Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a favorite coin shop near Highland Park.
Selling gold has never been easier because we buy it in every form. From yellow or white gold jewelry to estate collections and designer pieces, all items are welcome. Even broken or outdated jewelry still carries value, and dental gold is no exception. We purchase gold of every purity, including 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k, and 24k, as well as gold and silver bullion. When gemstones such as diamonds, sapphires, or emeralds are present, they are factored into the final appraisal to ensure you receive a fair offer. Whatever the form—jewelry, coins, or bullion—we are ready to buy.
If you are exploring the possibility of selling your coins, Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a trusted and knowledgeable resource you can rely on. We understand that deciding to part with a single coin, or an entire collection can be a complex, and sometimes overwhelming, process. Whether you are a dedicated numismatist with decades of collecting experience or someone who has recently inherited a collection with little prior knowledge of its value, navigating the many options for selling can be challenging.
At Oakton Coins & Collectibles, we are committed to making this process as straightforward, transparent, and as stress-free as possible. With years of expertise in evaluating, purchasing, and appraising coins, we provide professional guidance tailored to your specific situation. Our goal is to help you feel confident in your decisions and ensure that you receive fair value for your items in a secure and respectful environment.
Let us simplify the experience of selling your coins, from initial consultation to final transaction, so you can move forward with clarity and peace of mind.
Understanding how to sell coins around Highland Park.
There are many factors to understand when preparing to sell your coins. The factor that is absolutely essential is to know if the coin is worth more than face value. This is where numismatic expertise or at least dedication to research comes into the picture. There are different types of coin collections, depending on the collector’s interests and goals. So, while some collections may have only face-value coins, others may have a higher value. Oakton Coins can help you to discover your collection’s value.
Selling a coin collection can sometimes be overwhelming because there are many decisions to be made. There is no wrong decision and out staff can provide guidance on the best decision for you. We have seen so many different ways of handling collections. Some people sell the whole collection right away to be done with it, while others take a slower approach and sell only parts at a time. Others divide it up among family, or decide to instead, pass it on to someone younger who might appreciate it. Most often though, the most valuable parts of the collection get sold.
Tips on organizing collections. There are many methods of organizing, however, we’d like to caution you not to spend your time organizing by date because it is not necessary. Part of our appraisal process is to separate the coins by their metal composition (copper, silver, gold, platinum) Although Oakton Coins will do this for you, if you decide to organize it would be best to use these groups:
- Gold coins
- 9o% silver dollars (1878 through 1935)
- 9o% silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars (1892 through 1964)
- 40% silver JFK half dollars (1965 through 1970)
- Lincoln Wheat Cents (1909 through 1958)
- Buffalo Nickels (1913 through 1938)
- Jefferson Nickels (1938 and later)
- All other obsolete U.S. type coins
- U.S. Mint proof and uncirculated sets
- U.S. Mint commemorative sets
- Currency and paper money
- Foreign coins/tokens
Whether a coin is interesting depends on the eye of the beholder, or the eye of the collector. Interesting coins can be in any budget range, so to help determine the worth of the collection you want to sell, we suggest the following questions:
How much did the collector spend or how often did they buy? Are there invoices or canceled checks from dealers or auctions? Is there an insurance policy or a will with any values?
This information is intended to give you an idea of the value of the collection, but there are still variable factors. Ultimately the value of a collectible comes down to what a willing buyer will pay a willing seller. Since the market fluctuates, it is unpredictable, and a certain appraisal will never by a fixed value.
Pricing your collection to sell around Highland Park
Another resource that you can use to can look up coin prices are the coin price guides. Theses guides can help establish a price range of expected value, however keep in mind these are generally the kind of prices that a retailer would sell them at. When selling a collection all at once, you will get a percentage of those values. But to reach those prices, you could spend time trying to find individual buyers for each coin.
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Some coin selling terms: Clickbait Pricing, Real-World Pricing, Melt Value Pricing, Numismatics
Clickbait Pricing
Clickbait is defined as web content such as text or images that is aimed at generating ad revenue, by the amount of clicks it gets. Usually, the quality and accuracy is very low. In the context of coins, there are insanely high prices sensationalized in click-bait, claiming you can find a treasure in a dime or nickel from your change. These stories are intended to lure clicks, not to reflect real market conditions.
Real-World Pricing
Real-world pricing is what buyers have paid, not just advertised asking prices. This is what can be said to be a coin’s true market value. A coin’s worth is ultimately determined by what a buyer is willing to pay, despite any hype. Key factors such as rarity and condition affect the real-world pricing, as well as the location, and the number of potential buyers.
Melt Value Pricing
The melt value is the inherent worth of a coin that is directly linked to the amount of its metal content. Any coins minted in the United States before 1965 generally contain precious metals such as silver, gold or copper. Any amount higher than the melt value is due to the numismatic value.
Numismatics
Numismatics is defined as the field of studying and collecting coins, paper money, and other currency-related items. In this fascinating field, the rarity and condition of an item are the main factors that determine its value. While the metal content might set a coin’s base price, its numismatic importance can significantly boost its worth.
Places NOT to sell coins around Highland Park.
- Jewelry Stores and Pawn Shops
Jewelry stores and pawn shops might be convenient, but aren’t ideal venues for selling coins, especially those with numismatic value. These businesses generally only deal with the metal content (gold or silver) and may not recognize a coin’s collectible significance. Offers are usually based on a fraction of the melt value, possible even for rare coins in good condition. - Online Marketplaces (e.g., eBay)
While coins are successfully sold on eBay and other platforms, the process is time-consuming, costly, and unpredictable. Getting the fair market value requires numismatic knowledge. Sellers must manage listings, fees, shipping, returns, and potential fraud or disputes. For those unfamiliar with these platforms, the risks may outweigh the potential rewards.
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Oakton Coins & Collectibles is located near the 94 West (Kennedy) expressway near downtown Evanston, and less than two blocks from the Oakton stop on the Yellow Line CTA (Skokie Swift). It is convenient and close to Arlington Heights, Barrington, Brookfield, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Franklin Park, Forest Glen, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, La Grange, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lincolnwood, Lincolnshire, Lombard, Morton Grove, Naperville, Northbrook, Northfield, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Palatine, Park Ridge, Portage Park, Prospect Heights, Rogers Park, Schaumburg, Skokie, Wheaton, Wheeling, & Winnetka.