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To: SeaViewer who wrote (15437)	9/1/2000 12:06:50 AM
From: pater tenebrarum	Respond to of 436258

no, never online...i buy bullion coins from the bank in town and for numismatic coins i find it essential to personally browse at a dealer's place. since i've no experience with on-line coin dealers i can't give recommendations either. but you could ask around at kitco - i'm sure someone can help you there: kitcomm.com

To: SeaViewer who wrote (15437)	9/1/2000 12:25:28 AM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor	Respond to of 436258

Agree with Heinz...much easier if you can find a local dealer, look at the merchandise and receive the coins at the time of payment (for one thing, no shipping charges/insurance and so forth).

To: SeaViewer who wrote (15437)	9/1/2000 11:18:39 AM
From: Archie Meeties	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

I don't buy online anymore after a couple of disappointments. Better to make friends with a local dealer. Stuff online is likely to be at the low end of the grade if slabbed.

To: SeaViewer who wrote (15437)	9/1/2000 2:41:46 PM
From: bill meehan	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 436258

Jeff, I have bought old gold and recent platinum unc and proof coins online through dealers and Ebay without any problems at all. I believe the original St. Gaudens double eagles graded MS-63 or higher should make for a very nice long-term return, irrespective of the yellow dog's price. Bought all the minted platinum sets in unc and proof condition since they were the first ever minted in the US and the current series will have a limited run with relatively low mintages. However, I am far from being an expert.