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New Member
United States
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wanted to ask a question but was not sure where to put it so I placed it here.. If any of you get the stuff from PCH. there always trying to get you to buy something, lately there have been these different sets of coins, just wondering if any of you have seen these and if you have, are they worth buying?
The sets are in nice looking wallets and are a variety of coins.. if any of you have seen these give me your thoughts on them thanks,RD.from Lenoir..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I haven't seen them, but I imagine they will be massively overpriced common date coins.
-MV
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
I went to their site to see what they were offering -- and there are no photos. So I assume it's all over-priced stuff. Some of it is 'gold plated' which ruins the coin and the amount of gold on those electroplated coins is so small that it would cost more to remove the gold than it is worth -- therefore the coin is only worth face value.
There are much better places to buy coins.
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New Member
 United States
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just to give an example I went bask and got info on 1 set of coins, It said 20th century coin collection, (1) 1943 Lincoln Steel Penny. (1) 1916-1945 90% silver Mecury Dime. (1) 1913-1938 Buffalo nickel. (1) 1975-1976 Bicentennial Washington quarter..for the price of $19.95..what do you think.. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Steel cent worth about 15 cents, Mercury dime worth about 2$ on a good day, full date Buffalo nickel worth about 50 cents on a good day and a Bicentennial Qtr worth about 25 cents as you still can find them in circulation. So, all in all, less than 3$ worth of coins for $19.95 is not a good deal for the Buyer. It's a darn good deal for PCH though! |
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Pillar of the Community
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I wouldnt buy anything from them. I didn't know they were even still around, and was unaware they sold things other than magazines up to this point. I also looked on their website and I think the best advice would be to run for the hills!
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New Member
United States
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sounds like sound advice thanks guy's for the input..RD.Lenoir..
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Valued Member
United States
450 Posts |
I actually have a set like that I got mixed in with a trade. They are all well circulated common coins. They are neat for someone really not into the hobby, but the value is base. Not worth the 19.95 mentioned before in my opinion.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I get their mailers all the time. It appears that if you ever order anything from mail order places you get on a list and that's when you get those Publishers Clearing House packages. I say packages because no longer do they just deal in magazines, but also all the STUFF you see on those TV adds. Also, just piles of stuff that doesn't sell well at stores. As to those coins. Yes, with almost every issue from them there is some sort of coins for sale. And usually just STUFF. All coins are worn excessively. Coins that just don't sell in normal places. STUFF you just would be really sorry if ordered.
Once you order anything from them, you'll get more garbage in the mail than you would think is possible. All such companies sell your name and address to other mail order places. Many have similar coin STUFF.
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New Member
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I never been seen them, however As I imagine they will be massively costly commonly day coins.
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New Member
United States
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I bought three rolls of 'old' pennies of 'varying dates', and was greatly disappointed. I received three rolls of pennies with dates between 1961 and 1964. NO wheat backs. No OLD pennies. I was tricked into thinking they were OLD coins.
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Valued Member
United States
406 Posts |
They should not be able to call a 50 year old coin "old". If they say the pennies are "old", then I would imagine they are wheats. Hopefully you did not spend too much money on it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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PCH is basically a private, unregulated lottery with sleazy "collector" side deals like the junk offered by The Bradford Exchange and others. Might as well throw your money away.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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And of course -  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As already has been mentioned....not worth more than a few dollars. But... RD, Lee and grouch! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I was tricked into thinking they were OLD coins. They are old, over 50 years old, and of a design they aren't making anymore. Those coins are probably older than more than half the people in this country. It comes down to what you consider "old". |
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