answering your questions
Below we've included some of the most common questions we're asked. If you don't see your question below, feel free to give us a call at
(414) - 543 - 8833.
Derzon's helps customers with collections of all shapes and sizes. Generally, if your collection can fit inside of a shoebox-sized container, we can take a look in-store from 10:00AM - 4:00PM. If your collection is larger, we would set up a 9:00AM appointment with you.
If you are looking for a typed appraisal and not looking to sell, we would be happy to set up a 9:00AM appointment with you as well. We charge $80.00 per hour for written valuations.
Most sterling pieces will be marked with "925" or "sterling", although this isn't always the case. If you have a set or two, you can always bring in a couple pieces of your set (spoons work best) for us to test with our metal verification machine.
In our years of experience, we have found that Oneida and Rogers brand items are typically silver plated.
We do not professionally grade coins- companies like NGC or PCGS are where to go for that particular service. A grading company will give your coin a grade between 01 and 70 and encapsulate in a plastic slab as well.
If you simply need a ballpark grade (Fine, Very Fine, etc.), we may be able to help you get an idea of where your coin falls and what it could be worth.
If you think you have a rare coin, feel free to bring it in to our physical location. One of our staff can examine the piece and tell you if it is rare- and if so, genuine.
Some coins would also benefit from being graded and placed in a slab from an internationally-recognized company (NGC or PCGS). If this is the case, we will be able to recommend a place to send it into.
Sites that allow sellers to post their own items can sometimes feature posts from people looking to make easy money by selling face value coins as rare. We often see pocket change listed for thousands of dollars despite being worth pennies.
If you aren't sure if your coin is valuable, feel free to give us a call at (414)-543-8833 or stop in-store.