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.
In this episode, Mike and Tom discuss how families should approach inherited coins, jewelry, silver, currency, and estate items. Russ explains most families don’t know what they have, so he assesses how the original collector organized items (books, flips, rolls, bags) and builds rapport before evaluating, emphasizing empathy, listening, and no-pressure guidance, including telling clients they don’t have to sell that day. He stresses transparency and ethical dealing because trust matters in a small community, noting that rare coins can look like common ones and that value depends on details like mint marks. Russ contrasts collector motivations (sentiment vs. value), warns never to clean coins or silverware because it can reduce value, and advises bringing everything in a box for sorting. He also notes estate-sale percentage costs can be higher than direct precious-metal sales.
Key highlights:
- Reading The Collection
- Small Town Trust
- Collector Mindset
- Hobbies and Values
- What To Bring In
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