- 32555 Ford Rd Garden City, MI 48135
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Sell Coins to a Trusted local Coin Buyer
Sell coins from an inherited collection? We’re a local Coin Buyer
Hey, its Tom from Garden City Pawn. You’ve probably typed some of the above words into google and you’ve stumbled upon us. Congratulations you’re already doing the right thing. Inheriting a collection or an accumulation of coins and the realization of ‘what to do now?’ can be very daunting indeed. Where do you start? Well if you are ready to sell coins to a local & Truste coin buyer read on.
Do not attempt to Clean Before you sell Coins
The first thing to doing when is comes time to consider to Sell Coins is NOT to attempt to clean them. They might look a bit dirty or grubby from poor storage or from sitting in the attic or shed but, take it from us a local coin buyer, that a quick wash and scrub is absolutely the wrong thing to do. May we just say again, the first thing to do is NOT pretty them up for sale. A quick bath or wipe will do more harm than good. When you sell Coins to a local coin buyer like us at Garden City Pawn its best to bring any and all coins in as you found them stashed under the bed!
A common misconception by the non-collector is that a coin will appear more valuable if it has that wow factor or shine similar to a coin just struck at the mint. The fact is though if you attempt any sort of clean on a coin you will leave a trace and the coin will lose some of it’s value. In some cases it will be rendered worthless.
Is Now the time to Sell Coins to a local Coin Buyer like Garden City Pawn?
The next thing you need to do is determine if you have an interest in them and will keep them or sell them and move on with your life. Either way if its time to sell coins you should pick up a copy of The Official Red Book of US Coins a copy of which sits here permanently on my desk for reference purposes. I’m not saying this is the be all and end all of USA Coin pricing but it’s a place to start and it will give you an idea of the scarcity of a coin, mintage, and a dollar value. The internet is also a great place to see how much coins are selling for and past sales. Informative information can also be found on our coin buyer site as well as Apmex . So you have this box or album of coins in front of you and you really don’t know what to do next. Did I mention not to clean them? OK, let’s move on.
How to Handle Rare Coins before you go to a Local Coin Buyer
Picking up a pair of cotton gloves from the supermarket is a great idea and make yourself comfortable at the kitchen table. A piece of felt layed down or a thick table cloth is a great idea so you don’t damage the coins any further. If your grandfather or great uncle had them sorted in an album then they may be labelled and this chore for you will be just that much easier. Otherwise it’s up to you to have a sort through and see if there are any key date years in amongst them. By referring back to your “Red Book” you’ll get an idea that if you come across a 1917-D Dime or a 1899 Silver Dollar then you shouldn’t let the kids play with Poppy’s coins anymore. as a Coin Buyer, Garden City Pawn loves these key date coins.
If you just don’t have an interest in doing this then I would suggest you visit a local dealer and get their advice. We’ll browse the sell coins for the key dates or anything special and possibly offer to buy them from you at an agreed price. If you visit one of the larger dealers in your capital city they may hold public auctions every few months and your chance at achieving a higher price for your inheritance might be to consign the coins to their next auction. There are fees associated with this so check with the dealer exactly what these might be. If you dabble with selling on eBay then listing the coins up with a well researched description and great images is the key to selling this way.
In any case I believe education is the key and if you don’t know, ask someone who does.
Some of the most common US Coins that are worth a good amount of money include Dimes, Quarter, Half Dollars & Silver Dollar from 1964 & Older!
We love coins at Garden City Pawn and would love the opportunity to be your Local coin buyer. We will give you an honest quote on your Silver & Gold Coin Collection.
