Buying coins off CT

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ddoomm1, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. ddoomm1

    ddoomm1 keep on running

    ok, Q: is it a good idea to buy coins under the "classifieds"? I would think its better thn e-bay but puting this out to you. I would enjoy any comments or experiences youve had.

    For example? would it be a good idea to start a thread that dvertizes I am interested in a common dat Morgan, slabbed, MS 63or64 with good toning?

    thanks for all input:yes:
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Ive sold several coins on here in the past and have great experience with it. I have also bought a couple too. Nothing very high price like many listed but double digit coins. Again no problems.

    It doesnt have the ebay exposure but it sure beats paying ebay fees!
     
  4. chicken_little

    chicken_little Active Member

    I agree. I've had good experiences both buying and selling.
     
  5. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    I think it would be pretty safe. Most of the members that advertise have been here for a while and some of them are long-term dealers. Besides, as a member posted on a contest thread also applies here...."Not sending you prize (product) to the winner (buyer) will result in everyone not liking you":D


     
  6. RGJohn777

    RGJohn777 Junior Member

    I've also both purchased and sold here and I thought everybody performed exactly as one would hope.
     
  7. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    I have never had a problem. I have bought from several people on cointalk. Dealers and members both.
     
  8. eealopez

    eealopez Junior Member

    It's always nice to discover reputable coin buyers/sellers.
     
  9. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Welcome, and the 10 posts we require before buy/sell/trading does give us some experience with you. Posting a thread in the "introductions", is a good way to get started.

    Jim
     
  10. ddoomm1

    ddoomm1 keep on running

    ok thanks all...will possibly look for "something "soon :)
     
  11. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter

    Been there.
    Done that.
    Both ways and it worked great every time.
     
  12. beef1020

    beef1020 Junior Member

    I have bought and sold and had positive experiences.
     
  13. Peter T Davis

    Peter T Davis Hammer at the Ready Moderator

    I like to think of us here at CoinTalk as a close knit community, and while the peer pressure that comes with being part of a community might help in keeping people above board, I don't want anyone to have a false sense of security. We're as vulnerable to fraud here as on Ebay. Right now, our best protection may just be obscurity.
     
  14. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Are you kidding? I wouldn't trust anyone, here!

    Chris
     

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  15. Ladies First

    Ladies First Since 2007

    Wow, I was just about to say I'm crafting my first "Wanted" post to try it out...until I saw #13. Thanks for the heads-up, Chris!
     
  16. Ltrain

    Ltrain New Member

    Maybe if it was, say, 500-1000 posts to get into the classifieds, combined with being a member in good standing for 6 months, the classifieds would work better. As is, I can just sign up a new account, post in random threads 10 times, and viola! I'm in.

    As a rule of hand, I'd have no problem buying from someone here who appears to be knowledgable, smart, and respected. Their reputation, which often extends far beyond this forum, is at stake.
     
  17. eealopez

    eealopez Junior Member

    Have you been burned with this site?
     
  18. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Make it 3304 posts.

    Ya wanna buy a duck?
     
  19. abe

    abe LaminatedLincolnCollector

    I got taken once, and as soon as one year is up everybody will know who the scoudrel is. Heres a hint, the person is from Canada...
     
  20. Ladies First

    Ladies First Since 2007

    What's with the year wait?
     
  21. abe

    abe LaminatedLincolnCollector

    I'll wait a year before I broadcast the he's a thieving SOB...
     
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