[ale] [OT] Need everyone's help

[Lightner, Jeffrey]

My own coin collection is small and a hobby so I seldom talk to dealers.

This article has some good advice:
https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/appraising_coins/


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From: Ale [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Jerald Sheets via Ale
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 8:57 AM
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
Subject: [ale] [OT] Need everyone's help

My Dad passed away recently, and I’ve got a plastic tub FULL of coins.  I’ve also got some sports memorabilia here.

I need to unload it all.

Problem Statement: Every time I’ve ever even so much as entered a coin shop, I walked away feeling as though I needed a shower after. Either the place was filthy, or the people were specious, or I felt like I was dealing with Rick from “Pawn Stars”.

Do any of you have a relationship with a coin shop and/or a sports memorabilia shop that is trustworthy and honest that you would recommend?  I don’t want to keep all this mess, but at the same time, I don’t want to get taken advantage of.  My dad and grandmother spent almost 40 years collecting all this, and I’d like to have their efforts mean something by not “giving away the farm” to some disreputable clod(ess).

Any help would be most appreciated!


Jerald