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Please reach us at thamesvalleycoins@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question(s).
Thames Valley Coins is proudly located in Oxford County, in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. We service clients all across the region, not to mention numerous more across Canada and the world through online channels.
We are strictly an online and coin show-only dealer. We do not have a store location for two reasons - cost and security, which are explained below:
Costs of a physical store can be prohibitive, due to expenses such as rent, property taxes, utilities, and security measures. By avoiding these storefront costs, not only are we able to buy coins from the public for more than what most dealers would pay, we can also sell coins for lower prices than they would charge, allowing collectors on both sides of the transaction to feel satisfied.
With regard to security, in past years there have been multiple break-ins and daylight robberies of coin shops across Ontario. For peace of mind, we have decided to not open a physical store for the foreseeable future.
We strive to walk the floor at as many shows as possible in Southern Ontario, such as Toronto Coin Expo (as part of the CNAS table), the National Coin and Stamp Show, TOREX, and other smaller local shows.
We also attend RCNA (we will have a table in 2024), and make efforts to stop by shows in Western Canada and the United States.
I always like to start by saying that the price guide / book is just a starting point. From there, upward or downward (most often downward) adjustments are made based on a variety of factors, such as quality for the grade, eye appeal, comparable recent transactions, and level of demand in the market. Consider the following example:
Let's say I have a 1936 $1, graded MS-64 by ICCS. The CCN Trends guide says that the coin is worth $200. But what about this specific coin that I have? Does the quality match the grade? Let's say there are a few small, non-severe bag marks indicative of a 64 grade, but maybe a touch more than I'd like to see. Other than that, no additional problems, average lustre and strike, etc. In that case, I would decrease the price accordingly since it's not of the quality you'd expect of a "good" MS-64 coin. Now how much do I discount this coin? Silver dollars are generally a high-demand coin, and 1936s are sought after by both date and type collectors on a regular basis. I can probably feel comfortable taking 15-20% off the price, and listing it for somewhere in the range of $160-$170.
I am an RCNA member, and as such, abide by a strict code of ethics when dealing. In this hobby, your reputation and trustworthiness are everything, so it is my duty to be as honest and transparent as possible at all times, for both your benefit and mine. On top of that, numismatics is my passion... there is no greater hobby I'd rather partake in than this one.
I am also one of the three members comprising the CNAS team (link: cnascoin.ca). Collectively, we have assessed over $1 million worth of Canadian coins to identify premium quality examples. This experience is proof that you are transacting with a serious dealer who has assessed coins all across the board, ranging from 1 to 6 figures in price.
Finally, I am frequently asked by fellow collectors to help act as a second opinion / set of eyes as they contemplate adding new coins to their collections. I am often consulted for grade opinions, collecting advice, and other numismatic matters. It is my hope that you can count on and trust me when building your collection.
Time and time again in the hobby, you will hear the adage, "Buy the best coins you can afford." This saying rings true no matter what your collecting focus is. But what does "the best" mean? Generally this means to aim for a combination of quality, rarity, and desirability. Historical significance also plays a role in the value of and demand for a coin. There is a "best" selection of coins for every budget.
As for a specific collecting focus, some people focus on a single denomination, or a date set. Others might try to complete a type set or focus on a particular ruling monarch. There are also collectors that prefer toned coins with nice colours... some even collect coins by country or by animal! So what I'm saying is that the choice is ultimately yours!
When people ask me what I collect, I tell them the following: "I collect coins that make me happy." It needs to be a coin that speaks to me, and one that I will never get tired of looking at.
We usually have much more inventory on a daily basis than you see here, but it generally sells quickly, before we have a chance to list it on our website. Astute dealers and collectors know that good, in-demand coins sell fast. Whenever a new coin reaches our desk, we contact our extensive client base to inform them of the availability. The coin is almost always snapped up within hours.
If you have coins you are looking for, please contact us to be added to our client list. You will only be contacted regarding coins related to your collecting focus.
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