Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Up to date mintages or production figures
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="elaine 1970, post: 632799, member: 7678"]to know how it works.</p><p><br /></p><p>example: let's use the coin dealer newsletter:</p><p><br /></p><p>silver coins: bid $100.00 ask $110.00 = those prices are for licensed dealers use only. since we are only the collectors or general public. the formula will be. if you want to sell. most likely the dealer or store owner will buy from you 10% below $100.00 (if they need it badly) 20% below $100.00 (if they have stocks). now if you want to buy from them. mostly likely they will sell to you at 25% to 33% over ask price of $110.00. and if you lucky enough. you might get it for 10% over ask price or lesser. for gold coins. the gap will not be that high in percentage.</p><p><br /></p><p>if you buy a coin for $133.00 at high end. and you sell that coin at low end for $80.00. you going to lose 40% for that the same piece of coin. so it is very hard to make a profit. but most people were collectors. they don't care about profit or loss. they just want to collect them as a hobby.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="elaine 1970, post: 632799, member: 7678"]to know how it works. example: let's use the coin dealer newsletter: silver coins: bid $100.00 ask $110.00 = those prices are for licensed dealers use only. since we are only the collectors or general public. the formula will be. if you want to sell. most likely the dealer or store owner will buy from you 10% below $100.00 (if they need it badly) 20% below $100.00 (if they have stocks). now if you want to buy from them. mostly likely they will sell to you at 25% to 33% over ask price of $110.00. and if you lucky enough. you might get it for 10% over ask price or lesser. for gold coins. the gap will not be that high in percentage. if you buy a coin for $133.00 at high end. and you sell that coin at low end for $80.00. you going to lose 40% for that the same piece of coin. so it is very hard to make a profit. but most people were collectors. they don't care about profit or loss. they just want to collect them as a hobby.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Up to date mintages or production figures
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...