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Grading Southwest Bullion
We will run occasional grading checks on Proxibid auctions so you can see how we bid based on condition. These coins are from Southwest Bullion’s Oct. 1 auction. We grade on PCGS standards as found on...
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What’s with DMPL photos on Proxibid?
We have become so annoyed at awful photos of proof-like deep mirror coins on Proxibid that we threw a few coins on a table, took out a smart phone, and captured DMPLs far better than several houses....
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Proxiblog’s next to last rankings of 2012 shows the level of competition by some of the best houses on the portal. Our rankings are based on our personal experience. Your experience may differ from...
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Registered Mail is Slow … But Secure
One of our favorite auctioneers sent us a note last week concerning a bidder complaint that shipping was slow, requesting a tracking number. The package contained more than $1000 in won lots, so the...
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Key Date Coins Lowers BP to 8%; Other Houses, Take Heed!
Eddie Caven of Key Date Coins does everything right, from the best coin photography on the portal to superior numismatic descriptions, including varieties. He has just lowered buyers’ premium to 8%....
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Another Silver Eagle Giveaway!
Another regular top sponsor, concerned about grading and replica issues, not only will support our scholarship tomorrow but also will offer a Silver Eagle to the first person who correctly provides...
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Western Auction Stays on Top
New rankings based on February’s auctions, our participation, service terms and consignments show Western Auction on top with quality raw coins that actually grade well at PCGS, as well as 10% buyer’s...
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New Rankings, New Houses, Almost 38,000 Views!
Competition among top coin-selling houses on Proxibid has been keen even by standards of our 0.5 rating system, meaning that a half point separates one seller from another. Only one scored tops in all...
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Decatur Coin Featured in Coin Update News
Coin Update News, one of the most accessed numismatic websites, has featured a Proxibid auction by Decatur Coin and Jewelry, noting how dealer Bennie Strumpher grades coins rather than holders, and as...
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Proxiblog Publishes New Book on Coin Auctioneering
Click book cover to place order Online Coin Auctioneering: for dealers, estate and eBay sellers This book is intended for estate auctioneers considering or already selling on a portal such as...
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