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Tips for Selling your Sterling Silver Flatware
Silverware sets are one of those things that tend to get passed down for generations within a family. In many instances, families may own silverware and flatware that is over 100 years old. While baby boomers and members of older generations often kept silverware...
Important Tips for Finding a Trusted Coin Dealer
Coin collecting is a popular hobby that people have been doing for hundreds of years, dating back to the Renaissance. Many people are drawn to this hobby mostly to collect coins of significance such as rare coins, gold coins, mint error coins, and coins of historical...
Guide for Selling Your Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds are among the most beautiful and sought after naturally occurring minerals in the world. Diamonds have been valued by humans since ancient times and they have had many uses over the years, with adornment being one of the oldest and most common. The value of...
Your next party theme: All that glitters is … green?
Turn your gold into green—cash, that is! PGS Gold & Coin is a gold exchange company that was started with the goal of providing consumers a trusted, safe and convenient way to sell their unwanted gold, platinum, coins, diamonds, and silver for cash. We maintain a...
Sell Now or Leave To Heirs?
When is the right time to part with valuable collectibles? You have likely heard the phrase “You can’t take it with you,” referring to a 1936 play about enjoying life to its fullest. When it comes to your collections you’ve passionately built over the years, the same...
Why You Should Sell Your Unwanted or Unused Gold Jewelry
Gold is a precious metal that has been valuable to mankind since ancient times. It has been used throughout history as currency, and for making luxury items such as jewelry, statues, and religious relics.
PGS Gold & Coin Opens New Store in Schaumburg, IL
PGS Gold & Coin has been one of the most trusted coin dealers and precious metal specialists in the Chicago suburbs since we started, and we have just opened a new location in Schaumburg, IL to reach more people in Chicagoland.
Sell Your Gold As The Gold Price Continues To Climb
Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum have always been viewed as sound investments because they tend to either sustain or increase their value. Historically, there has been an inverse relationship between the price of precious metals and the value of the U.S. dollar.
5 Tips For Keeping Your Jewelry Sparkling
Your fine jewelry pieces are more than just a status symbol, as certain pieces, like engagement and wedding rings and family heirloom, have a sentimental value that is beyond priceless to both women and men.
What Should I Do With My Coins/Collectibles For Estates
One of the questions that we get asked routinely is “What should I do with my coins, and other collectibles when it comes to my estate? Should I sell them, or leave them to my heirs? Can you help me decide my best course of action?”
Lincoln Pennies: A Great Addition to Your Coin Collection
Over Labor Day weekend we had the pleasure of spending some time in Springfield, IL and taking in a few of the Abraham Lincoln Sites. One thing is certain; there is an awful lot of Lincoln memorabilia that is available to collect! However if space is at a premium for...
How to Organize and Inventory Your Coin Collection
Having to organize and inventory your coin collection may be something you never thought you would have to do…..especially if you never set out to collect coins as a hobby.
5 Great Reasons NOT to Clean Old Coins
“I have some old coins that I want to clean before I bring them into your shop…..can you recommend what products I should use to clean them with?” This is a question we routinely get asked; our answer is always “DON’T DO IT!!”
The Ten Most Valuable Coins in the United States
When folks come into PGS Gold & Coin to sell their coins, the number one thing they want to know of course is how valuable are their coins. The next thing they want to know is what are the most valuable coins in the United States. We thought we would share that information with everyone else as well.
Father’s Day Coin Buying Tips
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if your dad is a coin collector, then this time of the year can either be an easy time to purchase a gift for dad, or a challenging time.
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