Sunday, 25 December 2011

Tips on Where To Sell Coins

By Glen Phillips


If you're relatively new to the coin industry, you may be wondering where to sell coins. While on the surface, this appears to be a difficult question to answer, with a little bit of time and effort, including adherence to some of the guidelines in this article, you'll be well on your way to receive top dollar for your coins or coin collections.

Below are a few different options when you're trying to determine where to sell coins, whether from your coin collection or from an inheritance, including the pros and coins of each.

Coin dealerships may be one of the first options that come to mind, since they're not only coin specialists, but are also quite prevalent - especially if you live in a larger city. If you live in a more rural area or don't have any reputable coin dealers in your general area, you might want to sell coins online to an internet or online coin buyer.

So what do you need to look for when dealing with coin dealerships? Consider the following very important characteristics and qualifications before you sell your coins:

* The value of a coin dealership begins and ends with its reputation. Those that are honest in doing business will offer competitive prices based on the prevailing spot price of gold or silver. Consequently, these businesses find themselves with many regular customers who are all eager to do business with them. You can find online reviews and testimonials for reputable coin dealers, especially from unbiased third parties such as the Better Business Bureau.

* The time that a coin dealer has been in business is also indicative of the coin buyer's reputation, as this is a very competitive industry. Not only that, but like nearly every other industry, there are times where the coin market will be out of factor; therefore, for a coin dealer to remain in business for an extended period of time and persevere through some difficult markets, it's likely that they have a strong customer base, which is only built through treating individuals fairly.

While local and online auction sites on the surface may seem to be a good place to sell coins, these options can oftentimes be extremely expensive for individuals interested in selling coins. Not only can they be cost prohibitive, but a less than honest coin buyer can make for a very trying experience. They may claim to have never received your coins or received them in damaged condition, which may end up costing you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.

Another possible option to consider when attempting to determine where to sell coins is to coin collectors. Coin collectors are typically those individuals that place a high value on collectible or numismatic coins, and focus on trying to assemble complete collections or sets. While coin collectors are likely to offer you competitive prices for your coins, it's quite difficult to locate a coin dealer that is interested in your specific coin or coins. Furthermore, coin collectors typically prefer buying coins from coin dealers with whom they've established a relationship.

Now that you're familiar with the options available when determining where to sell coins, you can now go about successfully selling your coins. In general, the best option for most folks is going to be a reputable coin dealer that you can establish a relationship with, and who you can continue to do business with for years to come.




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