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Show PAID ADVERTISEMENT THR's Treasure Hunters Roadshow is in Layton Next Week! By Jason Delong THR's Treasure Hunters Roadshow STAFF WRITER Clean out your attics, closets and lock boxes because Treasure Hunters are coming to Layton. Event specialists will be in town examining antiques, collectibles, gold and silver. While they will accept anything that's old, they will be focusing on gold and silver coins made before 1970, military items, toys and trains, musical instruments, pocket and wrist watches. Scrap gold is expected to be a popular category this week due to soaring gold prices. Buyers for the event have noticed a tremendous increase in the amount of "U.S. coins made before 1970 are most sought after by collectors. Coins made before 1970 are 90% silver and valuable because of the silver content or could be worth even more if one happens to be a rare date." gold corning to the event and for good reason. Record gold prices have event guests cashing in on broken jewelry or jewelry they don't wear anymore with our "fair and honest" purchase offers. Treasure Hunters encourage anyone planning a visit to take a minute and examine their jewelry box or their lock box at the bank and gather anything that's gold. If a guest HIGH DEMAND 'OR " • ,; 1950'S & 1960'S Era Electric and Acoustic 410- GUITARS Got Gold? Next week, visitors can cash in on antiques, collectibles, gold, silver, coins or just about anything that is old. is not sure if something is gold, bring it anyway and the event staff will test it for free. Other gold items of interest include gold coins, gold ounces, gold proof sets and dental gold. Other types of items event specialists hope to see include old toys and train sets. Archie Davis, THR's toy specialist spoke about some of the top toys getting great offers. "Old tin windup toys from the late 1800's through the 1960's are in great demand now," said Davis, "Especially those that are character related. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, the Flintstones or any character toys are sought. Old Buddy L toys from the 1920's to 1960's are in demand." Basically any toys made before 1970 are wanted. Train sets made by Lionel, American Flyer, Marklin and others have the potential to fetch a large sum. Davis also stressed, "Toys with boxes and in mint condition bring sensational prices. Most of the toys that come to the event are not in perfect shape but can still bring good prices from collectors." When specialist Tom Fuller was asked what he enjoyed most about THR's Treasure Hunters Roadshow is not affiliated with or related to the Antiques Roadshow television series, PBS or WGBH working at the event, he was quick to answer, "Old coins and paper currency. For as long as 1 can remember I have been fascinated with collecting coins. I would go through the change in my parents grocery store looking for rare dates and errors. Once, I found a silver quarter that I sold for $300.00. Not bad for an 8 year old." Fuller went on to explain that any U.S. coins made before 1970 are most sought after by collectors. Coins made before 1970 are 90% silver and valuable because of the "If you go to the event, you can cash-in your items for competitive prices. THR's representatives will be available to assess and purchase your items at the Courtyard by Marriott, next Tuesday through Saturday, in Layton." Above • A Gentleman sits with Mike Delong with anticipation as the event specialist examines his collectibles. silver content or could be worth even more if one happens to be a rare date. "We help people sort through their coins for unique dates. We buy all types of coins at the event from wheat pennies to buffalo nickels, which are valuable from one coin to an entire truckload. See you at THR's Treasure Hunters Roadshow." said Fuller. www.treasurehuntersroadshowecorn The event is featured next week: February 21st - 25th Top Five Items 14 A To Bring Silver Coins Sterling po cket Silver \iqatcr‘ es Pr - ' -\1\I Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM & Saturday: 9AM - 4PM FREE ADMISSION Dobro - Fender - Gibson - Martin - Gretsch Richenbacker - National 4.. - And others Courtyard by Marriott 1803 Woodland Park Drive, Layton, UT 84041 Menlo Gold and Coin Prices High, Cash In Now Is your family attic filled with old and forgotten memories? Most pre-1970 bisque, china, paper macho, wood, and wax dolls are considered desirable by collectors. If your doll has original clothing, wigs, shoes and undergarments, that increases its value. Many toy cars, robots, Tonka and trains made before 1970 are wanted by international Collectors Association members as well. We Buy Waterman's Autograph Albums n•, ALB UM tifilvApri4 "Ws a modern day gold rush," said Treasure Hunters President, Jeff Parsons. Gold is now trading near 40 year highs, and you can cash in at THR's Treasure Hunters • Gather items of interest (as explained below) from your attic, garage, basement, etc. There is no limit to the amount of items you can bring • No appointment necessary • If interested in selling, we will consult our collector's database to see if a buyer exists; 90% of all items have offers in our database • The offer is made on the spot on behalf of our collectors making the offer • If you decide to accept the offer, we will pay you on the spot and ship the item to the collector. The collector pays all shipping and handling charges • You get 100% of the offer with no hidden fees All sports memorabilia is in high demand including: Pre 1970's baseball cards; autographed baseballs, footballs & basketballs; jerseys; signed photos; etc... THR's Treasure Hunters Roadshow event runs next Tuesday through Saturday in Layton. 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. We represent many of the world's top numismatic coin collectors. We have been directly involved in millions of dollars worth of rare cash and coin sales over the past 15 years. Our private collectors are seeking all types of rare coins and currency. We have the resources available to pay competitive prices for all types of rare coins or entire collections. We can arrange a private discreet meeting with you at your bank or in one of our private suites. Whether you are ready to sell your life long collection or you are settling an estate we are at your service. We are professional, honest and discreet. GOh,/ Cob ,' God '' '44 ARrilr fr Cash in with the power of the International T,ollectors Association. Members are looking for the following types of items! • COINS Any and all coins made before 1970. This includes all silver and gold coins, dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. All conditions wanted! • GOLD & PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGH! for platinum, gold and silver during this event. Broken jewelry, dental gold, old coins, pocket watches, Kruggerands, Gold bars Canadian Maple Leafs, etc. SILVER • JEWELRY 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. • WRIST & POCKET WATCHES Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Philippe, Ebel, Waltham, Swatch, Chopard, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Illinois, Hamilton, all others. • TOYS, TRAINS & DOLLS All types of toys made before 1970 including: Hot Wheels, Tonka, Buddy L, Smith Miller, Nylint, Robots, battery toys, Mickey Mouse, 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 War, Revolutionary War, WWI, WWII, etc. Items of interest include swords, badges, clothes, photos, medals, knives, gear and letters. The older the swords, the better. All types wanted. • ADVERTISING ITEMS Metal and Porcelain signs, gas companies, beer and liquor makers, automobile, implements, etc. 4 |