Once given the best antique coin appraisal money can buy for a coin, its resell value may be below, or in rare occasions above, the appraised value. Many factors determine the value of any collectable item, and the amount that someone is willing to pay is the main criteria. One collector may need that coin to complete a collection, and for them it would have more value than a person who simply collects old coins.

A collector that may have a personal interest or an emotional attachment to coins from a specific period may find the coin worth much more than the best antique coin appraisal and be winning to buy it at any cost. Others may see it simply as an old coin and not be interested in owning it even if close to free.

When seeking the best antique coin appraisal insure the person doing the appraisal is a licensed appraiser and that their business belongs to at least one professional organization such as the Better Business Bureau. If there is any doubt of the reputation or ethical standards of the person or shop, for peace of mind, go somewhere else.