Policies vary. Many shops will give a quick, informal opinion on a collection for free, especially if you're considering selling to them — staff can eyeball the keys and give a ballpark. A formal, itemized written appraisal (for insurance or estate purposes) is more time-consuming and some shops charge for it. If you just want to know roughly what you have, bringing it in for a look is usually welcome. Call ahead for large collections so they can allocate time. Keep in mind a shop's buy offer will be below full retail, since they resell for profit — that's normal. Find shops near you in our directory.
Updated Jul 13, 2026