Anyone know gold coins too?

[vintagetoppsguy]

Please don't take what I say the wrong way, but people really don't wear that kind of jewelry much anymore. I think you're going to have a hard time selling them as cuff links. I think to make the most money, you'll have to remove the bezels and chains and show that the coins aren't damaged. If they're not, you can list them on eBay and get about $700 each. Then you could sell the bezels and chains for scrap. That would get you a little more than the $1500 you're hoping to net. But if the coins are damaged, then the whole thing isn't worth more than scrap value. Anyway, that's just what I'd do. Heck, if I knew the coins weren't damaged, I'd give you $1500.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Please don't take what I say the wrong way, but people really don't wear that kind of jewelry much anymore. I think you're going to have a hard time selling them as cuff links. I think to make the most money, you'll have to remove the bezels and chains and show that the coins aren't damaged. If they're not, you can list them on eBay and get about $700 each. Then you could sell the bezels and chains for scrap. That would get you a little more than the $1500 you're hoping to net. But if the coins are damaged, then the whole thing isn't worth more than scrap value. Anyway, that's just what I'd do. Heck, if I knew the coins weren't damaged, I'd give you $1500.

That sounds like good advice - can you advise how to find the right Jeweler (or coin dealer?) to extract the coins to determine if the coins are in good shape?

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

That sounds like good advice - can you advise how to find the right Jeweler (or coin dealer?) to extract the coins to determine if the coins are in good shape?

I would think any jeweler should be able to do it. But make sure you let them know to be careful with the coins. A coin shop might be able to do it as well and they would know to be careful with the coins.

[Belfast1933]

Final chapter… just want to close down the thread with good news and thanks. Butch helped me find a well regarded and fair local coin shop and I just drove there, nice guys and a fair deal for sure. Just a 1/2 whisker where I hoped to end up.

Thanks again to all for your very helpful advice - now… back to my red portrait Cobb search!

[butchie_t]

Its all about the Benjamins for the Cobb!!!

Very stoked that it worked out for you and happy to help a fellow collector!

Cheers,

Butch

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Final chapter…

It's not final chapter until you update this thread with a scan of the Cobb.

Good luck in your search.

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

It's not final chapter until you update this thread with a scan of the Cobb.

Good luck in your search.

Booyeah!

What he said.

B. T.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

Booyeah!

What he said.

B. T.

You can count on it!

Jeff