Sell Your Coin Collection in Lake Forest | Oakton Coins & Collectibles
If you live in Lake Forest, Illinois, and are ready to sell a coin collection—whether it’s a handful of rare pieces, a large lifetime collection, or an inherited estate—Oakton Coins & Collectibles is your trusted local buyer. We’ve earned a strong reputation throughout Chicagoland for fair offers, expert evaluations, and honest service. Our goal is to make selling coins simple, transparent, and financially rewarding.
Why Lake Forest Residents Sell Coins
Customers from Lake Forest and other North Shore communities bring their coins to us for many reasons:
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Inherited a coin collection from a family member and need to know its value.
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Downsizing or liquidating assets before a move.
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Estate settlement where coins are part of the inheritance.
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Taking advantage of high bullion prices for gold and silver coins.
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Shifting investments away from physical collectibles.
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Ending a hobby and selling to a trusted, reputable dealer.
Whether your motivation is practical, financial, or personal, we’re here to guide you through the process with professionalism and care.
Why Choose Oakton Coins & Collectibles
Decades of Experience
With nearly 50 years of combined numismatic expertise, our team knows how to properly evaluate both rare coins and bullion pieces. We’ve handled everything from single proof coins to collections worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Fair, Transparent Offers
We’ll explain exactly how we determine the value of each coin and why our offer is what it is. No vague numbers—just real market-based pricing.
Same-Day Payment
When you accept our offer, you leave with your payment that same day—either in cash or check.
Convenient to Lake Forest
Our location in Skokie is an easy drive from Lake Forest, with free parking and a secure, comfortable environment.
How We Evaluate Coin Collections
Every collection is unique. Some are neatly organized in albums; others arrive in boxes, bags, or even coffee cans. While you don’t need to sort your coins before bringing them in, if you’d like to group them, the most helpful way is by metal content or type:
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Gold coins
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90% silver dollars (1878–1935)
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90% silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars (1892–1964)
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40% silver Kennedy half dollars (1965–1970)
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Lincoln Wheat Cents (1909–1958)
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Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938)
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Jefferson Nickels (1938–present)
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Obsolete U.S. type coins
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U.S. Mint proof and uncirculated sets
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U.S. commemorative coins
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U.S. currency and banknotes
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Foreign coins and tokens
If your coins aren’t organized, don’t worry—we’ll sort and evaluate them for you.
Understanding Coin Values – The Lake Forest Seller’s Guide
Many sellers are surprised that coin price guides or online “value lists” often don’t match real-world offers. Here’s why:
Clickbait Pricing
These inflated prices are used to attract online clicks and are rarely accurate.
Real-World Pricing
The actual amount buyers are paying for similar coins in today’s market.
Melt Value Pricing
For coins made of precious metals, the base value comes from gold or silver content.
Numismatic Value
The additional premium paid for rarity, condition, and collector demand.
At Oakton Coins & Collectibles, we use current bullion rates and real market sales data to determine our offers.
Inherited Coin Collections in Lake Forest
Inherited collections often contain a mix of:
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Bullion coins made of gold and silver
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Common circulation coins from decades past
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Mint-issued proof and uncirculated sets
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Foreign coins gathered from travel or family history
We can help you sort through it all, identify the valuable pieces, and give you a clear, no-pressure offer.
We Buy More Than Just Coins
In addition to coins, Oakton Coins & Collectibles also buys:
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U.S. & foreign paper money
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Gold and silver bullion bars, rounds, and ingots
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Estate jewelry and fine watches
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Tokens and medals
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Historical documents
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Militaria and antique collectibles
This means you can often handle multiple items in one visit.
Directions from Lake Forest to Oakton Coins & Collectibles
We are about 20–25 minutes from Lake Forest, with a direct, convenient route.
Driving Directions:
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Take US-41 South toward Skokie.
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Merge onto I-94 East (Tri-State Tollway) toward Chicago.
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Exit at Dempster St East toward Skokie.
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Continue east to Crawford Ave, turn right.
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Turn left onto Oakton Street—we’re on the right.
📍 Oakton Coins & Collectibles
4547 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
📞 Call us today: (224) 563-5684
Why Lake Forest Residents Trust Us
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Competitive, market-based offers
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Fast, same-day payment
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Friendly, knowledgeable staff
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Safe, comfortable environment
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Proven reputation across Chicagoland
Places NOT to sell coins around Portage Park.
- Jewelry Stores and Pawn Shops – They usually only understand the precious metal part of the gold/silver coins, and they pay only a small percentage of that price.
- Ebay – Many coins are sold on EBay every day, But it can be very risky, time consuming, and costly. Click here for more information.
Sell coins near me – sell coins locally – Portage Park.
Oakton Coins is conveniently located right near 94 West (Kennedy) near downtown Skokie (very close to Chicago), and less than two blocks from the Oakton stop on the Yellow Line CTA (Skokie Swift). It is within minutes of, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Brookfield, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Evanston, Forest Glen, Franklin Park, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, La Grange, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Lombard, Morton Grove, Naperville, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Palatine, Park Ridge, Portage Park, Prospect Heights, Rogers Park, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Wheeling, Winnetka
Ready to Sell Your Coins in Lake Forest?
Whether you have one rare coin or a thousand, Oakton Coins & Collectibles is your trusted partner for coin sales in the Lake Forest area. Our combination of experience, transparency, and strong offers makes us one of the top-rated coin buyers in the region.
📞 Call Now: (224) 563-5684
📍 Visit Us: 4547 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076