Selling Coin Collections & Gold Near Des Plaines, Illinois

If you live in Des Plaines and are thinking about selling a coin collection, gold coins, silver, or bullion, you don’t need to rely on mail-in offers or make a trip into downtown Chicago. Many Des Plaines residents choose to visit Oakton Coins & Collectibles in nearby Skokie for a clear, in-person evaluation in a setting designed for privacy and ease.

Selling valuables works best when the process is unhurried and explained clearly. We focus on helping you understand what you have and how current market conditions affect value, so you can make decisions comfortably and with confidence.

Buying Coin Collections From Des Plaines Residents

Oakton Coins & Collectibles regularly works with Des Plaines residents selling coin collections of all sizes, including:

U.S. coin collections from any era
Silver coins, gold coins, and proof issues
Foreign and world coin collections
Collector sets and numismatic holdings
Inherited and estate coin collections

Collections are reviewed item by item, not rushed or lumped together. We explain how condition, metal content, rarity, and collector demand factor into value, so you know exactly how an offer is determined before deciding how to proceed.

We Buy All Types of Gold & Silver

In addition to coins and bullion, we buy all types of gold and silver, including items that don’t look collectible at first glance:

Gold jewelry of any type, even broken or outdated pieces
Silver jewelry and sterling silver items
Gold and silver bullion bars and rounds
U.S. and foreign gold coins
Estate gold and silver from inheritances or collections

If you’re unsure whether something has value, we’re happy to take a look and explain what it is and how it’s priced.

Easy Drive From Des Plaines to Skokie

Getting to Oakton Coins & Collectibles from Des Plaines is straightforward and usually easier than heading into the city. Most customers take I-294 south and connect to I-94 toward Skokie, exiting at Touhy Avenue. From there, it’s a short westbound drive to Oakton Street, with free parking directly outside the shop.

For most Des Plaines residents, the drive typically takes 20–30 minutes, often with less congestion than downtown routes.