Busby Antiques and Collectibles

07/12/2026

That old watch sitting in your dresser drawer? It might be worth a lot more than you think. ⌚

Omega, Hamilton, Bulova, Longines — I see vintage watches from Central Florida estates every week, and too many people sell them at pawn shops for melt value before finding out what they actually have.

I just published a guide breaking down every option for selling a vintage watch — pawn shops, eBay, auction houses, and local buyers — with the honest pros and cons of each. Plus what actually determines your watch's value (hint: don't polish it before selling!).

Read it here: https://www.busbyantiques.com/jewelry/watches/where-to-sell-vintage-watches/

Or skip the reading — text me photos of your watch at (407) 529-6952, and I'll tell you what it's worth. Free evaluations, house calls anywhere in Central Florida, cash on the spot.

Wondering where to sell vintage watches? Compare pawn shops, online, auctions & local buyers in Central Florida. Free appraisals in Oviedo. (407) 529-6952.

07/01/2026

🇺🇸 **America turns 250 this year — and your pocket change might look a little different.** 🪙

The U.S. Mint just rolled out its **2026 Semiquincentennial coins** to mark America's 250th birthday, and it's the biggest shakeup in coin collecting in 50 years. The dime, quarter, and half dollar all received brand-new designs, while the penny and nickel adopted the "1776 to 2026" dual date and a Liberty Bell privy mark. 🔔

So what's it all actually worth? Here's the quick breakdown:

✅ Most coins from your change = face value (for now)
✅ Silver proofs = $35 to $100
✅ Gold Standing Liberty Quarter = $1,900 to $2,400
✅ "Best of the Mint" gold sets = could become some of the most collected coins in modern U.S. history 🏆

Chad Busby breaks down every 2026 coin, what it's worth right now, and which ones are actually smart to hold onto — with 25+ years of buying and selling coins here in Central Florida to back it up. 👇

📖 Read the full guide: https://www.busbyantiques.com/coins/2026-semiquincentennial-coins/

Got 2026 coins, an inherited collection, or gold and silver you're curious about? Chad gives free, honest appraisals and pays cash on the spot. We come to you for large collections anywhere in Central Florida. 💰

📞 Call or text Chad at [(407) 529-6952](tel:4075296952)
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📍 838 Eyrie Drive, Suite 1060, Oviedo, FL 32765

2026 semiquincentennial coins celebrate America's 250th birthday with new US Mint designs. See what they're worth right now. Text Chad at (407) 529-6952.

05/16/2026

Thinking about selling your silver? A few things from somebody who buys it every week:

👉 Nobody pays full spot. If they say they do, they're lying.
👉 Don't clean your coins. That patina is worth money.
👉 Skip the pawn shop — they're lenders, not silver buyers.
👉 Florida dropped sales tax on bullion in 2025. Bring it all in.

I test and weigh in front of you, show the live spot price on screen, and pay cash same day. No games.

Full breakdown 👉 https://www.busbyantiques.com/sterling/what-to-expect-when-selling-silver/

Text Chad: (407) 529-6952 (appointment only)

— Chad, Busby Antiques | Oviedo, FL

Last Updated: May 16, 2026 | By Chad Busby, Owner of Busby Antiques If you have been wondering what to expect when selling silver coins or bullion in Florida, you are in the right place. I am Chad Busby, the owner of Busby Antiques in Oviedo, and I buy silver from folks across Orlando, Winter.....

05/10/2026

That old rhinestone brooch sitting in Grandma’s jewelry box?
It might not be “junk” after all.

I’ve seen vintage costume jewelry pieces from brands like Trifari, Eisenberg, and Miriam Haskell sell for hundreds — sometimes even thousands — of dollars.

Most people have no idea what they’re looking at until it’s too late.

In my newest article, I break down:

💎 The vintage jewelry brands collectors fight over
💎 How to spot valuable signed pieces
💎 What makes some costume jewelry worth serious money
💎 The biggest mistakes people make before selling

If you’ve inherited old jewelry, cleaned out an estate, or have a box tucked away in a drawer… this is worth reading.

Read the full article here:

04/20/2026

💰 Gold just hit $4,878 per ounce. That's up over 50% from this time last year.

If you've got gold coins sitting in a drawer, a safe, or tucked away from an inheritance — they're worth a LOT more today than they were 12 months ago.

But here's what most people don't know:

🔴 Pawn shops typically pay 20% to 55% of melt value.
✅ A reputable coin dealer pays 85% to 95%.

On a single one-ounce gold coin at today's prices, that gap can be over $1,500. Real money.

I wrote a full breakdown of exactly how to sell gold coins the RIGHT way in 2026 — what to check before you sell, where to go, and how to make sure you're not leaving money on the table.

👇 Read it here:
https://www.busbyantiques.com/buying-gold/best-way-to-sell-gold-coins/

And if you want a free, no-pressure quote on what your gold coins are worth — text me at (407) 529-6952. I pay cash on the spot.

📍 Busby Antiques | Oviedo, FL

The best way to sell gold coins in 2026 starts with knowing today's record prices and picking the right buyer. Get a free quote from Chad at Busby Antiques.

04/12/2026

🐭 That Disney collectible in your attic might be worth more than you think — or a lot less than you hope.

I just published a full breakdown of the limited edition Disney collectibles market, including what's actually selling right now and what most people get wrong.

A few things that might surprise you:

✅ A 1935 Mickey Mouse animation cel sold at auction for $98,588
✅ A Frozen II Elsa doll — only 1,000 made — hit $1,000+ resale within weeks of selling out at $395
✅ The classic 1999 Millennium Celebration pin from Magic Kingdom now commands $1,000+ at auction (it was a few bucks at retail)
❌ Disney Bradford Exchange plates? Usually under $10. The market is flooded.
❌ Open-edition plush from the last 20 years? Sentimental value only.

If you've got Disney pieces from an estate, a collection you're ready to sell, or stuff you've been holding onto from park trips in the 70s–90s — it's worth finding out what you actually have.

I'm Chad Busby. I've been buying collectibles in Central Florida for 25 years and I'm a short drive from Walt Disney World. I see this stuff every week.

📖 Full guide here → https://www.busbyantiques.com/collect/limited-edition-disney-collectibles/

📞 Or just call/text me directly at (407) 529-6952 — free evaluation, no pressure.

By Chad Busby — Owner, Busby Antiques, Oviedo, Florida — April 2026 Limited edition Disney collectibles from Magic Kingdom have gone from theme park souvenirs to serious collector investments — and I've watched that market shift up close for 25 years. I'm Chad Busby, owner of Busby Antiques in...