This is a podcast from MR Mint Coins & Collectibles in Kerrville, Texas, exploring the value, history, and stories behind coins, currency, gold, silver, jewelry, bullion, sports cards, memorabilia, and family collections. Whether you are a lifelong collector, a curious beginner, or someone who just inherited a box of old coins, this show helps you understand what you have, what makes it valuable, and how to make smart, confident decisions. Join host Tom Fox and MR Coin owner Mike Russ for a show celebrates local expertise, honest conversations, and the treasures hiding in plain sight across the Hill Country.
Tom visits with Mike Russ about why transparency and empathy are critical when helping people sell inherited valuables after a loss. Russ describes common situations where families bring in coins, gold, silver, or jewelry without knowing what they have, including a recent house call to a widow who discovered unexpected gold but was advised to keep emotionally significant wedding rings until ready. He explains educating sellers by discussing spot prices, paying on a stated percentage basis, encouraging second opinions, and explaining coin-specific value drivers such as key dates and condition. Ross shares finding a rare three-legged Buffalo nickel and recommending grading for authentication before making an offer. He emphasizes trust, fair negotiation, local reputation, and the importance of customer reviews, and provides contact details for Mr. Mint Coins in Kerrville.
Highlights
- Handling Inherited Valuables
- Empathy Over Profit
- Transparency and Spot Pricing
- Collecting Talk and People Business
- Three Legged Buffalo Find
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