Online coin auction. Sell collectible coins at auction

Good health to all, dear numismatists and treasure hunters, visitors. Today in this article I wanted to touch on the topic of selling coins on the Internet. After all, it used to be quite difficult to sell a coin, but now, in the age of the rapid development of the Internet, all transactions for the sale of coins take place on the Internet. So let's say you have one or more vintage or modern coins and you would like to sell them. Where to start and where to go? So, all the details of buying and selling coins for those who are just starting to get interested in this.

First of all, you must find out the value of your coins. How to do it? The very first thing you need to do is type in the denomination of your coin into the search engine and add "value". Surely in the first 5 sites there will be several online auctions, where you can look at the archive of auctions and find out how much coins of your denomination were sold for. Of course, first of all, the value of a coin depends on the degree of safety of the coins, so do not flatter yourself if the same coin as yours was sold at an auction, for example, for 5,000 rubles. It is quite possible that your coin is in a poorer condition and no one will lay out more than 500 rubles for it.

Having learned the approximate value of your coin, we go to any forum of numismatists or treasure hunters. here you can read about, I described some of the forum where I used to trade myself. Register. Now you will need to create a topic on the forum where you can ask for a free evaluation of the coin by members of the forum. As a rule, if the forum is visited, then on new topic a lot of people immediately "flock" and you will very quickly be able to find out the approximate cost for a coin of your denomination and save it. The most important thing is to provide forum users with high-quality photos of the coin or, preferably, a scan of the coin. That is, take a scanner, put a coin there and scan at 300-600 dpi. What is good about a scanner when photographing coins is that the lighting is always perfect, which allows you to see all the defects on the coin (scratches, chips, cracks, oxides), as well as assess the general condition of the coin. A high-quality scan of a coin with a 100% guarantee will allow you to accurately evaluate the coin.

So, having created a topic on the forum, we received several options for the approximate cost of coins from members of the forum. If the coin is in good condition, then you will immediately be offered to buy the coin right now. Very often, such mini-auctions are arranged in the topic, as a rule, this happens if the coin put up for evaluation is quite rare or in a smart preservation. If no offers have been received, then go to the appropriate section of the forum, as a rule, this is the "auctions" section and create a topic where you indicate your lot, provide a photo or scan of the coin, year, denomination. It would also be nice to provide a link to the forum section where it was discussed earlier when it was evaluated. As a rule, those who want to place a bet will first read the forum discussions on the coin. I remember that they actively discussed somehow on the topic of rarity, it was interesting to read, I learned a lot of new things.

Further. There is an auction. The conditions for coin auctions are different, rates start from 0 rubles, or from a certain value that you set. Agree, it’s scary to put up coins worth 5,000 rubles for sale from 0 rubles. However, as practice shows, lots offered from zero rubles accelerate very well. If the coin is over 1000 rubles, then it will take its price, be sure. good coins, rare, in excellent condition are always in demand on any forum of numismatists. And it does not matter whether the coin is old or modern. Won in recent times became super popular.

Also on some auctions there is such an option - "blitz price". You set the blitz price yourself, this is the price for which you are ready to sell the coin immediately. The one who puts the blitz wins the auction. Therefore, put the blitz deliberately, do not underestimate it in any case, there is a risk of making it very cheap. On the other hand, blitz stimulates bidding, which is very good for you. Therefore, it is recommended to set a flash price at least 30 percent more than the approximate cost. It was with the blitz that I sold my .

So, the coin is sold, there is a winner. Now the question arises - how to get money for a coin. And how to deliver the coin to the buyer. Most often, the seller of the coin immediately indicates that:

The buyer pays postage (usually sent by mail 1 class, 50 rubles).
Payment in advance 100 percent, 50 percent or cash on delivery.

The buyer, placing a bid, automatically agrees to the terms of the seller.

So, by following these simple steps, you can sell coins online. After making several successful transactions, you will raise your reputation on the forum, so subsequent transactions will go smoothly, buyers will pay you the full amount without fear of scammers. And there you can already start a career as a coin dealer - but here you need to have a very deep knowledge of coins. Experience comes with time. Successful sales of coins on the Internet.

Sooner or later, every numismatist faces the question of where and how it is more profitable to sell or buy a coin. Of course, the easiest way is to go to the market, to the numismatic store or to the places where collectors gather. But this was true 20 years ago - today auctions are leading, including those held on the Internet.

Of course, in this case (as in any other) there may be a risk of buying a fake, so we conducted a study and prepared a review of the most famous and reputable auctions.

Coin store "IMPERIAL"

It all started in 2001, when the first full-fledged printed catalog of coins with prices appeared, released by the Konros publishing house. At the same time, the auction house was going to start developing its own Internet site, but at first it remained not particularly visited for a long time. At that time, the first large Russian Internet trading platform molotok.ru (now closed) ruled the Internet. Finally, by the end of 2002, after a series of weekly online auctions, https://auction.conros.ru/ became a truly sought-after and popular resource among numismatists.

Today, all coins offered by Konros as lots, and after the sale, go to the new owner with a guarantee of authenticity from the trading house. Today, this Internet resource gathers about 2500-3000 unique Internet users every day, which indicates its relevance and popularity.

To participate in the auction, you need to register, indicating the exact postal address with an index and a contact phone number, after checking the data, you will be given the opportunity to bid on the current auction. The commission from the buyer is 10-15% of the price of the lot at the end of the auction, the seller is charged 15% of the sale price of the lot. In addition to weekly Internet auctions, Konros also conducts monthly and semi-annual (the latter are held in St. Petersburg) auctions.

Auction «Wolmar»

It offers 2 types of auctions: VIP - for investment, rare, collectible coins, as well as awards and medals (the cost of the lot is over 1000 rubles). For inexpensive coins of different countries and periods, Standard auctions are organized. In both cases both the seller and the buyer are charged a commission of 10%. You can also sell antiques here - separate auctions are organized for this.

Auction "Efimok"

Volmar's main rival is also operating since 2006.

He held more than 180 auctions, to participate in the auction you need to be over 18 years old and pre-register on the website www.efimok.ru, be sure to indicate a contact phone number and postal address. The final price of the lot includes the cost, commission (10%) and postage.

Auction "Hermes"

Working on the Internet since 2010 and very well established among numismatists.

Auction "Numismatist"

Internet project www.numismat.ru also holds auctions for more than 90 times.

Here they accept materials for bidding 2.5 months before they are held, after which a very high-quality color catalog of lots is prepared. The commission is 15% of the total cost of the lot reached as a result of the auction. You can also sell medals here.

Auction «NumizRus»

The price of the lot includes the maximum bid, commission (10%) and shipping costs. You can pay and pick up the won lot at the Moscow office. Delivery is only available within Russian Federation. Lots are sent to the buyer after 100% prepayment, and the costs of transferring money for the purchased lots are borne by the buyer.

Auction «RusNumismat»

Also, auctions, and not only on the Internet, are held by LLC " Russian Numismatic House» (www.rusnumismat.ru) - not only coins, desktop medals and banknotes are put up for sale, but also awards, antiques and old and rare books.

More than 40 auctions have already been held, to participate in which you need to go through free registration and pay a commission fee based on the results of the auction - it is 5-10 percent and is charged from both the buyer and the seller.

Good old "Molotok" (now closed)

A popular trading platform that also exhibits collectibles (coins, medals, bonds) is molotok.ru.

This is one of the very first and largest online trading platforms, which began its activities back in 2000. However, despite the huge popularity, here the risk of running into a fake is higher than that of highly specialized sites.

Other auctions

In addition, it is worth mentioning that many large Internet resources for numismatists, in addition to those indicated, also have their own shops and coin auctions - these are Russian Coin, the newspaper Treasure Detector and Gold Miner, and others.

Among the “live” (outside the Internet) auctions from the house “Alexander”, the company “Coins and Medals”, the company “Gelos” can be noted - they are held both in Russia (the first two) and in Europe (“Gelos”).

The most famous in the USA are Dmitry Markov's auctions("Markov"), held annually in early January - it is here that the prices for Russian coins for the whole year are determined. By the way, they usually coincide with one of the main events in the world of numismatics - the International Numismatic Show, held in New York.

Today, unlike in the 80s or 90s of the last century, buying or selling a coin is not a problem. Abroad, almost every numismatic store has its own auction, and today Russian portals have picked up this trend, which indicates the active development of the coin business in the country. If you want to sell coins yourself, then watch the video tutorial on how to do it.

The owners of prestigious collections, of course, know the places where the most solvent buyers gather - true collectors and resellers. Fortunately, in almost every city there are unofficial and semi-official markets. But what about those people who got ancient rarities quite by accident and they don’t even know by hearsay how to sell coins...

The global network as a source of reliable information

Since the appearance of the Global Network, and after it - specialized online auctions, getting reliable information is not a problem. On any official website you can sell commemorative coins, vintage and any other without leaving home.

Here, on the site, everyone can get acquainted with the transaction procedure, methods of receiving payments and reviews of other sellers.

Even novice users, getting to one of these sites, quickly understand: in order, for example, to sell the coins of the USSR that remained in their property, you must first choose a similar coin among those that are already presented at the electronic auction. But sometimes there are overlaps... For example: an inexperienced seller cannot understand why his product is priced several times cheaper than the analogue found on the Internet, despite the absolute external similarity.

What should a novice seller know?

Frightened by the probability of “running into” scammers, an inexperienced seller, even if he really needs money, does not dare to conclude a deal for a long time for fear of losing the goods and being left without money.

Distrust of online services often settles in the souls of new numismatists after the appraiser "makes a verdict" for which they are not ready. For example, it is much more profitable to sell commemorative coins that are three to four decades old than an old one minted several centuries ago. In order to understand why the one hidden away for a rainy day, which had high hopes, turns out to be a penny trinket, it is worth asking what criteria are used to form the prices of auction coins.

Is it worth it to be afraid?

Making a deal at an electronic numismatic auction is already a guarantee of security. Firstly, the procedure is completely confidential and implies the possibility of obtaining both a consultation from a highly qualified specialist and other necessary information at any stage of the transaction. Secondly, the cost of the lot can only change upwards. Thirdly, an intuitive auction interface.

To figure out why an expert working on the site evaluates almost identical lots differently, you need to be aware of some subtleties that are not customary to talk about openly. All the information he needs (how to sell, the cost of coins, why the price is such) the beginner will comprehend in the process of communicating with the administration of the auction or on the forum, exchanging information with other, more experienced sellers.

Not all that glitters is gold...

Like any other professional, the numismatist appraiser is guided by many options known to him alone. For example, old, but unremarkable coins, issued in a small circulation, as they say, "on trial", in our time can be valued at several tens of thousands of dollars each and be a national treasure. Of great importance is also the level of preservation, the quality of brewing...

It often happens that such a fascinating story is connected with a coin of no particular value, which took place in real life, due to which its price at the auction jumps sharply. Therefore, before selling coins, it is worth finding out if any curious, tragic or other incident is connected with them.

By the way, registration on a numismatic forum entitles you to a free one. This is a great chance to consult with the best masters of their craft, who are almost impossible to meet offline.

How to sell coins online?

Many people consider collecting art, and ancient coins- the best object for investment. Why? Coins, despite the global financial crisis, do not fall in price, and, apparently, this is precisely what explains such close attention of the general public and the press.

The circle of communication of professional numismatists is quite narrow and closed to amateurs. In this state of affairs, it’s not enough for an amateur to sell coins - no one will tell the real price. The easiest way to evaluate and sell your collection (or part of it) is to register on an auction site.

Auction sites are arranged so simply that even an inexperienced user will not find it difficult to find the sections to which his goods belong. Also, a potential seller needs to find images of their coins and formulate their main characteristics. In general, do everything to interest the auction administrators. Then the transaction will be completed quickly and will be mutually beneficial. But if the appraiser is not interested in the coin, it may not be worth the time to sell it.

If, nevertheless, a decision is made to sell, this can be done immediately after registration at the auction and the conclusion of an agreement in which the minimum price of the lot should be stipulated.

Payment and delivery

At any online auction there are always a lot of users who want to sell coins of the USSR. Often, owners of a large number of coins put up for sale all their “treasures” at once and, having read the terms of the sale in a hurry, lose sight of the fact that instead of commission fees (the amount of which depends on the final price), they may be charged the so-called minimum fixed amount, which is withheld :

from unprofitable lots;

with a large number of lots owned by one seller.

And one more thing... Before selling coins at auction, the seller needs to decide how he plans to transfer the goods (by mail or through a private delivery service) and receive payment (electronic money or

Of course, in this case (as in any other) there may be a risk of buying a fake, so we conducted a study and prepared a review of the most famous and reputable auctions.