Coin and Paper Money Collecting/selling coins

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Expert: - 8/8/2007


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I have just finished catologing some coins my brother had.  I have Proof Sets, Uncirculated Sets, Commemoratives, Bicentennials etc., Morgan, Peace & Eisenhowers Silver Dollars & more.  Trouble is some of the envelopes the Proofs & Uncirculated coins came in are not in the best shape.  A local Coin Shop isn't interested.  They are too common.  How can I easily sell them?

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Hi Aud,

Chioice 1)  Find a local coin show and take them there -- you will find multiple dealers that will buy them.  If the packaging is significantly damaged, the prices will be significantly reduced.  Try looking for local shows listed at www.coinshows.com and at www.coinworld.com

Choice 2)  Sell them on eBay.  Group all the proof sets together, all the mint sets together, etc.   Take good pictures of everything -- the more pictures the better.  Start the listings at a low price and let them go where they will.

Good luck!

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

Experience

I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814

Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm


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