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Hello All, I am working on my collection of 1932-1964 Washington quarters and I was wondering what is a good way to go about working on this collection. I have been able to pick up some at some gold and silver buying locations, I know there are a limited amount in circulation if any. Any tips would be appreciated. thanks in advance  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome AngryScot14! I haven't been on this forum very long myself, but I can tell you that it is the best coin forum I've run into. There's lots of information available from the site and helpful members. Also, the discussions are, for the most part, polite. NO gunfights here! As for the quarters, I also are going the same route that you are. I recently found a very good shop ("we buy gold" type) that is very friendly and helpful to my needs. I'm allowed to spend an hour or more sorting through their piles of 'junk' silver (which you and I know to be treasure in disguise), and they get quite a bit so I rarely waste my time going there. I picked up another half dozen Washingtons the last time I went, and got them at $5 each. I even found multiples of some coins and was able to chose the better condition pieces. I do realize that I will never be able to complete my set this way, as I know they will pull the key dates, but its fun and easy to get started this way. I've also bought some off of ebay ($7-$10 each), and will probably pick up some more at the big coin show in this area (the 58th Michigan State Numismatic Society Fall Convention, weekend after Thanksgiving), but I'm hoping to visit the shop once more before I go there to get my wants at a (probably) cheaper price. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't know what shape you want them in, but you can get them for about $5 each on ebay. I will put a link of the seller on in a minute. He may not have anything on there right now, but give him a little bit and he will. I bought 2 Mercury dimes from him for $4.01 free shipping. Then I got a message that said "sorry, but one of these was an S. Since I didn't have this listed or a plan, I have included an extra 1944 dime."  I haven't received them yet, but I am sure they are in decent shape. Here is the link. Check out the completed listings. I know his pictures aren't the best but he does have 100% positive feedback.  http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...=0&_from=R40 |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 Hang around the forum awhile until you get the required amount of quality posts so you can buy/sell on the forum and then post a wants list here on CCF. I am sure people here can help you. |
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Thanks for the advice, I have been trying to reach out to some of my local junk silver buyers and sellers and see if they are willing to allow me to sort through the piles of coins they have. I have been checkin on ebay trying to find the right deal. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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By the way, I received the dimes yesterday, and they were in good shape, just what I expected.
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United States
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is it common to find them in rolls from the bank?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not really quarters. It would be extremely hard to create a set unless you found a good lot, or tried for a long time. Check out the coin roll forum.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you want to do the Washington series (I will be starting a BU set from 1932 to 1998 including proofs) I would strongly advise you get them in only BU. Also to the forum! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good to hear you are doing a Washington set It is one of my favorite series. As Earl posted, getting your required post on CCF and then posting a want list is a very good way to get a lot of the coins you need. Coin shops are good too, but you may not get many of the early years that are in better shape in the bullion boxes. Coin shows and online sites are also great. |
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United States
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get the keys early
keys don't get cheaper junk silver may
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United States
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You might consider getting the keys, 1932-D and 1932-S, maybe even the 1936-D, in certified grades unless you buy from a trusted seller or can distinguish the real ones yourself, for sure. There are counterfeits out there in them thar woods.
George
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United States
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First, from me as well. Here are a couple recent threads about this very subject... https://goccf.com/t/160446https://goccf.com/t/161601https://goccf.com/t/160595https://goccf.com/t/160222Quote:
I would strongly advise you get them in only BU. OK, I really dont know why you would advise that. A circulated set is a very nice set and is a LOT cheaper to put together. I mean by a LOT. And as I said, it looks just as nice as BU in its own way... https://goccf.com/t/154359As the others have mentioned, you will use several different sources to complete your set. "Junk" silver bins, browsing at shows, roll searching, cruising ebay and going through folders at the LCS are all the ways I put together my circulated set. And also how it is going for my BU set. I also inherited a good bit. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Don't know where you are or if your old enough to drive bit if so, look for a coin show. Use Google or other search things for locations and times of coin shows. Also, check for coin clubs. You could never beat the prices and variety you would find at a good coin show. And no fees for postage, insurances, lost in mail, wrong coin sent, paypal fees, ebay fees and on and on with such fees. And at a coin show, you get what you see. Normally no fees for parking or admission to most coin shows. As to Washington quarters, at a decent coin show you would possibly be able to purchase the entire set your looking for. Actually Washington quarters are like Jefferson nickels. Not one of the biggys in collecting so many are available in change. Go to most banks and just purchase a few rolls once in a while. Also, you may want to ask friends, neighbors and relatives for any quarters. |
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A circulated set is a very nice set and is a LOT cheaper to put together. I mean by a LOT. And as I said, it looks just as nice as BU in its own way... |
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