Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Price and value your coin. Know that a private collector may have multiple specimens of the same coin type, or might be searching for a very particular quality of coin. Check the condition of the coin and its typical price range using an appraiser, or the online guides listed in the references section below. Use online auction sites to get an idea of what each coin is currently being sold for in the market.
Post your coin sale on reputable coin collection websites and auction sites to attract interested buyers to you. List all of your coin's specifics, such as the year and place of its issue, as well as its condition. Be sure to include details that a collector will want to know, such as whether the coin is uncirculated or special edition. Post a photo of your actual coin with the listing when possible to avoid most common questions from viewers.
Contact buyers who specialize in and seek coins that you are trying to sell. Use reputable coin collection websites, such as the ones listed in the references section, to find contact information or answer requests from collectors looking to purchase a particular coin. Seek a collector with a good business reputation, without failed transactions in online purchase auctions. Read user ratings or background when posted.
Perform a secure transaction. Meet in a public location when conducting viewings or bring a trusted third party with you. Tell someone where you are going if you are meeting with an unknown person. Keep records of your interaction and pricing agreements, from emails to a copy of your posted coin ad if applicable. Use a secure online payment service or a written and signed receipt to document the sale. Include any original packaging and paperwork that may have come when you acquired the coin for the collectors benefit.