Cowboy Jim's Coins

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.

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?

Appraising Coins: 5 Tips Before Getting Coins Appraised

Wondering if the coins you've got are rare or valuable? Before you get your coins appraised, here are 5 tips for appraising coins that you must see first.

“I found a weird coin: how valuable is it?”

The frustrating truth is that rare valuable error coins are just that: rare. Most oddities seen on coins are post-mint damage or deliberate altering. Here are some of the most common kinds. …

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.

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

How to get a Good Deal Buying Precious Metal Jewelry from a Pawnshop — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell...

Pawnshops are often overlooked sources of precious metal scrap jewelry. Find out how you can profit when buying precious metal items from a pawnshop.

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?

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.

VERIFY: Can Gold Jewelry Test Detect Low Iron?

If gold jewelry leaves a dark mark on your skin, does it indicate an iron deficiency?

81 Gold Quotes Every Precious Metals Investor Should Know

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

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

Gold Education: How to Buy Precious Metal Fine Jewelry

Learn about gold purity, pricing, color and care. Visit Blue Nile for precious metal and alloy education.

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.

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

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 to Get the Jewelry Hiding in Your Drains — Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap

Did you drop an earring, ring, or another piece of jewelry down the drain? It happens all the time. Many people give up on those items. Precious metal recyclers know how to look for lost items in drains.