Question: How does one find a good honest coin appraiser?

[Kingofalldems]

Thanks.

[Lochloosa]

1. Look for one that is local and been in business a long time.

Make it clear you do not want to sell you are just interested for insurance purposes.

If you do want to sell, ask for an offer after the appraisal.

[Kingofalldems]

3. Ahh, thanks.

[Blue_Tires]

2. We have at least one here on DU...

Hell if I can remember his name, though.... Sorry. He's a longtime member so I'll send you a message if it comes back to me.

[Kingofalldems]

4. Maybe he will show up.

[Blue_Tires]

8. You might try DFW

Who I remember from this thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10024563762

[Wellstone ruled]

5. Interesting,

if you have a rare coin,good luck,you might have to take it to several so called coin appraisers. Get the numbers in writing if you are planning on selling.

[Kingofalldems]

7. Funny, I wouldn't know if I had a rare coin or not.

This makes me wary of an appraisal by a stranger. These are all coins left to wife by her dad. He has mostly uncirculated coins for the 60's and 70's. There may be some rare coins among his miscellaneous though.

[Wellstone ruled]

9. Google the type and date of the coin.

[left-of-center2012]

6. As a fan of 'Antiques Roadshow' ...

Call a local museum and ask for a referral.

[jberryhill]

10. I'm pretty good

I'll give you 10 cents apiece for these:

[happynewyear]

11. PCGS

Also, golddealer.com I've had good experience with.
You can call them and ask.
If you send them a copy (inventory) of what you have, they might be able to help you.
Most coins minted in the 1960s-1970s aren't worth a whole lot (sans a 1964 Kennedy half dollar).
Also, IKE's made out of silver. Silver coins weren't minted after 1964.

You may want to try a local coin shop/dealer.

PCGS: http://www.pcgs.com/

I hope this helps.

[DFW]

12. Try Heritage in Dallas

A caveat about PCGS. I will PM you about them.

I can help you if it is a coin I am familiar with.You'd need to be more specific about what is.

[Kingofalldems]

13. Thanks. It's a slew of coin sets of nickels , pennies quarters

all from 1900 to 1930 or so. 1 each per year. Also uncirculated coins from the 70's.

[Orrex]

14. First you must embrace change. No quarter is given.