2007-09-29 01:01:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I use the forums here. The members are very knowledgeable and helpful!
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp
2007-09-29 15:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
PCGS and Heritage coin give prices only for there coins and are not really a good representation of the value of the average coin. There are really no free sites. You can get a magazine like Coins or Coinage they have what is called a trends price guide for U.S. coins. It is an average of what a coin sells for. the guide is usually high and dealers pay 40 to 50 % less. I can help on a few coins at a time, but not large lists for i don't have the time. I need to knoe denomination date and mint mark if any. I can help with the grading some. If a coin dealer or two are near by see them. Get the magazine first so you will know if you have rare or scarce coins. If a coin lists for say a dollar or two then it is not rare, but if it list for say $25 in just grade good then you got something and you will know it. Most dealers are honest but there are still some that are not.
2007-09-29 16:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either go to a magazine rack and pick up a copy of CoinWorld magazine or go to PCGS.com or Heritagecoins.com. Two of the best sites to check for all coins, not just U.S. coins. Other than those sites CoinWorld magazines is filled with other websites that can help you. In the meantime while you are at the bookstore picking up a copy of this magazine, go to the coin section and pick up a Red Book which is the Bible of U.S. coins and is updated twice each year. If you find you have some good to great coins, go to PCGS and see if they can rate them for you. They are considered to be the best in the business. If they slab one of your coins, it will bring in more than any other coin site. You can see this when you pick up the magazine and look under the various companies selling slabbed coins. You will see that PCGS coins pull in more money. Hope this helps. Enjoy, I hope you have several winners. I have been collecting coins for over 50 years and have some really good ones stored in proper places. Oh, yeah, try not to handle the coins too much unless you are using the edges. The oils on your hands tend to change the colors of the coins over time.
2007-09-29 08:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son loves coin collecting. His two favorite sites are below.
2007-09-29 08:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Serena 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋