so I'm looking to start an ASE collection as stated in another thread, and saw this one on Ebay. From what I've read on other sites, these are counterfeited a lot. So what I'd like to know is is this coin legit and priced properly? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Silver...itu=UCC&otn=8&ps=63&clkid=4922536355735195381
It's priced higher than what I've seen at the local dealers. It looks legitimate though, did you check his feedback to see if he has sold some before?
Well he has sold 202 of them already (says in one of the boxes on the right) and he is based out of the USA so that is all a good sign. The price seems a bit high but if your fine with paying that, then this is a good deal fot you. Always be sure when buying coins that they are located in the USA, which doesnt mean they are %100 real but certainley gives you a better idea.. When they are based out of China or some asian country, they will most ,likely be fake.
I ended up buying from another seller, but I paid exactly $40.00, no shipping. Really, if you think about it I probably payed less then I would have with other sites, cause I got free expedited shipping. Looks like I just entered the world of the Silver Eagle
Congrats on the ASE purchase. Be sure to check out providentmetals.com and mintproducts.com for raw ASEs. TC
That website is going in my favorites. Shipping isn't outrageous and prices are awesome! Still glad I paid $40 though. Its about what I would pay on this website too, but for now on im using mintproducts.com My next purchase will be a bulk buy of 20+ when my new debit card comes in.
So out of curiosity I went to my local pawn shop to see what kind of coins they had today, and they had a 1998 American Silver Eagle Proof for $79.99 I talked the owner down to $60, I think that was a pretty good deal. It came with the display box and COA, and even had this corner of a piece of paper torn out with "No. 16625" printed on it. I've been trying to figure out what that number might mean but I don't have a clue. It looks like I'm on my way.
60 is pretty standard for a proof, but you should use extra caution with pawn shops. For one, they don't specialize in coins, and for another they got it from someone who probably doesn't either, and both of these things increase your risk of getting a fake. Having a COA is probably sufficient to ease those concerns, but I have heard horror stories about pawn shop purchases before, and they tend to be very overpriced.
