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Pillar of the Community
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 Man why didn't I think of that? I know it's going to be quite impossible to find any unsearched rolls on ebay, relating to dates. But I'm wondering if most of the rolls being sold are pretty well checked for varieties? Has anyone had any luck on them? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You could try to contact a coin shop using emal or the web. Explain what you want and see if they have rolls to sell. I recommend this shop: https://portsmouthcoinshop.com/I wish I lived closer to his shop. From watching his youtube videos you will find he is very honest and knowledgeable. His youtube channel has helpful videos for numerous topics on coins. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI...7rBmXg71pXQwHow much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a decent idea. I might try that. I've checked out both his YT channel and the shop, they look very genuine! I'll see what I can do. Thanks! EDIT: If anyone has any experience relating to searching through Lincoln rolls on ebay for varieties, let me know, I would like to hear their story. Edited by SilverCents
08/03/2020 8:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Most bulk sellers are passing along bulk lots gathered by other large volume sellers. Most sellers simply don't have the time to examine each coin for errors and varieties. The more noteworthy/valuable material was pulled a long time back--most of it that is. Experienced sellers may quickly scan a lot of coins for the big ticket items, but again, most don't thoroughly examine each and every coin--particularly under a microscope. As such, some 'not visible to the naked eye' errors and varieties can slip through.
Good luck!.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A while back I did acquire several hundred rolls through ebay over the span of a few months just for fun--stayed away from the sellers having Mercury dimes as end coins. On average, I paid $5-$8 per roll. Bought from four or five sellers. Never found anything wildly valuable, but did come across decent quality (VG) semi-keys, a few nice RPMs, nice woodies and lamination peels, some cool die cracks and chips, and a F 22D and a XF 1909 vdb. And a few Indian Head cents too. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've had luck on ebay finding sellers who had lots, but who were not coin dealers. So in other words, people who were just unloading cents but had no dog in the race. These sellers are difficult to find, but the harder the times (like now), the easier it is to find them. Good luck!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thank you both ijn1944 and merclover for the advice. What are the signs of a seller than doesn't really collect coins, but is trying to unload them? Got any examples perhaps? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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What are the signs of a seller than doesn't really collect coins, but is trying to unload them? It's all in research. Check their feedback to see what they sell in general and check their other items currently for sale. If for example, it appears they primarily sell toys and their feedback confirms this, if they have some wheatie rolls, there is a good chance they haven't been well picked over. But, on the other hand, you have a seller selling cent rolls and says they haven't been searched and all their feedback reflects they are a coin dealer, in general you just busted them. No guarantees this strategy always works, but basically it's a positive step in your favour. Good luck! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks a lot for the help Merclover, I'll see what I can find!
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Every Wheat cent I have posted here has been from a single bag of 5000 I purchased off ebay at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/pgsgoldand....m2749.l2754It was 5 cents a coin with shipping / tax. I checked the photos and saw the bag had a lot of 1943's (309 in final count). Of note had 1909P, 1909P VDB, 1924D, 2 1936 P DDO, and the 1943 precud. They didn't have any penny varieties for sale on the site, so that was also in my consideration. Prices seem a bit higher now for bags. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have had good luck buying rolls from toomba9641 on ebay. I've found some pre-cuds, DDO's, & DDR's along with other minor errors and varieties. I am fairly certain he doesn't check for E & V's. With that said, I'm just not sure if he still does mixed rolls. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just checked ebay, and my LCS actually has a 5000 count 40s-50s bag listed. 4.3 cents each ( that's including $16 shipping) which isn't terrible. Last I knew they were only looking for major varieties, of that. BUT with them only dealing bullion right now, they may have their younger guys sorting through more in depth. Going to call them tomorrow and I'll keep you posted. EDIT: Spoke with them today, everything's pretty well searched through, so scrap that option. Edited by Ty2020b
08/06/2020 12:22 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks a lot for the info sheldius, you've certainly been finding some terrific finds. I'll keep a lookout.
I just checked out Toomba and he looks like a big seller for wheat cents. Yes he has a few mixed rolls. Most of them are from the 1930s. Thanks for letting me know, I might buy one of his rolls and see what's inside.
Ah interesting thanks for letting me know anyway Ty2020b.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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LCS employee here. Buy bags of wheats. We never take the time to search them. Most of them come from broken down albums, small amounts people bring in, or from people who sell collections. It isn't worth it in the grand scheme for us to go through them. Heck. I've bought them on my own time and found good stuff.
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Posted 08/03/2020 8:21 pm
