In 2022, was your coin collection too large to move, or were you located out of state? Atlanta Gold & Coin reported it could help.

A substantial gold, silver, platinum, and/or palladium coin collection may contain hundreds, or even thousands, of individual coins.

Moving that volume of gold, silver, or other precious-metal material can be both challenging and expensive. Atlanta Gold & Coin was not in the business of transporting every coin or collection presented to it, but the original article explained that assistance could be available in particular circumstances.

When the article was originally published, Atlanta Gold & Coin stated that it could handle transportation in certain specific circumstances when a collection was too large to move and its owner was out of state.

The Difficulties of Moving Coins and Coin Collections

For someone selling only a small number of coins, transportation was seldom a concern. At the time of publication, readers could bring them in or mail them to Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers. The original article addressed that option later. A large collection, however, could create a much greater challenge for several reasons.

Weight

Gold and silver carry considerable weight. For instance, a monster box of silver eagles weighs nearly 40 pounds. That represents only 500 1 troy-ounce coins. Multiple monster boxes of silver eagles, or comparable silver coins, could therefore create a substantial load to lift, carry, and transport.

At the time of original publication, the article described the following: Gold collections generally contain fewer individual coins, although Atlanta Gold & Coin had purchased many gold collections exceeding 150 troy ounces. That may sound especially large and heavy, yet 150 troy ounces equals only 10lbs, a weight most people could manage. Even where ‘larger’ gold collections held fewer ounces, their value was typically far higher than silver collections containing roughly the same number of coins.

That leads to the next consideration.

Security

Moving coins between locations can expose them to security risks because they enter unfamiliar settings and may be seen by strangers. When coins were mailed, the original article noted ways to address those concerns, including insurance and careful packaging methods.

A small group of coins is easier to carry without attracting notice. By contrast, loading or unloading a truckload—or even a trunk full—of coins was more likely to bring unwanted attention at the time this article was published.

Although it is an uncomfortable possibility, people do not always know their neighbors well, whether they live next door or three houses away across the street. The original article noted that, when emptying bank safe-deposit boxes, more crime occurred with thieves staking out bank parking lots for the next opportunity.

When coins had to be moved from a bank deposit box to a vehicle, the original article suggested having at least one additional person present. For greater security, it said readers could hire private security or, at the time of publication, call Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers, which reported it could assist if a collection met its travel requirements.

At the time of publication, Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers reported serving as a Johns Creek coin dealer for more than 12 years from the same location, without a serious security incident. It operated from an executive office building, which the article described as suitable for secure parking and for unloading or loading coins and complete collections.

The original article described another situation encountered during the preceding year: several heirs to an estate collection of platinum, silver, gold, and other numismatic coins valued above $700,000.00 wanted the collection appraised and sold immediately.

For that historical transaction, Atlanta Gold & Coin arranged a meeting at a bank near where the out-of-town heirs were staying, appraised the collection, and completed the sale. Its team and the heirs each hired private security to accompany the process from beginning to end. The added protection involved an additional cost for both parties, but the article considered that expense worthwhile.

The original article emphasized that outside security was unnecessary in 99 out of 100 situations. Still, it said that someone concerned and able to hire personal security could decide to do so. For collections valued in the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars that were being moved from a public setting to a dealer or another location, the article suggested asking private-security firms about their historical fees and availability.

At the time this article was published, readers who had questions or concerns, or who wanted to sell a coin collection outright, were invited to call Atlanta Gold & Coin to discuss whatever assistance it could provide.

Time

Consider a collection that must travel a long distance. Moving coins from another state to Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers could, at the time of publication, require 3 hours or longer. The article also referenced gas prices at that time. Such a trip could take time from a busy life, require time away from work, and potentially result in missed income.

In some situations, the original article said Atlanta Gold & Coin could remove that obstacle and concern. At publication, people who believed they had a larger collection of precious-metal coins, including gold, platinum, or silver, were invited to call for a fuller discussion. Depending on the collection’s size and the company’s availability at that time, it reported that it might travel to them.

Which Coin Collections Did Atlanta Gold & Coin Transport?

At the time of publication, Atlanta Gold & Coin rarely offered coin-collection transportation, but reported that it wanted to help where practical and where doing so made business sense.

At the time of original publication, the article described the following: A coin collection containing hundreds or thousands of heavy coins was not necessarily a high-value collection. Atlanta Gold & Coin reported receiving many “large” collections whose payout was modest because most coins carried face value. By face value, the article meant that the coins were worth the amount for which they were minted and denominated.

As an example, if a collection included a 1985 Washington Quarter, Atlanta Gold & Coin was historically pleased to offer 25 cents for that copper-nickel quarter. If the collection held a 1964 or earlier Washington Quarter, the historical offer could be a few dollars, depending on the silver price at the time of the appointment.

Suppose a church or another nonprofit had received a large coin collection. If its representatives were out of state or did not have enough people available to move the coins, the original article said Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers could take on that work when it made sense in terms of time, effort, and finances.

Because heavier collections create a greater physical burden, needing additional help to move them is a logical concern.

For instance, large collections—such as historical purchases involving estate coin collections or many coins assembled through a lifetime of collecting—are heavier and more difficult to relocate.

In addition, the original article said Atlanta Gold & Coin could bring in collectible or numismatic coins that might hold meaningful value because of rarity. Beyond handling the physical weight of gold and silver, it reported that transportation could be conducted safely. The coins were then delivered securely to its metro-Atlanta office.

When Was It Best to Request Assistance?

At the time of publication, Atlanta Gold & Coin stated it would consider transportation requests whenever coins needed to be brought to it.

The original article explained that some timing was more practical than others. In particular, it said providing advance time made it easier to fit a move into the schedule. When this article was originally published, readers were asked, if possible, to provide several weeks’ notice before needing coins at the company’s location.

At the time of original publication, the article described the following: According to the original article, advance notice reduced disruption to the business and increased the chance that a request could be approved. If someone found themselves in a difficult situation, they were invited at publication to call and ask whether assistance was possible. The article also explained that work was by appointment, with many appointments scheduled days or weeks ahead.

Mailing Coins to Atlanta Gold & Coin

For people with fewer coins for appraisal and/or purchase, the original article recommended mailing or bringing them in. Mailing coins was described as easy, provided proper procedures were followed. The following were the article’s mailing recommendations at the time it was published.

• At the time of original publication, the article described the following: Before mailing coins to Atlanta Gold & Coin, call 678-922-4909. Atlanta Gold & Coin will explain whether there was interest in purchasing the coins and provide a preliminary quote.
• At publication, readers were instructed to complete the form, watch for its emailed copy, and print it.
• The original instructions said to include the form with secured items, use the smallest practical box, double-box it, and add packing material to protect contents and keep them from shifting.
• The original article instructed readers to label the package exactly as follows:

Atlanta G & C

P.O. Box 4072

Suwanee, GA 30024

• At the time of publication, the article directed readers to ship through USPS using First Class Priority or Registered Mail. Because delivery was to a P.O. Box, it explained that UPS and FEDEX could not be used. It also advised obtaining package insurance, selecting signature confirmation, retaining the tracking number for protection, and using that number to notify Atlanta Gold & Coin.
• When the article was published, readers were instructed to email Atlanta Gold & Coin the tracking number and mailing date promptly after shipment.

After the package was collected from the Post Office, Atlanta Gold & Coin stated that it would provide a binding offer using the precious-metals prices for that particular date. When the article was originally published, the recipient could choose whether to proceed with a purchase or sale, without pressure.

The Local Choice for Bringing Coins and Entire Coin Collections In

At the time of publication, people who lived in or visited the Atlanta area could bring gold, silver, or rare collectible coins to Atlanta Gold & Coin in person. The original article advised readers to use the contact form or call the number above before coming in, because customer visits were handled by appointment only at that time, without an appointment.

The original article directed visitors to bring their coins to the company’s primary office in Duluth, Georgia. It described the office as being in Atlanta’s northeast suburbs, just off Medlock Bridge Road, close to McGinnis Ferry Road at that time.

The address was:

11555 Medlock Bridge Road
Suite 100
Duluth, Georgia 30097

At the time of publication, Atlanta Gold & Coin did not schedule appointments or conduct business at its Midtown Atlanta location. The original article said that, if this arrangement changed, callers requesting an appointment would be informed.

Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers — A Full-Service Coin Dealer

The original article described Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers as a full-service coin dealer that provided several added benefits for customers with the greatest needs.

The original article said that, with competitive and transparent pricing, Atlanta Gold & Coin delivered value to coin buyers and sellers.

When this article was originally published, readers who wished to learn whether Atlanta Gold & Coin could accommodate their particular transportation needs were invited to give us a call or use the convenient contact form available on its website at that time.

The original article explained that making contact was the first and useful step in creating a plan for getting coins safely to its location. At the time of publication, Atlanta Gold & Coin said it worked to offer the services customers needed most.

At the time of original publication, the article described the following: Originally, readers were invited to call at 404-236-9744!