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While Gold fluctuates between $730 and $740, the overall market remains steady for properly graded rare coins. Both Modern Gold and pre-1930 generic Gold are adjusting with bullion, however, better date coins are still the target of many collectors. Prices have increased for $4...
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The Long Beach Coin Show revealed what most coin dealers already know; the market is hot for the right coins. Everyday coins are lackluster; however, rare dates, better dates, and key dates are still capturing much of the business. Dealers were constantly busy amongst themselves, but retail...
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Gold bullion passed through the $730 mark with little resistance, but seems to have stalled. Dealers are concerned about being short of inventory at this time because the market uncertainty could lead to much higher prices. The latest edition of the Wholesale Market Dealer Price...
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Gold and Silver are markedly higher this morning and rightly so. Concerns with the economy continue to cause investors to rethink venues for their money. This may prove even more beneficial for the coin business. The Long Beach Expo begins next Wednesday for dealers and is open...
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Bust Half Dollars are very attractive to most dealers and collectors at present levels. They are in strong demand and have been for the last year. Dealers have raised their buy prices for individual dates and grades. Strict grading is a must and the more original the higher the asking...
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The coin market continues to see advances for the issues dealers and collectors feel have potential for future increases. Buyers are looking for coins that are rare by mintage, low census, low availability, or have exceptional eye appeal. Seated Liberty coins are very popular;...
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Whether it is at a major auction or any of the coin shows around the country, dealers and collectors are paying more for coins they seek. Wholesale prices are on the rise for most coins in the 1800’s and prior to the 1930’s. This is quite evident in Standing Liberty Quarters...
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In the last few weeks, demand in the coin market has reverted back to rare coins. Dealers and collectors are purchasing high-ticket rarities and the near term looks very bright. The ANA show produced literally hundreds of coin sales that have an FMV of over one hundred thousand...
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Dealers from the Milwaukee ANA reported that the coin market continues to be very strong for rare coins and those low-census issues located on an infrequent basis. However, many did not have the show they anticipated because there is not enough original material coming into the market so most...
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The current thrust of today’s coin market may appear to be for modern bullion issues, but dealers are well aware of the fact that earlier collector coins provide success for long-term business. Modern bullion is simply a means to entice potential collectors into numismatics. With buy/sell...
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Even though bullion may have put a damper on modern gold and platinum trading this past week, there has been a multitude of increases for truly collectable rare coins. We are often amazed at how much money is available to purchase rare coins, but in comparing the alternatives in other...
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This past week has seen an increase in activity for numismatic coins on a wholesale basis. Dealers are trying to buy a larger variety of coins on the teletype systems including U.S. Gold, Morgan and Peace Dollars, Walkers, Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and especially Indian and...
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The just completed Summer FUN Convention in West Palm Beach was the perfect setting for this lazy time of the year. While the atmosphere was laid back, there was still enough business for most dealers to make money. Along with many dealers returning to action from vacations, enthusiasm has...
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Dealers are hopeful that the coin market will pick up after very light trading during this past holiday week. Many dealers took advantage of this time to spend it with their families. With the metals making a major move this morning it looks like many of the vacationers are back to buying and...
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Temperatures at the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention were stifling however the market was not as hot as the weather. Attendance was good and the show was organized quite well, but unfortunately, the show was not near as active as dealers had hoped. Too many common coins in inventory and...
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The Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention is the only major show for the summer (until ANA in August) so dealers will be very interested to see what takes place this week. This show always attracts thousands of dealers and collectors and is sure to offer us an indicator of what we can expect...
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The upcoming summer months could prove to be less than active for many dealers. There are few major coin shows and auctions until the ANA in Milwaukee. Combining this along with the current softness in common coins and it points to a long summer. An indecisive metals market does not help...
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We have added many new Modern coins to the Wholesale Dealer Price Guide. The 2007 issues are now included along with the addition of the Presidential Dollars. Washington Quarters are updated with the recent State issues along with listings for the 2004 Wisconsin High and Low Extra Leaf. The...
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The June Long Beach Expo is usually the least active of the year. This one was somewhat quiet. There was some retail but not enough to help the majority. The theme was definitely wholesale in nature. Dealers still complain of not locating enough new collections to distribute at...
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The Long Beach Expo is well known for arriving at the same time the metals take a dip. This one is no different. Even though Gold and Silver are up slightly this morning, they have been headed consistently downward over the last month. Gold has dropped over $30 and Silver is down about $1.25...
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