Navigating Trust and Technology in Coin Collecting
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Hard Money Matters is a weekly radio program originating from Sarasota, Florida and featuring John Maben of Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, and hosted by overnight talk show host Kyle Warren. Each week John and Kyle discuss the precious coin and jewelry marketplace, how it fits into the contemporary investment world and how folks can access the large inventory Pegasus has to offer
The show airs Saturday afternoons at noon on AM 930 The Answer in Sarasota. Listen each week LIVE here, call John at Pegasus Coin & Jewelry at 941-725-6100, visit their website
Saturday, July 12, 2025
In this episode of Hard Money Matters on AM 930, host Kyle Warren and John Maben of Pegasus Coin and Jewelry discuss the intricacies of coin collecting and precious metals, focusing on verifying dealer legitimacy and leveraging technology. Maben explains the lack of official registries for numismatists, suggesting credibility checks through affiliations like the Professional Numismatist Guild, years in business, and customer reviews. He advises caution at coin shows, emphasizing the importance of trusted relationships to avoid shady deals. The conversation also covers the joy of collecting, innovative products like the Vault Combi bar for affordable gold investments, and skepticism toward Texas and Florida’s moves to make gold legal tender, citing increased regulation risks. Maben discourages remote evaluations via text or email due to the need for hands-on coin assessment, reinforcing the value of in-person appraisals at Pegasus in this unregulated market.
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