I have sold at least one thing (maybe more) on this site's marketplace and I may sell more there. But I recall another site set up a while ago that presented itself as an alternate to Ebay - has that site stuck around and does anyone have the link? I think it had "American" in the title? Edit: I did find it in a thread here: https://www.usacoinbook.com/ I also ran across coinsforsale recently, but it looks new. Has anyone used this? I'd like to start selling off some of my stash, but I would rather not use Ebay or an auction house. Where have people had luck besides those sites?
Like it or not eBay and auction houses are by far the best options. You can use things like IG/Reddit/Facebook but they have their own issues and the social media sites take time and work to build a following and sales will be slow/very very slow and probably non existent until youve built it up
I was going to completely avoid social media (I don't have any social media accounts anyway) or Reddit, etc. I'm looking more for coin sites like usacoinbook or, potentially, coinsforsale (though I don't know anything about that site). Or even sites like this one, maybe for cheaper options. If I have to fall back on Ebay, I guess I'll have to eventually, but, at least with recent sales, I've only lost money there after all of the fees get tallied.
I don't the value or quality of your coins. If they are graded or are worth getting graded Great Collections has been working for me.`
I like to paruse usacoinbook from time to time. I've gotten a couple very nice deals off of there I'm sure due to the fact of the much lower cost of doing business. It just doesn't get the traffic. The format is a bit annoying to use but it works. Rarer stuff is in short supply. Seems like you find the $50 beat up, barely recognizable version of something and then the second option will be a slabbed $6500 version and nothing in between.
I suggest there are a lot of silent locals interested in buying coins. Develop some local contacts. I always offer my coins to a few trusted locals before going on-line. Start with jewelry stores. Take a coin in and offer it for sale. They are the safest place to start developing contacts. It may take a few visits to develop a relationship. Jewelers know wealthy collectors. Jewelers may recommend specific pawn shops they trust. Look to the private owned (successful) businesses in your town. Furniture stores, art galleries, Simply walk in and ask the owner if they know anyone interested in coins. Ask insurance agents, car salemen, your church staff, pretty much anyone may know someone. Next, pawn shops and flea markets but be cautious. Start with inexpensive coins and only develop relationships with people you trust. Don't leave your name or number. Take thier business card and call them to see if they know anyone looking for what you have to sell. Rock and gemstone clubs / fringe stores like wine, beer, and head shops usually have a coin collector or two. If in a bigger city, check with the gold and silver buyers, it is good to have a contact with one that has an x-ray machine that can test metals.
I like Coinbook for it's lower fees, but it can be a pain to use, especially when listing items, it's just not as user friendly as eBay. But, I've sold and bought some on there and have had no issues. Things tend to take a bit longer to sell, but for Cuban material, I list there because of eBay prohibitions. If you're on Instagram, many up and coming dealers and YNs are taking to that platform to sell/buy and you can find some decent deals. You are able to follow the sellers, interact with posts and submit offers by DM that usually get answered quite quickly. Also, ngc, pcgs, and other numismatic entities have a presence there and have informative interactive posts, but don't necessarily sell. When I'm not on CT, I'm on Instagram.
