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AC&C's Rare Coin Consumer Protection Quick Guide was created in 1991 to help collectors and investors protect themselves. We highly recommend following the general guidelines provided...

Dealer promises or "guarantees" incredible short term profits.

Dealer claims to be an expert but lacks clear product knowledge.

High pressure sales tactics.

Dealer de-emphasizes or denies there is risk involved.

Dealer refuses to give you full disclosure of your transaction.

Dealer wants to "hold" you coins for you.

Firm uses official or government sounding name.

TV, magazine or newspaper ads that do not state the grade of coins offered.

Company refuses to name officers and owners, or give specific information.

General nervousness about your inquiries.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true.

Are they an NGC or PCGS authorized dealer?

What is their return policy?

How long have they been in business and at the same location?

Check their record with State Authorities.

Check their record with Federal Authorities.

Are they members of recognized Trade Organizations?

Buy only U.S. Coins for Numismatic Investment.

Buy only PCGS or NGC certified coins.

Check the pricing guides.

Check the population figures.

Beware of Modern Coins as an investment vehicle.

Review all written material before you buy.

Make sure you get exactly what you ordered.

Find out how and when coins will be delivered.

Find out the dealers buyback policy.

Check all paperwork for detailed descriptions.

Check all paperwork for hidden charges.

Ask what kind of extra services dealers provide.

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America. (NGC)
P.O. Box 1776 Parsippany, NJ 07054 (201) 984-6222

Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS)
P.O. Box 9548 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (800) 447-8848

American Numismatic Association (ANA)
818 N. Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 632-2646

Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)
6728 Old McLean Village Drive McLean, VA 22101 (703) 847-1740

Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG)
P.O. Box 430 Van Nuys, CA (818) 781-1764

U.S. Postal Inspection Services - Postal Fraud Division
475 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W., Room 3517 Washington D.C. 20260 (202) 268-4505

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Check your local listings

State Attorney General
Check listings in dealer's state capital.

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