Looking for honest and experienced Collector to guide me with a two generation family collection.

Skye

Needless to say, I know nothing about coins and coin collections. Recently, I was trust with my Grandfather's collection, which is quit overwhelming. I have decided to sell as much as I can and am looking for a "Mentor", so to speak! Of coarse, this person will profit buy helping me. I'm a very successful business person, just not with coins, and have done extensive research concerning this collection. I can say, from what little I have been able to piece together, it's impressive! So, I'm looking for an honest, trustworthy professional to partner with.

Barndog

post pictures, since most of us won't believe you, being this is your first post.

fastfreddie

It would depend on what you have...but I nominate Roadrunner as a trusted source. You may need to give a little more info. so we can help.

By the way....Welcome.

sniocsu

Many of us on here would be willing to help. Open a photobucket account and post a few pictures on here.
Welcome!

chumley

seems you stumbled into the right place...there are many knowledgeable,honest coin folk here...good luck with your sale

gsa1fan

Any member would be happy to help. Where are you located approx.. This will help a long way in recommendations.

Welcome to our world

mariner67

<< <i>post pictures, since most of us won't believe you, being this is your first post. >>



+1

coindeuce

Please share with us how you managed to find this forum, if you know nothing about coins or coin collecting. Depending on your answer, I may or may not respond to your request.

Swampboy

First of all

You came to the right placed if you're sincere about finding a Mentor.

There is nothing this board loves more than a genuine "Help me figure out what I got" thread.

noow

<< <i>Please share with us how you managed to find this forum, if you know nothing about coins or coin collecting. Depending on your answer, I may or may not respond to your request. >>



Well this is collectors.com...

Please post pictures. We'd be happy to help.

PCcoins

Images please... thank you

Scratch that, how about a list of the dates/mm and denominations??? That would help you out tremendously!

PCcoins

Scratch that... again.

I'm probably one of the most honest & experienced collectors on these boards. You now knowing that, should just let me message you my shipping info and just send everything you got and I will give you the raw values.

But seriously, there is a lot of experienced collectors/dealers on this forum that could help you if you aren't trying to pull a fast one... that doesn't work around here buddy!

kryptonitecomics

It might be easier if you deal with a reputable person in your area...certainly that could be a well known forum member. As others have mentioned with images or a list there are a lot of us that could and would assist for free. I live in Florida so depending on where you live I would offer my assistance as I am a full time dealer and that assistance doesn't mean you sell me your coins and I send a check but rather we could talk on the phone and get an idea of what you have and what your best method of liquidation would be.

Skye

Thank you...Photo's are forthcoming Rspectfully, Jerry

Skye

Thank you...! Respectfully, Jerry

Skye

Thank you, will do...Respectfully, Jerry

Skye

Northwoods of WI...Thanks, Jerry

Skye

I agree, Thanks Jerry...

Skye

Simple, researched it on-line and joined!...Respectfully, Jerry

Skye

Thank you, Respectfully, Jerry

Skye

Simple...! Researched on-line and joined...Respectfully, Jerry

Skye

As soon as I figure out how to post...! Thanks, Jerry

Skye

Be happy to...! but, I think it's going to take awhile...! Respectfully, Jerry

Skye

There is no fast one here...! Respectfully, Jerry

Skye

That was cold...! Buddy

Skye

I can personally fly with it, to you, for a lot less than shipping and insurance!...Look, my friend! I was just looking for some honest help, that would benefit both! Not some egotistical, what-to-be-has-been!

milkcoin

Look, this is a BST thread which you should not be posting so much on in one day! That's just first things first!

Skye

Help me out...! all my pics are to big? what do I need to do to post picks. Photo Bucket? Thanks, Jerry

Skye

Ok...got it

uofa1285

<< <i>Look, this is a BST thread which you should not be posting so much on in one day! That's just first things first! >>



Really? Give the guy a break. He is not spamming coins in every post, he is learning the ropes for probably a brief visit once he finds someone to help. Your comment might give him a bitter taste in his mouth regarding the helpful nature of our hosts in these forums. What a cranky dude you must be.

Meltdown

I'd be happy to help. Feel free to send me a message. Best of luck however this turns out.

Brian

morgansforever

Buy a Whitman Redbook and utilize PCGS online grading. These two mediums will probably answer most of your questions.
Best of luck,
Scott

bestclser1

Welcome,and where do you reside,many knowledgeable collectors and dealers willing to help you.

oakcoin

If you have photos that are too big, just upload them to a google photo album and share it via link.

bolivarshagnasty

Any members here live in the Wisconsin area?? If so, we could vouch for you on Jerry's behalf.

fishteeth

I live in wi and can help if needed. Some good dealers like kaminski coin in the dells, allouez coin in green bay and greater Milwaukee coin in brookfield

hchcoin

<< <i>I live in wi and can help if needed. Some good dealers like kaminski coin in the dells, allouez coin in green bay and greater Milwaukee coin in brookfield >>



Greater Milwaukee Coin in Brookfield would be a great choice.

knoxy4

buy the "red book" A guide book to united states coins, so you can get a very good idea what you have. Combine that with quick looking on ebay and hitting the "sold auctions" tab to see what people are paying for that particular coin. That will probably give you a very good idea as to what you are looking at.

Of course condition and things play a big part in coin prices but you will know where to go from there.

JohnsCoins

Jerry
Here are the photos you sent me.
John

jmski52

Welcome, Skye. When you are responding to a specific post, you should place their post in italics by cutting & pasting it into an italicized exerpt using the italics tool (shown as a button selection just below the Message Text: when you start a new post) and then type your own response in regular print.

To post a pic, you need the pictures stored somewhere and they need to be 50K pixels or less, which requires an imaging program or a paint program. You post a pic in a similar way to posting in italics, by putting the .jpg file in between the brackets of the picture tool (above).

After getting a Redbook as your reference, you can start going through the coins in order to identify any of them that might have significant premiums, but as you already know - an experienced dealer or collector can accomplish this much faster.

Looking at the pics that were posted already, the main value appears (thus far) to be in the Morgan Silver Dollars. However, a rare date or a semi-key date in excellent condition can also bring a healthy premium.

One thing that could be helpful - is there any documentation from your grandfather on the accumulation?

You are correct in assuming that this type of help won't be free, and you should expect to compensate whoever helps you with the project. Good Luck!!!!!!