Pennies On the Dollars

This review is more for the selling aspect rather than the buying aspect. They have a great selection and fair prices if you’re interested in buying, however, if you’re looking to sell, I recommend approaching with caution and doing your own research first. The lady who runs the business is generally fair and does her research, but I only learned this on my second trip to Pennies. My first visit didn’t go horribly, but it wasn’t the best either. I know the economy is bad and she’s got to make a profit on things, but I felt majorly gypped on a set of silver souvenir spoons and a beautiful vintage stereopticon. The second time I had 2 vintage Franklin Mint silver keepsake plates, and that time she and another gentleman at her establishment researched the prices and informed me that I should sell them on eBay, since they would only be able to buy them for their silver content, which was a fraction of what they were going for on eBay. I’ll admit that the second visit was probably better because I had the certificates of authenticity with the plates, but at the same time, the variation in the level of service was a bit striking. So, once again, it’s a great, quaint place if you’re looking to buy, but don’t bank on them if you’ve got antiques to sell.