June 8, 2026
How Can I Tell If My Coin Is Real?
What do you MEAN it’s not real? My dad (or grandpa or uncle or fill in the blank with whichever numismatic genius we should worship) NEVER…
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News & Updates
May 23, 2026
Using the Internet to “Research” the Value of a Coin
We hear it all the time “I’ve done research…” and “It’s selling for….” The internet is a good tool for getting a sense of value if…
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May 19, 2026
What Are My (Rare?) Coins Worth?
Yeah, this is a long one. But a lot more accurate than much of the nonsense published on the Internet. Are your coins indeed rare? And…
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May 19, 2026
Antiques, Collectibles & Fine Art
“NEVER THIS: IT’S RARE AND WILL GO UP IN VALUE.” “HE ONLY PRODUCED 200 OF THESE IT’S GOING FOR $4,000 ON EBAY. ~ OR CHRISTIES OR…
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May 19, 2026
What Is My Jewelry Worth?
We appraise and deal in collectibles all day long and this tutorial can be used to price the kinds of material we commonly encounter. We provided…
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April 2, 2026
How to Prepare Your Coin Collection (and Educate Yourself Before Selling)
Our best clients are those who take a little time to educate themselves and research market conditions. You want to do enough homework to be secure…
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March 7, 2026
Building a U.S. Style Coin Collection
By Marc Rosner Originally published in The Numismatist—the official publication of the American Numismatic Association Looking for a reasonably priced and attainable challenge? Try assembling a…
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November 2, 2025
Understanding Market Bid Rates for Gold and Silver
One of the most common questions we hear is: “If gold and silver are this high… why is the offer lower?” It’s a fair question—and an…
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October 2, 2025
What’s My Collection Worth? A Quick Guide
By now you’ve probably heard the headlines—gold and silver prices moving fast, big swings in the market, and a lot of uncertainty. Silver surged, then pulled…
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September 2, 2025
How a Coin Appraisal Works
How does a coin appraisal work, what kind of appraisal do I need, and what happens if I decide to sell? The process is more straightforward…
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June 2, 2025
Here’s Why You Should Never Clean Collectible Coins
Someone is asking five figures for a 1972 double die cent just like the one you think you have, so you decide to give yours that…
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May 2, 2025
What You Have & What It’s Worth: A Simple Guide
One of the most common reasons people contact us is because they’ve come across coins or currency and want to understand what they have, what it’s…
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March 2, 2025
How to Sell a Coin Collection
Welcome to the first post on our new blog. We’ll be sharing guidance, answering common questions, and offering practical advice for collectors, families, and anyone who…
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