Postage and Insurance

Unless otherwise specified, all shipments will be sent via USPS as follows: Insurance is provided, shipments valued above $500 will also be registered. U.S. shipments will be by first class mail. Outside the U.S., shipments will be by international first class mail. Additional services (Global Priority Mail, Express Mail, etc.) are available upon request. Note to international buyers: Insured delivery is not available to all countries- in that event, shipment is made at buyer's risk. U.S. delivery: Under $200: $2.50 for the first coin + 25 cents for each additional coin, up to a total of $5.00. $200 to $500: $4.50 for the first coin + 25 cents for each additional coin, up to a total of $8.00. Over $500: $9.50 for the first coin + 50 cents for each additional coin, up to a total of $20.00. Individual coins only. For rolls, multi-coin lots and sets, email for quote. International delivery: Please email with your mailing address for a shipping quote. Customs forms will be used on all international deliveries- any import fees due are the responsibility of the buyer.

Payment

By mail: Cash, check or money order- cash sent at buyer's risk. Online: PayPal only- credit cards cannot be accepted directly. Payment to be made in $US. Shipment may be held 10 days on checks from new buyers.

Grading

Grades for U.S. coins are based on "The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins", edited by K. Bressett, and "Making the Grade - A Grading Guide to the Top 25 Most Widely Collected U.S. Coins", by Beth Deisher. Coin grades may be assigned incorporating the full range of Mint State grades (MS60-70) currently in use. Canadian coins are graded per "Standard Grading Guide to Canadian Decimal Coins", by J. E. Charlton and R. Willey, and "The Simplified Grading Guide to the Coins of Canada and Newfoundland", by Hans Zoell, assisted by Cec Tannahil and Barry Renwick. 20th century Mexican coins are graded based on "Condition Grading of Mexico's Modern Coins", by H. S. Ulan. Grading for all other world coins based on 40 years of collecting experience. For comparison purposes, the following condition descriptions are taken from the ANA grading guide (above): BU = MS60: A strictly uncirculated coin with no trace of wear, but with blemishes more obvious than for MS63. Has full mint luster, but surface may be dull, spotted or heavily toned. Ch BU = MS63: A mint state coin with attractive mint luster, but noticeable detracting contact marks or minor blemishes. Gem BU = MS65: No trace of wear; nearly as perfect as MS67 except for some small blemish. Has full mint luster but may be unevenly toned or lightly fingermarked. A few barely noticeable nicks or marks may be present. Please note!!! Grading is not a science- it is an opinion regarding the state of preservation and quality of strike. People often disagree about the appropriate grade for a coin- even the third party graders (PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc.), who regularly assign differing grades to the same coins. If you have any questions or concerns about a particular coin, please email with a request for the information you need in order to make an informed purchase. Also Note!!! All coin grades are determined as described above. No guarantees are made regarding the grade that any of the certification services might assign to any particular coin.

Guarantee of Authenticity

All coins are guaranteed genuine, and as described.

Returns and Refunds

All coins are sold with an unconditional 10 day money back guarantee. Refund for coins returned which differ substantially from the listing will include the original payment plus refund for reasonable return shipping expenses. For any other reason (or none at all), refund will include the original payment only- return postage and insurance will be at buyer's expense. A difference in opinion concerning grading does not qualify for a refund of return shipping expenses. Please email for instructions before returning coins. Refund will be sent immediately following receipt of the coin in its unopened holder- any coin removed from its holder will be considered sold.