Coin Dealer vs. Numismatic Consultant: What's the Difference?​

There are coin dealers, and then there are numismatic advisors. There is a big difference. Hopefully you won't discover the difference the hard way.​
Let's say you're at a coin show, looking for advice on buying or selling coins, or both. You may need a knowledgeable professional to help you appraise or sell a coin collection you've inherited. You could be reading a coin publication, looking for dealer information. Maybe you've gone to the internet and searched for coin dealers. Or even sought the opinion of an avid collector. . . 
​But how do you really know which coin dealer you can trust? And what separates an ordinary coin dealer from a professional numismatist?
​Don Ketterling is one of the foremost professional numismatists in the country. He is a respected coin consultant with decades of experience in virtually all aspects of numismatics.
​​​​​So what distinguishes Don from someone who simply buys and sells coins?
  • His credentials ‒ few coin dealers can match his level of expertise and experience.
  • His services ‒ he offers his clients far more than just the ability to buy and sell nice coins.
  • His career ‒ very few professional numismatists can match Don's accomplishments.
  • His reputation ‒ Don Ketterling is one of the most respected names in numismatics.​ ​
For some, numismatics is a fancy name for coins. For Don Ketterling, it's more than just a trade. It's a profession, a hobby, and a way of life. If you're looking for advice on coins, you should expect nothing less from your coin consultant. Think of Don as your trusted numismatic advisor.

Why You Should Consult with Don Ketterling

Unfortunately, decisions on who to choose for numismatic transactions are often determined by impulse, response to glitzy promotions, outward appearances, or merely out of convenience. “Dealers” are numerous; true professionals are as rare as 1794 U.S. Dollars in Mint State condition. You will discover that it's well worth the effort to seek out a numismatic expert you know you can trust.
       Don Ketterling has been in the rare coin business for decades and possesses a keen understanding of the numismatic marketplace. He passes that knowledge on to his customers. When it comes to buying or selling rare coins and paper money, the more you know the better. That's why he refers to his business as DH Ketterling Consulting LLC, and not simply "Don's Coins."                                                                              When you do business with Don Ketterling, you work with a numismatic expert whose knowledge and ethics you can trust. That's why so many of his clients have been with him for years.  You might want to take a look at a recent interview with Don for the PCGS feature "Slab Lab," which highlights prominent professionals in numismatics.  It's a two-part, lengthy discussion and it is hoped you will gain some insight as to the value of decades of experience.
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwUCjg_qDEE 
Part 2    https://youtu.be/tZRS19Exu5M
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