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I'm thinking with silver prices so high, this might be a good time to sell off some bulk/common silver and pick up some coins to fill holes in albums (I'm looking at you 1916-D Mercury dime). Anyone sold off their common stuff and picked up things to fill up your album recenty? What was your experience and what did you get? |
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United States
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I've thought of doing something like that from time to time but then I aways think that "today's high prices" might seem like a bargain tomorrow and I stand pat.
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The only stuff I've got rid of are a little 90% rolls, and mostly 40% rolls and some Ikes. I kinda regret selling the common BU 90% rolls but I'm fine getting rid of the 40% stuff. I basically traded these for ASEs and Peace dollar proofs. Might not be the best deal in the world but I'd much rather have 99.9% silver than 40%. Now I'm mulling over getting rid more 90% to get some key dates but I may regret it so I'm not sure yet. It's hard to let much go that's 1950s and older.... Edited by LibertyEagle20
01/16/2026 8:04 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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There would be quite a few genuine numismatic collectors that would be currently disposing of junk silver for nice coins of much greater numismatic value.
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Anyone sold off their common stuff and picked up things to fill up your album recenty? Not yet - just sitting back and watching to see if the price of silver will hit $100/oz. |
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United States
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I thought about trading in some of my 5oz. America the Beautiful coins (bought for @ $95 to $125 many years ago) for a few coins needed for my 7070, then decided against it. USD will continue to loss value whereas silver will hold. Rather pay cash (that I can replace) then dump silver right now. Remember Sell gold/silver only when you need to
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Bedrock of the Community
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Remember Sell gold/silver only when you need to Decisions, decisions, ..........I'm getting to the point in my life where one of these will give me more enjoyment than a bunch of silver sitting in my vault....   |
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Marv65...Good looking GS!
71?
Love the original look!
455?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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70 - 455. Just a pipe dream now...........but I'm looking for the right one. This was mine when I was younger and have always wanted another one.........  Edited by Marv65
01/17/2026 6:11 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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One of my friends has a red 1970 455 HO Pontiac Judge. Same body style.
One of only three right hand drive cars in the World. Made for a UK customer, who died before it was delivered to him. Laid fallow for a few years, before imported to Australia (also a RHD country). Car driven sparingly for a few years more, then 2nd owner died.
My friend (who builds auto gearboxes for the drag racing industry), acquired it out of 2nd owner's estate, modified the manual 3 speed g'box with overdrive on all 3 ratios, otherwise bog standard, original in as still new condition, never needed any restoration.
Blows my recent AMG Merc to the weeds!
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01/17/2026 8:32 pm
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This was mine when I was younger Sweet ride for a kid! I think I see a rod tip sticking out that window   smat |
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I think I see a rod tip sticking out that window LOL! I caught alot of "Tuna" with that car! |
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I have some "junk silver" left over from my CRH days. I am contemplating taking it to the coin show next month and see what I can get for it. The last three holes are still looking to get filled.  |
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I have some "junk silver" left over from my CRH days. I am contemplating taking it to the coin show next month and see what I can get for it. The last three holes are still looking to get filled. I have those exact "last three holes" to fill myself. I've put off buying them for so many years just because there were so many other "cheaper" coins I could buy for the price of one of those coins. So, I kept completing sets, minus the big money key dates, and buying random U.S. constitutional and foreign silver whenever I could get my hands on it. I think this is a good time to consider trading in some junk silver to fill some holes. |
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Technically, I have the money for them. I just have not found what I want. Yet.  But making a trade? Well, that would actually widen my reach! A trade gives some "added value" to the coins I am excluding by giving them a more personal story. |
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