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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2012
Page
3
Local residents watched collectors buy vintage items and precious metals in Lorain with more than 200000 dollars expected this week. An old Gibson guitar sold for 2175 dollars and a pocket watch collection brought 4600 dollars, while a WW2 dagger and jewelry yielded 785 dollars. The refinery backs a 24 month nationwide tour to uncover hidden gems.
Auctioneers invite offers on items including all coins dated 1970 and various industrial scrap. Platinum in all forms is sought for appraisal and sale.
International Collectors Association and Ohio Valley Gold & Silver Refinery sponsor a coin buy event Tuesday through Saturday offering free assessments. They will evaluate all silver and gold coins including pre 1970 90 percent silver issues and older gold coins with mint marks CC D or O.
Dozens sell gold and silver items in Lorain as buyers reimburse hundreds for coins, jewelry, watches, and guitars. Rebecca Hughes gains 1200 from an 1888 $20 piece. buyers report over $80,000 spent on day one. event runs through Saturday with free public access and strong turnout.
Local records show recent vintage guitars selling for 2400 and 12000 dollars to a collector. The items will be linked to this week’s event through a live database feed for research and display.
International buyers from Ohio Valley Gold and Silver Refinery descend this week to purchase vintage items coins gold jewelry and sterling silver from locals. The on site team plans to pay collectors on the spot at DeLuca's Place in the Park driving local economic activity.
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