The Journal
The Journal
Notes on coins, jewelry, watches and the market — from three generations behind the counter.
Selling
Avoiding pop-up gold buyers in Mobile: what to know before you sell
Every year or so it happens again. A hotel ballroom off I-65, a wave of radio ads, maybe a glossy mailer: “We…
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Coin History
The story behind the Morgan dollar
Why a silver dollar struck from Comstock-lode silver became America’s most collected coin.
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Guides
What to do with an inherited collection
A simple, honest walkthrough of how appraisal works — and how to avoid being taken advantage of.
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Market Notes
Reading the spot price
Bid, ask, and spread — what the numbers on our ticker actually mean for buyers and sellers.
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