| Although with the advent of the internet, finding a | | | | reputable organization such as the |
| rare coin dealer has become easy, finding a | | | | ‘Professional Numismatic Guild’ or |
| credible and qualified one, is still a difficult task. It | | | | PNG. Any member of the PNG is supposed to |
| need not be so, if you were to take into | | | | follow particular ethical standards and would |
| consideration certain factors. | | | | therefore be a good choice. |
| The first and foremost aspect that you need to | | | | Another important aspect that you need to look |
| look for in a coin dealer is experience. It is a fact | | | | in a rare coin dealer is customer service. Does the |
| that not everyone can become experienced | | | | dealer actually enjoy clarifying your doubts? It |
| overnight. Since you are in the market for buying | | | | goes without saying that you need to avoid |
| rare coins, you should always try and look for a | | | | dealers who are pretty inaccessible or genuinely |
| dealer who can give you accurate advice. | | | | lack enthusiasm while dealing with collectors. You |
| Remember, rare coins do not come cheap it is no | | | | must also find out whether the dealer that you |
| use going to a novice. Moreover, with so many | | | | intend to choose regularly participates in auctions |
| counterfeit and fake coins going around the | | | | or not. Remember, those dealers who regularly |
| market, it is always preferable to seek the | | | | participate in auctions are more aware of the |
| services of an experienced and credible rare coin | | | | current market conditions and therefore in a |
| dealer. | | | | better position to guide you. |
| One good indicator of a dealer’s credentials | | | | For detailed information on rare and ancient coins |
| would be the credential that they enjoy within the | | | | you can visit This online source is also a good |
| numismatic community. Another good indicator for | | | | place to shop for coins. |
| a credible dealer would be a membership with a | | | | |