Raised on Kent Island, he grew up with a deep appreciation of what it means to be an Eastern Shoreman, and enjoys hunting, fishing, seafood and history. In 1974, Maryland started its waterfowl conservation hunting stamp program and each year, Craig would purchase two stamps -- one to sign and affix to his hunting license and another to save. This annual tradition is what started fascination with c
ollecting stamps. He launched Eastern Shore Philatelics in 2006 as a small business, selling stamps and postal history online at espstamps.com. Over the years, many clients who brought stamps to sell also brought coins. Craig's new interest in coins and precious metals quickly morphed into stacking gold and silver bullion. After retiring from the construction business, in 2020, Craig devoted his attention full-time to Eastern Shore Philatelics. Later, Craig became interested in refining gold and silver, and in 2022, he built a lab in St. Michaels, Maryland, where he could dedicate his attention to refining impure precious metal, rendering silver and gold into three and four nines fine bars and coins. Craig is now the proud owner of Black Lab Bullion, which is located in St. We buy and sell gold, silver and platinum, as well as purchase scrap karat gold jewelry, offering industry high prices. Consider planning your visit to our office in advance to help make a speedy and thoughtful transaction. Large Lots take time to authenticate and make payment. Come take a day trip to historic St. Michaels, have lunch and visit Black Lab Bullion. You’ll be impressed by our large inventory and knowledge of the precious metals market. We serve all of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, and are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only. Walk-in office hours are available Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed on Sundays. Please call 410-310-7224 to reserve a time to visit. I look forward to seeing you.