Certifications

CERTIFICATION: Effective February 1, 2023, we will be implementing an updated certification policy. We reserve the right to certify items that were not purchased directly from our company or to recertify items that were later resold by a third party. We may also offer replacement certification services to those who did directly purchase the items from our company, at our discretion. However, in such cases, we may require proof of clean title on the items before proceeding with recertification. The resulting certificate will indicate that it is a duplicate. The photo certificate will be dated, signed,  embossed and also marked with a holographic unique sticker by Sedwick & Associates, LLC. For bulk material, large quantities, or high-value items, we may offer better rates depending on the circumstances.

  • For coins, paper money, medals, and tokens with a value below $100, we do not provide certificates. However, we will offer verbal authentication at coin shows only.
  • For coins, paper money, medals, and tokens between $100 and $1,000 in value, the cost of certification will be $45 per certificate.
  • For coins, paper money, medals, and tokens between $1,001 and $5,000 in value, the cost of certification will be $95 per certificate.
  • For coins, paper money, medals, and tokens over $5,001 and up to $10,000 in value, the cost of certification will be $175 per certificate.
  • For coins, paper money, medals, and tokens over $10,001 and up to $20,000 in value, the cost of certification will be $250 per certificate. For items valued over $20,001, there will be a charge of $250 plus 1% of the additional value.
  • Artifacts will have a flat fee of $250 per item up to $5,000 in value. For items valued over $5,000, there will be a charge of $250 plus 1% of the additional value base on current market value.

 

Note in all cases and tiers the current market value will be established by Sedwick & Associates, LLC based on recent sales of similar items (either private or at auction).

Please note that we must inspect the item in person in order to perform certification, and any costs related to shipping and insurance will be billed separately. We reserve the right to certify already mounted or modified items, like pieces of jewelry, framed coins or any type of items that show any form of alteration or repair. Other exceptions might apply to the certification service, certain type of coins or artifacts might not be suitable for certification.


Approved items should be sent by registered and insured mail to the address appearing on this page. Please minimize the use of staples and adhesive tape as these add to the difficulty of opening your package. Coins should be listed with a brief description and an estimate of the value for which you would like them insured when being returned to you. If value is not accurate an adjustment will be performed based on current price replacement value. All submissions must be prepaid with check or money order made payable to "Sedwick & Associates, LLC"

 

SHIPPING: All shipments are made by U.S.P.S. (U.S. POSTAL SERVICE) or FedEx by request. We use third-party shipping insurance, reflected in the rates below, which therefore will not match what you see on the package. Merchandise valued $50 or more will be sent either Signature Confirmation (up to $1000) or Registered (up to $75,000), unless Express or FedEx is requested. For sales within the U.S. and its territories only, please add the following amounts to your order:

 

 Shipping Rates 

 

Value

Rate

Class

Options

Additional cost

$1-$100

$5 flat fee

First Class

Register

Add $13

$100-$1000

$11 plus $1 per $100 of value

Priority Mail

USPS Express

Add $15

over $1000

$20 plus  $1 per $1000 of value

Priority Mail

Fedex

Inquire

 

For international orders (outside the U.S.), please inquire for rates (insurance available).