JReed1957
11-16-2010, 10:41 AM
Hello All,
My father had a fairly large collection which he left to me. I have tried (out of respect of him) to hold on to the collection as long as possible.
But, I've been through hard times and tried to sell some. It seems to me that you never get what they are worth.
I have sold the larger more exspensive parts of the collection. But have gotten down to several rows of lincoln head cents and wheat pennies, plus lots of error coins in good condition. And some Buffalo nickles.
I was wondering if it would be worth my time to have them graded? And if I could afford it? Or would it be better to just sell the entire thing for a lump sum? I think indivdually what I have left is worth $10,000.00 or more but If I had someone come and take the whole thing away I'd be lucky to get $1000.00?
Any thoughts?
My father had a fairly large collection which he left to me. I have tried (out of respect of him) to hold on to the collection as long as possible.
But, I've been through hard times and tried to sell some. It seems to me that you never get what they are worth.
I have sold the larger more exspensive parts of the collection. But have gotten down to several rows of lincoln head cents and wheat pennies, plus lots of error coins in good condition. And some Buffalo nickles.
I was wondering if it would be worth my time to have them graded? And if I could afford it? Or would it be better to just sell the entire thing for a lump sum? I think indivdually what I have left is worth $10,000.00 or more but If I had someone come and take the whole thing away I'd be lucky to get $1000.00?
Any thoughts?