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PAID ADVERTISEMENTROADSHOW COMES TO BURLINGTON NEXT WEEK!related. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, the Flint-By Jason Delongstones or any other character toys are soughtSTAFF WRITERafter. Old Buddy L toys from the 1920s to the 1960s are especially in high demand. Basi-Clean out your attics, closets and lock box-cally any toys made before 1965 are wanted. es, because the Treasure Hunters Roadshow is Train sets made by Lionel, American Flyer, coming toBurlington. Roadshow experts areMarklin and others have the potential to fetch ain town examining antiques, collectibles, goldlarge sum. Davis also stressed, Toys with boxes and silver.and in mint condition bring sensational prices.While the Roadshow will accept anything Most of the toys that come to the Roadshow are thats old, they will be focusing on: gold and not in perfect shape, but can still bring goodsilver coins made before 1964, military items,prices from collectors.toys and trains, musical instruments, pocket and When expert Tom Fuller was asked what he wrist watches. Scrap gold is expected to be a enjoyed most about working at the Roadshow, AboveRoadshow expert, Tony Enright, talks popular category this week due to soaring goldhe was quick to answer, Old coins and paper with a family about the gold jewelry that they prices.currencyfor as long as I can remember, I have brought in.Expert buyers for the roadshow have no-been fascinated with collecting coins. I would ticed a tremendous increase in the amount of go through the change in my parents grocery gold coming to the Roadshow, and for good The Roadshow encourages anyone planning store, looking for rare dates and errors. Once, reason. Record gold prices have Roadshowa visit to take a minute and examine their jew-I found a silver quarter that I sold for $300.guests cashing in on broken or outdated jewelry elry box or their lock box at the bank and gath-Not bad for an 8 year old.with our fair and honest purchase offers.er anything that is gold. If a guest is not sure if Fuller went on to explain that any U.S. coins something is gold, bring it anyways and the made before 1964 are the most sought after byRoadshow staff will test it for free. Other gold collectors. Coins made before 1964 are 90%items of interest include gold coins, gold ounc-silver, and valuable because of either the silver NOW HIRINGes, gold proof sets and dental gold.content or even more valuable if one happens to be a rare date. Fuller explained, We help WE ARE A MULTI-NATIONAL people sort through their coins for unique dates. U.S. & CANADIAN COINS MADE COMPANY WITH HUNDREDS We buy all types of coins at the RoadshowBEFORE 1967 ARE THE MOST SOUGHT OF WELL PAYING JOBS.from wheat pennies to buffalo nickels, and from single coins to entire truckloads. See you at the AFTER BY COLLECTORS. COINS MADE Roadshow.LOCAL AND NATIONAL BEFORE 1967 ARE 90% SILVER, AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE. VALUABLE BECAUSE OF EITHER THE MANY SALARIES STARTING AT SILVER CONTENT OR EVEN MORE $45,000 AND UP.CHECK IT OUT!VALUABLE IF ONE HAPPENS TO BE A RARE DATE.TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POSITIONS AVAILABLE AND Other types of items Roadshow experts hope WHO TREASURE HUNTERS TO APPLY, STOP BY THE SHOW to see include old toys and train sets. Archie ROADSHOWOR VISIT US AT:Davis, the Roadshows toy expert, spoke about some of the top toys getting great offers. Oldtin wind-up toys from the late 1800s through WHAT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO WWW.THRASSOCIATES.COMthe 1960s are in great demand right now, SELL THEIR ANTIQUES & said Davis, especially those that are character COLLECTIBLESWHAT WE BUY WHERE HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 975 SYSCON ROAD COINS Any and all coins made before 1964, all conditions wanted! BURLINGTON, ON L7L 5S3 GOLD & SILVER PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGHfor platinum, gold and silver: broken jewelry, dental DIRECTIONS: (905) 631-8300gold, old coins, pocket watches, Krugerrands, gold bars, Canadian Maple Leafs, etc.JEWELRY Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, all types of stones and metals, rings, WHEN APRIL 5TH - 9THbracelets, necklaces, etc. (including broken jewelry) Early costume jewelry wanted. TUESDAYFRIDAY 9AM6PM WRIST & POCKET WATCHES Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Philippe, Ebel, SATURDAY 9AM4PMWaltham, Swatch, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Illinois, Hamilton, all others.TOYS, TRAINS, DOLLS All makers and types of toys made before 1965: Hot Wheels, Buddy L, FOR MORE INFO CALL Smith Miller, Nylint, Robots, Battery Toys, Mickey Mouse, train setsMarklin, American Flyer,Lionel, Hafner, all other trains, Barbie dolls, GI Joe, Shirley Temple characters, German.217.787.7767MILITARY ITEMS & SWORDS Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, etc: swords, badges, clothes, photos, medals, knives, gear, letters. The older the swords, the better.25 Friday, April 1, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com