Gold Standard Auctions

Donald was very kind and knowledgeable with some of my older pieces. 10/10 recommend.

I was a bit nervous about bidding online for the first time but they made everything feel very safe and easy. The descriptions are detailed and the photos show you exactly what you are getting without any tricks. I am very happy with my new coins and I will be back for the next auction.

Jason Dunn was amazing to work with. He made the selling process very simple and easy.

Chris Babbitt is a true professional! He explained the process and coached me in several areas where I had questions. I definitely recommend Chris and Gold Standard Auctions to anyone evaluating and looking for a fair offer! Great overall experience!

I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews, but decided to take my chances and give Gold Standard a go. Boy was I pleasantly surprised with my encounter with KJ! I have to say he is highly knowledgeable and a stellar employee! Thank you KJ, & thank you Gold Standard!

Rafael was great with customer service. Truly impressed with the work ethic and experience showed during my phone call. I really enjoyed the auctions and the items, Rafael helped me get all the information I needed.

BUYER BEWARE! Somewhat conflicted on the review rating here, between 3 & 4 stars. THE GOOD GSA is a legit company. But also has some major issues. I assume they're a wholesaler & estate liquidator. Their inventory is staggering. They often auction off 8-900 lots per day, for 2-3-4-5 days in a row. Many lots are 2-5-10 or 20 or 100 items (like a roll of silver dollars, or $50 face 90%. Or a mixed lot i won that contained 421 items! mostly silver coins). So figure over 2,500+ items per day on avg, or a million items a year. I can only imagine how many man hours it takes to keep things moving. I have had a couple small issues. But I've been able to reach sum1 and get it addressed in most cases. I even requested combined shipping from 3 different auctions, and got a partial shipping refund ($7 reimbursed. Paid $17 instead of 8 like i wanted, or 24 had they done nothing) I was offered a random $50 credit via text mesg, just to return and purchase something, which was automatically applied to my next purchase. THE BAD But the issue, is with their listing practices. If you see a legit holder, it's probably fine. But they apparently have an in-house grading service? Or a partner - PGA? The cheap white and yellow slabs, that are taped closed with a lot sticker (or sometimes 4 or 5 stacked on top of each other?? Idk y). These coins seem to me to be optimistic grade ESTIMATES that are about 2-3 numbers higher than NGC/CAC/PCGS etc. There's a reason only the big grading companies are allowed on ebay. Prices vary wildly. Many coins can cost double 2 grades apart. On top of that, they regularly post raw coins with grade numbers next to them, like "MS65" and no warning that they're not actually graded at all! They also post tons of suggested prices that are 2-5 times the actual value. Most people know better, and bid up to a quarter or a third of the suggested price. But i also see TONS of drastic overpayment. Some wind up on ebay for absurd asking prices. GSA is regularly featured on hibids. So they probably get more bids than any other seller. You might have to bid on 50 items before winning one at a decent price. I wouldn't even bother with weekends anymore. Too much competition. Many bidders are likely very happy after winning/paying. But will be extremely disappointed, once they try to sell their items, or get them graded. Many sold as mint will probably come back with a details grade. They also label a LOT of Uncirculated coins as "proofs", when they're obviously not. Why are ppl dumping thousands of barber or seated or standing or walking liberty proofs to a wholesaler?? They've aold more "proofs" than there were even ever minted. Again, many of these wind up on ebay, listed as "proof", when they're not. GSA uses a wierd condition tier. Unc, closely unc, nearly unc, lightly circ, nicely circ, choice au, and gem bu. No point in trying to rank them. Some lightly circulated look better than some nearly Uncirculated. Sum lightly are AU, while others are not even xf. And there are TONS of obvious problem coins with misleading titles that dont mention damage/corrosion/repairs/restamped dates/dents/bends/stains/gouges/environmental damage etc. And their pictures are not high quality. Not sure why, in the 2020s, they still have tiny little image files that obscure finer details. I know better, and have gotten good deals and turned a decent profit multiple times. I've also gotten really good customer service, so i have to give 4 stars. But i do not approve of their listing practices at all. They seem to be designed to take advantage of newcomers, unwitting collectors, and auction addicts. Bid carefully. Study ebay completed listings. Factor in the 15% buyer premium, and the 15-20% it will cost you to sell an item. Dont just bid $300 cuz u saw one in a shop for 400 (shop and show prices are often book value, but only become the asking price if u dont haggle and choose to pay retail) Pics are my own originals of a couple gsa items I've profited from Hopefully this helps future customers who don't mind reading my book here.

I had an outstanding experience working with Rafael at Gold Standard Auction! From start to finish, he was the definition of professionalism. He was always clear, courteous, and knowledgeable. What stood out most was his patience throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain every detail, answered all my questions thoroughly, and made sure I felt confident every step of the way. Rafael truly went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and that I received the best possible outcome. It’s rare to find someone so dedicated and genuinely committed to providing excellent service. I couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend Rafael and Gold Standard Auction to anyone looking for an honest, professional, and stress-free experience.

Navigating through online auctions is challenging. You have to ensure authenticity, reliability of grading, avoid over inflated buyer's premiums, ghost bidding and many others. Finding an auction house you can trust can feel like trying to find needle in a haystack. Well, I have found a needle in the haystack. To the owners... nice work and thank you for conducting your business honorably. Enjoyed the fair bidding process and the collection of coins you possess. Will be a customer in the future too.

I had a wonderful experience at Gold Standard Auctions. I wanted to cash in a collection of coins I inherited. The receptionist is so friendly and sweet and makes you feel comfortable. I met with Chris and he was very patient and very informative about my coins he was looking at and willing to answer any questions i had. Everyone I met at Gold Standard Auctions was great. It was a great experience. I’d recommend Gold Standard Auctions to anyone who wants or needs to sell or to get an idea of what your coins may be worth.