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Can you recommend a reliable coin dealer? (Original Post) bif Apr 2023 OP
https://www.mintstategold.com are a solid place to start your due diligence IMO. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2023 #1
Numismatics Investments Quakerfriend Apr 2023 #2
My suggestion: ret5hd Apr 2023 #3
Coin shows are great for buying. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #5
Rogue Valley Coin leftieNanner Apr 2023 #4
Thanks all for the info! bif Apr 2023 #6
Yes I can. One of the best in the country. Sam Sloat Coins in Westport CT ZonkerHarris Jul 2023 #7

ret5hd

(20,524 posts)
3. My suggestion:
Thu Apr 6, 2023, 11:34 AM
Apr 2023

Find a person in your area that is really into metal detecting and coin collecting. There is a lot of intersection between the two groups.

Ask this person questions…who are the reputable coin dealers in your area? What dealers are good for bullion? What dealers are good for collectible coins? Who would they buy from? Who would they sell to?

In my experience, there will be one or two solid dealers in a metropolitan area…and a lot of “buy/sell gold for cash!!!” type of places (avoid those like the plague).

Buy local…you can look at it, examine it, compare it, etc. You can’t do that over the internet.

Also, go to local coin shows. Not necessarily to buy, but just to get a feel. There will be both bullion and “collectible” coins there. It will give you a good feel for things in your area.

multigraincracker

(32,727 posts)
5. Coin shows are great for buying.
Thu Apr 6, 2023, 01:30 PM
Apr 2023

You have dealers competing for your money and have to offer better prices than coin shops.
Like most collectibles, it’s all about condition and grading.

leftieNanner

(15,160 posts)
4. Rogue Valley Coin
Thu Apr 6, 2023, 11:40 AM
Apr 2023

In Medford Oregon.

My husband has collected coins for ever. Rogue Valley Coin is fair, knowledgeable, and honest. Talk to Mike.

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