by John Mark | Nov 2, 2017 | Coin Cleaning, Coin Collection
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...
by John Mark | Oct 9, 2017 | Sell Gold, Valuable Coins
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...
by John Mark | Sep 29, 2017 | Sell Gold
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. Even the U.S. dollar was backed by gold until President Nixon...
by John Mark | Aug 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
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. Those who are looking to buy or...
by John Mark | Aug 2, 2017 | Sell Gold
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...
by John Mark | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
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. Tasteful pieces of...
by John Mark | May 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
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?” We thought we would take this blog...
by John Mark | Sep 21, 2015 | Coin Buying, Coin Collection, Lincoln Pennies, Rare Coins, Valuable Coins
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...
by John Mark | Aug 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Coin appraisals can be quite valuable, especially if you have recently inherited a coin collection, or are simply in need of some accurate information on the value of the coins you own. In this blog post we wanted to share a few tips on how to get your coins appraised...
by John Mark | Aug 21, 2015 | Coin Care, Coin Inventory, Coin Organizing
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. For many folks, once the coin collecting bug bites them, they set down a path of collecting,...
by John Mark | Aug 4, 2015 | Coin Care, Coin Cleaning
Should you ever clean old coins? We share 5 reasons why we don’t think so. “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...
by John Mark | Jul 13, 2015 | Rare Coins, Valuable Coins
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...