TOP 5 BEST and WORST places to buy rare COINS and PRECIOUS METALS

[@sandiahead]

Ebay belongs on both sides of that list in my opinion. I've gotten so many just outright great deals on there over the years. Nice meeting you at the show today. Looking forward to your next video... wanna hear what the no photos guy had to say and what the story was on all the weird grading service slabs.

[@WildWestCoins]

I’m gonna check out ebay more often then, been hearing that more and more. It was also really cool meeting you! I’ve never met someone who watched my videos so it was a nice surprise! I’ll be at all the upcoming coin shows hope to see you again!

[@billp4]

Every so-called expert loves to bag on eBay. Lame.

[@loueckert4970]

Great suggestions, thanks for your video.

[@scottypwins9211]

Lol the tv coin info commercials always give me a good drunk laugh at 2am

[@WildWestCoins]

Haha I always see them at the gym too and watch and am amazed at the prices they list lol

[@tylercaine4704]

Austin Rare Coins and bullion. They are fair, have a crazy selection and can even find you items that are sold out. They've been in business 33 years with no complaints and billions in transactions sold.

[@kevinlaw494]

👌 couldn’t agree more. For me personally APMEX has been super reliable and have a wide selection for great prices. But I HATE Littleton coin company with a BURNING passion. I’ve heard from many people that they sell pre-cleaned coins. Gives me the heebie jeebies

[@Crysis482]

Littleton also charges a lot more than APMEX, and they already charge above normal retail value. The prices on there genuinely shock me when I see them.

[@coolbreeze6198]

APMEX Just makes it easy to browse and find deals... probably my favorite because of that, and I've ordered from all of them 👍

[@d-bird5815]

I agree with you just about all your placings. 💯 Percent correct on coin clubs, lots of times you can get really good deals there. I like shows also i have found a 10 oz bar as low as 2.50 over spot.

[@WildWestCoins]

Coin clubs are super underrated these days, and shows are my favorite! Thanks for the comment !

[@shoeless1137]

speaking the truth at 7:40 A year or so ago I tried to find some nearby shops after moving: First of them was closed (despite their posted hours) and when I called the dude on the phone said he doesn't keep an inventory and only is open by appointment, basically it wasn't even a shop. It was just his work office and he finds expensive coins for people at a fee, which sounded like a total scam unless he's hunting actual rarities. Second one I walked in and their display cases were empty, guy said if I wanted he could get some trays out of the back but they were all just junk morgans and it wasnt his shop, said the owner was out for the day. Felt really pointless to even have a shop

[@WildWestCoins]

It’s hard to find a reliable coin shop! Most dealers just set up at shows

[@mimikismism]

I mostly buy on flea markets, coin shows and Ebay and have had a great outcome. I always keep my eye pealed on IG and have had a couple great finds on pawn shops. Its best to gain some knowledge first and hopefully that will reduce your chances of being scammed. Good video and advice!

[@WildWestCoins]

Thank you! Having some knowledge is huge at flea markets. If you don’t mind me asking, what are some of your best flea market scores? And also, what is your pawn shop strategy? Do you just go to a bunch of different ones and ask for old coins or do you frequent a particular store?

[@mimikismism]

@@WildWestCoins I mostly collect mexican so I've been lucky to find some coins from the Maximilian empire and some Spanish 8 reales. Usually I stick to one near my home and they keep their prices close to melt.

[@matteosternato2309]

Thanks for the video, especially liked the Reddit tips. Question - at coin shows, do you tend to get better deals at the beginning or end of a coin show?

[@WildWestCoins]

I haven’t experimented enough to say for certain, but I would suspect you get better deals towards the end. In my experience, I have had good luck when I ask about a coin, tell the dealer I’ll think about it, and then come back later asking for a better price. They’re usually willing to give you a better price at that point, so I would say end of show has better deals, but less inventory at the end

[@larryking7488]

Beginning

[@macarioacosta7767]

Very helpful. I have never been to a coin show but plan on going to one soon

[@WildWestCoins]

Hopefully you can make it to one!

[@billp4]

They are a little overwhelming IMO. But they are interesting.

[@andrewkolb6309]

I also love going to coin shows you're likely to find better selection of coins then going to your local LCS not saying they're bad, but more to variety at shows! I myself will be going to a huge coin show first weekend of October I hope I do well!

[@WildWestCoins]

I’m jealous! I don’t have any coin shows coming up, but good luck to you I hope you can pick up some cool stuff!

[@andrewkolb6309]

Anything I could pick up for you or needing??

[@WildWestCoins]

@@andrewkolb6309 I appreciate the thought! But I should hold off on any more purchases at least for a little while 😅

[@upnorthcoins]

That 1915-d barber half in the antique shop looks possibly fine or better, for $25 that’s a good deal. it’s always best to take a look in case the seller undergrades

[@WildWestCoins]

True! There’s always the chance the seller makes a mistake which nets you a good deal!

[@CoineeJake]

Meanwhile my local pawn shop selling me Spanish colonials by the bag

[@WildWestCoins]

What?! I can’t find anything like that at any pawn shops near me lol

[@Silvercrypto-xk4zy]

My pawnshop has eagles but wants $10 each over everyone else

[@frmich7766]

Very good content.

[@WildWestCoins]

Thanks so much I’m glad you enjoy it!

[@Crysis482]

eBay has absolutely been the best way for me collect, mostly because the nearest coin shop to me is 50 miles away and I ain't about to drive that far whenever I want to buy a coin. So long as you read reviews of sellers eBay is just as safe as any coin shop imo.

[@billp4]

Yeah, I totally disagree with putting it on the worst list. I'm not going to subscribe this channel.

[@Alan1234x]

And stick to graded coins. Better than raw coins from a LCS.

[@NekoBarnes]

Iv got a 1909 key date for 1$ one time made a lot of money

[@WildWestCoins]

niceee!

[@boi2389]

I am lucky and have a very good coin shop near me, nice guy, huge selection of coins, and priced very reasonable.

[@WildWestCoins]

Nice! I love going to coin shops, it’s often a hit or miss for me

[@jrorner1]

I found jewelry stores can have good deals. I have found some that buy below spot and then sell $1 over spot rather than sending them in for melt value.

[@WildWestCoins]

I didn’t even think of jewelry stores! That was actually the first place I ever saw bullion for sale too

[@Spearhead-lz1oq]

Yesterday saw a 90% Kennedy for 15 Dollars. That is 30x face. At a pawn shop.

[@billp4]

I bought a couple of ASEs for $32 the other day at a local pawn shop. He buys for $20 LOL

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Very helpful .Thanks..

[@WildWestCoins]

No problem, Thanks for the comment !

[@mrmainevent1872]

When i first started stacking 4 years ago i bought 4 ASE from one of those tv home shopping channels. I knew it was overpriced but i really wanted the labels on them. Probably a stupid reason to buy them but I was only a month or two into stacking. I actually still love them for the reason i bought them so I'm not unhappy about it in the least bit. Other than those, buying from those channels are a big no thank you.

[@WildWestCoins]

We all made mistakes at the beginning, but often times those mistakes are the most memorable and meaningful. I’m glad you still love those coins

[@southerncanadiancoins757]

i had a pawnshop owner dink me around for months on end saying he will put out new stuff but i got so annoyed when he refused to sell me coins that i wanted but only wanted to sell me garbage at shady prices he did not know much about coins and also got in stuff i wanted but refused to ever sell me the good stuff i once told him why get stuff in show me get my hopes up just so i can get annoyed i never did business with that guy ever again and found a way better dealer whos way more movable

[@Silvercrypto-xk4zy]

The antique mall near me only has one dealer selling coins and he’s actually a local coin dealer. His prices aren’t terribly overpriced but yes they are higher due to the fees the main business puts on them. Flee markets I’ve found either nothing but fakes or very overpriced coins. This past weekend a guy was selling 90% halves for 30x face. When I questioned him the guy insisted he couldn’t lower the price because it’s 90% silver even though every coin shop in my area is selling at 20x or lower. I’ve got some great deals from eBay, but I’ve also been ripped off by scammers. Online bullion dealers have been great as long as I avoid APMEX and shop around, but generally I try to use my local shop which is actually lower on the junk silver than even the online stores, and he always is flush with inventory and great prices

[@WildWestCoins]

I have generally had the same experiences at those places as you. I mainly try to stick with shows but sometimes when I’m itching I go to the local coin shop. And I’m always looking around on ebay just for fun lol

[@SethMcCu]

Just made a new coin show pickup tyoe set update video

[@WildWestCoins]

Nice I’ll check it out!

[@michaelkrueger8076]

Ok I have bought some coin vault at very good prices. Sound like you are a stacking. I think they should be good to buy not high up but in middle ground not bad not good

[@WildWestCoins]

That’s interesting, I’ve never ran across any good deals but I also haven’t watched it long enough. Thank you, I’m going to look into it more

[@michaelkrueger8076]

@@WildWestCoins this look up coin deal of the day they normally are not to bad yes it little over spot

[@b-man1232]

I watch a TON of the TV Coin " shows" because I like to learn and love coins! "Buyer Beware"!! The Coin Fault has got some of the most overpriced garbage that I've ever seen on ANY network. Every great once in awhile, they'll have kind of a good deal, but usually their coins sell for double/triple (even more) what you can find them on places like eBay! Trust me, I watch a TON of these channels (because my love of coins).

[@JJJRRRJJJ]

What about estate sales or yard sales?

[@WildWestCoins]

I considered adding them in as an honorable mention since they are very hit or miss! In my area it’s hard to find good ones

[@PGCoinworld]

🎉❤🎉 yes 👍

[@G-BONE]

To find coins at yard sells are rare but when I do I find some of the best deals I've ever seen .

[@WildWestCoins]

Oh I bet. It’s probably like striking gold (sometimes literally)

[@G-BONE]

@@WildWestCoins sometimes I even feel guilty...naah

[@bigstyx]

Would I found a flea market and some other places similar are foreign coins. A lot of times they have no idea what they have and I’ve gotten some great deals on foreign coins. But again you have to be educated.

[@rickraybourn7456]

Also. Littleton and International Coins & Currency, way OVER priced!

[@WildWestCoins]

Can’t believe I forgot about Littleton. Definitely one of the worst

[@patrickleonard1410]

Insult to injury,tax is imposed on it....

[@Manetho72]

Honorable mention for Craig's List?

[@WildWestCoins]

I never even thought to check craigslist. Have you had success on there?

[@Manetho72]

@@WildWestCoins Yes, I bought some Indian pennies on there. Most were culls but there was a nice 1864 that almost paid for the lot. From then on I routinely look.

[@b-man1232]

Another absolutely HORRIBLE place to buy coins is at the local auction. It's INSANE what common date/raw coins sell for at auction!! Most of these buyers are uneducated on coins and tend to get into bidding wars with somebody else! Auctions are a great place to sell your coins, and not to buy coins

[@billp4]

Nothing wrong with eBay, at least for the buyer. There are lots of no reserve and low starting bid deals on eBay. Also if you do do get a fake eBay or Paypal will refund your money. You also have the feedback feature and many well know dealers selling there.

[@WildWestCoins]

Yes you’re right. When you’re more experienced with spotting coins, eBay is actually not bad at all

[@patrickleonard1410]

Insult to injury,now that tax is imposed...

[@WildWestCoins]

What do you mean?

[@byronbeall9165]

In person private sales collections

[@WildWestCoins]

For sure that’s one of the best ways to collect, but not very common for the average person

[@thedaveandjimshow3809]

Wouldn't it be the ethical thing to do to let the seller know he made a mistake pricing a date? To say that you can get a key date for $10 shows your core morals. Or lack thereof. Yes antique malls overprice stuff for tourists and idiots. But be honest and don't try to steal from someone who made a mistake. That's called taking advantage and knowingly doing it speaks volumes to who you are. Think before you speak and show who you are.

[@WildWestCoins]

@@thedaveandjimshow3809 👍🏼

[@madfemurfast]

Instagram...👍

[@uhadme]

Palladium has been over $3000? You're not sure if "advance release" means rare? Take advice from a dolt, and you become a dolt.

[@bigstyx]

Whatnot is the worst even before tv sellers

[@WildWestCoins]

I actually bought a coin on whatnot and was going to make a video about that