This podcast from MR Mint Coins & Collectibles in Kerrville, Texas, explores 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 that celebrates local expertise, honest conversations, and the treasures hiding in plain sight across the Hill Country.
Tom and Mike discuss hotel “roadshows” and buying events, warning that many are fly-by-night operations that pay “pennies on the dollar,” citing undercover checks and a customer who offered half as much for gold chains as MR Mint. Russ advises scrutinizing flyers for clear business identification and a Texas OCCC precious metal dealer license number, noting legitimate dealers must photograph items, record IDs, report purchases to local authorities, and hold merchandise for required periods, controls roadshows may evade by moving town to town. He recommends researching companies via Google, reviews, and the Better Business Bureau, asking what percentage is being paid, understanding appraisal versus purchase offers (retail vs. business buy price), and always getting second opinions. Russ also emphasizes shopping local to keep economic benefits in the community.
Key highlights:
- Undercover Price Testing
- Red Flags On Flyers
- Licensing And Compliance
- Appraisal Versus Offer
- Shop Local Impact
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