Appointments Available in Los Angeles & Points Between
I typicality travel up and down the coast through Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura about twice a month .
Please call or text for an appointment today.
626-564-9100
WE DO NOT CLEAN, MISHANDLE, or "IMPROVE" COINS.
​You shouldn’t either...
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the process?
A: Generally the process starts with separation. The most common categories are common pre 1965 US Silver dimes, quarters, and halves, 1965-1970 Silver halves, US Silver Dollars, Gold and Silver bullion, Obsolete US & Foreign Coins & Paper Money. If you are fortunate you will have rare date or obsolete US type or Foreign coins in high grade.
Q: What do you charge to evaluate coins?
A: Generally nothing unless you need something detailed in writing. You however have the ability to do SOME EVALUATION on your own. Sites like PCGS Photograde https://www.pcgs.com/photograde​ can help with grading.
eBay SOLD LISTINGS is a good place to see prices realized on comparable items.
The NGC site https://www.ngccoin.com/​ has a wonderful resources section complete with auction prices.
Q:Do you buy Gold, Silver or Platinum and what do you pay?
A: Yes I buy most all precious metals and what I pay is based on the quantity and product you are selling. Typically I pay spot (found here) https://www.kitco.com/price/precious-metals​
less a percentage based on the quantity you are selling. Small quantity gold fees start at 5%.
YOU can find the actual bullion values of typical foreign and US gold coins
HERE.
https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/coin-melt-values.aspx?MeltCategoryID=1&BaseMetal=US-Gold-Coin​
AND HERE
https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/coin-melt-values.aspx?MeltCategoryID=3&BaseMetal=World-Gold-Coin
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Q: What do you pay on rare coins?
A: Anywhere from 70% to 90% of my estimated sale price based on value and salability.

Q: What don't you do?
A:
*I do not deceive people by paying high on certain items while taking opportunity on others.
*I do not allow people to drop off collections so that I can go through them unattended.
*I do not buy anything with questionable ownership.
*I do not pay cash.
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