Kathy Schweer doesn't consider herself an expert in selling collectibles.
But on Wednesday she was trying to sell several valued items at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow at the Super 8 in Cape Girardeau.
While she didn't sell her silver coins or toothpick holders like she had hoped, the Cape Girardeau resident received for a chain purse.
aI got more out of it than I thought I would,a said Schweer, who had never sold items at a similar show before. aI've had it for several years, and when I saw the ad in the paper for the roadshow, I thought this would be a could time to see how much I could get for it.a
Since 1996, the Treasure Hunters Roadshow has visited more than 600 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. At each show local residents bring their antiques and collectibles to learn an associate's estimate of its worth. If the seller agrees to sell the item to the associate, the item is then shipped to private collectors or its corporate office in Athens, Ill.
aOur goal is for people to leave with a check,a said show manager Doug Feese. aWith it being so close to Christmas, we hope to see a lot of people and put a lot of money back into the local economy.a
During the show's opening day Tuesday, Feese and his team of four from Athens saw about 60 customers. The potential sellers brought gold, jewelry, silver coins dated before 1965, military swords and a 1957 Gibson guitar. The guitar sold for ,000.
Feese said his company is looking for old collectibles to purchase. Those include various types of coins, paper money printed before 1934, gold coins, investment gold, scrap gold, jewelry, platinum, silver, war items, guns, trains, toys, advertisements and other older items.
aIf it's older items like those, then there's a good chance they'll get an offer and leave with some money,a Feese said.
Since Feese joined the company, he has traveled to cities throughout the Midwest. Among the communities he has visited are Sikeston, Mo., Owensboro, Ky., Indianapolis, Madison, Wis., and Rockford, Ill. His team is off until January, when its next road show begins in Mason, Mo.
aThere's nothing more fun than to go to a new town and meet new people,a Feese said. aI always enjoying hearing their stories.a
Some of his favorite stories include an elderly gentlemen at an Indiana show who sold a jewelry box for ,200 so he could pay bills from his wife's funeral and a single mom at a Michigan show who used money from gold coins she sold to pay for her child's braces.
aThose are the kind of stories that I get to hear from folks who sell their items,a Feese said. aAt every show it seems like we hear an inspiring story.a
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow continues through Saturday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Any opinions on Combs Gold & Stuff in Indianapolis, IN? or do you know a good place to sell gold in indianapol-
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I've had a couple friends who sold gold things there--- I don't know if it is the best price or not, but they were happy -- and they just needed the money in a hurry-- (family issues)
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Has anyone gone to the Treasure Hunters Roadshow in Indianapolis?
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is set up in Indianapolis this week buying gold and silver along with antiques and collectibles. My friend took in a coin collection she received from her Grandfather and sold it. She got 00.00 for the collection. A local coin dealer offered her 00.00 for the same collection. I was impressed with the amount she received and will be taking a lot of gold jewelry to them this Saturday. God knows I can use the money.-
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Not my cup o' tea, hope you enjoy it.
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Markings on inside of old ring?
Recently found an old engagement ring of my mom's. The markings on the inside are 14K-D FR. I think the 14K means 14K gold, but not sure what the D or FR means. It was purchased in Indianapolis, so don't know if that could have been the initials of the jewelry store or what. Does anyone have any ideas? Not wanting to sell, just a lot of sentimental value.Thanks-
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The 14K-D could mean 14 karat diamond, and Fr could be any of the following: Name of the store, initials of her fiance, or a code for a saying they had together...I hope I helped!
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this should go into the Commercial fishing industry section yet since it encludes those i may hath attended School with and Local Race Track Buisness thus this is where I shalt leave this Yahoo.com Question.the Cities may lease the Tracks to Host the Olympics of Racing thus our Home Grown Race car drivers and Drivers may earn the chance to take on Race car drivers from around the World and right here in the Heartland Region.-
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Before the oil spill, yes. Now only the Lord knows what will happen in the gulf.
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