Rick Snow, Owner
Flying Eagle and Indian Cent specialist
(520) 498-4615 or (866) 323-2646 or you may E-mail Rick Snow at:
rick@indiancent.com
Good question. My 1st guarantee is Quality. I feel very strongly about offering coins that meet the expectations for the grade. This means that when I buy a coin, I want it to be a Photo Seal quality coin. If it doesn't meet my expectation for the grade, I'll explain why and equate that into the price.
I Guarantee that the price I charge is a fair one, and is one that I can back up with either past sales or some information that makes sense.
One policy that I have long held, but have not published much is my free-upgrade policy. If you buy a coin from Eagle Eye, you can trade it in for a higher grade at the same price you paid or more. I don't believe you should feel stuck with any coin you buy.
I basically run this business the way I'd like to have been treated when I buy coins. If there is a problem, ever, I want to work out a fair resolution. I have a fair return policy, but beyond that I also want every coin I've sold back at some point, so I have a very fair buy-back policy as well.
I have coins to sell, How do I sell to Eagle Eye
I would love to buy your coins outright, but I also take coins on consignment and represent both buyers and sellers when dealing with major auction companies. There are many avenues that I can use to get you the most for your coins. My buy prices for Photo Seal coins, which start at 75% of the retail prices listed on the price guides are by no means my best offer, they are a starting point. I feel pretty safe in saying that no one else will be able to offer more for your coins that Eagle Eye.
How do I find out about my collection?
For varieties I can attribute them for $4.00 plus return postage. If you have a new variety it will get listed with you as discoverer. For basic collections I sometimes critique them for quality for new customers. This helps you build a wonderful collection. If you know which are the problem pieces that need to be upgraded, you are one step closer to building a collection you'll be proud of. Prices for this service will vary, but will be very minimal.
I don't like dealing through the mail.
I can understand your reluctance to deal with people across the country. The fact is, that most nice coins may not be available locally. I go to every major show and auction searching for outstanding coins. If I have a hard time doing this at major shows, it will certainly be difficult for anyone to find the same quality locally.
I try to make dealing with Eagle Eye as enjoyable as possible. That means removing any obstacles that may cause you anxiety. I hope you feel that you're buying a coin that you will enjoy and you will not get stuck with. You may find cheaper prices on eBay (for example), but you won't find the peace of mind that the top expect in the country has looked at your coins and that you have a ready market and easy access to information.
Letters:
The following are unsolicited letters from customers of Rick Snow, Eagle Eye Rare Coins.
Mark Cadden of Brooklyn, NY writes:
Dear Rick,
I would like to thank you and commend you for being an asset to the coin collecting community. You are the most honest and forthright coin specialist and dealer I have ever dealt with. You have made my decision to collect coins most pleasurable. Unfortunately, there are many dealers that do not treat your profession as you do, and are only interested in making their one sale, rather than cultivate a relationship and making a long term and happy customer.
I would like to thank you for helping me put together a complete set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents in AU to MS63, and when I chose to upgrade my collection, you not only took an active interest in guiding me to chose the right coins, you bought back the coins for full retail price. This proves that the coins you sell are worthy enough to buy back. The Flying Eagle and Indian cents I decided to keep and send to the major grading services were all upgraded!
Rick once again, thank you for helping me put together a collection that I can be proud of.
(Mark gradually upgraded his coins over time to nearly all gem full red (MS65RD to MS66RD). It is presently the 4th top collection on the PCGS registry, nicknamed The "Chiro Collection". It will be auctioned By Ira and Larry Goldberg 2/12/07. Rick Snow assisted in bringing the collection to action by writing the catalog and advising Mark on how best to proceed.)
Paul Houck of NY writes:
Hi Rick,
Just wanted to say thanks for another beautiful Indian. I have another of the same year, same grade, same grading service, and it blows it away in eye appeal. Tonight I lined up all my Indian Cents and cherry picked the ones I would keep under any and all circumstances, and every MS65+ coin I have bought from you was in there. And every one was so much nicer than the image from your website.
Thanks Rick
Jerry Gretzinger of WI writes:
Rick,
I have been able to compare your grading standards with a couple of other large coin dealers that claim strict grading standards. By using coins graded by you as my template I am typically finding the other dealers pushing AU-58 coins that are really AU-50. I can only conclude that I appreciate your honesty and this fact helps build trust.
Thank you for your professionalism!
Stephen Bromfield of FL writes:
Rick,
I received back the coins from Photo Seal yesterday. I have to tell you that the education you are offering for the price of submission is a great bargain. I get to see what you see from 2,000 miles away. Furthermore, it makes me aware of the careful weeding process you must go thru to find coins to sell your clientele Photo Sealable coins. Pre-selected and qualified coins that will pass muster now and later. This is a double bargain! I wanted to let you know what I thought.
Thank you. Steve
Edgar Stambuk of CA writes:
Dear Rick,
Since we've met over a year ago, I've enjoyed our converations about Indian Cents. You are candid about the grade and value of each coin that I've reviewed with you. The coins that were purchased from you are of superior quality and quite enjoyable to observe. Recently, two of the coins were sent to PCGS for potential upgrades, an 1881 MS 64 Red and an 1882 MS 65 Red. Both were upgraded to the next level. Rick, I highly recommend you to those interested in buying quality Indian Cents.
Thanks, Ed