Expert: PAPAJACK - 4/30/2008

Question
I have several coins, silver certificates, I have inherited & would like to sell, but do not know the value of many of them-how do I get an honest value-I live in Phoenix, AZ.

Answer
Hello Sue,                                 

If you can please give me some postal zip codes and telephone area codes I will refer you to an expert in your area. They will be American Numismatic Association member/dealers.  
All ANA members and dealers are bound by our "Code of Ethics." In general, coin dealers are also involved with numismatic clubs and will be acquainted with other collectors in the area. Most will be happy to refer you to someone who specializes in the type of coins in the collection.


Phoenix in general has quite a few depending on your part of the city and what you want to have looked at. Here is a quick list.

American Federal Rare Coin & Bullion
Nicholas F. Grovich
14602 N Cave Crk Rd Ste C
Phoenix, AZ 85022-4164
Phone: (800) 221-7694
E-mail: info@americanfederal.com

American Platinum Exchange, LLC
Russell Calkins  
505 W Wakonda Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85023-6259
Phone: (877) 281-2739
Specialties Gold Rare-Dated U.S., Investments, Silver Dollars  
E-mail: apex@americanplatinumexchange.com
Website: http://www.americanplatinumexchange.com  

Biltmore Trading Company
One E Camelback Rd #550
Phoenix, AZ 85012-1650
Phone: (877) 553-0013

Coin & Stamp Gallery Inc
4216 W Dunlap
Phoenix, AZ 85051-3654
Phone: (602) 242-2885

The Laurel Coin Co Ltd
Stephen R. Verges
PO Box 31932
Phoenix, AZ 85046-1932
Phone: (602) 971-6008

Phoenix Stamp and Coin
Ralph Nagel
1001 N Central Ave Ste 280
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1935
Phone: (602) 258-2488
Specialties Estate Appraisals, Buying Coins, Investments  

Pirtle and Associates
4244 E White Aster St
Phoenix, AZ 85044-6779
Phone: (480) 279-4174
Specialties Gold U.S., Gold World, U.S.  
Part time dealer

Swiss America Trading Corporation
Craig R. Smith
15018 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4806
Phone: (800) 950-2428
Specialties Commemoratives, Proof Sets, Gold U.S.  
E-mail: hjs@swissamerica.com
Website: http://www.swissamerica.com  

Tatich Numismatics
Karl D. Steinman
340 W Echo Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85021-5555

Any of these dealers will be able to advise you as to your next step.
I hope this information helps.  
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Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack