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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3388390, member: 36230"]First of all dealers are not in the business of working for free, and if they spent all day on the computer answering questions they’d go out of business. Sadly, in this business if you give an inch there are many that will demand a mile.</p><p><br /></p><p>Additionally, if you really want a proper evaluation it’s best to do so in person for what should be obvious reasons. I certainly understand your concern about sketchy dealers, but please keep in mind there are many, many more sketchy collectors/customers and may help explain why some dealers are rather cautious.</p><p><br /></p><p>From what little you’ve said, metal prices are almost certainly where most of the value is, but you could also look up the individual commems to see if there’s anything with added potential. The foreign coins will probably not be worth much and brings us back to the working for free thing. Still, if you wish to post photos here there’s likely someone who would be willing to help within reason. Good luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3388390, member: 36230"]First of all dealers are not in the business of working for free, and if they spent all day on the computer answering questions they’d go out of business. Sadly, in this business if you give an inch there are many that will demand a mile. Additionally, if you really want a proper evaluation it’s best to do so in person for what should be obvious reasons. I certainly understand your concern about sketchy dealers, but please keep in mind there are many, many more sketchy collectors/customers and may help explain why some dealers are rather cautious. From what little you’ve said, metal prices are almost certainly where most of the value is, but you could also look up the individual commems to see if there’s anything with added potential. The foreign coins will probably not be worth much and brings us back to the working for free thing. Still, if you wish to post photos here there’s likely someone who would be willing to help within reason. Good luck![/QUOTE]
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