Is QVC a good place to get coins

I was thinking about buying some from qvc

 

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NO! they charge double sometimes triple what the coin is actually worth.

 

Ok. How about Amazon?

 

No to QVC.. stay away especially from gold plated coins.. high priced and worthless!

Amazon I don't know. But my suggestion since you are a new collector is that you should wait and learn coin values first. The Red Book was suggested which is an excellent tool with information on all US Coins. They give you coin values that you can compare to with prices offered on all websites that sell coins.

 

Tend to agree with those in the No camp. If you are interested in coins that are offered on QVC, resist the temptation of buying them right-away-right-now. Make a note of what you would buy, then try and find more info about it - in catalogs (printed or online) and web sites of other dealers. Now if the QVC offer still looks attractive then, go ahead and buy from them.

Christian

 

NO!

 

No to QVC! Too much overhead and pricing is very high based on true coin values.
For new collectors, I recommend building a relationship with a local professional coin dealer. They will enhance your knowledge concerning all aspects of Numismatics. After 40 years dealing with a couple businesses, I get many entire collections offered to me on the wholesale side that the dealer is not interested to buy. I throw them a couple "Pork Chops" for the referral.

 

I'M in the know camp too. I did get a Christmas gift once from QVC and it was a shipwreck coin . From what I can remember she paid 90 dollars for it and it came with a nice case too.

 

QVC? Are you nuts!!!!!!!!

Chris

 

Thinking of this, I was looking at some blue box franklin or some darn mint that folks would buy in the 70's or 80's from tv or magazines, That I have that came from a guys collection. Most of the coins are only Like Fine!!! WORN!! Why did people fall for this??

 

I have a red book. And some cool apps. But you guys are so helpful thinks so much

 

They look so cool in the glass case

 

Amazon is way overpriced.
Local coin store
coin show
E Bay
QVC is where a fool and his money soon part.

 

Good general rule. NEVER buy coins from one of the TV programs.

 

Actually, it is a red oak presentation box. LOL

 

My guess is that the shipwreck coin was from the Admiral Gardener. If so, the shipwreck coins are more common than the same coin that wasn't on that ship. Lots of history, not much value.

 

QVC is similar to the Home Shopping Network in Canada. I had my table at a show in Ottawa about 20 years ago, and in my case was a 1975 Canada Presentation Set marked at $15. A lady strolled up and said "Is that what that is worth?" I said that she could have it for $13 if she was interested. She stated that she had just purchased one from the Home Shopping Network. Immediately, I responded with "Okay, and you paid $59.95 + shipping + tax ... about $75, right?" She said yes. When I asked her how long ago she had bought it, she told me two weeks. I explained to her that she had 30 days in total to return it. Don't know if she ever did, but she thanked me for the information.

 

T V Shows can be entertaining in a number of ways, but if you see something you might like, then do more research on E-Bay, Red Book, or as many sources and comparisons as you can find, including Auction Sites and your local coin dealer. Don,t ever be led into a hard sell for any reason...you can ALWAYS find a better deal on a rarer coin by just doing your homework.

 

QVC is a good place to lose money

 

QVC Is better than coffee when I want to stay up at night. The frustration keeps the blood pumping.