The Reeded Edge Returns From a Successful Ohio Coin Expo - Looking Forward to Hagerstown this Weekend

The Reeded Edge returned from Richfield, OH (a southeastern Cleveland suburb) where we set up for 3 days at the always-active Ohio Coin Exposition. With an incredible number of ANA new purchases with us, the show proved immensely successful. In fact, the week before this show, we had purchased over $300,000.00 of new coins over-the-counter. Apparently we did a good job getting the word out as our table was crowded for almost the entire weekend. Rob and Robbie were in Richfield last week, and will be heading to Hagerstown this weekend. Since Ohio and Hagerstown are geographically only 4 1/2 hours apart, we're guessing that we will probably see some familiar faces there. The well-established Interstate Coin Show will take front and center stage for us on Labor Day weekend. Located at The Best Western (formerly The Venice Inn) on Dual Highway, the show hours run from 10:00-6:00 Saturday and 10:00-4:00 Sunday. With all of the new purchases that we'll have with us, there really should be something for everyone. If Hagerstown is in your plans this weekend, please stop by our tables to say hello. Whether you're looking to buy coins, sell coins, buy gold, sell gold or conduct any other numismatic business, we would love to see you either Saturday or Sunday. Don't worry if you cant make the show until Sunday afternoon. As always, we'll be set up until the bitter end.

The Reeded Edge Returns from an Active ANA Show

Boston was abuzz with coins! Active buying and selling took place throughout the entire 10 days. Beginning with the Boston 2010 wholesale venue and culminating with The ANA World's Fair of Money, the pace for us was non-stop. We have hundreds, if not thousands of new coins that we will be posting to the webstore throughout the week. Many of you that furnished us with want lists were pleasantly surprised at what we uncovered. Although, you may hear mixed reviews about the Boston shows, it is our firm conviction that there was plenty of business there to do. At times, you had to get creative and really pound the pavement to uncover deals. Let's face it; This is not an easy market. Those dealers that felt content sitting behind a table and waiting for either customers or coins to drop in their laps, were disappointed. It is plainly obvious by the quantity of coins that we both bought and sold, our show was ultimately a success. Expect to see MANY new items on our webstore throughout this week.

Eleven days was a long time for us to be away from the office. Consequently, we are overwhelmed today just catching up with the administrative end of the business. But rest assured, in another day or two the floodgates will be opening. Stay tuned!

The Reeded Edge Gigantic Summer Price List Now Available; Hundreds of New Purchases!

Our long-awaited Summer e-mail price list is now available. Featured are thousands of coins, including several hundred purchased within the last week. Many of these items are not yet on our web store. This is one of our largest numismatic offerings of the year. To view the entire price list, please click HERE. (This page may take a few seconds to load). If you would rather receive notifications of sales, special promotions, or Reeded Edge mail list exclusives via e-mail, please click HERE, and we will add your name to our regular list. Don't worry, we do not believe in the concepts of link exchanging, partnerships or sharing customer information. Consequently, your e-mail address or any other personal information remains secure and proprietary.

Traditionally, the summer months tend to be slow. Many coin dealers close their shops and take well-needed vacations. Customers put coins on the back burner, pursuing their outdoor interests instead. Even the coin show circuit historically sees a marked slowdown. Well, that is "traditionally", but this year has definitely been anything but traditional.

Perhaps fueled by the bullish gold and silver markets, interest in numismatics has not experienced any summer cool-down ( a bit of an oxymoron when you think about it). The Reeded Edge has been purchasing new coins with a fervor. Through the first 12 days of August, we have already spent more money buying coins from the public than we did in the entire same month last year. Yes, the coin market could be labeled a lot of things, but "dead" definitely isn't one of them.

We urge you to take a look at the New Purchase Highlights below, as well as peruse our New Purchases in their entirety. With hundreds of new coins and collectibles represented, we guarantee that you won't be disappointed!

Also, customary to the summer season, we have continued to go throughout the web store, marking down prices on assorted items. Savings for some items are as much as 40%. Furthermore, you can use your My Reeded Edge discount codes or Punchboard coupons to save even further. Remember, our Make Offer feature available on all of our Elite Certified Coins. We can't guarantee that we'll be able to accept each and every offer, but we'll certainly review and consider each carefully. Many of our customers have been pleasantly surprised using this feature. And again, please be sure to view all of our sale priced items by visiting our Discounted Items.

Gold & Silver Steady Amidst Slower Summer Trading

The fact that gold and silver prices have both held their own during what has historically been a slower trading period, speaks volumes for the underlying strength of the metals. More importantly, it really is telltale about the continued uncertainty. Some things have not changed, despite the Summer slowdown. Domestically, we have an administration that seems content that spending our way out of this recession is the answer. Consequently, we have a growing government, along with broad increases in social program spending. Unfortunately, with unemployment holding at 10%, the situation does not appear to be improving. Abroad, our national debt is both out of control and unsustainable. The Chinese now own a whopping 20% of our debt, and have literally become, our overseas banker. The saying, He who holds the checkbook also holds the power, has never rang truer. Whether we like it or not, China is the emerging world super-power. They continue to grow larger demographically, militarily and financially. It's a potentially scary situation, and investors, through buying precious metals, continue to position themselves for the worst case scenario.

Rare coins have been remarkably resilient through all of this turmoil. Although, we have witnessed corrections in the overall market, coins in general remain far stronger than many of their counterparts. Art and antiques, which rank as the number one and two areas of collectibles worldwide, have seen corrections of 50% or more from their highs. Coins, even by the most liberal estimate, are off 20-25% from theirs. This clearly points to the continued presence of the rare coin investor, an element that seems to be missing in other collectible markets. It would not surprise us to see a fairly strong Boston ANA (The World's Fair of Money) in August. There is a lot of optimism and anticipation surrounding this venue, and a real lack of major coin shows between now and then. It very well may prove to be a prudent move to load up on your rare coins before the ANA. Only time will tell for sure.

New Purchase Highlights

• 1803 Half Cent, PCGS XF-40 - Choice even brown coloration, deceptively tough date.
• 1804 Spiked Chin Half Cent, PCGS XF-40 - Very popular variety and great quality for the grade.
• 1802 Large Cent, PCGS VF-35 - Lovely chocolate brown with a retained reverse CUD.
• 1804 Large Cent, Private Restrike, PCGS MS-64 BN - A popular and controversial restrike from the mid 1800's utilizing 1803 and 1820 dies. Near-gem quality!
• 1877 Indian Cent, F-12 - A perfect, original example. Conservatively graded.
• 1909-S Indian Cent F-12 - Nice mid-grade example of this popular key date.
• 1885 Liberty Nickel, G-4 - Very nice for the grade; Popular key date.
• 1885 Liberty Nickel Proof, PCGS PR-64 - Original coin in an old PCGS rattler holder
• 1913-S Ty I Buffalo Nickel, PCGS MS-65 PQ! - Blazing luster and fully struck
• 1921-D Mercury Dime, PCGS VF-30 - Pleasing and original; popular collector coin!
• 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 50/20, MS-61 Minor Obverse Marks - Full luster and a great strike; Original and RARE.
• 1911-S Barber Half Dollar, PCGS XF-40 - Think this date is common; think again. A perfect example and only a Pop 4!
• 1913 Barber Half Dollar, PCGS VF-25 - A great date in a basically unavailable grade. Perfect and wholesome. Try to find another.
• 1799 Draped Bust Dollar, PCGS VF-25 - Original and problem-free
• 1801 Draped Bust Dollar, B-2, PCGS AU-55 - Pedigreed to the Cardinal Collection. Original PQ and rare-condition census.
• 1880-CC Morgan Dollar, 8/7 High 7, PCGS MS-63 PL - Virtually DMPL and outstanding!
• 1885-S Morgan Dollar, NGC MS-64 PQ! - Blast white and GEM
• 1888-S Morgan Dollar, MS-62+ - White and frosty; currently in an off-service MS-66 DMPL slab.
• 1892-S Morgan Dollar, NGC XF-45 - Original grey with traces of mint luster remaining.
• 1895-S Morgan Dollar, PCGS MS-62 - Popular date; White and lustrous
• 1897-O Morgan Dollar, NGC MS-61 - White and looking more like a MS-63. Tough date.
• 1928 Peace Dollar NGC MS-64 PQ! - White & mark-free; looks very close to a $4,000+ gem.
• 1861 $20.00 Gold, AU-55- Popular date of this Type 1 $20; Looks AU-58.
• 1935 Spanish Trail, PCGS MS-65 - An original white piece with just a hint of gold; mark-free surfaces.
• 1855 Large Cent Pattern J-168, NGC PF-65 BN - Chocolate brown with pristine surfaces.
• 1867 5 Cent Pattern J-570, PCGS PR-63 - Pleasing grey with reflective fields.
• 1951 U.S. Proof Set in Original Box - Another beautiful, early proof set; wholesome and pristine!
• 1952-1954 Group of 3 U.S. Proof Sets in Custom Holder - Three tough early sets, all choice to gem quality.

BUYING!! BUYING!!! BUYING!!!!

The Reeded Edge Needs Your Coins and Bullion

Buying gold, selling gold, Buying Silver, Selling Silver, Buying gold coins, Selling gold coins, Buying Silver Coins, Selling Silver Coins??? If the answer is yes to any one of these questions, you need to read on!

Would you drive your car onto a stranger's lot and sell it for his on-the-spot offer? Of course you wouldn't. Does it make any more sense to drop your valuable coins and bullion in a pre-paid envelope and ship them to some unknown company just because they have a slick TV commercial? When you think about it, the answer is pretty obvious. Chances are pretty good that these companies are underpaying you, and probably by a LOT! After all, somebody has to pay for their expensive television advertising. Who are these firms and where were they before the surging metals markets? You probably didn't know their names five years ago, and when the markets finally do correct, we're betting that you won't hear their names again until the next run. Is this really who you should be selling your valuables to?

The Reeded Edge is a trusted dealer in rare coin and collectibles with over 30 years of full time experience. We want to buy your rare coins, collectibles, sets, accumulations and bullion, and we'll pay more than our competitors. Our retail customer base of collectors is one of the fastest growing in the industry. Consequently, we have a tremendous appetite for any and all fresh deals. Perhaps you have inherited a collection, or put coins away as a child. If you're considering selling, please call us. We think that you'll be pleasantly surprised when you see just how much your gold, silver, old coins and/or collectibles could be worth. Without exception, we guarantee that our offer will ALWAYS exceed those TV advertisers. To prove it, simply add 10% to their high quote, and provided that the spot price is about the same, ship your merchandise to us for immediate payment. With millions of dollars available, no deal is ever too big. Bank wires are available for any larger transactions. Discover what collectors, investors and other dealers have known for over 30 years. The Reeded Edge really is your one stop shop when it comes to selling your coins, bullion and collectibles for TOP DOLLAR. So, go ahead, pick up your phone and give us a shot. Robbie Jenkins is just waiting to talk to you, either in the office @ 301-724-0400 or on his cell @ 301-876-1332.

Reeded Edge Launches Our Mobile Site

After several exhaustive months of trial and error, The Reeded Edge is finally launching our mobile site. We realize that many of you use your cell phone and PDA much the same as a laptop computer. For this reason, The Reeded Edge's mobile site is a compact and easy-loading version of our full web store designed specifically for these devices. Since the mobile site is still relatively new, Ray Hunt, the site's author and our Reeded Edge webmaster, would greatly appreciate your feedback. Please contact Ray with your comments or suggestions. Ray may also be reached in the office during normal business hours by calling (301) 724-0400.

APIC Member Discount on ALL Political Memorabilia

Effective immediately, any APIC (American Political Items Collectors) member in good standing will receive a 10% DISCOUNT on any purchases from our Political Americana category. Please call Rob Lehmann (APIC #2805) in the office @ 301-724-0400 to have your membership number verified and provide you with a discount code that you may apply at check out. We, at The Reeded Edge, are avid supporters of the APIC and all that they do for the political hobby. We hope that you'll take a minute to check out their web site, as well as explore the wonderful hobby of collecting political items.