I don't want to get ripped off ...

I have recently come into a little bit of money and have always wanted to buy a Saint Gaudens $20 piece. I have been looking around Ebay and some other websites but I am afraid that I might get ripped off.

Can someone recommend a place to buy where I would find a fair(ish) price, not ridiculously elevated, and also secure and safe that I will get an original and not a fake.

I have about $2000 to spend, and honestly I want to make sure to get the most for my investment.

Thank You

Jim

 

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I envy you!

I've always found this site educational and the seller has a good reputation:

http://www.raregoldcoins.com/

He might not have what you want, but it is a good site to bookmark.

 

Thanks for those links, I have bookmarked them. I can't seem to find this coin as available on either site.

 

Thanks! There are some on Ebay I have seen lately, but I won't risk it.


One would think, in this economy (and the rapid increase in Gold prices) that people would be unloading the least common years like crazy.
Good idea, I will contact my local dealer, or I may wait until the 2010 Boston Coin show, which is not too far from me.

 

Ebay is fine.....IF you do your homework first.
Do the research, find out what to look for on these coins, and then search ALL places that sell these coins. Ebay, Heritage, and Teletrade would be good starting places.

If you have questions, post a link here and we will help!

Speedy

 

Heritage is a good place to start. BTW - you might open your search more broadly than just St Gualds because for that kind of money you can get some really exotic and rare coins.

Ruben

 

I agree homework is key, I was just asking what sites you guys recommend as seasoned veterans. I am still relatively new and have heaps to learn.

And Ruben, I know what you mean! Like a decent grade 1889 CC Morgan to name one on my list. It's just that I have always admired this coin, and want to buy one while I can to keep for my kids someday.

Thanks everybody, keep the links coming if you have any to share, this is fun.

 

http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=2672&lot=3014&imagetype=j2&setdefault=1

Speedy

 

or something like this

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=2286
http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=2285#Photo

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=1891
http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=81

 

This is just outside your budget

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=83

 

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=169

 

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=7201#Photo

EDITED---My cow.....that photo about broke my screen....I'm going to leave the link of course, but remove the photo for other dial-up users such as myself

 

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=696

 

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1126&Lot_No=994#Photo

 

Depending on where you live you may want to check out coin shows. I always recommend going to at least one coin show and look around, ask questions, get to know the dealers. Try Google for a list of coin shows in your area. Also, if your near other states, you may want to try them for coin shows also. As I said get to know the dealers. You could ask them to get you any coin you want and usually they will comply if they know your serious. many dealers travel around the country to other shows so they have a better chance of finding something than you might imagine. Also, no handling, postage, insurances, lost in mail stories, etc like on ebay or other web sites.
Not that there is anything wrong with many on line dealers. However, I really like to see what I'm buying in person.
Another thing to try is check out for local coin clubs. You may want to join one if there are any in your area. Might find a better deal from fellow members of a club.

 

I would recommend that you avoid all auction sites such as Ebay except to establish what price range is fair for what you want. You my also want to confine the search to coins slabbed by either PCGS or NGC to ensure authenticity and a degree of quality. Coin shows and coin shops are okay as long as you stick to what you want and what you want to pay. They have the advantage that you can actually see the coin you are buying. There is also a list of pretty reputable online dealers around here someplace, but I can't find the link. Finally, if you want a St Gaudens, you might want to consider buying any date except 1924 since that date is the most common, and most other dates give the coin at least a little scarcity value.

 

I feel like an idiot, I have never even seen (or heard) of these amazing coins you are posting. Well, except for the 1857 Cent, that one I used to have, although in miserable shape.

You guys might just sidetrack me away from the Saint Gaudens, that 1806 .25 is amazing. Now cut it out already!! lol

 

I'm just trying to pass on to you something I've learned from talking with coin dealers. The real veterans are more impressed with genuine rarities than common bullions, although the '57 isn't that rare but it is in anything close to that condition.

and as you can see there is an active market for those coins.

Ruben