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Why do larger transactions of precious metals get higher prices when selling, and lower prices when buying? Shouldn’t pricing be the same regardless of transaction size?

By John Maben, Professional Numismatist

| Apr 4 -

3 min

Why do larger transactions of precious metals get higher prices when selling, and lower prices when buying? Sh...

It’s true that precious metals buyers who are spending large amounts of money can typically expect to pay just a bit less than someone making a more modest purchase. Discounts can range from ½% up to 1.5%. There is no “set in stone” formula for...
Considering buying or selling at auction? Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly.

By John Maben, Professional Numismatist

| Mar 3 -

3.23 min

Considering buying or selling at auction? Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Auctions can sometimes make sense for buying and selling items that have collector value. However, for bullion items they make absolutely no sense at all. The typical commission at auction is 20% from the seller and 20% from the buyer. Even though regular customers or...
Is Google a good way to value my coins?

By Jay Rudo, Professional Numismatist

| Jan 2 -

3 min

Is Google a good way to value my coins?

The other day I was at my doctor’s office, and he had a sign on his desk that said, ”Dr. Google doesn’t work here.” It seemed a little strange to me, so I asked him what he has against Google. Google is fantastic. It’s changed the world in having information at our...
Understanding The Difference: Collections and Accumulations

By Holden Pollock

| Dec 24 -

2 min

Understanding The Difference: Collections and Accumulations

– Holden Pollock, Manager/Professional Numismatist While many people, myself included, consider themselves “coin collectors”, we must first understand what it means to be a collector. A collector is someone who collects specific items primarily as a hobby. Many...
Why Trust Pegasus Coin & Jewelry?

By Art Rice

| Dec 9 -

3.06 min

Why Trust Pegasus Coin & Jewelry?

-Art Rice, Expert Precious Metals Buyer Selling your karat gold and scrap silver is a great way to declutter and earn some extra cash, and at Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, we strive to make the process smooth, transparent and rewarding! Whether you have broken...
Pegasus Coin & Jewelry Featured in “2 For You”

By Pegavault

| Jan 7 -

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Pegasus Coin & Jewelry Featured in “2 For You”

We’re proud to have been selected for the Dec/Jan cover story of “2 for You” featuring our own John Maben and Justin Katz. “2 for You” is a highly successful publication and online resource (formerly “Hometown News”) that...
What is Driving the Dramatic Increase in Gold and Silver Prices?

By Pegavault

| Oct 18 -

3 min

What is Driving the Dramatic Increase in Gold and Silver Prices?

Here are some of the reasons investors have ramped up buying and selling precious metals Whatever I write explaining it becomes obsolete as soon as these letters appear on my screen. But the reality is that the prices of gold and silver, in particular among precious...
If You Invest in Precious Metals, Where Do You Keep Them?

By Pegavault

| Oct 1 -

5 min

If You Invest in Precious Metals, Where Do You Keep Them?

Here are some options; your choice depends on your goals In the 1930s and ’40s, a very rich, somewhat eccentric man named Lavere Redfield bought bags of 1,000 silver dollars each and dumped them into a coal chute to the basement of his fieldstone home in Reno, Nev. He...
Investors’ Top 4 Bullion Coins

By Pegavault

| Sep 24 -

3 min

Investors’ Top 4 Bullion Coins

Article looking at factors to consider by Pegasus Coin and Jewelry owner John Maben is published by CoinWeek. With global chaos seeming only a blink away and with the growing threat of inflation caused by governments pumping trillions of dollars and euros into Western...
The Treasure in So-called ‘Junk Silver’ Coins

By Pegavault

| Aug 9 -

3 min

The Treasure in So-called ‘Junk Silver’ Coins

These 90% silver coins don’t interest collectors but do appeal to investors. Everyone knows the old saw about “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure,” and U.S. silver coins minted before 1965 are great examples. These general-circulation half dollars, quarters, and...