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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's fun! I go through up to $100 in cents per week. And I do reroll them. I can reroll an entire box in about 30 minutes, so that doesn't kill much time. It's the thrill of the hunt; you never know what you might find. It's like a lottery scratch ticket that costs nothing.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I suppose if you don't enjoy searching through rolls of coins it would be a hassle. Maybe fishing is more suitable for time consumption.
When you enjoy doing something it is not work and something to be endured. It is fun.
I collect coins but don't search rolls anymore. I have so many coins, I ought to search through them once but I suppose I am procrastinating. I have to be in the mood and have the time. Right now it is summer, I will probably get scarce on here and spend more time in the boat and on the river fishing and swimming. Driving the bus is over in 3 more days, that is and was work and something to endure and it was a hassle.
I can understand these guys enthusiasm in looking through many rolls a week. I have done it and it did pay off.
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Valued Member
United States
385 Posts |
In my first box of pennies that I bought on my way home from school several months ago, I found an 1890 Indian Head penny, back then I thought I hit the jackpot and ran around the neighborhood screaming in joy...I'm no longer about to buy boxes of pennies because I don't have a car and the burden of transporting them in a backpack is just too much :) |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm no longer about to buy boxes of pennies because I don't have a car and the burden of transporting them in a backpack is just too much :) Young numismatists in the 70's laughing all the way to the bank.  |
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Valued Member
United States
95 Posts |
 It is fun. I get a little sense of excitement every time I flip a '92 LMC over to see if it's a CAM, haven't found one yet. I also have a 5 year old daughter who gets a kick out of looking at coins with me. She tells everyone that we are detectives of money and I have no idea where or how she came up with that. LOL |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm going on 5 years now (after a 30-year hiatus) and it is all about the hunt.
I may do $1,500 dimes at a sitting, and that takes me 2+ hours or so, and a half an hour to drive and dump. No date-searching in my book. I admit I don't search as much lately but, dirtfishing takes up precious spare time also.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Valued Member
United States
154 Posts |
I'm with you greenprint, I don't really get it. I love that it's by far the cheapest way to enjoy the hobby, but it can be a drag too. The strangest thing is how many different reasons people do the same thing. Some look for silver or copper, some look for dates and mint marks, some look for errors. The hardest part is finding something you can enjoy again and again. I only do a few rolls at a time because it can be a pain going through them all, maybe finding nothing, and then putting them in wrappers again. But next to my computer are a few of my favorites from some pennies, so obviously I found a little something. Just keep searching for what you want. Oh, and being rich always helps too.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2˘ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4333 Posts |
You don't have to be rich to enjoy the hobby. Wether you're playing with $50, $500, or $5,000, you use the same amount over and over for your coin purchase. I will admit tho, having a union job really does help.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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First and this is important: I'm "retired" so I have time.
Second- I usually don't do more than $10.00 a day on cents
The latter part of each week is spent on half dollar boxes and maybe an occasional box of dimes or nickels.
Third and most important, I really enjoy what I'm doing, it's a great hobby and I'm also trying to make money finding silver/and or varieties/error's with coins etc.
Sure beats working at any fast food place/retail store/grocery store etc part-time to supplement my income!
I don't know what your situation is regarding work/free time etc but maybe this might be helpful.
I would suggest starting slow with cents like I do- no more than $10.00 a day, then try and buy maybe a few boxes of cents a week and see how that goes.
As you get more comfortable with it then maybe you could increase your time/capital etc.
Good luck hunting!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
809 Posts |
You put "how do I spend less time roll hunting?" its obvious you arent a coin collector....because thats part of the hobby and its fun...so if you arent having fun,dont collect coins!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
greenprint,
I use to buy box after box, I got burned out looking threw thousands of coin's, re rolling them, then my Credit Union got a counter , very helpful.
But now my checker friends let me know when they see an old style coin wraps,I've got original rolls of cents, nickles.
Get a good loup, buy $5 of each, no time you'll find some cool coin's, good luck..
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Valued Member
United States
98 Posts |
I sort 3 rolls of pennies a day, takes about 10 minutes. Anyone has time for that. No rule that says you have to do $100/week!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1770 Posts |
green if you feel its not "fun" then theres no reason to start trying as you say if you feel its better for you to just buy the cents outright without searching then this whole topic is meaningless and do what you feel is right. but its really not as complicated as youre making it, try it for awhile get a box of cents. In this case in a way you can try before you buy ( just return everything you dont want )  |
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New Member
United States
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It's the thrill of the hunt. I personally hunt for date and mm. sometimes its a few rolls a day or a box here and there. It's a hobby that you can do at your own pace that you get out what you put in, whether its your time or money. We all collect for different reasons, I fill dansco albums and I also fill rolls for year and mm for my personal collection. my girlfriend has even gotten into it. She made the remark that its litterally history in your hands.
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