Here is a quick list of online coin marketplaces and dealers. Each offers a range of products some more bullion oriented than others. Pros and cons of each has been listed to quickly assist you in deciding which marketplace may best suit your needs. In general marketplaces allow you to sell your coins, while dealers generally want to purchase the coins from you at a discount and then resell at a profit.
eBay (ebay.com)
Pros:
- Wide variety of coins available
- Connects buyers and sellers worldwide
- Auction and fixed-price options
Cons:
- Requires caution and research on sellers’ reputations
- Potential risk of counterfeit coins
- Higher fees
APMEX (apmex.com)
Pros:
- Reputable dealer of precious metals and coins
- Competitive pricing and extensive inventory
- Excellent customer service
Cons:
- Mainly focuses on bullion coins
- Limited selection of numismatic rarities
Provident Metals (providentmetals.com)
Pros:
- Offers a range of products from various mints
- Competitive pricing and fast shipping
- Excellent customer service
Cons:
- Limited selection of numismatic collectibles
- Focuses mainly on precious metals
ModernCoinMart (moderncoinmart.com)
Pros:
- Specializes in modern coins and numismatic collectibles
- Offers a wide range of products from various mints
- Competitive pricing and fast shipping
Cons:
- Limited selection of older or rare coins
- Focuses primarily on modern coins
Heritage Auctions (ha.com)
Pros:
- One of the largest auction houses for coins and collectibles
- Offers high-quality numismatic items
- Transparent bidding process
Cons:
- Requires registration and possible fees for bidding
- Auction process can be time-consuming
Stack’s Bowers Galleries (stacksbowers.com)
Pros:
- Well-respected numismatic auction house and dealer
- High-quality offerings and expert staff
- Excellent customer service
- Americas oldest rare coin dealer
Cons:
- Limited fixed-price sales
- Auction process may be intimidating for new collectors
