Items We Buy, Evaluate, and Market
We can assist you in selling a wide range of valuable items. Listed below are some of the things we can help you with. For a complete list of what we buy, click on the yellow button below to speak with a Lindstrom & McKenney Estate Specialist today.
Antique and Fine Jewelry
There are important facts about jewelry that you need to know before you decide to sell of gift.
TIP: Appraisals almost NEVER determine accurate market value for selling or gifting equally.
The worst and most detrimental mistake people make is relying on an appraisal when it comes to dividing their jewelry equally, adding to an estate tax return, or selling it. Don't be one of those people!!
We offer a Free Appraisal Guide which provides you with invaluable information that will not only save you money, but will save you and your family from unnecessary heartache.
Call or email us today for your Free Guide to How to Avoid the Appraisal Money Trap.
Diamonds of All Types
Do you have diamonds, diamond rings, or diamond jewelry that you no longer want or use? Trying to figure out what to do with them? If so, you have come to the right place. We are experts in identifying diamonds of all kinds and of all shapes and colors.
Almost everyone owns diamond jewelry and there is a vast difference between so-so, good, great, and rare. Retailers market their diamonds to the emotional needs of their clients at the time they are purchasing. Those prices NEVER reflect real value.
TIP: There is only one way to accurately identify a diamond and evaluate it properly, and virtually no one does it this way. Find out why, and learn how you should go about identifying your diamonds before making a decision.
Call or email us today for your Free Diamond and Diamond Jewelry Guide.
Antique Sterling Silver
Do you have sterling silver that you don't use or want? Trying to figure out what to do with it? You have come to the right place. We are renowned for our expertise in silver of all kinds, including old and antique silver, flatware, hollow ware, English silver, European silver and more.
Many different factors are important in establishing market value. Some of these include: The type of item, style, age, pattern, markings, maker and much more.
Warning: Don't make the mistake that so many others do. Don't assume your silver is only worth the metal value. It could be worth much more.
Our must-have Free Silver Guides are invaluable to anyone who owns silver, whether or not you are interested in selling or gifting. Call or email us today to receive your copies of "Identifying Sterling Silver" and "Evaluating Your Silver Items ".
Wrist & Pocket Watches
If you have watches that you don't use, or want, and are trying to figure out what to do with them, you have come to the right place. We are experts in watches of all kinds: Men's wristwatches, lady's wristwatches, pocket watches, and more.
Value depends on many factors including: Maker, serial or model number, current popularity of the style, shape of the watch, type of case, interesting functions that the watch performs, extra buttons, dials, and features.
There are certain key details you need to know before you make a decision. We have a Free Watch Guide, which is a must-read.
Call or email us today for your Free Watch Guide.
Coins
Do you have a few old coins or a large collection? Are you trying to figure out what to do with them?
We are experts in coins of all kinds including: US silver coins pre-1965, all gold coins (US and foreign), Indian head pennies and more.
Many different factors affect coin value including: Date, mint mark, condition, rarity and alterations.
There are certain key details you need to know before you make any decision regarding the sale or distribution of your coins. Call or email us today for your Free Coin Guide.
Tip: Never polish your coins. It can harm the natural patina and devalue the coins.
Old Paper Money
Do you have old paper money? Are you trying to figure out what to do with it? You have come to the right place.
We are experts in old American paper money of all kinds: National bank notes, gold certificates, legal tender notes, broken bank notes, printing errors and even Confederate money.
The value of paper money depends on condition, age, denomination, rarity, and who signed the bill as Treasurer or Secretary of the Treasury.
We have a wealth of resources to assist you. You need to know key details that affect the value of your old paper money before you make any decision regarding their sale or distribution.
Call or email us today for your Free Paper Money Guide.
Old Paintings and Fine Art
Do you have paintings that you don't want? Are you trying to figure out what to do with them? We help people evaluate and sell many types of art, including: Old oil paintings, watercolors, original illustrations, and more. Our expertise includes access to experts' knowledge from around the world.
There are hundreds of different attributes to look for in paintings, watercolors and original illustrations that affect their value including: Subject matter, artistic style, and signature condition.
TIP: Damaged paintings, unframed art, and unsigned art may have a greater value than you think. Find out before you give it away, sell at a garage sale, or throw it out!
Whether you are considering selling, consigning, or restoring, our Free Guide to Fine Art is a must have. Call or email us today for your Free Fine Art Guide.
Autographs and Photographs
Do you have an autograph or two or an entire collection? Or maybe some old photographs you want to evaluate or sell?
Autographs & Historical Documents
Value depends on many factors: Rarity, demand, historical significance, content, signature medium, clarity, and condition.
Old Photographs
Many factors affect the price of photos: condition, subject, age, beauty, and the photographer. Types of old photos include: Daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, cabinet cards, cartes de visite and stereo views.
We have a wealth of resources to assist you in identifying, evaluating, and selling historical memorabilia of all types.
We offer a must-read Free Historical Memorabilia Guide.
Call or email us today for your Free Historical Memorabilia Guide.
Gold and Platinum
Warning: Don't sell your gold or platinum items for the metal without getting our guide FIRST.
Do you have gold or platinum jewelry items that you no longer want or use? Are you bewildered by options being offered to you on television and in your local media?
Sadly, many items are melted when they are worth more than the precious metal they contain.
How do we know? Gold buyers on TV are selling to us!! After paying scrap price for jewelry made of platinum, gold, silver, and others, they are getting a premium from us. Our Estate Specialists sift through thousands of pieces every single day from gold buyers.
Our Free Gold and Platinum Guide is a must-read for anyone who is considering gifting or selling precious metals of any type. Call or email us today for your Free Gold and Platinum Guide.
Other Items
We handle more items than we could possibly list on this website. If you would like to know all of the types of things we can assist you with, please contact us today for a complete checklist.
If you have specific questions about items not mentioned on this website, please feel free to call or email us today. We will be more than happy to assist, guide, or refer you.
