Although with the advent of the internet, finding a rare coin dealer has become easy; finding a credible and qualified one, is still a difficult task. It need not be so, if you were to take into consideration certain factors.

The first and foremost aspect that you need to look for in a coin dealer is experience. It is a fact that not everyone can become experienced overnight. Since you are in the market for buying rare coins, you should always try and look for a dealer who can give you accurate advice. Remember, rare coins do not come cheap it is no use going to a novice. Moreover, with so many counterfeit and fake coins going around the market, it is always preferable to seek the services of an experienced and credible rare coin dealer.

One good indicator of a dealer's credentials would be the credential that they enjoy within the numismatic community. Another good indicator for a credible dealer would be a membership with a reputable organization such as the 'Professional Numismatic Guild' or PNG. Any member of the PNG is supposed to follow particular ethical standards and would therefore be a good choice.

Another important aspect that you need to look in a rare coin dealer is customer service. Does the dealer actually enjoy clarifying your doubts? It goes without saying that you need to avoid dealers who are pretty inaccessible or genuinely lack enthusiasm while dealing with collectors. You must also find out whether the dealer that you intend to choose regularly participates in auctions or not. Remember, those dealers who regularly participate in auctions are more aware of the current market conditions and therefore in a better position to guide you.

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How To Find Rare Collectible Coins

Coin collecting was started only as a hobby for most people, however you can hear what other people say (or you probably have heard yourself) about news of people cashing in on their old coin; and that encouraged more people to go on a coin-collecting streak. If you are one of those people who want to invest in coins, here are several places to start your collection.

Coin Shops:

Many shop owners are dealers that know a lot of information about coins and are selling coins too. These coin shops are a valuable place to find and gain more information about coins and coin collecting. These coin shops can be costly, though, as they are anticipating selling their coins for a profit. With enough knowledge and/or having someone who know a great deal about coin collecting at your side, you can get great prices for your coins.

Coin Shows:

There are times when your local mall will have an exhibit from several coin dealers and that will let you see all of the collections and allow you to buy some coins for a lower price due to the competition. You will probably also see several new coins that are available and suitable for your collection.

These coins shows are great not only for sellers and buyers but also for coin enthusiasts who want to see rare and hard to find coins.

Mail Orders/Web Sites:

There are thousands of dealers worldwide and most of them have websites that allow buy coins and pay for them through mail order or through any online payment system such as Paypal. You should do your research on these companies and read their terms carefully to make sure that you can get your money back when you have a problem with the coin you purchased and/or received.

For every legitimate web site, there are may be hundreds of fake web sites that are just attempting to get your money. You should always ask for feedback from previous customers before paying anybody online and remember not to give out any password or pin numbers.

Flea Markets:

It would be surprising place to find rare coins at a flea market, but stranger things have happened. These places have different ideas about pricing which is due to their lack of understanding of how a coin should be priced. You will find overpriced coins but if you are lucky you might fi
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nd a rare coin somewhere in those stacks of coins that will make it worth your while.

Flea markets sellers are usually looking for a quick sell and would probably give you discounts when you buy their items in bulk. Try to buy other items and get your coins added as a bonus.

Auctions:

If you are looking to invest in really, really rare coins, the best place to go would be an auction. Auctions are the only place where you can find people selling their rarest and most expensive coins. Several of these auctions are happening online at the same time and most of the sellers are looking for the highest bidders. You must be aware and warned that some of these sellers are frauds and will not make the price you pay worthwhile. You should try to learn more about these coins and their worth before trying to buy one from an online auction.

Other Coin Collectors:

Coin collectors usually have duplicate coins that they are willing to sell for a price lower than its market value. The only problem is it is hard to find another coin collector that collects the same coins as you. The best places to look are online groups, forums and (if you have one) local groups.

Other coin collectors are the best people to turn into when you want to start your own collection. They can offer you tips, discounts and some might even be tempted to give you some of their coins to kick-start your collection.

Coin collecting is like any other investment the value will fluctuate: they may depreciate in value and/or gain value at any time. The best way to profit in coin collecting is keep updated with the news and the prices of the coins. This will not only help you in not being fooled by merchants but by learning how to price a coin even without a price list.

By: Elliot Higgins

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