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Non-collector looking for place to sell coins

I recently inherited a large number of coins. Nothing very valuable; mostly mint and proof sets from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. I haven't even counted, but there are probably a hundred or more sets. There are also a few silver dollars, some Olympic sets and such things. Since I'm not a collector, I want to simply cash these in. Although I suppose I could sell them for the most one at a time, I don't have the energy or patience.

I expect I'll end up taking the entire lot to a dealer. My question is, how do I find the best dealer for the transaction? How much difference would I expect to get from one dealer versus another? In other words, is this really worth shopping around or are most dealers simply going to offer pretty close to the same amount?

If anyone has specific recommendations, I'm in Orange County, California. Thanks.

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  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    see MICHAELDIXON on here.

    He also has a website. Michaeldixonrarecoins.com I think?

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  • hookedoncoinshookedoncoins Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭
    I too would recommend Michael Dixon.
  • Okay, I've received a number of requests for a list of coins, so I went through and wrote down what I have. There are some oddballs here and a few that probably should see a grading service before I sell. I'd appreciate advice on which ones those might be. Also, there are probably some here that seem like spending money, but this is what came in the boxes. There are two lists with some duplication. That's because they were in separate boxes and I'm keeping them way for now so I know where they are. Anyway, here's the list. Anyone who can give me an idea of value, great. Anyone who wants to buy, I'm not going to be selling off individual sets. However, if you want to pick up the one-off coin, that's great.

    So here's the list (If there is a number following the coin or set, that's because I have more than one):

    1879 Morgan Dollar
    1884 Carson City Silver Dollar Uncirculated.
    1884 S Morgan Dollar
    1885 O Morgan Dollar
    1921 Morgan Dollar
    1921 S Morgan Dollar
    1950 D 10 cent
    1950 D Jefferson Nickel
    1953 D Lincoln Cent
    1971 D Eisenhower Dollar
    1971 Eisenhower Dollar
    1971 Proof Set (no box)
    1971 S Eisenhower Dollar 2
    1972 Eisenhower Dollar
    1974 D Eisenhower Dollar 2
    1974 D Kennedy half dollar
    1976 Bicentennial Silver Proof Set 5
    1976 D Eisenhower Dollar
    1976 Eisenhower Dollar 4
    1976 S Kennedy half dollar 4
    1976 silver 3-piece Bicentennial Silver Set Uncirculated 2
    1977 D 10 cent
    1977 D Eisenhower Dollar 2
    1977 D Jefferson Nickel
    1977 Eisenhower Dollar
    1978 D Eisenhower Dollar 7
    1978 D quarter
    1979 D Anthony Dollars, uncirculated roll of 20
    1979 S Anthony Dollars, uncirculated roll of 20
    1980 Anthony Dollar Set ANA Convention Envelope Uncirculated. 2
    1980 D Lincoln Cent
    1980 D Nickel
    1980 S Jefferson Nickel
    1981 Proof Set 5
    1981 Uncirculated Set D, P 5
    1982 George Washington Commemorative Silver Half Dollar proof 2
    1982 George Washington Commemorative Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated 2
    1982 Proof Set 3
    1983 Olympic Silver Dollars (2) proof set
    1983 Olympic Silver Dollars (3) Collector Set Uncirculated. 2
    1983 Proof Set 3
    1983 P Olympic Silver Dollar Uncirculated.
    1984 Olympic Prestige Set
    1984 Olympic Silver Dollars (3) Collector Set Uncirculated
    1984 Proof Set 2
    1984 Uncirculated Set D, P 2
    1985 Proof Set 2
    1985 Uncirculated Set D, P 3
    1986 Liberty Silver Dollar Uncirculated.
    1986 Prestige Set
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    1968 Proof Set
    1968 Proof Set (no box)
    1969 Proof Set
    1969 Uncirculated set 2
    1970 Proof Set 4
    1970 Uncirculated set 5
    1971 Eisenhower Proof Silver Dollar 5
    1971 Eisenhower Uncirculated Silver Dollar 5
    1971 Proof Set 5
    1971 Uncirculated set 5
    1972 Proof Set 5
    1972 Uncirculated set 5
    1973 Proof Set 5
    1974 Proof Set 3
    1975 Proof Set 3
    1976 Proof Set 3
    1977 Proof Set 3
    1978 Proof Set 3
    1979 Proof Set 3
    1980 Proof Set 3
    1981 Proof Set 3
    1982 George Washington Commemorative Silver Half-Dollar Proof 5
    1982 Proof Set 3
    1983 Bill of Right Commemorative Prestige Set 3
    1983 Proof Set 3
    1984 Proof Set 3
    1985 Proof Set 3
    1987 American Eagle Proof Dollar 2
    1987 Constitution Proof Silver Dollar 3
    1987 Proof Set 3
    1987 Uncirculated set 3
    1988 Proof Set 3
    1989 Proof Set 3
    1990 Proof Set 3
    1991 Proof Set 3
    1992 Proof Set 3
    1993 Proof Set 3
    1994 Proof Set 3
    1995 Proof Set 3
    1996 Proof Set 3
    1996 Proof Set 3
    1997 Proof Set 3
    1998 Proof Set 3
    1998 Silver Proof Set 3
  • Hi , i would like to buy a few items from you , 1885o morgan,1884s morgan,1921s morgan,1971 proof set no box,1976 bi set (1),1976 3psc set (1),1984 olympic proof set (1),1992 and 1997 proof set 1 of each,1986 prestige set,1987 eagle proof , if your interested give me a breakdown price and a total eme at ace@thumbmc.net thanks and good luck, Dave
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    the_northern_trading_company
    ace@airadv.net
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