Need Advice about selling
MJPHELAN
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I am looking through tons of coins for a friend whose father collected them (he died about 23 years ago). I have no problem with the US coins, but he has binders and boxes of foreign coins. Many of the coins are uncirculated silver from the 1920's onward (mostly from the 50's) from numerous countries. He has a lot of uncirculated Canadian coins some of which appear to be very rare (a few with a book value over 1 to 4 thousand).
My questions for you darkside experts are: What would be the best way to sell these coins? Do any of you know a good dealer to look these through? Should I certify some of the rare Canadian coins?
I do not believe my local coin shop has any world coin experts, and I do not believe my friend would get a good deal there.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
My questions for you darkside experts are: What would be the best way to sell these coins? Do any of you know a good dealer to look these through? Should I certify some of the rare Canadian coins?
I do not believe my local coin shop has any world coin experts, and I do not believe my friend would get a good deal there.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Mark
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DPOTD-3
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CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
1858 5c XF
1885 10c XF (Newfoundland)
1892 50c XF
1946 50c MS-63 (Hoof in 6 variety)
1957 1$ MS-65 (Prooflike)
1949 50c MS-63 (Hoof over 9 variety)
1908 5c MS-63 (Newfoundland)
1934 25c MS-63
1920 25c MS-63
1928 25c MS-63
1902 10c MS-63
Many listed as MS-63 may grade higher, I'm not good at grading silver.
There are also many tokens from Canada in this collection.
Thanks
<< <i>1885 10c XF
1892 50c XF >>
These two, if problem free are very nice coins to have. I may be interested in purchasing them. Can you get images?
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
Please see my edit above, the 1885 10c is a Newfoundland coin. Sorry about that. The 1892 50c is Canadian though.
Sounds like some nice stuff there. There are a few options available to you.
1. I note you live in Texas, you could call Heritage in Dallas and talk to Scott Cordry. Scott is one of their world coin experts. He may be able to travel to your location and advise which coins to slab. Or recommend another dealer / auction house to work with.
This would also be true of Chuck Moore, Walnut Creek, CA and Dale Schaffer of Tulsa, OK. Brian Cornwall of ICCS in Toronto.
2. There are others - try here Canadian Numismatic Association John Regitko is a great guy with tons of contacts. He'll definately be able to help out.
3. Take detailed photos and put 'em up on eBay.
4. Send them to me! (I'm particularly interested in the tokens.)
Gene
Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors
Collector of:
Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
My Ebay
You can try ICCS or CCCS since most people trust them very much.
Also, you can post some pictures and we can study on the grades.
For selling, I think Ebay is the best choice. Dealers sometimes pay only 40%-60% of the book value.
Good Luck!