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old coins selling

Hi
not sure if this is the right place to place this posting...
I inherited few old coins when my granfather died. consists about 8-10 folders, take space and weigh a tonne!
has anyone got any advice on selling them? they are not incredibly rare or valuable but anything would be good as i like to get rid of them.
maky thanks, Resi

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  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 73,431 Ambassador
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    You might want to look at asking a local auction house, at least they might know what you have, the problem with ebay is that you will need to have some idea of their value before you list.

    If using a bricks and mortar auction house expect to pay about 25% in fees and commission on a sale.
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  • liam8282
    liam8282 Posts: 2,864 Forumite
    It might be worth looking in your local area for a shop that deals with that sort of thing.

    I know in Leeds there is a shop that buys & sells collectible items such as coins, medals, stamps, etc.

    If you could find a shop like that local to you, they could at least give you a valuation so you know roughly the value of the items you have, you may be surprised and have some valuable items.

    It would be worth checking them out before you did sell them anyway.
  • chja
    chja Posts: 913 Forumite
    I would check Yell.com for auction houses or jewellers/traders that may buy. Our local free paper quite often has ads in from people offering to buy gold, jewellery,coins, medals, etc.

    Just bear in mind that no one does anything for nothing - an auction house will charge you, a jeweller or trader will give you below market price.

    eBay would be more hassle, but at least the market will decide the value.
  • resi
    resi Posts: 27 Forumite
    Thank to you all!
    I am based in Bangor in North Wales and des not seem to be anyone dealing with old coins around here. I am happy to use the opportunity to visit a bigger city if anyone could point me in the right direction!
    I also have abour 2/3 of them catalogued them already, so could be prompted to finish the job and then i could just send the file maybe to the valuers?
    ideas welcome!
    thanks, resi
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    If you need someone to take a look over what you've got (just in case there's anything a bit tasty), I'd be happy to assist. I've been collecting for 25+ years, so have a reasonable knowledge.

    PM me if you want.

    MBE
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
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