| Item # | Description | Grade | Dealer Pays | Mid-market | Replacement Cost | Selling Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1945 Walking Liberty Half Dollar | PCGS MS-65 | $130 | $145 | $175 | private sale |
| 2 | 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar | CleanedVG-8 details | $80 | $100 | $130 | private sale |
| 3 | 1877 Indian Head Cent | VF-20 | $800 | $900 | $1,200 | Third party grading |
This is an illustrative example only and does not represent any offer to buy or sell
any particular item. Grading is determined by sight-seen examination of items based on the ANA Grading
Standards (American Numismatic Association) and previaling market conditions.
We stand by the Dealer Pays
prices on the day of the appraisal and will buy the entire collection
for that price. If the offer is not accepted on that day, we are not held to those prices.
You may have inhereted or discovered a collection from one of your relatives. You may have thought about collecting at some point, but have decided that the value of the collection can be put to better use elsewhere. Or, you may be in a position with relatives or other inheritors where the value of the collection must be split. An independent, third party valuation is fair to all concerned and should prevent family feuding over equitable treatment. You may know, or think, that some or all of the collection is valuable, but aren't sure how much to ask for. If you think $150 per hour is expensive, try selling it without knowing what it's really worth. You could be giving away thousands or tens of thousands.
That's where we come in. We will inspect each item in your collection, assess it's authenticity, grade, and any condition problems (cleanings, scratches, holes). Based on this assessment and our knowledge of the coin and currency markets, we will give you three prices. The first is what a dealer should pay for the item. This is also our firm offer for the item on the day of the appraisal. We can not be held to these prices later should you choose not to sell. The second price is the dealer to dealer wholesale price estimate. We are active wholesale market participants and believe that this price anchors the overall valuation as a meeting point between the buyer's representative and the seller's. This price reflects a sight-seen transaction value. The third price represents a typical replacement cost in the retail marketplace. This is useful for insurance purposes.
A word on restraint. We often go through collections and hoardes and come across items that do not really require a thorough appraisal, but still are of value. In those cases, we list the group and it's value and save you the cost of grading a large number of coins. For example, if we find a roll of circulated 1960 Washington quarters, there is no need to grade each coin. We would list the roll as a single item and it's value, roughly $250.