Essence of Collecting

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

30 collectibles that are now worthless

If you're expecting to find a collector's gem among your records, stamps, coins, toys, or books, here's why you should brace for disappointment.

5 Important Things I Learned About Buying Rare Coins

In my 20-plus years of coin collecting, I've learned a lot about buying rare coins, including the 5 important lessons shared here.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Are precious metals breaking out?

There is some talk among traders about precious metals breaking out.

Which precious metal are you?

No matter your station in life, there's sure to be a precious metal that matches.

What Would a Trade War Do to the Value of Precious Metals?

What will happen to precious metal prices if a trade war causes a number of countries, including the U.S., to charge heftier tariffs on imported goods?

Interested In Dividend-Paying Precious Metals Stocks? Here Are A Few Picks

Generally, the precious metals companies do not pay decent dividends. However, in this article, I discuss a few picks, directly or indirectly related to the pre

Guideline for Knowing When to Sell Precious Metals

PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS: “THE PRESENT IS SOMETHING YOU GIVE YOURSELF” Anonymous Living in the present moment is so important! In the present

Nine Places to Find Precious Metals in Your Home

If you want to spend a day hunting for precious metal discoveries, you could visit antique stores, dumpsters, your town dump, or an abandoned factory.

Is Mercury a Precious Metal?

Is mercury a precious metal? No, but if you invest in precious metals, there are things about mercury you should understand.

81 Gold Quotes Every Precious Metals Investor Should Know

A compliation of The Daily Reckoning's 81 favorite gold and hard money quotes....

Exercising Caution When Investing in Precious Metals

Uncertain economic times often lead to interest in investing in precious metals and rare coins, based on the representation that they are a time-tested investment that will only increase in value. Unfortunately, following the recent volatility in the market, some unscrupulous dealers, often employing high-pressure sales tactics, are leading investors into making undesirable purchases of gold, silver and collectible coins. That’s adding up to the loss of considerable amounts of money.

What Role Does Copper Play in Determining the Value of Precious Metals?

Copper is a metal with many wonderful and useful properties. It is soft and malleable. It is also a “friendly” metal that can be blended with many other metals to form alloys. What precious metals are most often mixed with copper? And when they are, how does that affect their value? Let’s explore t

New and Improved Drones Are Better Tools for Finding Precious Metals

We haven’t written about drones on this blog for several years. In the time since, some things have stayed the same in the world of drones, and some things haven’t.

World Trends Point Toward Increasing Prices for Precious Metals — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your...

Explore trends that are contributing to the increasing prices for precious metals. Learn how you can profit from precious metal scrap.

Silver lining for precious metals?

How a Magnet Can be Used When Looking for Precious Metals — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your...

A simple magnet might be a useful tool for anyone trying to find or figure out if they have precious metals. Hint precious metals are not magnetic. Read on to learn more.

How to Protect Your Precious Metals — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap

If you have precious metals you want to protect them when in your home, while traveling, or if you ship them. We outline a number of ways to protect your precious metal investments.