I've got a few rare coins I want to get rid of that are quite dirty. Would it be OK to clean them in Coke or something else before I sell? Don't know much about coin collections, just researched what they are worth on ebay and how many were circulated from a book I borrowed from library.
Coin Collectors - 1 and 2 cent Aus coins
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Definetly "not" if selling to a collector..you may get this reaction
and reduce the value severelyThere are some good books at the library including
The 2010 Pocket Guide to Australian Coins & Banknotes
There is also a subjective grading system for coins as to degrees of wear; see the ANDA PDF Guide
here
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good info redwing, just correcting the link: http://www.anda.com.au/documents/resource/00114_Pt 2 - Grading Commonwealth coins.pdf (3 Mb)
Hey INVSTOR,
I don't know where you live, but I read an ad in the paper this week that said there is some big coin thing on at Randwick Race Course this weekend. There will be valuers and dealers on site.
http://www.anda.com.au/
I don't know where you live, but I read an ad in the paper this week that said there is some big coin thing on at Randwick Race Course this weekend. There will be valuers and dealers on site.
http://www.anda.com.au/
Going through the process myself of sorting a large coin collection, a number handed down to me plus many that I've added to the collection over the years
Problem with getting a large collection valued is that the cost of getting a professional valuer may be worth more than the collection itself. Many may only be worth face value; best to sort what you can yourself and get to a short list of your more valuable coins that you can get valued at one of the collectors events such as listed by Depreciator
Next ANDA show in WA
Perth: 5th and 6th February 2011
Venue: Burswood Casino, Perth.
Problem with getting a large collection valued is that the cost of getting a professional valuer may be worth more than the collection itself. Many may only be worth face value; best to sort what you can yourself and get to a short list of your more valuable coins that you can get valued at one of the collectors events such as listed by Depreciator
Next ANDA show in WA
Perth: 5th and 6th February 2011
Venue: Burswood Casino, Perth.
Things to consider when selling a collection of coins to a dealer
They will discount the true market val.
They will want to purchase only the better ones in the collection.
Insisting on the dealer to buy the entire collection will get you a better price overall providing there are some high quality coins.
Gerd.
They will discount the true market val.
They will want to purchase only the better ones in the collection.
Insisting on the dealer to buy the entire collection will get you a better price overall providing there are some high quality coins.
Gerd.
A curiousity that I received in change some years ago is a one dollar note and the serial numbers on it are different. One number ends in 89 and the other in 91. At the time I didn't know about fluorescent markers (I think it was December 1975): one of the numbers had been highlighted in fluorescent orange and the 'other' number written above that. I guess it must have been done at the mint.
Hi Pete
Try having a look at this site
Australian banknotes clicky link
Would you be better off doing some research on the valuations and contacting a local collectors club for any interested purchasers then Gerd?
Try having a look at this site
Australian banknotes clicky link
Would you be better off doing some research on the valuations and contacting a local collectors club for any interested purchasers then Gerd?
Asking for someone else..
What is the best way to sell stuff like uncirculated shillings, etc.
I've been told some of the coins are worth around $800 each. I'm not sure what size collection is.
I guess it could be fairly risky trying to self value although worth having a go to have some idea.
They were planning on selling 4/week on ebay, surely there is much better ways.
What is the best way to sell stuff like uncirculated shillings, etc.
I've been told some of the coins are worth around $800 each. I'm not sure what size collection is.
I guess it could be fairly risky trying to self value although worth having a go to have some idea.
They were planning on selling 4/week on ebay, surely there is much better ways.
Take the collection to one of the coin traders in the CBD. They will soon tell you if you have anything worth selling.
Strand coins
Sydney Coins
Prospect Coins
Strand coins
Sydney Coins
Prospect Coins
2010 pocket guide is the best of the lot - wish they'd update.
i have all the Ag proof currency sets and they just keep going up regardless of the Ag price.
i have all the Ag proof currency sets and they just keep going up regardless of the Ag price.
