CoinWeek Podcast

U.S. gold and rare coin expert Doug Winter joins CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan to discuss the current state of the rare coin market, which is in the middle of an upswing since the dip of 2014-2016.
Doug and Charles also talk about how coin shows have fallen behind the times, as well as offer a few suggestions to bring back collector enthusiasm for coin shows. The two discuss the “collection-to-auction-house” pipeline and how dealers do better by building customer relationships and placing coins into good homes (so they can have a chance later to buy them back). Doug and Charles converse about the changing tastes of collectors over the years and how it’s good for the market for coins to be cycled through a few times before settling into their “final grade”.
Finally, Charles and Doug talk about great coins, the great collectors, and what it’s like to bid against them.

[@stampdealer]

I listen to and watch everything you do with Doug Winter, I have really learned a lot, thank you!

[@jonathancsmelko2361]

Very Good interview and information ! Thanks Charles and Doug.

[@numanuma20]

I'm 26 and I collect coins and have been to the FUN show two times, last year and this year. I collect rare coins, bullion, ancients, banknotes, and everything in between. I do agree that the US shows are basally large flea markets and do not have the mints showcasing their new products to get people interested in collecting. I think one thing that is becoming popular with new collectors is the coin roll hunting trying to find silver, rare dates, proofs, errors and varieties.

[@jaybee5269]

About coin shows. I don't like the pressure of choosing in public, but I have to say this: I've bought hundreds of coins (mostly ancient, medieval, and early U. S.) at auction through printed catalogs and online sales and have almost always been surprised by the appearance of the coin in hand. I have to say that I have usually been somewhat disappointed; more rarely pleasantly surprised. Truth is there is nothing like inspecting a coin before purchase. Returning coins is a nuisance - and makes me feel like a nuisance - and is not an option for auction purchases. So I'm glad coin shows still survive and hope they will persist.

[@curtisjones9483]

I have what i believe is the rarest angel coin ever minted. Can you help me identify it?

[@georgematthews2877]

I am one of those "old man" traditional collectors who's primary rarity is the income to buy coins. Thus this interview was totally out of my league, though I appreciated it. In response I wish to say that the day I loose the intimacy of LCS coin buying and there is only the web to procure on is the day In I'll find another hobby!!

[@antoniusbritannia8217]

I get a bit upset when major coin dealers and firms come to my state show, and have very little (almost to the point of nonexistent) inventory. I have spent quite a bit of time looking for a nice VF Shekel of Tyre, at a reasonable rate. I thought with a few members of "the ancient coin mafia" setting up shop, this would be possible. One dealer said, "I don't have any now, but I will add you to the want list", then wanted to make offers on my other biblical coins. It felt like an enormous waste of my time. At best, I'm probably 15-20 on this guy's "Shekel" list, couldn't browse inventory, and instead of a dealer wanting to help me expand my collection, he's only interested in helping me "get rid" of it. Never saw a Shekel in any condition at any price.