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Message:: [QUOTE="Dillan, post: 2930760, member: 90539"]I found when I had people wanting to sell off a collection . The first thing that I would do is tell them not to clean anything in hope if it is shiny they may get a better dollar. I also point out that they should educate themselves with the grading process , and get an idea that just because it is an old coin does not make it worth a lot of money. Furthermore the condition plays a big factor on older coins and their value. I tell them to do some research prior to a viewing , and I also tell them that older silver coins in good condition that sell fast I would be able to pay them a better percentage as opposed to those in tough condition and newer items that are easily attainable. Most people think dad or granddad left them a bankroll and like someone else mentioned it can be quite deflating when they find out that a coin in a book that says it is worth $300.00 ,  but do to condition be worth 25 dollars. Sometimes a person comes across a nice collection that makes it worth paying a good dollar to buy either for resale or for keeping. Those types of collections are far and few between. Thank you everyone.[/QUOTE]