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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;khs, post: 3270, member: 514&quot;]I just recieved my grandfather&#039;s world coin collection.&nbsp; Its been stored in 2x2 mylar flips which were then placed in some kind of plastic sheet the size of notebook paper.&nbsp; Some of these sheets are discolored and feel a bit slick.&nbsp; There are also a few sets of coins that were stored in small plastic cases on some kind of foam.&nbsp; The foam has started to rot.&nbsp; There is also a cardboard folder of old Japanese coins and the coins have been glued down.&nbsp; In total there&#039;s about 120 lbs of coins.&nbsp; The collection has never been inventoried or valued.&nbsp; I have a few questions -</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>1. I&#039;ve been looking at some software from Carlisle Development that says it has a world coin database available.&nbsp; Does anyone know anything about it?&nbsp; Is it worth the $200 they&#039;re asking.&nbsp; I&#039;d like to get an inventory done ASAP and typing all of it into Access or Excel is not appealing</p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; What&#039;s the best way to start valuing the collection.&nbsp; Some of the coins go back to the 1700&#039;s.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>3.&nbsp; I&#039;m not sure what the origin of the sets are.&nbsp; I&#039;m afraid to open the case in case there is some value to having the original packaging.&nbsp; They look like they could be mint sets from some South American companies.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>It seems like I should start by making sure the coins are stored properly before anything else.&nbsp; Correct?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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