| Author |
 Replies: 7 / Views: 1,881 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2311 Posts |
I kind of no longer want to collect stuff that is common or worthless. I wanted to have tons of different types of coins but now I would like to have just one nice one for each type and not 50 of them all low grades and value. Here's some examples, I got maybe 400 Wheat cents from 1930 to 1950's. Lots of common date Buffalo nickels, Liberty V nickels, an Indian Head cents. Some PCGS proofs and other coins I may be forgetting  I probably paid like 500 dollars for all these coins and I wouldn't even get half that if I tried to sell them. You think I should just keep them and deal with it or try to trade them? I really don't care much about them. (Just no silver is going) ** Off topic **
Working on completing a Buffalo nickel set but haven't even bought any new coins. Want to have all full dates and horns if can afford them. |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
784 Posts |
Sounds like someone should be in the market for a 7070... :) If it were me, and I didn't have a book started for Wheats, Liberty nickles and Indian pennies, I'd do that. Even a few Whitman folders if the coins are really unremarkable. That way you have started some sets and it may help spark more interest down the road? Other than that, maybe just put the whole lot on ebay and start out with a nicer example of your favorite coin (buffalo) and a 7070, if you can afford it? Good luck whatever your decision! Russ |
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
5417 Posts |
I know exactly what you mean. I went through the same trabdition about a year ago and realized that having 1000+ common coins that weren't worth $100 combined wasn't for me. I agree, you won't get much for them. Mainly because it'd be hard for one person especially a dealer to clear all that inventory out later. I suggest you should start a trade list on the website for stuff you no longer want abd try to trade maybe 5, 10, 20 coins for one nice one, atleast you'll get fairtrade value for them. Another suggest is: there are a lot of people who have want lists on this website many being newer collector looking to fill holes in their collections, try maybe making a few sales there. You also have an ebay store and low-value coins with free or $1-$2 shipping do well on ebay. Good luck! |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1531 Posts |
I have a few boxes of coins that are worth no more than a few dollars each... I just can't appreciate a whole bunch of ugly, worthless coins. I've definitely moved toward getting nicer things.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
608 Posts |
If you want to do something for the hobby, give them away to kids with a little history lesson. Maybe you'll get them interested in the hobby!
Good luck with whatever you do.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2311 Posts |
It turns out I really didn't have that many coins I don't want. Went over my whole collection and found coins I didn't know about... Just don't want my Buffalo nickels and some Large Cents. Keeping all the proofs for whenever I get the dansco albums for them. Thanks for your suggesting's! |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
593 Posts |
I gave my 12 yr old grandson 2 albums of lower grade wheat cents from 09-58 missing the keys but a few semi keys. Then I let him go through my rolls of wheats to upgrade the set. Plus I gave him an 09 & 09vdb in F+ to start with and some old cheap Whitman starter type albums. Got a new collector now. His mother has a booth at an antique mall and he has done good on newer proof sets etc. And garage sales also, he just asks if they have any old coins or bills. Surprising how many have some tucked away that wont have them out for a garage sale. He has gotten alot of foreign and Canadian coins and tokens etc. Even a 1836 bust half and 1/2 dime and Indian cents |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Quote:
And garage sales also, he just asks if they have any old coins or bills. Surprising how many have some tucked away that wont have them out for a garage sale Exactly what I've been saying for years. When going to garage/yard/estate sales you should always ASK. And not just for coins, but for lots of things that they normally wouldn't put out on tables for fear of theft. Also, I've found knives, swords, guns and many times coins. BUT you have to ASK. At one garage sale I did ask. The lady brought out a jar full of pennies that she said was going to go to a bank soon. The bottom was full of Indian Head cents. I bought the entire jar for face value. You have to ASK. |
| |
Replies: 7 / Views: 1,881 |
|
Posted 06/03/2014 12:15 am
