Golden Eagle Coins

On 9/3/2011 and again on 11/23/2011, because the price was slightly lower than APMEX, I ordered some 1 oz Platinum Canadian Maple Leafs coins from Golden Eagle Coins. The first order was filled successfully but on the second order they said they were out of the coins I ordered and offered a refund or they would substitute the Canadian Maple coins for less desirable 1 oz Australian Platinum Platypus coins. I am certain they could have ordered more Canadian Maple Leafs or they could have filled my order by offering to substitute the Maple Leafs with the more expensive American Silver Eagles. Regardless of the reason, it was their mistake. Therefore, offers to substitute should be with better or higher price items; not lower price items. In any event, the price of Platinum had not changed much so I accepted a refund rather than accept a less desirable product. I have not order from them again since I prefer to order from more reliable companies even if the price is slightly higher.

I have always been wary of purchasing ANYTHING on the web, but I live in a small town with very few shopping options for my growing coin collection. So, before givng any web vendor my credit card info, I do a little digging. Two years ago was my first time to their site, and I was grateful that others had rated them highly and as reputable when I looked for information about them on the web. While Golden Eagle is known for its bullion sales, they are also very reputable and consistent when it comes to serving the needs/wants of an average collector looking to fill gaps in their collection. Their web site is easy to use and the prices are about average retail. If you are not sure about buying coins on the web, I think you can trust this site. They have an actual business location (Maryland) - that has served the collecting public for decades. I have purchased from them on three occasions, and always got what I wanted. Try them; I think you will be pleased.

When I first bought some back dated gold pandas from this site, the biggest complaint was the surprise credit card fee they tacked on the order. At least some sites list the cost in credit card vs checks but I got hit with a higher cost upon checkout. After being a little peeved, I received my coin only a few days later and saw that it was in mint condition and forgot about the high premium I paid for the coin. I ordered other coins they had that I was missing and all were in mint condition in plastic. This is a good site for good quality numistmatics and they tell you if they are selling you a cull or a mint. I would go elsewhere for bullion though as you can get bullion for lower premiums and it doesn't matter if bullion is in bad shape, unless of course you want your bars to be shiny then come to this site.

I was a little skeptical because I haven't purchased this high of a dollar amount before so I called to find out the details before ordering online. The woman on the phone was very nice and explained the packages are all sent insured and I could pick the items up at the post office if I wanted to. I went ahead with the online order and received my items a week later. I would recommend Golden Eagle to my friends and family :)

They have a large selection. Low premiums. Excelent customer service, they even sell numastic coins and currency