Expert: Joe Hylas - 1/7/2006

Question
Hi Joe,

Hopefully you can help me with this question.  I'm about to inherit a large number of coins (at least it is a large number too me, as I am not a coin collector).  I've been told they would take up at least two large suitcases.  They are supposedly quite valuable.  The problem is the coins are located in the state of Hawaii.  I live in the state of Virginia.  I have no idea how I can get them from Hawaii to Virginia.  Taking them on a plane would not seem the answer as they may weigh several hundred pounds(?), not to mention the lack of security, potential for lost luggage, etc.  Any ideas of how they can be transported from Hawaii to Virginia?  Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon

Answer
Hi Jon,

It may cost more to transport the coins than they are worth.
You need to know what type of coins and a value before you do anything.
I fyou send me a list or some sort of inventory or, inkling, I can better answer you.
It may be worthwhile to employ me to review the coins and transport them for you after review.  There is no point in transporting coins that are worthless.

I do have an associate who we can work with in Hawaii.  If you are interested in selling the collection now, I can arrange for him to review it.  Email me at OMEGAPM @aol.com

Regards,
Joe Hylas