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Ebay gives you the broad market and there’s a max on the fee for a BIG sale.
Your right, actions can result in very low sale prices unless there is a lot of flash or recognized value.
Send it off to PCGS. They will grade it and attach a PCGS rating to it which will enhance the value greatly. It costs but it is well worth it.
The mintage on this coin was 10,000. I would, if I were purchasing, pay in the area of $350.00 to $375.00 for the coin. Has it been graded and if so, by whom?
I would stay far away from Craigslist. I have never purchased a coin from a Craigslist ad, nor would anyone I know that collects. Keep an eye out for numismatic shows in your immediate area and carry it to the show with you - you will have a shot at finding a buyer just by mingling in the crowd and talking with collectors and dealers at the show.
Remember, collectors will be leary of most online sources (in my experience and personal preferences).
You’re better off selling it on eBay.
eBay has many, many coin categories. Your ad on Craigslist will only be seen in Manhattan; on eBay your listing will have worldwide exposure.
You can list the coin either as an auction or as a Fixed Price listing.
Take it into a coin shop, they can probably tell you about it...my son sells coins on his ebay site. Some coins he makes a profit, some coins he takes a loss. Depends.
You might try heritage auction galleries in dallas. They have in person as well as online auctions. They sell a lot of coins at auction.
I agree with RoberClark. I’m a coin collector and wouldn’t buy coins off Craigslist. I would spend the money and get it graded and then sell it either over E-bay or go to an auction that specializes in coins.
You have a rare coin that will only appeal to a limited number of coin collectors. Having it graded will probably result in a better price when you sell it because most buyers won’t trust your grading of the coin and will bid low.
Send it to me and I will appraise it;
Mike Alloy
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Nirobi Kenya
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No way I would buy or sell one of my coins on Craigslist. You should know the blue book value of the coin grade and then take it to a local dealer. If they don’t offer anything reasonable, then eBay is the next best option.
Ebay has a coin forum you might consider using. Many people on ebay no longer allow overseas buyers to purchase high priced items. The old ‘ the package was empty ‘ nonsense is alive and well. The ‘ its not what I bid on I am returning it ‘ routine also happens. Then the coin sent back is not the one you sold.
Take it to a coin dealer and have sent off to be graded. A graded coin is lot easier to sell and will command a higher price.
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A banker friend can suggest a local coin club that operates local enough to you to get an invite to it. Just inquire at your friendly hometown bank and get to know some of the "action" in this field. Often the best sell price and least overhead is such methods.
My two cents. Take it for what it cost ya.