How Counterparty Risk Arises Based on How & Where You Store Your Coins
How Counterparty Risk Arises Based on How & Where You Store Your Coins A few months back, we addressed the FTX collapse and the issue of counterparty risk. We covered a number of topics, including details on the FTX situation, various gold and gold-related investments and how and where to store coins and bullion. It […]
Why Your Pocket Change May Not Be as Valuable as you Think
4 Reasons Why Your Pocket Change May Not Be as Valuable as you Think Over the years, there have been countless articles written on pocket change that may be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. While it’s always great to bring new folks into the fold of coin collecting or numismatics, the reality is […]
How Coin Dealers Compare to Stock Brokers & Financial Planners
How Coin Dealers Compare to Stock Brokers & Financial Planners In the world of investing, there are basically three different levels of service that are available to the general public. For folks that are well versed in stocks, portfolio diversification and investment strategies, they may only need the services of a discount broker, such as […]
Why You Should Seek & Accept the Recommendations of Your Coin Dealer
Why You Should Seek & Accept the Recommendations of Your Coin Dealer We spend quite a bit of time everyday fielding phone calls and responding to emails and contact requests from a variety of individuals with a broad range of coins and currency. It’s always satisfying to be able to answer questions and help folks […]
Why Your Coin Dealer May be Less Likely to Purchase Some of Your Items
Why Your Coin Dealer May be Less Likely to Purchase Some of Your Items The coin and bullion industry is cyclical like most other industries. For coin dealers and collectors, there are times when certain items are in high demand and others when they are not. Additionally, at times, individuals may be interested in liquidating […]
Why Keeping Your Certified Coin Holders in Good Shape is Important
Why Keeping Your Certified Coin Holders in Good Shape is Important We regularly purchase certified or professionally graded coins that have holders or cases in varying degrees of condition. Some were kept pristine in NGC or PCGS holders, in custom foam cases or individual wood boxes while others have clearly been mistreated. In today’s tip […]
