There is an online coin price catalogue at http://iwantallcoins.com/WORLD.HTM with NZ coins at http://iwantallcoins.com/NZL.HTM US Dollars. Unverified. Update 23-6-2010 This catalogue is a couple of years old now so it can only be used as a rough guide. If you know of a better online guide please let us know.

Currency converter and metal prices.

(Q) How do I register?
(A) To register click on the "register" link found on both the header and footer navigation sections. Registration is free.

(Q) I'm under 18 and can't signup?
(A) In accordance with standard law under 18's cannot participate in auctions as they are legal binding contracts.

Selling
(Q) How can I list an item for sale?
(A) You must be a registered, verified member and in New Zealand. Once you have registered simply login to your account and click on the " Sell " link.
The first thing to do is select a general category for your item, note that you can choose a more specific category further into the listing process. You can then enter in the item description, price and photo. It is free to list a basic auction at Coin co. Pay only if you sell. All site fees

(Q) How can I keep track of items I'm selling?
(A) You can keep an eye on everything you are selling by visiting your members area and selecting
the "selling" page in your members area.

(Q) Can I use HTML when listing an item?
(A) Yes you can, however we recommend you use basic tags as complex HTML descriptions may not display correctly.

(Q) What payment options can I use?
(A) When listing an auction you can decide how you would like to be paid. Bank Transfer for NZ buyers, cash, credit cards and Paypal.

(Q) What are Private Auctions?
(A) If you would like to hide the ids of bidders from other users, select a private auction. Bidders' user ids will still be visible to you, the seller.

(Q) What are Vouchers?
(A) If you would like to offer discounts to your customers you can give voucher numbers which entitle discounts you set up. You can discount much as you wish to offer for as long as you wish to extend offer or by number redeemed.


Swaps can also be offered.

(Q) How long do auctions run for?
(A) You can set the auction to end when you prefer. The presets are one week, two weeks or one month.
Auction end time automatically becomes seven days when a bid is made.

Become verified. Verified sellers at Coin.co.nz get to display the verified sticker on their auctions which means they have proved their identity and an extra level of trustworthiness. There is a charge of $6. for this service which is credited back to your account at Coin co NZ and can be used for all fees. Get Verified

It's easy to get a store here and prices start at only NZ$5. for 30 days. Please enquire.
Stores incur no listing or end of sale fees.

See Site fees for current prices of stores here.

(Q) Can I block users?
(A) Yes you can decide who you will trade with and block individual users from bidding or buying at your auctions.
You can also decide whether or not to offer auctions to international buyers.

(Q) How can I place a bid?
(A) To place a bid on an item you must first login to your account.
Once logged in a bidding box will be displayed at bottom of all auction pages.
You can use this box to place your chosen bid.

(Q) How can I keep track of items I'm bidding on?
(A) You can keep an eye on everything you are bidding on by visiting your members area and selecting the "bidding" page.

(Q) How do I know if I am outbid on an item?
(A) Our auction system will automatically notify you via email if you are outbid.

(Q) Does this site have auto bidding?
(A) Yes. This site uses automatic auto bidding so bidders can bid their highest bid with confidence and will always get the lowest possible price.

For example: Albie places a widget at auction with a starting bid of $5 and a reserve of $10.

Ben wants a new widget so places a bid of $7. Ben is the high bidder but reserve is not met.
Ben can increase his bid and so bids $15. The bid shows Ben as the high bidder with a bid of $10 and reserve is met.
If no other bids are placed Ben will get his widget for $10.

Colin is also in the market for a new widget and places a bid for $11. Bens autobid automatically places a bid for $12. He wins the auction for $12 and hooray, his widget collection is complete.

(Q) How to I rate the transaction or leave feedback?
(A) When a sale is complete, both the seller and the buyer will be able to leave ratings for each other.
The feedback rating is from one star to five stars, and a comment can also be left. The feedback can be left from the Rate transaction link in your Members Area.
The feedback can only be left once, and it cannot be edited afterwards.


The site admin will reserve its right to delete malicious or untrue feedbacks.

(Q) How can I trade safely?
(A) Be ever vigilant. New Zealand is generally a safe place to do business but there are always scammers about.

If trading with international visitors be extra cautious. Recent figures show over 90% of transactions from some countries are fraudulent.

Steps you can take to protect yourself.

Use Verified sellers. Verified sellers get the badge of approval displayed with all their information. Verification costs $6. which is credited back to your account on confirmation and can be used for any fees at Coin co NZ.

Check feedback ratings. Everybody starts sometime and not all new traders are shysters so please use your discretion.

Use Paypal Verified traders.

If in doubt limit transactions to low monetary values or pick up items when paying for them.

Please give a clear and truthful rating for the transaction when complete.

Credits can be used for all site fees. Credits cannot be transferred, refunded or used to purchase items from the site.