Question About Collecting Many Specific Types Of Coins, Unsure Of Feasibility

Having a 7070 helps you to plan acquisitions so that you don't accidentally duplicate types. And there is great satisfaction in filling holes.

I love collecting type coins, too! I own a 7070 and it has served me well.

Of course it's possible! You just need a general plan on how you want to proceed. You also need to be realistic about what coins you can afford. To get a tough type, you may need to scale back the condition it's in in order to be able to afford it. (My personal feeling is that if I can't afford a certain type in very nice condition, I will wait. The whole point of collecting types is to show off their beauty. I'm not going to use a sub-standard coin just for the sake of filling a hole. To me, that defeats the whole purpose of type collecting. Consequently, none of the coins in my 7070 grade below VF; in fact, most are AU and BU.)

Currently the 7070 is not being produced. Dansco relocated in 2017, then COVID hit, then they had an horrific fire. The 7070 is not technically discontinued, but is on hold. They are a small, family-run company and are doing their best.

Whitman's "20th Century Type Coin" folder is another option. That's how I started. You'll find some of these coins in change. And for the ones you have to buy, the expense will be minimal.

(P. S. Speaking of "minimal" expense, keep in mind that gold coins once circulated. Were you planning on collecting one each of those types as well? I think many people--including myself--just don't bother. I can't afford to buy even one gold coin, let alone a whole slew of types.)

Yes, I know not to try searching for mint condition coins from the 1800s or something ridiculous like that and expect a price not through the roof, I'm ok as long as I can tell what it is. Will update when I get more coins thanks to all

I would agree with oriole about starting around 1870. All of the Seated Liberty coinage can be obtained relatively easily, but earlier than that will start to get tough

Tried getting wheat pennies at the bank. They only let me get $1 worth of them due to the shortage, but no luck. Said they would accept rolls of pennies to trade for theirs.

Do you have a local coin dealer? Mine has tons of wheaties for sale at a low price.

Conflagration vs. deluge

Better a deluge than a fire, imho.
Wet stuff can often be dried out.
Burnt stuff= throw it out.

Also, it is hard to imagine folks are asking for wheat cents.
I still find them in change here, and in bank rolls.
It just takes patience, paying for small purchases in cash,
friendly tellers, and always checking your change.
I would be happy to swap or sell some of my wheat stash.
Only problem is, postage nowadays exceeds the value of small transactions.