where is the best place to sell coins

wayneme

what is the best way to sell a coin collection i have

kingmatt

depends on what you're selling I guess. What are we talking about?

FC57Coins

Welcome to the boards Wayne - It all depends on what the collection is - grades of the coins, whether they're certified or not - can you give us more on what kind of coins you have?

Frank

wayneme

i'm new at this chat stuff alot of gold stuff alot of proofs new stuff 1958 and up
gold 1847 5 dollar 1837 2 1/3 1909 s indain 5 dollar 1865 3 cent nickel 1908 2 1/2 1883
10 dollar all of it is at or will be at pcgs 1901 5 dollar theirs more mostly gold
morgan 1886 - o 1896-0 morgan

FC57Coins

Your best bet is to take the collection to a dealer for an estimate - find out what you have - then do some research once you have a good idea of what's of value and what's run of the mill. If you have specific questions about particular coins you can always throw them out here and see what kind of answers you get.

Frank

kingmatt

Before you submit to a grading service, you might want to get an opinion from a local dealer. Also, turn on your PM.

wayneme

explain pm stuff

RKKay

I'd be interested in any patterns you have.

wayneme

explain patterns

FC57Coins

Wayne - perhaps the best start for you would be to pick up the "Redbook" coin guide to US coins and use it as a primer for seeing what you have.

Frank

keets

hello wayne

go to the top of the page and click on "profile" and when that page loads scroll to the middle where it says allow private messages and switch it on. when you come back to the thread page you'll see that your little lock is visible. all you do then is click on the lock of whoever you wish to send a message to and it works much like e-mail except that it's here at the forum. when someone sends you a "PM" you'll see the lock at the top left of the page flashing to indicate "new messages" and all you do is click that and common sense should do the rest.

with regard to selling your collection, find dealer's close to you and start a dialogue till you find one you think you can trust. don't just walk into so-and-so's shop with all your stuff. take a few pieces and get a few opinions. stay here and ask questions as best as you can and the members will help, believe me. i assume you know how to grade so get a few price guides or ask for links from members. and above all, don't rush unless you're in a major pinch-----sell in haste, repent in leisure are good words to live by. best of luck to you.

al h.