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Message:: [QUOTE="nejeff, post: 1347852, member: 35262"]Hi All, I am fairly new to the site and although I have done some looking around I did not see this questioned addressed specifically. I have been collecting for 35 years. I am the "unsophisphicated" collector. Mostly have been a change sorter, US mint buyer and roll sorter. A banker friend of mine said I should have my collection "inventoried, appraised & sealed" . This way the set will be covered properly for loss (insurance) or could be used as collateral for lending. My question to the forum is of the nuts & bolts of the process. How does one get a certifed appraisal and what are the dynamics of the process. Do you drop them off and say see you in a week? Do you hover over him while he does the work? Will he want to grade every coin? Like I said my collection is far from professional. Besides the mint purchased items, most of my coins are bagged loose in qt sized bags and I honestly don't know what all I have. I worry I could very easily be taken advantage of. I called two local coin dealers and both were eager to have me bring them in but they were short of details. When I told one of them I was not looking to sell, just get an appraisal, he said he did not due that type of service. I of course expect to pay for the appraisal, if I can find someone to do it. Please guys, whats the process and any advise would be great[/QUOTE]