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Franklin Collector Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 7:27 pm At my local coin shop they have a candy machine that has capsules which contain a few of the following: Buffalo nickels, Wheat Cents, old Jefferson nickels (30's and 40's) V nickels, AG Shield nickels, Silver dimes, Unc. Memorial cents ('59 and early 60's) and Indian Head cents. The capsules are filled with about 4-7 coins each and you get one capsule for 50 cents. My best finds are a 1914-D Buffalo nickel which I sold for $40, a 2003-S Jefferson nickel Proof, and a 1918-D Buffalo nickel with a restored date. Report this Post to the Staff

wheatchaser140 Pillar of the Community United States 2368 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 7:57 pm That's really cool. I wish my LCS had that what a great idea! Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 9:14 pm I've seen one of those in a gas station. I have always loved those and am anxious to see another one. Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24167 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 9:21 pm Now you've gotten my brain churning for the FUN show in January. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
rggoodie Moderator United States 23531 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 9:29 pm great idea Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 9:35 pm That is shweeeet! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
carnold744 Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 9:37 pm I feel like the only way that could be profitable for the dealer is if the vast majority of them just have wheaties, LMCs, and Jefferson nickels. If every one had at least one V, Buff, Shield, silver dime, or IHC, I'd buy them out of those. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 9:58 pm Never saw one of those. Sure wish there were some around me. Fantastic idea though. Report this Post to the Staff
SuperGrafx Valued Member United States 75 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 9:58 pm There's a mall near me that has a similar concept in place. The difference here is that instead of US coinage, the vending machine is set up as a "Coins from Around the World" device. Looked like mainly British coins, Korean and Japanese pieces that I could see. 50 cents a shot...I've been tempted, but I don't collect foreign coinage yet. Report this Post to the Staff
Mr Click Pillar of the Community United States 964 Posts	Posted 07/07/2014 11:29 pm That is pretty cool. When my kids ask for quarters for those kind of machines I say no every time. If they asked for 50 cents for a machine full of cool old coins. I'd say yes and would you like another until the machine was empty!! Really cool concept! I wish it was mandatory in all lcs's! Edited by Mr Click 07/07/2014 11:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spott Valued Member United States 263 Posts	Posted 07/08/2014 12:26 am There must be someone out there who wants to start a vending machine business.... hopefully near me... Report this Post to the Staff
Kenton Valued Member United States 78 Posts	Posted 07/08/2014 12:35 am The closest thing to old coins I've seen in a machine was antique looking jewelry. Not even close.... :( Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/08/2014 06:50 am A few years ago there was a piece on TV about someone doing this and trying to go national with it. Don't know what became of them though.Forgot to add that I see claw machines that have coins as prizes too. John1 Edited by John1 07/08/2014 06:51 am Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 07/08/2014 5:48 pm I usually get a Buffalo nickel from the thirties, two or three wheats and some foreign coins Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/09/2014 1:19 pm The machines and capsules are readily available online if you want to start your own business. Report this Post to the Staff
MrMorgan Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 4:58 pm This sounds like a dream come true! They should use this concept and apply it to one of those claw machines!! Report this Post to the Staff
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