Selling My Dad's Coin Collection- Need Advice

Don't sell too quickly and certainly not before researching varieties and which coins are worth more than melt value, don't clean or polish ANY of the coins, and consider what the other posters suggested - complete some or all of the groups in memory of your dad.

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You've come to the right place for advice.

Consider a coin show or a coin club in your area. Finish your father's collection.

Shows in your area according to coinshows.com:
Spring. Phoenix. Arizona Coin Expo.

Summer. Prescott. 37th Annual Prescott Coin Show.

. . . LIST YOUR COIN SHOW ON THIS WEBPAGE NOW!

Fall. Tucson. Tucson International Coin Show.

Fall. Scottsdale. Scottsdale Coin and Stamp Expo.

Do your homework first before selling.
Since your collection lacks the key dates and are circulated, you've basically got 90% silver.

Alot of time pawn shops buy silver but you would probably get more if you sold them on ebay. People are buying and selling them above silver prices.

ebay will gross the most for you but ebay and Paypal fees will take a chunk out of your sale. Plus be extra careful of bad buyers who may make a false claim of not receiving your items. In other words, if selling on ebay or online for that matter, make sure to ship and pack properly, including getting something that will let you prove that delivery was made.

Use those rolls of quarters and halves to find the buyers you trust. Their value is stuck right at silver melt value right now. Take a few rolls here and there, see who offers you good prices, see who you like, see who you think is being fair. Take that person the rest and see what they say.

There are many precious metals dealers in Phoenix. A quick google search of "phoenix az precious metals" brought up a list of them.

One called Coin gallery even list the price they will pay on their website

surf,

Sorry about your father. It's been 3 months since I went through that chapter of my life and I feel for you.

Two questions: What's your time frame for conversion to cash? What amount of effort are you willing to go though to maximize proceeds (let's say dump at the first dealer is a 1, list each separately on ebay as a 10)?

Honestly, this may be one of those situations where absolutely maximizing selling prices is secondary to accomplishing the task and moving on. You probably have a duty to your father and family to not let them go for a song, but there is a tremendous amount of work associated with getting that last 10-20%. If you're certain there's nothing special about the 90% silver, call 5 or 6 places to see what they are paying, pick the highest and that part is done. For the non-silver, take to a dealer (especially if coop can recommend one) and take their offer. Consider keeping anything dated 1921 yourself. Alternatively, if the pennies and nickels are worth just $100-$200, you may want to consider gifting to a Young Numismatist club or a young collector if that's something you think dad may have looked fondly upon and the siblings agree. If you're willing to put more work into it, ebay is the way to go, but the workload and headaches could be substantial. I certainly don't have all the facts or know the personalities involved to go farther in my input, but rest assured, between the field work you've done and inquiring here, be confident that you've done exactly what you should be doing and have done it well. Best of luck to you.

(I'm the original poster) All of you have been wonderful to take the time to help me. I have read every one of your posts and plan to take your advice.