Frequently Asked Questions

1. Take photos of your items – Be sure to include the front and back if you’re selling coins or both sides of the gun if you’re selling a firearm.  If your items come with any packaging or accessories, be sure to include those as well.  Highlight any imperfections or blemishes.  The more accurate the photos, the more accurate the quote will be.

2. Fill out the form – If you’re selling coins, you can find the form HERE.  If you’re selling firearms, you can find the form HERE.

3. Review our offer – You will receive a quote via email within 24 hours of submission.  Offers are based on the images and description you provide, current market desirability and conditions, and compared to recently sold comparisons.  You have 7 days to accept or decline our offer.

4. Ship your items – Once you accept our offer, we provide two options for shipping your items.  The first option is for us to send you a free label and you package the items in your own box.  The second option is we will ship you a free box and return label.  This takes longer, but saves you the trouble of finding a suitable box for your items.  The third option is for you to meet us locally if you’re in the Dayton, Ohio area.  In most cases, we will have you meet at our office in Vandalia, OH.  Please note that you must include a copy of a valid government ID (Drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.) in your package with your firearm. 

5. Get paid – Once the transaction is complete, we will mail you a check or make payment to your choice of app (PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, etc.).  If you complete your deal locally, you will be paid before you leave.  Please note that we do not pay out firearm sales though any apps – only checks or cash (if local).

We offer multiple ways for you to get paid, it’s your choice!  This is chosen when filling out the form.  If you choose a mailed check it usually takes 3-10 business days for the U.S. Mail to deliver it to you. With digital payment forms, you will receive your payment once we have inspected your items.  Cash options are available for Dayton, Ohio transactions within our office only.

We encourage all our perspective customers to research us before they use us! You can never be too safe when selling a firearm. Here are some places you can refer to if you want to research us further.

We maintain an active Federal Firearms License (FFL). You can verify our FFL license number with the United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) using their FFL EZ Check System.

If you choose to sell your item(s) to us, we provide detailed instructions on how to properly ship your guns. Using padded materials to safely and securely pad and protect your item(s) ensures they will arrive safely and without harm to our facility.  Tape is cheap and we recommend using as much tape as possible to cover the box or padded envelope.  Please note that you must include a copy of a valid government ID (Drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.) in your package with your firearm. 

By shipping us your firearm, you are agreeing to sell it to us at the price we’ve offered. We do our best to be accommodating if things change, and you decide to cancel the process. In which case, we can ship your gun back to you; however, by law, we have to ship the gun to an FFL (Federal Firearms License) holder of your choice, who will then legally transfer the gun back to you. We’ll pay for the return shipping, but any transfer fees associated with your State’s laws and/or FFL are the customer’s responsibility. This is Federal law in accordance with gun transfers in the United States.

Coins will simply be shipped back to the original address provided.

Yes, by sending us photos of your item(s) it allows us to accurately appraise its value and make you an offer.  To get an offer on firearms, click here.  To get an offer on your coins, click here.  You will have 7 days to accept our offer before sending your items to us or meeting in our Dayton, Ohio office.

Yes, as long as you are the rightful owner of the firearm or coins and at least 18 years of age with a valid government ID.

Yes, as long as you are the rightful owner of the firearm and at least 18 years of age.

Many of the firearms we purchase are older collectibles. They generally need some cleaning and minor restoration to return them to a respectable condition where they can then be sold. We have a network of collectors and enthusiasts with a passion for history, shooting sports, and preserving these firearms. All firearms that are sold, are sold to qualified persons who meet all State and Federal requirements to own a firearm. It’s our goal to find new owners that will respect and cherish them.  We do not sell any used item(s) we purchase directly to the public.  However, we do carry a full line of manufacturers from the sporting goods industry and sell new retail items to the public here.

Yes, we do. But mostly antiques and the ones that are ATF regulated, which are blackpowder firearms chambered in rifle calibers.

We purchase any coins, hallmark bars, registered ingots, and other numismatic objects, and not for their content of precious metals.  The item(s) we purchase enter into a private collection.  We do not buy  silverware, antiques, or jewelry at this time.

No, at this time we are only buy coins, hallmark bars, registered ingots, and other numismatic objects.