I'm finally going to pull the trigger

Eagleguy

and sell off my classic silver commemoratives. I haven't bought or upgraded one since I completed the set and my collecting focus has changed a bit recently so perhaps it is time to move on from them. I know the market isn't necessarily strong for them at the moment but I doubt it will get much better anytime soon and hopefully I won't take too big of a bath on the sale. Over the last few days I have looked them over and there are quite a few that I will definitely miss. This will be my first major culling of my collection so it is a big step. I've read every post here concerning collectors parting with their coins and I know that feelings can be mixed but I really hope I don't regret it.

To avoid the possibility of spam, I'm not going to discuss when or how the sale will happen but please share your experiences, both good and bad, of selling your collection. Post a commemorative if you have one - but nothing TOO nice so I don't second guess myself

JH

topstuf

Weird.
I've just begun thinking of STARTING the silver commems.
Dang purdy stuff.

I sure don't see any at shops.

But don't let this change your mind. Just because they've been inert for a while doesn't mean everyone is as dumb as me.

keyman64

Good luck with the change in focus...but maybe you can keep one or two of your favorites. I'd recommend it if you can.

topstuf

For that sage advice, you might consider giving me a special "thank you" price on a Spanish Trail.

Michael4692

I will be eagerly awaiting your sale.

Broadstruck

<< <i>Over the last few days I have looked them over and there are quite a few that I will definitely miss >>



Why not keep a "Box of 20" of the ones you'd miss and sell the other 124 from the set?

That way there's no major sellers remorse and your still a type commem collector.

Just my 2 cents as I never sell everything when I'm done with something I loved and ready to move on to another project.

johnny9434

<< <i>I will be eagerly awaiting your sale.

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one of my favorites.

Broadstruck

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<< <i>I will be eagerly awaiting your sale.

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one of my favorites. >>



I think I sold that one as that looks like my photo?

johnny9434

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<< <i>I will be eagerly awaiting your sale.

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one of my favorites. >>



I think I sold that one as that looks like my photo? >>

do you wish ya kept that one?

DollarAfterDollar

I agree with the keep a few of the keys idea.

As always I recommend shopping them around at good sized auctions that will publish great pictures. Negotiate terms to reduce Sellers premiums (an entire collection of anything should be priced at 7 1/2 to 10% max IMO) and whatever you do don't sell all at once. There's only so much money in the room.

Just remember, we are but caretakers....

erickso1

Always enjoyed looking at your commems. Good luck whichever way you go.

Eagleguy

Thanks for the advice everyone. I did negotiate good terms but on the condition that I sell the entire collection. I'll post something in the BST when it happens in case anybody (ahem, topstuf!) is interested. For the record erickso1, I'm still holding on to my Norse medals - I'm not ready to sell those yet

JH

machoponcho

BG

Wish you the best in the sale. Still like me some Commem's.

Walkerfan

So sad. I hope that you do well profit-wise and maybe, hopefully you can build an even better collection in another series. Otherwise, good luck on your departure.

TopographicOceans

I've got a few, San Diego, California and Antietam. Price wise they've been flat for years now. Hopefully you can bring new fire to the series.
Antietam is my favorite.

ricko

Good luck with your sales.... tough decision....Cheers, RickO

erickso1

<< <i>. For the record erickso1, I'm still holding on to my Norse medals - I'm not ready to sell those yet

JH >>



What???? I wasn't..... I mean, I'd never.....

CommemDude

Keep a few of your most treasured pieces and take your time selling the rest...certainly this market will eventually rebound as long as new collectors are coming into the fold.

sparky64

Hope you don't get sellers remorse.

I like toning as much as the next guy but I love the luster on this one, even though white commems are not in vogue.