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                             CONTACT INFORMATION AND TERMS OF SALE

                                                    

The easiest way to contact me is via the internet at terravitan@aol.com or by phone at 480-595-1293. If for some reason you email me and do not get a response within two days, please resend your email or call. AOL spam filters sometimes delete my mail capriciously.

Depending upon the time of the year, I may be at my Florida or my Scottsdale home. Mail inquiries can be sent to Philip Flemming, PO Box 938, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. But please email or call me before you send coins or other material to Melbourne Beach, as I may be in Scottsdale.

This past Fall (2009), you might care to know, marks my 40th year in professional numismatics. I began with an internship in Greek Coins at the British Museum. I started seriously studying gold cobs in the late 1970's. An uncle of mine, Rupert Gates, had been an original partner of Mel Fisher in Treasure Salvors (1964). Some of the Gates collection came to me through his daughter Nancy, and I subsequently met and did business with all of the Real 8 partners. Sadly, only Lou Ullian is still with us.

Terms of Sale

1. Authenticity. As you may have noticed, I attempt to provide large photos and detailed descriptions, including provenance and known auction history, for every coin I offer for sale. I want you to see and know about any coin you are considering purchasing. Why other dealers do not do the same you must judge for yourself. In 32 years I have never had a coin that has passed through my hands ever questioned for authenticity, proper grading, etc. All items I sell are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and as described. Some of the coins I offer for sale came into my hands with third party authentication, which I will pass along to you. I do not rely upon such authentication. Many of my coins also have a distinguished pedigree. My own direct experience with New World Spanish cobs goes back to the last Real 8 auctions of the 1970’s. I am intimately familiar with the gold & silver coin series I am selling, and I am certain of the authenticity of every piece I offer for sale. If you desire still more authentication, I will be happy to arrange whatever you wish.

2. Payment. You may pay by check, money order, or wire transfer. I will supply the routing information when you request it. Persons not known to me must allow time for the funds to clear ( normally 5 business days ). Since I do not accept credit cards, I will try to accommodate collectors with no-interest lay-away terms on many items. Certain items, for example, those that I have accepted on consignment may not be available for lay-away. Deposit and term of the lay-away will be negotiated individually. Please do not abuse this privilege. I offer  it because I know many collectors need to finance their purchases in these difficult times, and I do not wish to encourage anyone to take on high-interest credit card debt.

3. Returns. You will notice that I now provide large photos and very detailed descriptions for every coin I offer for sale--well beyond anything you will find on other internet sites or catalogues. Please study these photos and descriptions before you purchase a coin. Ask questions. If the coin you receive is in any way inaccurately pictured or described on the site, you may of course return it. This has never happened, but "to err is human."  Any evidence that you have altered, damaged, copied or commercially exploited a coin voids your return privilege. Encapsulated coins must be returned in their original, undamaged holders, and all original certificates must be returned with the coin or your return privilege is a voided.

4. Shipping. All coins will be shipped fully insured via the USPS, either as Registered or Insured mail. All books & catalogues will be shipped fully insured via USPS Media Mail. You may request some form of expedited delivery. I must pass along the actual cost of shipping, which I will estimate for you at the time you place your order. I do ship internationally with some frequency. I prefer UPS or DHL, but as you wish. International buyers are responsible for making with their own Customs arrangements.

5. References. Some of you new to Goldcobs.com and new to collecting Spanish Colonials coins, international buyers in particular,  may not know our reputation. You may request references and client testimonials. I don't feel it is proper to post  these on the site or list my numismatic affiliations, but I understand you may want this information. Call or email me.

Thank you,

Phil Flemming, Ph.D.

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