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  • The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow is making a stop in Tarboro this week in search of rare and unique collectibles. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will be held from Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel at 102 Market Centre Drive in Tarboro. Photo/Submitted

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July 18, 2011

ROADSHOW COMES TO TARBORO

More than 1,000 expected to attend event

FOR THE DAILY SOUTHERNER FOR THE DAILY SOUTHERNER

TARBORO — The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow is making a stop in Tarboro this week in search of rare and unique collectibles. The company states that, “Collectors have set aside $300,000 to be distributed to Tarboro residents for their items during the free five day event.”

“The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow makes offers based on what collectors are willing to pay," according to Vice President of Media, Matthew Enright. "After one decides to sell an item, he or she is paid on the spot.”

Over 1,000 people are expected to attend the event.

A few recent finds for collectors have included a rare gold coin collection purchased for $107,000 and a letter written by George Washington to the doctor of his wife, expressing his disdain for the doctor’s treatment of Mrs. Washington. Also, in a recent show in Ohio, a local resident brought in a letter from Abraham Lincoln that she had owned for 15 years, thinking that it was a fake. Our experts were able to determine that the letter was authentic and she walked out of the show $25,000 richer.

“Collectors are very serious about their hobby and will pay a lot of money for the items they are looking for. Nearly all coins and paper currency, vintage jewelry, war memorabilia, musical instruments and toys made prior to 1965 are highly sought after by collectors,” said Enright.

“What we’ve really seen a ton of is gold and silver. With both hitting all-time highs and with the state of the economy, people everywhere are cashing in broken chains, necklaces and rings and taking advantage of the market.”

The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow is able to offer fair prices because it has its own refinery operation. Refineries typically do not do business with the public – rather, they deal with precious metal accumulators like jewelry shows, pawnshops, dental practices and industrial facilities that trade with some form of precious metal. All local area businesses that deal with precious metals are encouraged to call ahead and make an appointment with one of our representatives. There are no appointments needed for the general public to sell their items.

The event is free and there is no limit to the number of items that can be brought in.

 

July 19-July 23

Tuesday- Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 4pm

Best Western Hotel

102 Market Centre Drive

Tarboro

 

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