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Selling Opinions - Modern US Proof/Mint Sets
Me again ...
Yes, I've still got these proof and mint sets. After all of the recent talk about selling stuff on eBay vs. to a dealer, I'm waffling back and forth on what to do. Basically, I have an accumulation of proof and mint sets dating from 1969 through 1993. This includes some Ikes in proof packaging. It's not 100% complete, but for the most part, I've got "one of each" proof and mint sets for these years. I did manage to tally them up with Grey Sheet prices. The low price was $490 and the higher $544.90. 49 pieces total. Opinions on what I might get by selling under various options? Basically, I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the trouble parting the lot out and selling indivually, vs selling all as a lot, either via eBay or to a dealer. To me, $50 more to sell 49 individual items on eBay would not be worth it Any guess as to what the spread might end up being, selling to a dealer vs. individually on eBay? I realize there's no real answer short of trying one or the other technique, but I figure I'd listen to opinions and see if any move me Thanks in advance, Nick |
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In article , Nick
Knight spoke thusly... Opinions on what I might get by selling under various options? Basically, I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the trouble parting the lot out and selling indivually, vs selling all as a lot, either via eBay or to a dealer. To me, $50 more to sell 49 individual items on eBay would not be worth it If you are looking for more convenience and willing to take a little less overall, I would go for the One Big Lot on Ebay, ask for offers here, or find a dealer. Additionally, if you don't happen to want to take the time to write up a good description of everything, don't want to take some decent photos, don't want to worry about a return privilege, if you have a low (not saying bad but rather low) feedback rating and such, I would just go with a dealer. Me? I can pinch a penny and make it scream in pain and also have some Ebay selling experience (and enjoy it to an extent) so I would probably do multiple (probably not 49, but multiple) Ebay lots. But, it sounds like you are looking more to just liquidate and be done with it and that is something dealers are very good at doing for you. -- Stu Miller Visit the Virtual Coin Museum (over 100 displays): http://www.thestujoecollection.com/museum.htm |
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Nick -- If you're selling to a dealer, you can expect anywhere from 5
to 20% back of bid for proof and mint sets, which varies from dealer-to-dealer. Depending on our inventory levels, we generally bring in lots for between 5 and 7% back of bid shipped. This is not an offer to buy them, just a "heads up" on what you can expect. --Andrew On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 02:15:02 GMT, "Nick Knight" wrote: Me again ... Yes, I've still got these proof and mint sets. After all of the recent talk about selling stuff on eBay vs. to a dealer, I'm waffling back and forth on what to do. Basically, I have an accumulation of proof and mint sets dating from 1969 through 1993. This includes some Ikes in proof packaging. It's not 100% complete, but for the most part, I've got "one of each" proof and mint sets for these years. I did manage to tally them up with Grey Sheet prices. The low price was $490 and the higher $544.90. 49 pieces total. Opinions on what I might get by selling under various options? Basically, I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the trouble parting the lot out and selling indivually, vs selling all as a lot, either via eBay or to a dealer. To me, $50 more to sell 49 individual items on eBay would not be worth it Any guess as to what the spread might end up being, selling to a dealer vs. individually on eBay? I realize there's no real answer short of trying one or the other technique, but I figure I'd listen to opinions and see if any move me Thanks in advance, Nick We want to be your only coin supply dealer! Shop with us online and save: http://www.brent-krueger.com Visit our new dealer showroom and retail outlet: Brent-Krueger Coin Supplies 186 Scotch Rd. Ewing NJ 08628 (800) 259-0158 |
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I have been slowly selling some of mine off. I set the starting bid at ask
on most of them so I can get "bid" money after the Ebay fees. About half of the listings last week sold. There is an ad on the back of the Graysheet from a company to buy most sets at bid. I searched for their website and it appears they are buying for one of the home shopping channels. What ever I don't sell I'll probably package up and ship off to there. "Nick Knight" wrote in message t... Me again ... Yes, I've still got these proof and mint sets. After all of the recent talk about selling stuff on eBay vs. to a dealer, I'm waffling back and forth on what to do. Basically, I have an accumulation of proof and mint sets dating from 1969 through 1993. This includes some Ikes in proof packaging. It's not 100% complete, but for the most part, I've got "one of each" proof and mint sets for these years. I did manage to tally them up with Grey Sheet prices. The low price was $490 and the higher $544.90. 49 pieces total. Opinions on what I might get by selling under various options? Basically, I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the trouble parting the lot out and selling indivually, vs selling all as a lot, either via eBay or to a dealer. To me, $50 more to sell 49 individual items on eBay would not be worth it Any guess as to what the spread might end up being, selling to a dealer vs. individually on eBay? I realize there's no real answer short of trying one or the other technique, but I figure I'd listen to opinions and see if any move me Thanks in advance, Nick |
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We will generally pay bid for nice, clean sets in excellent condition. As
such, we pay a little more than most dealers BUT we will return any sets that are not up to our quality standards. If they have any toning, spotting, carbon spots, other distractions or the envelops/boxes are not in great shape, we will not buy them and will send them back along with payment for the ones we keep. -- Ed Kelley - Proprietor http://www.kelleyscoins.com Kelley's Coins PO Box 501225 Atlanta, GA 31150 Phone: (770) 518-4346 x111 Fax (770) 216-2021 "Andrew Auletta" wrote in message ... Nick -- If you're selling to a dealer, you can expect anywhere from 5 to 20% back of bid for proof and mint sets, which varies from dealer-to-dealer. Depending on our inventory levels, we generally bring in lots for between 5 and 7% back of bid shipped. This is not an offer to buy them, just a "heads up" on what you can expect. --Andrew |
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