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THE ISLANDER, NOVEMBER 22, 2010, PAGE 11
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staff writer Roadshow due to highest prices in 40 years.
Above • A couple waits with anticipation while Roadshow
expert examines their antiques and gold items. The
Roadshow is at the Hampton Inn & Suites through Tuesday.
Yesterday at the Hampton Inn
& Suites, hundreds lined up to cash
antiques, collectibles, gold and
jewelry in at the Roadshow. The
free event is in Brunswick through
Tuesday buying gold, silver antiques
“It is unbelievable, I
brought in some old coins
that had been in a little
cigar box for years and
some old herringbone
necklaces and in less than
fifteen minutes I left with
a check for $712.37. ”
and collectibles.
One visitor I spoke with yesterday
said “It’s unbelievable, I brought
in some old coins that had been in a
little cigar box for years and some old
herringbone necklaces and in less than
fifteen minutes I left with a check for
$712.37. That stuff has been in my
jewelry box and dresser for at least
20 years.” Another gentlemen brought
an old Fender guitar his father bought
years ago. “Dad had less than fifty
bucks in that guitar.” The Roadshow
expert that assisted him, made a few
phone calls and a Veterinarian in
Seattle, Washington bought the guitar
for $5700.00. The seller continued,
“I got another $150.00 for a broken
necklace and an old class ring, it’s
not everyday someone brings six
thousand dollars to town with your
name on it.”
Jeff Parsons, President of
the Treasure Hunters Roadshow
commented, “Lots of people have
items that they know are valuable but
just don’t know where to sell them.
Old toys,
trains, swords,
guitars, pocket
watches or just
about anything
old is valuable to
collectors. These
collectors are
willing to pay
big money for
those items they
are looking for.”
This week’s
Roadshow is
the place to get
connected with
those collectors.
The process is
free and anyone can brings items
down to the event. If the Roadshow
experts find items their collectors are
interested in, offers will be made to
purchase those items. About 80% of
the guests that attend the show end up
selling one or more items at the event.
Antiques and collectibles are
not the only items the Roadshow is
buying. “Gold and silver markets
are soaring.” says Archie Davis, a
“If you go to the
Roadshow, you can
cash-in your items for
top dollar. Roadshow
representatives will
be available to assess
and purchase your
items at the Hampton
Inn & Suites
through Tuesday in
Brunswick. ”
Roadshow representative. “Broken
jewelry and gold or silver coins add up
very quickly. I just finished working
with a gentleman
that had an old class
ring, two bracelets,
and handful of
silver dollars,...
his check was for
over $650.00. I
would say that there
were well over
100 people in here
yesterday that sold
their scrap gold.”
One gentleman
holding his check
for over $1250.00
in the lobby of the
event yesterday
had this comment,
“I am so happy I decided to come to
the Roadshow. I saw the newspaper
ad for the event and brought in an old
German sword I brought back from
World War II and some old coins and
here is my check. What a great thing
for our community. I am heading
home now to see what else I have
they might be interested in.”
The Roadshow continues today
starting at 9am. The event is free and
no appointment is needed.
Our International Collectors Association members are
looking for the following types of items.
■ COINS Any and all coins made before 1964. This includes all silver and gold coins,
dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. All conditions wanted!
■ GOLD, SILVER & JEWELRY PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGHS! for platinum, gold
and silver during this event. Broken Jewelry, dental gold, old coins, pocket watches,
Kruggerands, Gold Bars Canadian Maple Leafs, Gold, Silver, Platinum, diamonds, rubies,
sapphires and all types of stones, metals, etc. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, all others including
broken jewelry. Early costume jewelry wanted.
• WATCHES & POCKET WATCHES Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier,
Philippe, Ebel, Waltham, Swatch, Chopard, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Hamilton, all
others.
■ TOYS, TRAINS & DOLLS All types of toys made before 1965 including: Hot Wheels,
Tonka, Buddy L, Smith Miller, Nylint, Robots, battery toys, Mickey Mouse, all other toys -
Train sets, all gauges, accessories, individual cars, Marklin, American Flyer, Lionel, Hafner,
all other trains - Barbie Dolls, GI Joe, Shirley Temple, Characters,German, all makers
accepted.
• MILITARY ITEMS & SWORDS
Civil, Revolutionary, WWI, WWII,
etc. Items of interest include swords,
badges, clothes, photos, medals,
knives, gear, letters, etc.
■ ADVERTISING ITEMS Metal
and Porcelain signs, gas companies,
beer and liquor makers, automobile,
implements, etc.
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All sports memorabilia Is in high demand including:
Pre 1970's baseball cards; autographed baseballs, foot
balls & basketballs; jerseys; signed photos; etc...
www.treasurehuntersroadshow.com
November 20th - 23rd
Saturday-Monday: 9AM-6PM and Tuesday: 9AM-4PM
FREE ADMISSION
Hampton Inn & Suites
128 Venture Drive, Brunswick, GA 31525
Directions: (912) 261-0939 Show Info: (217) 726-7590
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“It’s a modern day gold
rush,” said Treasure Hunters
Roadshow Jeff Parsons.
Gold is now trading near 40
year highs, and you can cash
in at the Treasure Hunters
Roadshow. All types of gold are
wanted, including gold coins,
Krugerrands, Maple Leafs,
and other gold bars, etc. All
gold jewelry, including broken
jewelry is accepted. Anything
gold and silver is wanted.