Ancient Resource: Frequently-Asked Questions

Thanks for getting to the point. This is so important: Every ancient artifact and coin sold by Ancient Resource is guaranteed authentic. I do not deal in fakes, forgeries or modern reproductions. Each piece is carefully researched, graded, and a certificate of authenticity and origin accompanies all my items and I stand by them for life. I sell confidently to many other major dealers, scholars and institutions, and my items always stand the test. I am proud to have a nearly 99% repeat customer rate. I believe this is attributed to the quality of the items, the fairness of the prices, and the honest and friendly customer service I provide.

Where did these ancient artifacts come from?

These items come from years of collecting and study. Many of my pieces have been purchased at auction (single items, or as lots). I also buy old collections and museum deaccessions. I never purchase or export items from forbidden countries such as Egypt, Mexico, Greece, Iraq, Italy or Turkey. All such items have come from old collections brought into the USA prior to 1969 and the UNESCO conventions.

Do you ship to other countries?

Yes. Most of my business comes from overseas and I am happy to put together any shipping and/or insurance package you like. My shipping costs are honest!

What payment methods do you accept?

I accept Visa and MasterCard, Paypal, check, money order, bank wire transfer, etc.

How do I contact you?

I have nifty "Contact Gabriel" buttons at the top of most pages. You can also call me at (818) 425-9633 after 4 pm PST daily, or email me at

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