Where can I sell my old coins in Indianapolis?
Best coin dealers in Indianapolis, IN
- Lost Dutchman Rare Coins. 6.5 mi. $$ Hobby Shops.
- Dock Brothers. 1.0 mi. $$ Pawn Shops.
- Indy West Coins. 15.2 mi. Hobby Shops, Gold Buyers, Appraisal Services.
- The Coin Index. 12.4 mi. Gold Buyers, Hobby Shops, Appraisal Services.
- Village Stamp & Coin. 12.1 mi.
- Marion Adam Rare Coins. 47.2 mi.
How do I find a reputable coin collector?
Among the best resources for finding reputable coin dealers are the coin dealer directories on the ANA and PNG sites: The American Numismatic Association has a searchable list of coin dealers who are members of the ANA.
Where can I find honest coin collectors?
5 Tips on How to Find an Honest Coin Dealer
- Is the Coin Dealer Experienced?
- Does the Coin Dealer Have Any Assets?
- Is the Coin Dealer Known Among His Peers?
- What Are the Coin Dealer’s Ethics?
- Do You Have Any Recourse if You Get Ripped Off?
How do you get a coin collection appraised?
The industry has attempted to standardize appraisals through the Professional Coin Grading Service. You can get an appraisal of the more valuable coins in your collection from a dealer authorized by the PCGS; find members in your area at http://pcgs.com/dealers/.
What is a coin collector called?
A person who collects coins is called a numismatist (“noo-miz-ma-tist”). Numismatics (“noo-miz-ma-ticks”) is the study and collecting of things that are used as money, including coins, tokens, and paper bills.
Where do coin collectors get their coins from?
If you do not learn how to become a good coin collector, you will not enjoy this hobby. This will become quickly apparent; especially the first time you have your rash, uninformed purchases looked at (and, probably, summarily dismissed) by a knowledgeable dealer or collector.
Can you trust coin dealers?
An effective way to tell if a coin dealer is reputable is to assess their reputation among others in their industry. If you know other coin collectors, ask them what their experience has been like with different dealers. This will give you further insight on a coin dealer’s reputation.