# Ep.52 - Jeff Garrett on Eye Appeal in Collecting Coins #numismatics #investment #gold #silver

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Podcast: [The Cabbage Coins Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cabbage-coins-podcast-7416085)
Published: 2026-07-29T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://cabbagecoins.transistor.fm/52
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/9cfdff63/6d79b25b.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3266

## Resource

In this episode of the Cabbage Coins Podcast, host Tony Gryckiewicz interviews Jeff Garrett, a seasoned coin dealer and expert. They discuss Jeff's journey into coin collecting, the importance of eye appeal, market trends, and the evolving role of collectors versus investors. Jeff shares insights on CAC stickers, grading services, and the appeal of toned and frosty white coins, emphasizing the artistic value of ancient coins and the significance of quality in building a successful collection. 00:00 Welcome to Cabbage Coins 01:03 Jeff Garrett’s start in coin collecting 05:32 Why eye appeal matters 07:48 How coin markets and collecting trends have changed 14:34 CAC, quality premiums, and collector demand 25:52 Toned coins and what drives their value 42:38 Grading, upgrades, and building a sharper eye 46:23 What to buy: originality, strike, and quality 51:14 Where the market may be heading 52:50 How to connect with Jeff Garrett Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins: https://cabbagecoins.com/ Email: tony@cabbagecoins.com IG: @cabbage_coins Where to find Jeff and Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries: https://rarecoingallery.com/ Email: jeff@rarecoingallery.com Come visit Cabbage Coins at an upcoming show: Blue Ridge Numismatic Association Table 911 August 6-8 2026 ANA World's Fair of Money Table 1707 August 25-29 2026

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