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How do you become a certified PCGS coin dealer?

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I am currently have nowhere near the knowledge I would need to become certified, but I would like to know where I need to start.

 

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Cool thank you. Is there any license or paperwork you need to become a coin dealer? Or do you just declare yourself a coin dealer.

(Example: Timmy got a good deal on a coin, so he resold it at a profit. Is Timmy a dealer?)

 

Not until he gets his PHD! The question is, is there a PHD for being a coin dealer So I am in Virginia. I guess I will have to find that out for myself when the time comes. Thanks.

 

Doug,

Perhaps you or Hobo can answer this. Does the ANA have correspondence courses for some of the basic skills that a dealer might need?

Chris

 

And if they do, where could we find a practice test version?

 

Union Garduate school is one that offers a "Design you own degree" type of studies. That is a good method for subjects such as Numismatics or Aromatherapy, areas where traditional colleges would not support.Union say
Learners design their individualized programs of study with the advice and support of faculty and committee members.

Traditional colleges, especially the European mode, would offer background undergradate degrees in "Classics", "History", "Languages( such as Greek, Latin, etc)" and could feature a thesis or specialization in the "Coins relating to Athena and their importance in trade" " or other similar.

I think Doug once posted the Url of one of Kagin's theses acouple of years ago.

I would recommend one of the Traditional Universities. If I was there again, it would be Metal chemistry, history, and languages to prepare for a non-traditional degree in Numismatics after that. IMO

Jim

 

Oh wow. I had no idea it was so involved. I imagined it to be a certification test on self-taught knowledge. I guess I'll leave the certifications to the experts for now.

 

How would you get into one of these classes?

 

Hmmm...Colorado is kinda far from me. I can't really drop everything and leave for a summer. Any kind of online classes? or something near Richmond, VA?

 

The traveling seminar requires me to put together 20 students, have each student provide $425, and also pay for the teachers travel expenses. I only know 1 person who is interested.

I could not find the link to the correspondence courses. Can you post it please?

 

Do you need one to become a dealer. ?

I think the answer to the question regarding how one becomes a dealer is simple.... aquire any required state business certifications associated with running such a business, and then declare yourself a dealer, and whoosh !

My guess is that all that is needed is a business license....

 

Sounds about right. Actually making a decent profit is a whole new game though.

 

I strongly recommend pursuing a traditional college degree first. Chemistry, Metallurgy, Ancient/Middle History, Languages. If the self originated coin dealer doesn't work out, you do have a degree that might allow you to find work in industry or teaching.

If you ever looked for a job later in the coin auction house area, experience in important, but a degree in any of the above mentioned would sure look impressive on a resume and set youself apart from all of the other self-appointed coin dealers. Education first. Disclaimer: I am a retired educator

Jim