1. Home
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Coins

Cherrypicking - What is a Coin Cherrypicking?

By Susan Headley, About.com

Definition: Cherrypicking is defined as using one's superior knowledge of coin varieties, grading expertise, or other learned skill in judging coin values, to buy selected coins from a coin dealer knowing that the coin is worth more than the asking price because the dealer missed the element that raises its value.
Examples: John had such a reputation for cherrypicking that every time he bought a coin from a dealer, the dealer couldn't help but wonder if he'd overlooked something valuable about the coin.

Explore Coins

About.com Special Features

Scrapbook Technique Gallery

Use these ideas to inspire your own uniquely beautiful pages. More >

Price Your Collectibles

Find out how much your treasured collection is worth. More >

  1. Home
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Coins
  4. Coins Glossary
  5. C
  6. Cherrypicking - What is a Coin Cherrypicking?

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.