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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bluemorpho, post: 7532429, member: 119112&quot;]I am executer of my deceased mother’s estate and the last thing on the list is to settle the coin collection, which is in multiple lockboxes 2,000 miles away.&nbsp; In response to my CoinTalk introduction, several members graciously suggested that I find a top shelf dealer to value the coin collection as a neutral 3rd party.&nbsp; I had planned to do that, but not being knowledgable about coins, (1) How do find a reputable one? I’ve inquired about dealers in the local area of the collection and none are deemed reputable. </p><p><br /></p><p>Before I continue, I want to preface the rest of this message by apologizing in advance if my questions are not appropriate for this site—they have to do with the processes of settling an estate coin collection.&nbsp; Not about the coins themselves.&nbsp; I trust you will let me know. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, it is likely I’ll be working with someone out of the area to value the coins.&nbsp; Once I have a whittled down list of reputable evaluators, these are my follow up questions:&nbsp; (2) What are important questions to ask them to help in my selection?&nbsp; (3) What can I expect once I do find someone—will they come to where the collection is or will I have to box everything up and send it? It’s a large collection.&nbsp; (4) Generally, how much does it cost to have a coin collection valued?&nbsp; I’m concerned about that because I understand that to have a single coin appraised can be expensive.</p><p><br /></p><p>If I have to send the collection to be valued, (5) how do I ensure the integrity of the collection when mailing and during the evaluation?&nbsp; (6) And shouldn’t it already be valued before mailing so it can be properly insured for mailing?&nbsp; My sister half jokingly suggested we rent an armored vehicle to transport the coins to an evaluator.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have done a cursory spreadsheet inventory of the coins.&nbsp; Cursory because I have little idea how to even describe coins or know what to look for, or know how to group them (though I did get some help from the red book).&nbsp; (7) Does it make any sense to find a knowledgable consultant who can look at my spreadsheet, guide me on what additional information I should include before sending it off for evaluation, and hold my hand on this journey?&nbsp; (8) Do such people exist?</p><p><br /></p><p>To prepare the coins for evaluation, I will be returning to where they are to (possibly) augment the spreadsheet and organize the coins. Some coins are in sets, some coins are in the plastic coin tubes, some in cardboard or plastic flip coin holders and many, many are loose.&nbsp; On my next trip, I want to consolidate loose coins, putting like coins (like silver lady liberties) in tubes and in pocket coin binder pages.&nbsp; (9) When putting coins in tubes, is it necessary to ensure that the coins are identical (i.e., do I need to make sure same date and mint, etc.).&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>OK, that’s enough.&nbsp; I thank you in advance for your help and also apologize in advance if this is not appropriate use of this site.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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