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<p>[QUOTE="USS656, post: 3763544, member: 6641"]Going through the same thing only on a smaller scale. Have the advantage of years of experience as a collector. The modern and some not as modern silver (Washington, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Common Morgans, and Peace, Franklin's that are circulated) I am selling at melt to forum members. Tried selling war nickels and 40% half dollars with no success so now I have bought them and absorbed into my collection. I would rather see him get a fair price than get ripped by local store that offered 40% of melt.</p><p><br /></p><p>My recommendation is for coins like Barber, Mercury, and Walkers, sell them on ebay as these can get prices above melt. Barbers can get expensive if they are earlier than 1900 or in AU or better condition. I am looking on ebay for a decent pre 1900 Barder half that is original surface and it looks like I am going to have to drop some significant coin to get one. Never sell a coin like this for melt. Look at closed ebay auctions if you have a question on value.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take your time with it and sell a little at a time if you can. Do not get to stressed out. Do not be afraid to ask questions but be sure to post pictures when you do.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="USS656, post: 3763544, member: 6641"]Going through the same thing only on a smaller scale. Have the advantage of years of experience as a collector. The modern and some not as modern silver (Washington, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Common Morgans, and Peace, Franklin's that are circulated) I am selling at melt to forum members. Tried selling war nickels and 40% half dollars with no success so now I have bought them and absorbed into my collection. I would rather see him get a fair price than get ripped by local store that offered 40% of melt. My recommendation is for coins like Barber, Mercury, and Walkers, sell them on ebay as these can get prices above melt. Barbers can get expensive if they are earlier than 1900 or in AU or better condition. I am looking on ebay for a decent pre 1900 Barder half that is original surface and it looks like I am going to have to drop some significant coin to get one. Never sell a coin like this for melt. Look at closed ebay auctions if you have a question on value. Take your time with it and sell a little at a time if you can. Do not get to stressed out. Do not be afraid to ask questions but be sure to post pictures when you do.[/QUOTE]
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