FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. How do I find the current price of gold, silver, and platinum?
Our favorite site for prices and other information is http://www.kitco.com
Our favorite site for prices and other information is http://www.kitco.com
2. What do we buy?
Just about everything! Coins. Bullion. Jewelry. Diamonds. Watches. We have purchased everything from musical instruments, antique calculators, war memorabilia, and Civil War photos to matchbox toy cars.
Just about everything! Coins. Bullion. Jewelry. Diamonds. Watches. We have purchased everything from musical instruments, antique calculators, war memorabilia, and Civil War photos to matchbox toy cars.
3. When do I get paid?
You get paid right on the spot. We do not take items on memo or consignment. We do not give loans on merchandise.
You get paid right on the spot. We do not take items on memo or consignment. We do not give loans on merchandise.
4. How do I know I am getting a strong price?
At Shaker Coin, we rely on our fair dealing and reputation to bring new customers through the door, not on big advertising budgets. Our customers are our best advertising! We could buy expensive ads and mailings. But think about it. Who pays for the ads? YOU DO. The price of precious metals is the same for all businesses. Therefore, the customers get less money for their merchandise when the business is burdened by a big advertising budget and large fixed costs.
At Shaker Coin, we rely on our fair dealing and reputation to bring new customers through the door, not on big advertising budgets. Our customers are our best advertising! We could buy expensive ads and mailings. But think about it. Who pays for the ads? YOU DO. The price of precious metals is the same for all businesses. Therefore, the customers get less money for their merchandise when the business is burdened by a big advertising budget and large fixed costs.
5. How do I determine the value of my coins and jewelry?
Please come for a FREE initial verbal appraisal. An appointment is not required but is helpful. Just call first if possible so we know we have the time to evaluate your items.
Please come for a FREE initial verbal appraisal. An appointment is not required but is helpful. Just call first if possible so we know we have the time to evaluate your items.
6. Should I clean my coins?
NEVER! Cleaning collectible coins may seriously decrease their value.
NEVER! Cleaning collectible coins may seriously decrease their value.
7. Should I polish my sterling silver before bringing it to you?
No. Save your time for something fun to do. You won't get any more money because the sterling is polished.
No. Save your time for something fun to do. You won't get any more money because the sterling is polished.