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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
Due to the high silver prices, I sold off a couple of rolls of 1964 silver
halves that I found when going through rolls at the local bank back when I was 16. These were the only coins I had where I felt like I had made an amazing discovery. The two rolls were actually marked "1964" - this was 1989 or 1990, and nobody had removed them from circulation! Either that, or someone at the bank did something really nice for the young kid who came every week or two to look through about $300 worth of rolled coins. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out whether to get back into collecting coins again. My Father in Law does it - he goes to farm auctions, you name it, and buys things like boxes of junk, then looks through it all. He recently found a penny in a box he paid $2 for. After sending it off and having it graded, it turned out to be worth $150. Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
"OhioGuy" wrote in message ... Due to the high silver prices, I sold off a couple of rolls of 1964 silver halves that I found when going through rolls at the local bank back when I was 16. These were the only coins I had where I felt like I had made an amazing discovery. The two rolls were actually marked "1964" - this was 1989 or 1990, and nobody had removed them from circulation! Either that, or someone at the bank did something really nice for the young kid who came every week or two to look through about $300 worth of rolled coins. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out whether to get back into collecting coins again. My Father in Law does it - he goes to farm auctions, you name it, and buys things like boxes of junk, then looks through it all. He recently found a penny in a box he paid $2 for. After sending it off and having it graded, it turned out to be worth $150. Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? Coin life is good. For me. You alone can decide if it would be good for you. IMHO, though, if you are considering getting back into coins to make a profit, you'd be doing so for all the wrong reasons, and you'll almost certainly be disappointed. James |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 14:12:10 -0500, "OhioGuy" wrote:
Due to the high silver prices, I sold off a couple of rolls of 1964 silver halves that I found when going through rolls at the local bank back when I was 16. These were the only coins I had where I felt like I had made an amazing discovery. The two rolls were actually marked "1964" - this was 1989 or 1990, and nobody had removed them from circulation! Either that, or someone at the bank did something really nice for the young kid who came every week or two to look through about $300 worth of rolled coins. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out whether to get back into collecting coins again. My Father in Law does it - he goes to farm auctions, you name it, and buys things like boxes of junk, then looks through it all. He recently found a penny in a box he paid $2 for. After sending it off and having it graded, it turned out to be worth $150. Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? I collect coins for enjoyment, not as an investment. There are just too many unknowns to do it solely for the purpose of making a profit. If what I buy does go up in value, then great. But I'm not really worrying about profit, especially for what I'm spending. Though prices are generally less on eBay (the only auction place I've bought coins from so far), I use it more for getting coins with the right eye appeal than for getting coins for less money. |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
OhioGuy wrote:
Due to the high silver prices, I sold off a couple of rolls of 1964 silver halves that I found when going through rolls at the local bank back when I was 16. These were the only coins I had where I felt like I had made an amazing discovery. The two rolls were actually marked "1964" - this was 1989 or 1990, and nobody had removed them from circulation! Either that, or someone at the bank did something really nice for the young kid who came every week or two to look through about $300 worth of rolled coins. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out whether to get back into collecting coins again. My Father in Law does it - he goes to farm auctions, you name it, and buys things like boxes of junk, then looks through it all. He recently found a penny in a box he paid $2 for. After sending it off and having it graded, it turned out to be worth $150. Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? No. JAM |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
"OhioGuy" wrote in message ... Due to the high silver prices, I sold off a couple of rolls of 1964 silver halves that I found when going through rolls at the local bank back when I was 16. These were the only coins I had where I felt like I had made an amazing discovery. The two rolls were actually marked "1964" - this was 1989 or 1990, and nobody had removed them from circulation! Either that, or someone at the bank did something really nice for the young kid who came every week or two to look through about $300 worth of rolled coins. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out whether to get back into collecting coins again. My Father in Law does it - he goes to farm auctions, you name it, and buys things like boxes of junk, then looks through it all. He recently found a penny in a box he paid $2 for. After sending it off and having it graded, it turned out to be worth $150. Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? Anyone having the answer to your question would be very foolish to post it here. Billy |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
Collect for fun, not for profit. If you do it for profit, theres a
good chance your going to be disappointed. Maybe if your in it for the long haul then you might get alittle back, but no one can tell the future. |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
On Jan 2, 2:12*pm, "OhioGuy" wrote:
* Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? Sometimes you can get a real bargain but you realy have to work at it. Collecting coins can be an enjoyable pasttime. Investing in coins can be frustrating and can lead to disaster if you don't know what you're doing. |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
On Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:19:37 -0500, Bill Dukenfield wrote:
OhioGuy wrote: Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? No. Did you care to elaborate on your pronouncement, or are you going to just expect people to take you at your (one, suspect) word? |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
Dave Hinz wrote:
On Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:19:37 -0500, Bill Dukenfield wrote: OhioGuy wrote: Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? No. Did you care to elaborate on your pronouncement, No. or are you going to just expect people to take you at your (one, suspect) word? Yes. JAM |
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collecting coins - is it worth it any more?
Are auctions of that type the best way to regularly get coins for a lot less than they are worth? Anyone having the answer to your question would be very foolish to post it Ah, yes. I forgot that some folks STEAL coin collections, which I suppose would truly be a cheaper way to get coins inexpensively. I meant MORALLY, though. |
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