by Scarsdale Coin | Dec 28, 2013 | Announcements, Numismatics
I have always written that around this time of year, one should spend a few hours with their coins to “dust” them off…. Now is a great time to update your records… you do have records don’t you? What your collection is worth, if...
by Scarsdale Coin | Sep 13, 2013 | Numismatics, Announcements
One of the big highlights of the Whitman Philadelphia coin show this Sept. 2013 will be an amazing collection at auction and what will be the final chapter to the Ford Collection. John Ford loved tokens, medals, and Americana and these items are one of the most...
by Scarsdale Coin | Sep 13, 2013 | Coin Appraisals, Numismatics
This question was asked me last year when a Bert Hobo nickel sold at the FUN show for almost $14,000. Recently we saw a new ceiling when another Hobo sold for just under $25,000. So the question is, “too much” or “not nearly enough” ? I side...
by Scarsdale Coin | Aug 1, 2013 | Coin Shows, Numismatics, Resources, Announcements
Be prepared to show ID. Gold buyers are required by law to ask sellers for government-issued identification This requirement is designed to help police investigate the sale of stolen property and deter money laundering. All reputable gold buyers comply with these...
by Scarsdale Coin | Jul 31, 2013 | Resources, Announcements, Numismatics
Thank you to all my clients who have over the years been asking me to write about coins, the coin market, tips, and the insider view of what the coin business is like. It is with pleasure that we start today on this undertaking of short, honest and sometimes bad...