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<p>[QUOTE="coolhandred, post: 2210723, member: 73341"]I have sold coins and collectibles in many different venues; flea markets, antique co-ops, antique shows, coin shows, and through specialized coin auctions such as Heritage, and still do. </p><p><br /></p><p>The key is to understand where to place a specific group of coins. Rarities are best sold via a large coin auction house such as Heritage or CNG, etc; however the time frame is 3-6 months minimum if not longer. I have sold coins on eBay since 1998 and have coins for sale on eBay at present. Ebay is not seller friendly, and you can and will get bad buyers now and again, (less than 5% is my experience). However you control the timing of the sale and you will have you cash, (less commissions), much quicker. Dealing with problems on line is the cost of doing business.</p><p><br /></p><p>Really common stuff, such as pre-64 silver you can get the best price at coin shows or local coin shops where they need to buy in order to keep the doors open. Common sense suggests that the dealers at a coin show paid money to set up and are actively looking to buy and sell. Just offer to show you coins to a dealer who is handling the type of items you are looking to sell. Don't try to sell ancient coins to a guy dealing in modern proof and commemorative coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="coolhandred, post: 2210723, member: 73341"]I have sold coins and collectibles in many different venues; flea markets, antique co-ops, antique shows, coin shows, and through specialized coin auctions such as Heritage, and still do. The key is to understand where to place a specific group of coins. Rarities are best sold via a large coin auction house such as Heritage or CNG, etc; however the time frame is 3-6 months minimum if not longer. I have sold coins on eBay since 1998 and have coins for sale on eBay at present. Ebay is not seller friendly, and you can and will get bad buyers now and again, (less than 5% is my experience). However you control the timing of the sale and you will have you cash, (less commissions), much quicker. Dealing with problems on line is the cost of doing business. Really common stuff, such as pre-64 silver you can get the best price at coin shows or local coin shops where they need to buy in order to keep the doors open. Common sense suggests that the dealers at a coin show paid money to set up and are actively looking to buy and sell. Just offer to show you coins to a dealer who is handling the type of items you are looking to sell. Don't try to sell ancient coins to a guy dealing in modern proof and commemorative coins.[/QUOTE]
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