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Any Opinions On What Banks Are Best To Get Boxes From?

 
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 Posted 04/01/2023  10:39 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Pmint1 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
I have accounts at two banks. I want to begin roll hunting. I did it regularly as a kid and now that I'm 64 I think it might be fun to pick up again.
My question is are banks that are national chains or smaller regional banks more likely to have mixed date coins in box's rather than solid date coins?
Any preference between larger town banks versus very small town banks?
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 Posted 04/02/2023  04:55 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mestephil to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I'm going to follow for responses as I am 72 and about to venture into a bank in the next week or so for my first excursion into roll hunting, too.

I am going to be wearing a mask since I am still sensitive over COVID, bring my own small canvas bag, and ask the teller to fill it with small, unmarked coins.

Should be interesting to see how I do....
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 Posted 04/02/2023  07:27 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add John1 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I suggest you call or go in person to both banks and simply ask. Make sure not to dump at the same bank you buy from.
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 Posted 04/02/2023  08:19 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ijn1944 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I'd suggest starting out in a modest fashion. Over time, ask for a limited number of rolls per visit and develop a good, cordial relationship with a teller or two. Once relationships become solid, politely ask about getting a box now and then. Being courteous and showing gratitude--cheerfully accepting what you get, no matter the 'volume'--goes a long way. I've come across box hunters who become very indignant if they can't get their box--doesn't go over well with branch staff. Good luck out there.
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 Posted 04/02/2023  11:18 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Spence to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply

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Make sure not to dump at the same bank you buy from.


Perhaps even more important than picking among various banks. When I was doing this sort of thing, I bought from a small credit union and dumped at a large bank in a different town.
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 Posted 04/03/2023  11:10 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Anthony86 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I agree with John1, just go into the bank and ask. That's what I did and they give me a box of each denomination when ever I need them. I dump at my wife's bank which is different than mine.
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 Posted 04/07/2023  10:44 pm  Show Profile   Check John77's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add John77 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply

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My question is are banks that are national chains or smaller regional banks more likely to have mixed date coins in box's rather than solid date coins?
Any preference between larger town banks versus very small town banks?


Honestly, these are variables which are hard to define as they seem to vary a lot from bank to bank and city to city. Trial and error is a good approach. My best recommendation is to get coins from as many different banks/branches as possible... get BOTH bank wrapped and customer wrapped rolls. Collection dumps happen much more often than they should today - you increase your odds of finding one of these by visiting more branches and getting different kinds of rolls.

To address your specific question on the banks, a lot depends on the vendors who service your local banks because you're going to be dealing with somewhat different pools of coins if there are multiple vendors servicing your area. Where I live, Brinks and Garda seem to be the two main ones. I also, occasionally, see a Loomis truck (and rolled coins with their name on the wrappers). I know Brinks gets their coins typically from the main "Fed" office in their particular area. For me, that would be Los Angeles. Garda also has an office in L.A... Typically, the Brinks coins have a generic wrapper for their coins, while Garda's are typically String & Sons. The only difference I've noticed is that the Garda boxes are somewhat more "Philadelphia coin heavy" than their Brinks counterparts.


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 Posted 04/08/2023  05:51 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mestephil to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
This is all good info. I finally made it into a bank late this week and picked up a dozen rolls (Small time to fit my schedule). They had no half dollars or dollar rolls and told me they only order boxes every few months, like once a quarter. So I got 4 rolls each quarters and dimes, 2 each nickels and pennies. All customer rolled. I will start looking this weekend, but savoring this like a fine wine. Besides, I need to learn what to look for. Next time I will go to my other bank to try again for the larger denominations, but I am in no hurry.
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