Frequently Asked Questions


Searching on the Coin World Marketplace

  • How do I search for coins on Coin World Marketplace?
  • Search bar
  • Search results page
  • How do I filter search results for specific offers?
Conveniently find your desired coins on Coin World Marketplace via the search bar. The search results page also offers various filter options.
The search bar is the easiest and fastest way. Search terms are automatically updated and completed as you type.
The search results page offers various filter options. Filter according to composite, mint, weight, category, or denomination, for example. The search results list can also be sorted by relevance, price or listing date.
By clicking on Save this search, you can create a search query to be notified of new offers by e-mail. Your selected filter will be automatically saved.
After having searched for a product via the search bar, you can further refine the search results by using the filter of the results list. Filter according to composite, mint, category, or denomination, for example. Click on more to show additional filter options. You can select multiple values for a filter at the same time. To disable a filter, simply remove the checkmark.
Customize the sorting of results via the selection box at the top right of the list. Select from among price, listing date and relevance. You can change the default sorting via Settings in your Log in area.

Buying Coins or Bullion

  • I want to buy a specific coin or bullion product. How do I proceed?
  • Who is my contract partner when buying?
  • What should I keep in mind when buying from a Private Seller?
  • How exactly does the purchasing process work?
  • How do I contact the seller?
  • What components make up the sale price?
  • The offer comes from abroad. What should I consider when buying and what fees apply?
  • Which payment methods are available?
  • Can I conduct the purchase via an escrow service?
  • What does the Authorized Dealer and Trusted Seller Seal indicate about a seller?
  • Authorized Dealers are commercial coin dealers and they comply with certain conditions
  • Trusted Seller can be a commercial coin dealer that is yet to meet the requirements of becoming an Authorized Dealer or they can be a Private Seller yet to meet the requirements

Order the item directly via Coin World Marketplace. Your payment goes into an escrow account, where it remains safely until you have the item in your possession. The Coin World Marketplace team is always available to help ensure your purchase runs smoothly. To buy via Coin World Marketplace, click on the green "Buy" button.

You can find more information about paying via Coin World Marketplace here:

Your contract partner is always the respective dealer or private seller. When you pay via Coin World Marketplace, you will be shown the terms of sale during the sales process.

 

You can find more information about paying via Coin World Marketplace here:

If you want to buy from a private seller, the Escrow Service on Coin World Marketplace ensures a safe and secure way to pay. Your payment goes to an escrow account, where it remains safely until you have the item in your possession. The Coin World Marketplace team is always available to help in case something doesn't go as planned.

If the Private Seller offers the option to pay them directly rather than through Escrow Service on Coin World Marketplace as a payment method, we suggest you meet the seller in person at a safe location. Meeting at an established coins dealer's shop where the items can be immediately checked is the safest method. Other alternatives are payment via PayPal or using an external escrow service. Please note that only transactions using the Escrow Service on Coin World Marketplace as a payment method can be reviewed by us.

Order the item directly via Coin World Marketplace. Your payment goes into an escrow account, where it remains safely until you have the item in your possession. The Coin World Marketplace team is always available to help ensure your purchase runs smoothly. To buy via Coin World Marketplace, click on the green "Buy" button.

You can find more information about paying via Coin World Marketplace here:

Order the item by clicking on the green "Buy" button. You can ask the seller general questions about the offer by clicking on the "Contact Seller" button. The seller will receive your message via email. We do not have any information about when the seller will read or respond to your message. You can also call the seller if they have listed a phone number. You can find their phone number on the offer page under the "Seller" section.

Various components are involved in the sales price. Firstly, the offer price for the item itself is relevant. Additional costs for packaging, insurance, shipment or VAT and import sales taxes may also apply. Depending on whether you order from a dealer in the United States or abroad, the additional costs can vary in amount. Contact the dealer for specific information.

The price is displayed in the ad as entered by the seller. There may be additional costs such as customs duties, taxes, shipment and insurance costs.

For the exact price and the costs involved, please contact the seller of the coins. They can also tell you whether the carrier will take care of the customs formalities. For the regulations applicable in your country, please contact your local customs authority.

Sales tax may be applicable for purchases within the United States. Purchases are duty free within the European Union. When importing from a third country into the EU, such as from the United States, a minor customs duty and the import sales tax are added to the price. Please contact your customs authority for detailed information.

You can either pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal, or bank transfer and your money goes to a secure escrow account, where it remains safely until you have the item in your possession. The Coin World Marketplace team is always available to help ensure your purchase runs smoothly.

You can find more information about paying via Coin World Marketplace here:

Please contact the seller directly to discuss payment details. Sometimes the seller lists the available payment methods in the coins description.

Order the item directly via Coin World Marketplace. Your payment goes into an escrow account, where it remains safely until you have the item in your possession. The Coin World Marketplace team is always available to help ensure your purchase runs smoothly. To buy via Coin World Marketplace, click on the green "Buy" button.

You can find more information about paying via Coin World Marketplace here:

Every dealer and/or seller on Coin World Marketplace is checked for their identity and integrity during registration. The Authorized Dealer Seal is awarded exclusively to dealers who are distinguished by special reliability and trustworthiness in their dealings with Coin World Marketplace and its users.
  • A minimum of a one-year relationship with the Coin World Marketplace with exceptional service and reliability
  • the information posted on the platform and provided to Coin World Marketplace about themselves and their company is truthful
  • they sell only original goods from trusted sources
  • they state the conditions of their goods truthfully and point out possibly existing defects or damages in writing and through images
  • they generally answer customer inquiries about Coin World Marketplace that arrive by e-mail within five working days.

and they comply with certain conditions. These include, among other things, that

  • A minimum of a six-months relationship with the Coin World Marketplace with exceptional service and reliability
  • the information posted on the platform and provided to Coin World Marketplace about themselves and their company is truthful
  • they sell only original goods from trusted sources
  • the minimum number of successful transactions on the Coin World Marketplace has been met

Ensuring fair business transactions is a priority. Should there be disagreements, the seller will look for a mutually satisfactory solution, together with the customer. The violation of one or more of these conditions can lead to the temporary or permanent loss of the Authorized Dealer or Trusted Seller Seal or – in the event of serious infringements – of Coin World Marketplace membership.

 

Selling Privately on the Coin World Marketplace

  • How do I place a listing?
  • How much does a listing cost and what are the payment methods available?
  • How do I edit or delete my listing?
  • How exactly does the purchasing process work?
  • What payment options can I offer buyers?
  • Does Coin World Marketplace buy items directly?
  1. Describe your coin or bullion item in detail. The more detailed your description is, the easier it is for potential buyers to find your ad.
  2. Add up to 4 pictures to your ad.
  3. Enter your personal information.
  4. In the final step you can review your information one last time and pay the ad listing fee.
We charge a fee of 2.50% of the listing price for private listing ads. There is a minimum charge of $5 USD and a maximum charge of $299 USD per listing ad, regardless of the listing price. If your item doesn't sell within 12 months, we will fully reimburse you the fee. You can pay this ad fee via PayPal, credit card, or bank transfer.
If you do not sell your item within 6 months, we will refund your ad listing fee. The conditions for this are: that your item was posted online at Coin World Marketplace for 6 months, that it was not sold, and that it is still in your possession. You must also show - within 4 weeks after the 6 months have expired - that you still own the coins.
You edit your private listing in the My Account area. You can modify or delete your ads. Please note that your ad will be permanently removed from our inventory once you delete it.
As an online marketplace, Coin World Marketplace brings together coin enthusiasts from around the world. With the Escrow Service on Coin World Marketplace, you win the trust of potential customers and increase your sales chances. Our team is there to help you during the sales process at any time. The Escrow Service is completely free for you as a private seller. You can find more information here.
As a seller, the Escrow Service on Coin World Marketplace ensures a safe and secure process. By using this service, you win the trust of potential customers and increase your sales chances. Our team is there to help you during the sales process at any time. The Escrow Service is completely free for you as a private seller. You can find more information here.
As an online marketplace, Coin World Marketplace brings together coin collectors from around the world. Sales always take place between buyers and sellers. We do not buy, assess values, or inspect any items. We recommend you sell your coins via a private listing ad.

My Account on the Coin World Marketplace

  • Why should I register for an account on Coin World Marketplace?
  • Buying and Selling
  • Faster results
  • Always up to date
  • Maintain an overview
  • Conveniently manage items for sale
  • Easily retrieve interesting items that interest you
  • How do I edit or delete my listing?
  • How do I edit my personal information?
To buy or sell on the Coin World Marketplace you need to register for an account. Your information will be stored so you can quickly buy or offer items.
It make life easier for registered users. You don’t have to enter any confirmation code, and our auto-completion feature facilitates the search for your desired coins.
Stored searches ensure that you no longer miss out on any interesting items. You save your search and we’ll notify you as soon as there are any new items.
Your personal Wishlist allows you to keep track of attractive items
Manage your offers in a centralized and clearly-arranged manner.
Your account automatically records your recently viewed and Wishlist items. This helps you find interesting items again quickly.
You edit your private listing in the My Account area My listing ads. By clicking on the corresponding link, you can modify or delete your ads. Please note that your ad will be permanently removed from our inventory once you delete it.
Login to your My Account within the Coin World Marketplace area using your e-mail address (username) and password. Under My data, you can edit and save your personal information such as name, address, telephone number or password. You can also subscribe or unsubscribe to our newsletter here.

Selling Coins Commercially

  • How do I register as a commercial dealer?
  • What are the pricing models for sellers?
  • How to secure the preferred package and what advantages does it offer?
  • How do I list my items?
You can register as a commercial dealer on Coin World Marketplace in only a few steps:
  1. Enter personal information
  2. Store payment details (credit card, PayPal, or bank information)
  3. Submit verification documents
Then you can upload your items for sale. Before your items are published, your dealer account must first be activated by Coin World Marketplace. Please note that activation takes place only after your information and documents have been checked. To do so, we require copies of the following documents, sent either by e-mail, fax or mail:
  • Certificate of registration in the commercial register or business registration
  • Proof of address in the form of a phone bill, electricity bill, etc.
Coin World Marketplace offers different packages for different needs. The packages differ (among other things) in the number of items offered. The pricing models also affect the positioning in the search results list and the Featured offers on the Coin World Marketplace homepage. You can either pay monthly or for a year in advance. Click here to find all the details.
We provide the preferred package exclusively to Authorized Dealers or Trusted Sellers who have been registered and/or advertise with Coin World Marketplace for at least one year. Click here to find the conditions for receiving the Authorized Dealer or Trusted Seller status and the seal. The preferred package offers several advantages. It increases the visibility of your items on the homepage and in the search result list, and allows you to post more images. All your items will also be marked with the Preferred Seller icon. In the results list, your top items will be labelled with (insert image) on the image. In the “These coins might also interest you” area on the offer page, prospective buyers will be shown exclusively your coin listing ads. You also benefit from ad-free offers, since no advertising from other dealers will appear beside your offers.
You can either post your coins manually, import using a CSV file or integrate your website using the Marketplace API. You can create your offers manually in the dealer area. Just fill in the new items form. Our questionnaire quickly guides you through a complete description of your coins. You can publish up to 4 images for each offer, depending on your prepaid package.

Coin World Marketplace Buyer Protection

  • What is Coin World Marketplace's Buyer Protection?
  • When does Coin World Marketplace's Buyer Protection apply?
  • How long does Coin World Marketplace's Buyer Protection apply?
With Coin World Marketplace's Buyer Protection, you're protected as soon as you place your order. In the rare case that something doesn't go as planned, you can rely on our Support Team. We'll help you find a satisfactory solution together with the dealer. Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your order and before you “accept” the item (support@coinworld.market).
You can use Coin World Marketplace's Buyer Protection if you purchased an item from an Authorized Dealer or Trusted Seller on Coin World Marketplace. The order must have been formally submitted via the Coin World Marketplace platform. The Buyer Protection does not apply to purchases that were arranged and completed directly with the dealer (e.g., via phone, email, messenger, or personally).
If you have a problem, please contact us within 7 days after receiving your order and before you “accept” your item. Please include your order number (support@coinworld.market).

Escrow Checkout

  • Which items can I purchase using Escrow Checkout?
  • Do I need to register with Coin World Marketplace before making a purchase?
  • How do I contact the seller directly?
  • How much does Escrow Checkout cost?
  • How can I pay for an item?
  • How soon is the item available?
  • How long does delivery take and how much does shipping cost?
  • Which shipping company will ship the item?
  • Can I track my order?
  • Am I insured against shipping damages or theft?
  • For what value is the shipment insured?
  • Do I have any special guarantee or warranty when buying via Escrow Checkout?
  • What should I do if I want to return an item?
  • How can I return my order?
  • Who pays the return shipping costs?
  • Is my information secure on Coin World Marketplace?
  • Is my information forwarded to third parties?
Escrow Checkout items are marked in both the search results list and offer pages with an orange checkmark symbol
Yes. This way, we can best assist you if you have any questions and inform you about your order status.
If you have questions about an item, you can contact the dealer via the contact information provided. Our support team is happy to help you with any questions regarding your Escrow Checkout order via phone (888-304-8388) or email (support@coinworld.market).
The Escrow Checkout service is free.
You can pay with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express), PayPal, or bank transfer.
Escrow Checkout item are typically available immediately or on short notice. You can find more exact information on the individual offer pages.
After you've made a purchase, we'll inform you with delivery information including a tracking number.
Generally, the Coin World Marketplace decides which shipping company they will use. You can see the shipping company information on the shipping confirmation.
We'll inform you as soon as the item has been sent and send you a tracking number via email.
Escrow Checkout orders are always shipped insured.
Generally, the item is insured for its full value during shipping.
Escrow Checkout warranty conditions are in accordance with the law.
Please contact the seller or our support team via phone (888-304-8388) or e-mail (support@coinworld.market) to discuss a return.
Contact our support team via phone (888-304-8388) or e-mail (support@coinworld.market) within 7 days of receiving the item and before you “accept” the item. We will document and confirm your wish to return the item and guide you through the steps.
You are responsible for the cost and insurance of the return shipment. Our support team is glad to help you via phone (888-304-8388) or e-mail (support@coinworld.market) if you have any questions.
Yes. We use the most up-to-date security technology to protect your personal information against manipulation, partial or full loss, and unauthorized access by third parties. You can find further details in our Privacy Policy.
We use your personal information exclusively to process your purchase order. We do not forward your information to uninvolved third parties. You can find further details in our Privacy Policy.