Cashing in on gold, antiques on rise

(Crystal Brown)- The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is scheduled to stop in town from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3 at the Sleep Inn and Suites, 1911 Wall St. The event is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day except Saturday, when they end the show at 4 p.m.

Locals are encouraged to bring their rare and unusual items for a chance to talk with antique and collectible experts.

Items they hope to see during their stay include coins and paper currency prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers, and the unusual.

“Collectors are very serious about their hobby; so serious that they will pay a lot of money for the items they are looking for,” states a release from the roadshow. “...Our treasure hunters make offers based on what our collectors are willing to pay.  Then when someone decides to sell, they get paid on the spot, and our treasure hunters send the item to the collector at their expense.” Read more here…