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<p>[QUOTE="JBK, post: 18622, member: 1101"]I would have to agree with the comments that Littleton does not sell junk – what they sell is solid and with no problems, with a few exceptions (such as the SEs in plastic pouches that they throw in the envelope together – some of which get rim digs from each other.) </p><p><br /></p><p>As for their overhead? They are in a small town in NH, so their rent is presumably cheap. As I recall, they send a postpaid envelope for the first batch of approval coins, but after that you are on your own for postage. </p><p><br /></p><p>They are OUTRAGEOUSLY overpriced, and that no one can deny. On occasion they do have some food deals, and if you go for those then great. I had to laugh tat he $50 price for a 1950D Jefferson mentioned above, since I bought several from them on special for under $10 each. Not sure if that is a great price but I was happy at the time. They also sell proof and mint sets which are still currently available from the Mint for a hefty premium over issue price. </p><p><br /></p><p>The fact that no one on this forum is a customer says a lot. Beginners usually get involved with them, but not many stay with them. They do offer good quality circulated coins and they are convenient, but you pay through the nose.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JBK, post: 18622, member: 1101"]I would have to agree with the comments that Littleton does not sell junk – what they sell is solid and with no problems, with a few exceptions (such as the SEs in plastic pouches that they throw in the envelope together – some of which get rim digs from each other.) As for their overhead? They are in a small town in NH, so their rent is presumably cheap. As I recall, they send a postpaid envelope for the first batch of approval coins, but after that you are on your own for postage. They are OUTRAGEOUSLY overpriced, and that no one can deny. On occasion they do have some food deals, and if you go for those then great. I had to laugh tat he $50 price for a 1950D Jefferson mentioned above, since I bought several from them on special for under $10 each. Not sure if that is a great price but I was happy at the time. They also sell proof and mint sets which are still currently available from the Mint for a hefty premium over issue price. The fact that no one on this forum is a customer says a lot. Beginners usually get involved with them, but not many stay with them. They do offer good quality circulated coins and they are convenient, but you pay through the nose.[/QUOTE]
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