I had a coin and paper currency collection that I started many years ago. However, it became time…read moreto sell it because I knew that my kids did not have an interest. I visited at least six different local dealers and got the best purchase offer from Gary Adkins. Gary is one of the few local coin dealers that is not just a gold and silver buyer. He truly interested in numismatics and has been in business for over 50 years. Unlike most of the people I visited, he was very transparent, and took a generous amount of time to evaluate the entire collection and make a very fair offer. I believe that he is very honest and trustworthy, based on the interaction I had with him. Whether you are buying or selling, I recommend making an appointment and discussing your situation with him.

Met with Gary to sell my 1884-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. He was friendly, sincere, and honest. You…read morecan tell that numismatics is his passion. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and carries impressive credentials in the industry. His excellent ethics have won him the respect of his peers and customers. I highly recommend Gary Adkins Associates.

I couldnt be happier with the service Joan provided! She was quick to respond to my appraisal…read moreinquiry and very easy to work with. You can tell Joan enjoys what she does, and has a passion for gems and jewelry!

From the owner: Radiant Appraisals performs jewelry appraisals by a Registered Gemologist Appraiser for jewelry and…read moreloose gemstones. Currently, insurance companies now require appraisals on jewelry every 2-3 years to continue coverage. Do you have a loose gemstone? Loose gemstone identification is a specialty here at Radiant Appraisals. It always fun to find out what the stone is, and what type of value it has. And don't forget, appraisals are also necessary in family estate planning, and unfortunately divorce also. Give us a call at 763-276-4604 or visit us at RadiantAppraisals.com and schedule your appointment.

Clark started the conversation asking what we were allotted by the city to pay him. I said I was…read moreuncomfortable with the line of this conversation because I had no idea what he could do for us. Clark was immediately defensive, saying he'd been doing this 12 years and no one had complained about him before. I said good bye immediately.

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This was my 19th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. Parking was tight, with limited street…read moreparking available. The store is located on the second floor. It's a used bookstore with more than 40,000 books; so prepare to spend at least an hour (if not an afternoon) perusing the bookshelves. It's easy to get lost in the stacks here, as there are LOTS of hallways and a labyrinth of rooms. There is a room for small gatherings, a rare book room, and an alcove to tuck away with a book. One window in the store has a bit of nostalgia as it overlooks Bob Dylan's old apartment (and is now the Loring Bar). If you love a used bookstore and a historic site, this place is worth a visit.

Any used bookstore near a university is bound to be worth a couple hours of browsing and the Book…read moreHouse is no exception. It's got good prices and an impressive variety, lots of scholarly books. I love the atmosphere here, and the restaurant downstairs is pretty good too.

Classic Retro has the rarest and the best mid-century merchandise in the Midwest, hands down!…read more My wife and I have bought from Pete and admired his finds since his shop was located on West 7th. Don't be fooled by the cluttered look and the eccentric owner. Classic Retro is packed from top to bottom with the rarest and the most beautiful mid-century modern items produced during the last century. After collecting for 20 years now, I can confidently say that you need to go to the West Coast, the East Coast, or (possibly) Chicago to find stuff as rare as you'll find in Pete's shop. This isn't Salvation Army, a thrift store, or one of the run of mill stores in the "Retro Loop". Be prepared to fork out some dough. Most items sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. There are a handful thrifty items that are less than 100 bucks. But mostly, this is the best-of-the-best. Pete doesn't have stickers on most of his items. But his prices are fair. I've compared his prices to the same items (if I can find them) on Ebay or on 1st Dibs and he charges fair, "Minnesota prices", not crazy "Los Angeles prices". He also has a photographic memory. I'm not kidding. He'll tell you them same price a year later. And he'll also tell you the designer, the manufacturer, and the year something was produced--amazing! Thanks, Pete, for finding some incredible items over the years! -Daddy Maxx Retro

Cool joint owned by a cool cat. I was just walking by and saw the place was open, so I decided to…read moretake a gander cuz my grandma (when she was alive) used to run an antique shop, so I have an appreciation for these kinds of places. Nothing particular caught my fancy during my browse, but there certainly was a lot of neat stuff to look at and admire. I had a good (and long, maybe like 20 minutes) convo with the shop owner about the recent goings-on politically-speaking; he wasn't afraid to open up about how he felt about things! That kind of sincerity is honestly refreshing. So yeah. Support local small business and take a peek for yourself-- worst that'll happen is you'll walk out having had an enjoyable conversation!