Spenders Or Keepers?

I've held on to them simply because you don't find decent condition older bills being circulated anymore. As a teller at a credit union, I can say that I have seen A LOT more old style 100s coming through than previously, but none in crisp condition. I hope it's not a sign that the economy is sucking people so dry that they're pulling out their 'shoe box' stashes of cash just to survive.

But.. all of that aside, I think they're prettier than the rest I've seen. As I find better condition bills, I switch out the ones I already have. Being able to pay face value works out better for me that to pay a premium price for a note I couldn't get the same amount out of as spending cash. The $300 I've got tied up in bills is a pretty decent amount of cash for me to have set aside.

Interesting points, Bill Collector. I tend to save old bills I come across, like the above. I guess every time I do that, I'm making an unconscious decision to NOT spend that cash on more desirable collectable notes. You're probably right - that money, if not spent on everyday things, can be better put to use elsewhere.

Any examples of bills I could buy for $200 (assuming I keep the 100*note) that may pay me more in a years time? Or in 2 years time? I am yet to search for things to collect, and have only been collecting things I find for the last couple years or so.