Respected Best In Class Concord Company Brings Coins, Stamps, Collectibles to a Worldwide Auction Audience

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"Finding a box of old coins, stamps or baseball cards in an attic can be exciting. Inheriting an entire lifetime collection can be something else entirely.

For families who suddenly find themselves responsible for hundreds or even thousands of unfamiliar collectibles, some of the first questions are often the hardest

What is it? What is this worth? Who do I trust?

That is where NobleSpirit comes in.

Based in Concord, New Hampshire, NobleSpirit is a New England family-business with family values and with deep expertise in collectibles over more than 50 years, looking forward to the next 50 years of future continuity. In addition, a vast network of in house full and part time top experts in their respective fields consistently work with collectors, individuals, families and estates to deliver best in class results with cutting edge innovative technology. the company specializes in rare coins, stamps, paper money, jewelry, sports cards and trading cards, comic books, historical documents and ephemera, along with a wide range of other collectibles.

Widely recognized as one of the top respected brands, NobleSpirit works with experienced collectors across the country and around the world.

Why an Accurate Collectibles Appraisal Matters

There is no correlation between age and volume to value. When it comes to collectibles, a signgle item can be worth more than a room full. Coins can be thousands of years old and merely worth pennies. Moreover, online searchs have proven to be more of a distraction than a service to anyone unfamiliar with, or unaccustomed to asking the right question to get the right answer.

The value of rare coins, stamps, sports cards and other collectibles can depend on a complicated combination of rarity, condition, authenticity, provenance and current collector demand. Two items that appear nearly identical to an untrained eye can have very different market values. It takes an expert to cut through the noise. And, it takes a reputable expert to deliver a positive experience.

A professional collection appraisal can help identify the pieces that deserve closer attention before anything is sold, donated or divided among family members.

NobleSpirit evaluates everything from individual rarities to extensive estate collections. For larger collections, its specialists can also travel throughout New Hampshire and New England to conduct evaluations in person.

Selling a Collection Is About More Than Finding a Buyer

Identifying an item's value is only the first step. For significant material, how an item is sold can be just as important.

Sell or consign? Which is best for you? Do you have a plan to put funds to good use now, or do you wait for the time it takes for a consignment to be processed?

Once the precise value of a collection has been itemized, the next step is for NobleSpirit to detail the specific financial advantages or disadvantages of each with a view to facilitating informed decision making. NobleSpirit has invested heavily in building price realization indexes.

Depending on personal circumstances, some folks prefer a cash offer, turning the page to the next chapter in life. Often immediate sales also offer 'cash is king' utility to put well managed funds to good use. Consignment puts sellers in the driver's seat on the road to full market value. Whether there is a personal need to maximize the full value of a collection at its most granular level or a fiduciary responsibility to optimize transparency for shared beneficiaries there can be no greater satisfaction than a ring side seat to competitive bidding over your possessions. In the consignment process every aspect from page views to number of watchers and bidders is fully reported in real time for each individual line item through access to a dedicated portal.

Consignment also allows specialists to research, catalogue, photograph and market material before placing it in front of the collectors most likely to recognize its significance. NobleSpirit handles that process from the initial evaluation through cataloging, marketing, sale, payment and shipping.

For years, eBay has played an important role in NobleSpirit's business. The company joined the marketplace in 1998 and has since used online auctions to connect material with collectors around the world. NobleSpirit says it has served more than 150,000 customers in more than 76 countries.

Now, NobleSpirit is expanding its auction capabilities with LiveAuctioneers, creating another avenue specifically suited to higher-end collectibles and curated auction material.While coins, stamps, paper money, comics, and cards remain at the heart of the business, the new auction operation has a particular interest in several areas where New England's history runs deep. These include space and space exploration, vintage technology and computing, signed and autographed material, cryptology and codebreaking, pop culture, and historical artifacts more broadly.

The distinction matters. eBay provides enormous global reach and can be an effective marketplace for a broad range of collectibles. LiveAuctioneers offers a more traditional auction-house environment, allowing exceptional pieces and specialized collections to be presented as part of curated sales aimed at serious bidders.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the goal is to determine which marketplace and sales strategy makes the most sense for the material at hand.

Bringing Free Collectibles Appraisals Into the Community

For people who aren't ready to sell, or simply have no idea what they own, NobleSpirit's Collectibles Appraisal Roadshows offer an easier place to start.

The events give members of the public an opportunity to meet one-on-one with NobleSpirit's specialists for a free professional collectibles appraisal. Attendees can bring stamps, coins, sports cards, jewelry, trading cards, comic books and other collectible material and learn more about what they have. Those interested in selling, consigning or donating a collection can also discuss their options with the team.

The next NobleSpirit Collectibles Appraisal Roadshow will take place Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History in Weston, Massachusetts.

Registration is not required, but appointments are strongly recommended. With appraisal spots already filling, anyone with an inherited stamp collection, coin collection, sports cards, jewelry, comics or other potentially valuable collectibles is encouraged to reserve a time as soon as possible.

Sometimes the hardest part of inheriting a collection is simply knowing where to begin. A professional appraisal can provide that first step. You can find more information at noblespirit.com/roadshow.

Contact information:

NobleSpirit
Office: (603) 568-4369
234 S. Main St
Concord, NH 03301
NobleSpirit.com

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