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On 3/26/2023 at 7:59 PM, DonnaML said:

The three ancient coins I purchased at Roma's March 16 auction, shipped via DHL Express a few days ago, appear to have cleared Customs. I was curious as to whether there might be a general problem with Roma's shipments given recent events, but apparently there isn't one.

I bought a solidi from their last floor  auction and will post how the sale went. I have been buying from ROMA for the last 8 years and shipping via DHL has always been spot on and clearing customs in Switzerland in no time…

On 3/26/2023 at 8:12 PM, kirispupis said:

FWIW, I did notice a few (minor) changes with Roma.

• They have a new 'auction points' system where you can use points to purchase extra boxes or coin holders. I didn't add any, since I already have a decent-sized stack of Roma boxes that I feel bad throwing away.
• However, I won two coins from them and each came in its own box. Normally they put 3-4 per box, depending on the thickness of the coins (these were small bronzes).
• My more expensive coin came in its own holder, only the second time they've sent me one. They look cool, but I worry about keeping coins in them long term because I'm not sure about the plastic (which I worry may have vinyl) touching the coin long term.
• Each coin also included a little baggy with its details printed in market on the outside.

So, the packaging was better, but I'm honestly fine with the cardboard holders the other auction houses use. I'd be happy with just a tag with the coin details so I don't have to write my own.

I have been buying from Roma for the last 8 years , mainly solidi ,  I too have been wondering about the plastic in the black Roma holders, so far it does not seem to affect the coins. Regarding their troubles , I hope they can pull through as they are a great auction house to work with. Their e-sales  are definitely more affordable , the higher prices are all over…Have you noticed the DHL rates have gone up…I won a solidi from the mare nostrum hoard in the last floor auction and I will keep members posted on how the sale goes.

I have been buying mainly solidi from Roma from the last 8 years, I live in Switzerland and have never had any issues with shipping or clearing the customs.

I manage to secure a solidi of barbaric mint from the mare nostrum hoard, I must admit I had my doubts due to the turmoil with R.Beal but the sale went well.

I have read a lot of comments on the prices some coins fetch but because I buy all over Europe I would say it is a general tendency , A nice solidi selling 350 to 400 € 6 years ago will now fetch 600 € , nevertheless one can still find good deals in smaller auctions.

Byzantine solidi are still great value for money . Just to end with the Roma saga , I must admit, and I am not the only one, I have always been surprised with the quality and abundance of coins on offer from day 1….