F.A.Q. – Frequently Asked Questions
Can you grade my coin or
collection over the phone or by e-mail?
Can you help me get started in collecting?
Can you show me how to determine a coin’s worth for myself?
How old does a coin have to be before it is worth something?
Should I clean or polish my old coin to make it look better?
Is old paper money worth anything?
Is it true that Confederate money is worthless?
Do you buy and sell gold and/or silver other than collectible coins?
Q: Can you grade my coin or collection over the phone or by e-mail?
A: No we need to examine the coins or other items in the collection in person in order to be able to determine their worth. Often we must use high powered magnification in order to determine the date, mint mark, or even the quality of a particular item. top
Q: Do you handle foreign coins?
A: Yes, but only for their Gold or Silver content! Our specialty is U.S. Coins. We don’t handle foreign coins as collectables. top
Q: Can you help me get started in collecting?
A: Absolutely! This is one of our favorite things to do. We have an enormous selection of collecting supplies, books and of course coins. We will be happy to advise you on how best to start collecting whether you’re just looking for a part-time hobby or interested in coins as an investment. top
Q: Can you show me how to determine a coin’s worth for myself?
A: Yes! In addition to offering several books on the subject we will be happy to show you what to look for and provide you with the tools you will need to become an expert at coin grading! top
Q: Do you provide shipping?
A: Yes.
We sell on eBay as well as through our store in
Q: Will you ship overseas?
A: NO! top
Q: Do you sell on consignment?
A: On occasion. top
Q: How old does a coin have to be before it is worth something?
A: There is no simple answer to this question. It is one of the reasons why we must see a coin before we can give you an estimate. Sometimes an older coin may be worth less than a newer coin of the same type even if they are in nearly the same condition. This is due to many factors but the most are: Rarity, Strike & Condition. top
Q: Should I clean or polish my old coin to make it look better?
A: No! As a general rule of thumb a “cleaned” coin is NOT a collector’s coin and is rarely worth anything other than its precious metal content after cleaning. top
Q: Is old paper money worth anything?
A: As with any collectible it depends on the specific item and its condition. Some old bills are extremely valuable. top
Q: Is it true that Confederate money is worthless?
A: No it is not! However there is a lot of Counterfeit Confederate money out there. Many people collect Authentic Confederate money. Depending on the condition it may in fact be quite valuable. As with any item we will need to see it in person in order to place a value on it. top
Q: Do you buy and sell gold and/or silver other than collectible coins?
A: Yes! We handle bullion, bars, rounds and maintain a large supply of 90% silver coins. Our website shows spot prices for Gold, Silver and Platinum and we post daily prices based on spot in our store. Please call for the current prices. Don’t forget to tell us if you’re buying or selling. (Please note as of February 24th 2009 we will no longer be buying scrap Silver and Gold.) top
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