Modern-day treasure hunters will be in Chattanooga over the next nine days to search out residents’ rare and unusual collectibles. During the Treasure Hunters Roadshow, scheduled Feb. 12-20 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza, locals will have a chance to have their valuables appraised by world-renowned experts.
Among the items sought are coins and paper currency issued before 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers and anything unusual.
The appraisers make offers based on what the collectors they work with are willing to pay. Admission and appraisals are free.
Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. all other days.
For more information, call the International Collectors Association at 217-726-7590.