Alpine Numismatics, Inc.'s owner, David Olmstead, has been selling coins to collectors by mail full time since September, 1974. Over the 25+ years, he has acquired a reputation for quality offerings, excellent value, fast service, and good, lightning fast checks. Emphasis is on U.S. coins from colonials to gold minted prior to 1940 in grades that collectors, rather than investors, are always seeking. Nearly all (except inexpensive items) are independently certified by the most respected grading services available. Rarely will you find over hyped and, therefore, overpriced items in our inventory. For those of you who wish to sell or trade any or all of your coins, we offer a number of ways for you to realize top dollar. Trades are always welcome. We always have funds for outright purchases. Our policy is to buy coins at 80% or more of our retail prices. We also offer a unique consignment option for coins worth $150. or more with commission rates as low as 8% and no fees or other obligations. To learn more, click " Your coins can be featured here" at left. You can order with confidence. We can supply many references of all types and we are members of all leading numismatic organizations including the American Numismatic Association and the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild which enforces a strict code of ethics for it's member dealers (see PNGDealers.com). Unlike many dealers, we are always willing to buy back coins we sell at 80% or more of our current advertised prices! Being essentially a one man operation, we are not the largest dealer out there, nor do we want to be! Many years of experience has taught me to keep service high and costs low (and therefore prices as well.)