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?
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.
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 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:
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:
- 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?
- 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.
- Add up to 4 pictures to your ad.
- Enter your personal information.
- In the final step you can review your information one last time and pay the ad listing fee.
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?
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?
- Enter personal information
- Store payment details (credit card, PayPal, or bank information)
- Submit verification documents
- 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 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?
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?