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The Money Connoisseur

The Difference Between Coin Collectors and Investors—and How to Make Money as a Collector

Surprisingly, coin collectors often make better profits than coin investors. Here’s why—and how to combine the best of coin collecting and investing.

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Shoot the Moon! How to Take Breathtaking Landscape Photos Featuring the Moon

Including the moon in a photo can turn a mundane shot into a masterpiece. To do it right, master the "moon illusion."

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How Anyone Can Take Great Bird Photos—Even in Your Own Backyard

Wildlife photography is as close as your own backyard—birds. Here's how to take great wild bird photos.

The Money Connoisseur

Cleaning Your Coins Can Wipe Away Your Profits

In most cases, cleaning collectible coins does not make them more valuable—it actually makes them worth less.

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How You Can Get $300,000 for an Old Penny

The US Mint made a little mistake in 1943—creating pennies that today are worth big money.

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What Is My Coin Worth? (It Could Be a Lot!)

Just because a coin is old doesn’t mean it's valuable, while some newer coins sell at high prices. Here, three key factors that determine a coin’s value.

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Old Guitars, Violins, Electric Pianos and Ukuleles May Be Worth Big Bucks

Whether you stumble upon an old musical instrument in the attic that you played in a rock band when you…

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How To Find Buried Treasure Almost Anywhere

Two years ago, a California couple found a stash of rare gold coins hidden in a rusty can under a…

Collectibles

Don’t Let a Water Disaster Ruin Your Antiques and Collectibles

How to protect your antiques and collectibles from damage from floods, burst pipes or sewer-line backup.

Collectibles

Meet the Expert: Scott Travers

In this video, Bottom Line Inc. President Sarah Hiner introduces noted coin collector and precious metals expert Scott Travers. Mr.…

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Beachcombing with a Metal Detector for Fun and Profit

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, says that this can be a worthwhile hobby, with a few caveats...

Collectibles

Is Old Jewelry Valuable?

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, offers his expert opinion on what to do with your heirloom jewelry.

Collectibles

The Best Organizations for Coin and Money Collectors

Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, lists some of the best organizations for coin and paper-money collectors to join.

Collectibles

The Best Place for New Collectors to Purchase Coins

Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, discusses some of the best places for new collectors to purchase coins.

Collectibles

What to Do with a New Coin Collection

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, talks about what you should do if you acquire/inherit a coin collection.