Other than eBay (which is rampant with fakes) and VCoins (which may be higher quality than I want), does anyone know any websites or dealers who would have a nice selection that they would recommend? I have one contact in Europe who finds them metal detecting, and although the quality is obviously lower, I kind of like the fact that they have been "dug up" and resurrected, so to speak.
How about www.delcampe.com, the "eBay" of Europe? The owner is Sebastien, who investigates problems first-hand. Also, the German bund of coin dealers, website at http://vddm.de (in German). One more: http://www.taleruniverse.com/for-sale-trade/ (may be able to refer you to specialists)
It depends what you are after. Ebay is still a decent hunting ground if you know what you are looking for. That's how I obtained some of the scarcer to rarer Russian coins. If there are any fields that you are interested in particular, let me know and I can give some examples.
Agreed, that is where I buy quite a bit too. The site and its "sister" for auctions focus on Europe though, also as far as the sellers are concerned. Don't give Delcampe such a bad reputation. Side note: The VDDM that you mentioned is one association of coin dealers in Germany; another one is the Münzenverband. You cannot actually buy any coins at the association sites, but they have lists of dealers ... Christian