Can anyone give me some insight into MA-Shops, any experience with this site? Good, bad or indifferent. There are some coins I would like to purchase, however, they are coming from Germany. Reputable, honest, any insight would be appreciated.
Wow. Stay away from ma's. Those prices will break you bank. Go to a coin show. Save about 100.00 on each coin
Don't put any weight into what he said in all honesty. I've never used the site only heard of it, but the notion that you can just walk into any coin show and save a bunch of money and find all those coins of that type is just flat out wrong
It's like asking if it's safe to buy on eBay. I've purchased on ma-shops many times. Some sellers are great, some not so much. I've gotten some home runs and some dogs alike.
+1. The comparison to eBay is probably fair. I've only made a few purchases from them, not all coins were super, but I never had a bad experience. They are a legit source of world coins as far as I'm concerned.
I believe they're legit. Their offering and my fairly focused needs just haven't overlapped yet so I have given them a go. I like the fact that they ship here (NZ) and at reasonable rates. I've seen posts from someone representing the company either here or on another coin forum.
With eBay there are covering rules and expectations of resolution in a bad deal, this seems to be every dealer is self responsible, unless I missed small type. They advertise the covering website as a "mall" .
I'm in the market for a Peruvian 100 Soles Gold coin 1950-1970. These beauties are running from about $2000 to $2500. My fear is that if I get a fake, there is no quick and easy resolution. Puts fear into my heart. Wish I could find one locally, but my efforts have been futile.
I purchased an item once. The prices can be a bit high, but there is a big selection from lots of vendors. The only thing I didn't like was getting bombarded by all of the sellers - it was like they could smell fresh blood.
I do not like Auctions, one generally pays high prices and commissions. I'm more than willing to pay spot plus 7 %, I believe that is a fair and equitable price. Any thoughts?
I like auctions because sometimes I can pick up bargains. I simply don’t pay more than I’m willing to pay. No one is forcing me to do otherwise.
I just figure the juice and shipping into my bid. Heritage actually shows what the total price is including the 20%. Bid accordingly. I have picked up a few nice things at less than wholesale.
Around 50% of my purchases have been from MA-Shops. Like others say, it's a mixed bag, some sellers are great, others not so much. But I would say it's significantly safer than eBay, and many of the sellers also run their own auctions and are well known internationally. Yes, the coins are usually more expensive than auctions. But not always. I'd also say that if you don't live in the US, any premium you pay on buying the coin is saved in shipping (I can get a coin shipped to Australia for $6 euro, as opposed to 'top priority etc" for $35 USD). If you see something you like - go for it. Some sellers have lifetime warranties, so it's always worth asking them before you purchase.
What i should of said is. Try a few coin shows and see coins first hand. Before dropping a small fortune on coins you find you over paid for. I could of explained better
