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2007-07-12 13:32:41 · 3 answers · asked by nanawnuts 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I used to work for Gillio's Rare Coins and Fine Jewelry in Santa Barbara California. So, I can help you here.
You are NOT going to get ripped off because you are going to take them to at least 3 different coin shops for appraisals.
Do NOT leave any of the coins overnight! Watch the people VERY carefully so that they don't switch them on you!
Do NOT let them leave the counter with your coin(s)!
If you have gold coins, they are worth a substantial amount, with the minimum amount being based on gold spot. (The current amount per ounce gold is selling for - alloy content.)
If you inherited any gold bullion such as Chinese Panda Coin, Canadian Maple or bars, they are 99.9% pure gold and worth what gold is spotting for.
I don't know what sort of coins you have. So, it is difficult to assist you. Once you get them graded, you can try putting some on E-bay.
Whatever you do, do NOT clean the coins in any way. When you handle them, DO hold them by the edges only.
I am very curious about the coins. Feel free to e-mail me with descriptions.
2007-07-12 14:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Most coin dealers are honest folk, as for Ron Giulio's in Santa Barbara I dealt with them in the 1970 when I went to Brooks Institute of Photography and found they leave a lot to be desired. Seeing 2 or 3 dealers is not a bad idea though. To at least get an idea of what you have go get a Coins or coinage magazine. They have a price guide in it. True they are retails that tend to be a little high but at least you will get an idea of what they sell for. if a coin sells for say $50 and someone offers you $5 then you know something is wrong there. You will get 40 to 50% less usually. The dealer must make a profit to stay in business. You also need to know where the mint marks are and what grade the coin is. A coin club near by will help or see if your library has any books on grading, see if they have what is called the Red Book, yes it is red, it is a guide to U.S. coins. The prices in it are out of date before it is even published but it will tell you where the mint marks are of all U.S. coins. Hope this helps, if you need more email me and no I don't want to buy them. It is not a good policy to help someone and buy their coins for there is a temptation there, to take advantage even if one does not mean too.
2007-07-13 15:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to get the most you can, so you will have to do the work. Time is money as the saying goes. You can get an antique dealer to look at the items he may know but he will charge you and he may have no idea about coins, medals tokens or sport cards as well as other items. See what he has in his store. Ask for references. There is no quick and safe way unless you do the leg work yourself. Libraries have books and price guide on antiques as well as other items. Me I would have a ball going through it. So you have the option do it yourself or pay someone. I would make the time and look the stuff up myself.
2016-05-21 01:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by mari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋