I appreciate all the advice on this subject. I have decided to use Heritage Auctions for this liquidation. These items are now in their world coin auction that just opened (HA.com). Thanks, Carl
I am one of a group of heirs who have inherited (from a relative in Switzerland)a group of mostly Swiss Schutzenfest medals. There are about 20 pieces in all covering 1844 to 1914, some in original cases. Since there are no collectors in our group, we want to liquidate the collection and would like some advice on how best to do that. Should we plan to have the better ones graded, should we work with an auction house, is there a better market to tap in Switzerland? What else should we know/do. Since none of us are collectors, we can't comment authoritatively on condition but I would say some look slightly circulated and some in cases look very nice. I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks, Carl