Ridgefield Entrepreneur Turns Forgotten Heirlooms into Liquid Assets

Goodman launched Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion in 2025 to bridge the gap between casual homeowners and the complex numismatic market. Many residents inherit collections from parents or grandparents without understanding their provenance or financial worth. By offering private, appointment-only consultations, the firm provides a pressure-free environment to authenticate items ranging from scrap gold to rare, certified currency.

The valuation process relies on professional testing equipment to assess gold, silver, platinum, and palladium holdings. Beyond simple appraisal, Goodman emphasizes the educational aspect of the service, ensuring clients understand the market factors influencing an item's value before deciding whether to sell. This approach proved transformative for one recent client, whose inherited coins were graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at an industry event in Pittsburgh, revealing a significant nest egg that had previously sat ignored in a family safe.

Operating across Fairfield and Litchfield counties, as well as parts of New York, the business serves as a resource for those clearing out estates or organizing seasonal cleanouts. While the service is geared toward helping families make informed decisions about their assets, Goodman clarifies that these evaluations are informal market assessments rather than formal legal or insurance appraisals. His mission remains centered on demystifying the collectibles market, encouraging residents to have their items examined before discarding or selling them to general buyers.