1 GSA CC's common dates graded MS64 (2) in MS 63 by NGC for the total of $700.00 for all 3. Dates are 1882 and 1884

 

That doesn't seem particular cheap. Should've been around $200 ea

 

Yes probable in a slab holder, but still in the GSA holder and graded 64. Tell me where I can get it at $200. each and I will buy some ?

 

Absolutely it's TRUST. Search and you will find. I had a very special dealer who truly looked after my interests and earned my trust over many years; purchased LOTS and LOTS from him. Remember that patience is a virtue. As CollectingNut said took him 4 years to acquire a particular coin, well took me nearly 10 years.

 

I have a 1955 price list from B. Max Mehl, to have such prices today
1873 U.S. Trade Dollar Proof $40
Indian Head $2.50 Gold $8.50
Gold $3 $27.50

 

In 1952 he was at $4.00 on the $2.50 piece and $10.00 on the $3.00 piece.
The proof trade dollars were not listed but he gave $2.50 for regular ones.
I would take a truck load today at those prices. Cool stuff.