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 ... No disrespect intended, but unless there's a key date wheatie or other series in there I see nothing (in the photos or list) close to being "slab worthy", in all honesty this is because the values just wouldn't justify the grading cost and if your doing this to sell, you would end up in the negatives after grading fees and the sale. |
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Wonderful advice and truly appreciative! Thank you guys and will keep the questions coming as I continue searching for that "diamond in the rough". :)
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Pillar of the Community
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I also see no reason to slab at present. Perhaps the members can tell you which coins to concentrate on and ask you for better photos. Would your family agree to this? Be sure to tell them that the CCF members will assist in any way possible. But we do suggest going slowly. There is nothing worse than just taking the whole bunch to a dealer or "WE BUY SILVER AND GOLD" place. I'd like to see close ups of the Half Dime as it looks quite nice. You also have a love token (The one with the initials engraved on it.) Much of this group will be worth only silver bullion value, but as there are a lot of then the money will be modestly substantial. Perhaps you will find a 'gem' but try to be realistic as well. |
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I believe that one is a "Chinese fat man" silver dollar and can be worth some money but it's also highly counterfeited.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Nothing worth grading, mostly junk silver. Sell them in lots on ebay and you'll do well enough (couple grand probably, without being more specific) given what you paid for it, lol. FWIW, grading fees for economy submissions (cheapest tier) generally run about $20-$21 a coin at PCGS, give or take a bit depending on the value and how many coins we're talking. My average submission is 15-20 coins and usually runs me around $500 with TrueViews and whatnot. Edited by chasingtailbar
04/30/2014 12:40 pm
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Nothing here worth slabbing or having professionally graded. Find a local coin shop (I am not familiar with the Suffolk, VA area) that is PNG/ANA as well as PCGS/NGC accreditation. Let them know you are not selling the coins, just wanting them evaluated for insurance, that way if there is by chance something special, hopefully they will point it out to you. ANA/PNG dealers tend to be fairly honest. Stay away from the local pawn shops and gold/silver buying stores, they are basically going to give the least amount possible. I'm also not seeing anything that jumps out and says "Grade me" but one never knows. Advice already given is good, sort out everything by denomination and mint marks, use http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/ to get a basic idea of grades on your coins, then http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/fmv.shtml for pricing information. We will be happy to help as much as we can here at CCF, if you get stuck on a coin or a grade/value. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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So much to learn! I say this all of the time and am going to repeat it now......how do you guys do this? Still clueless after a year and a half but my focus has mainly been in errors. Have sold 15 or so on ebay but none went for more than $20 each. However, turning one cent into $20 was pretty cool but am still on the hunt for the BIG ONE as I'm sure all error coin collectors are. Some probably luckily stumble across one in their first year and others maybe ten....if ever. Thanks again for all of the suggestions and advice. |
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Still very ignorant to it all but will keep pursuing and learn from my mistakes.
Amy :)
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My dear Amy,
If you think that for one moment we all did not have problems
along the way you would be very mistaken.
That is why we caution going slowly, sorting and, as important,
telling your family WHY you are taking this approach.
To be blunt, they do not need you to just dump all of the coins at the nearest dealer/pawn shop.
But you know that you can do better for them.
And it is to that that desire that we we want to be of assistance.
Take a very deep breath and do not loose your nerve.
You will succeed in the end.
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Pillar of the Community
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Would it be ok if Amy let us know her ebay name ? Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
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You may want to start a separate thread for the Chinese "fat man" dollar, not my area of expertise at all but some can be of decent value
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Sure. My ebay username is amysattic583. I don't have any coins for sale at the moment and everything I currently have listed is all junk! Working on a few listings today......thanks again for all of your advice!! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Amy, It is best to learn buy selling inexpensive coins at first.
Later, you will have the knowledge to sell more expensive items.
All of this takes time to learn. I hope the family appreciates your efforts.
Even if you do not make a profit, the knowledge acquired will pay dividends down the road.
Oh, and yes, that Chinese Coin caught my eye as well.
I second a separate thread just for it.
Edited by matthewvincent
05/01/2014 2:45 pm
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Well said and I absolutely agree about starting out slow/small. Knowledge is power and patience is key. I definitely have a whole lot to learn and am persistent enough to do so. Great advice!!
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