Post Office Hunting: Post Your Discount Finds :d

Redzapsid, I've been to Imperial for supplies, but haven't paid much attention to the coin prices. However, I was there the other day and a 25 cent Downy Woodpecker caught my eye. His price was 200. I just checked Colonial Acres and their price is the same.

Alway ask if they have any more coins in the back. I do this all the time as I've learned that what they have in their small display cases is usually just a small sample of what they may have. Most of the owners and the employees of these smaller postal outlets have no idea that they could be holding on to some valuable items. I'm in Vancouver so when I'm out and about I'm always stopping in at the Shoppers and 7-11 outlets. Earlier this year I stopped in a Shoppers in North Vancouver and asked what they had. This guy brings out a small cardboard box with 12 cased coins inside. I asked him if I could look through them and he tells me to go ahead, it's all old stuff.

Found 1 2008 Downy Woodpecker 25 cent coin - $24.95 and a 2010 Goldfinch 25 cent coin $24.95.

Neither one was on sale but to get those two coins at mint issued prices, I was super pleased. Those would probably be my best finds at a PO but there have been many times I've picked up sold out items for mint issued prices.

It's just like roll hunting on steriods :)

It never occurred to me to try looking at post offices for coins so this thread is really useful information for the newbies (like me) on this forum. I live in Manitoba and Shoppers don't normally have post offices, but at least some Rexall outlets and some 7-11s do. What a great way to spend time in January & February to ease the winter blahs! Will definitely post if I find some deals.
Cheers,
Rob

Very nice find, Liverpool!

(the discount is really good)

Just to clarify - if I remember correctly - all CuNi colored quarters (i mean for those which NCLT) are 35mm in diameter.

As example - LadyBug, GITD Dyno....

Just checked the bay, the tulip lady bug coin have sold for $20.00 to $40.00..... nice. Silveroid....good call on the size, just checked the mint and it is 35mm.
cheers
Liverpool

"Liverpool,

Do you mind if I ask what area you live in? Anywhere near the GTA by chance?"

I'm in New Brunswick. It was a luck thing that worked out for me. I'm no expert but there are two types of Post Office outlets. THe main stores can get inventory from the mint and if it does not sell they can return it, no risk for them. THe smaller ones buy there inventory and can potentially be stuck with it if it does not sell. The people working at these stores are basically trying to operaet a small business. Inventory at times must be moved sometimes a loss. I was lucky enough to met a staff member that was righting down the products.
Don't quote me, that is just my rake on it.

Ok.......if I find one I am buying it for myself lol.