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<p>[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 3566583, member: 19463"]I see you got plenty of answers from several people. I can't help except to say the ones I have used were mentioned but I need more information to be of any possible use. I do agree with the idea of starting with auctions based in your own country but that is more important when you are a low budget collector like me. International postage can be a big deal but you have to pay to play with the Big Dogs if they are the only ones who have the coins you want. It seems silly to pay $25 postage to ship a $50 coin but not so bad if you are buying a half dozen coins or one worth $500. You did not say what you plan to spend and the recommendations do change accordingly. Most dealers, auctions or not, have a minimum price coin under which they do not deal except in group lots (often at the end of the listings). It makes no sense to pay $100 for a $25 coin if the same thing is available elsewhere for $25. If you are seeking $50 coins, it is not best to look in sales where the house charges a minimum of $40 to sell a coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 3566583, member: 19463"]I see you got plenty of answers from several people. I can't help except to say the ones I have used were mentioned but I need more information to be of any possible use. I do agree with the idea of starting with auctions based in your own country but that is more important when you are a low budget collector like me. International postage can be a big deal but you have to pay to play with the Big Dogs if they are the only ones who have the coins you want. It seems silly to pay $25 postage to ship a $50 coin but not so bad if you are buying a half dozen coins or one worth $500. You did not say what you plan to spend and the recommendations do change accordingly. Most dealers, auctions or not, have a minimum price coin under which they do not deal except in group lots (often at the end of the listings). It makes no sense to pay $100 for a $25 coin if the same thing is available elsewhere for $25. If you are seeking $50 coins, it is not best to look in sales where the house charges a minimum of $40 to sell a coin.[/QUOTE]
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