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Was in my LCS today for first time in a few months. Browsed a bunch of overpriced merchandise without much catching my eye so asked about junk silver.. Paid more than I should have and no cherry picking allowed- but long story short ended up with 11 Different year and mm Mercury dimes in the mix which after looking at I'm starting to like more. Is this a feasible set to complete minus a couple keys, could I obtain most in junk bins? I'm already thinking step ahead and was looking at wizard for albums- is it tough to get a dansco? I'm also thinking of selling my old/used 7070 that I got for a deal and getting a intercept shield type album, but intercept seemed pricey for merc dime album |
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I never see Mercury dimes before 1935 in the junk trays unless it's damaged. You don't have a chance if they don't let you cherry picking. I wouldn't buy from a dealer who won't let my go through the junk silver unless there was only a super small premium. Though really you could get most of the coins singly outside of the keys for under $10 apiece in near junk form. |
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You can pick up a complete set of (Avg. circulated)Mercury dimes, no 1916-d (76 coins) in a nice Dansco Album for $200 on ebay.....would probably cost you much more to put the set together separately. |
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Mercs are a reasonable collection to tackle. Other than some of the big keys most are readily available in circulated grade. You can always sell the 7070 on ebay. It's hard to believe that Dansco would discontinue such a popular album. Unless you intend on buying mint state coins a Dansco album will suit your needs fine. |
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Check out place on line like Wizard coin supply for Albums. Coin Express too has some really decent prices. Don't forget that there are numerous manufacturers of Albums. As to Mercury dimes. They are a lot more common than people realize. Many Coin stores throw them in junk piles and some are really OK. Also, check out flea markets and garage/yard sales. Not long ago I was able to pick up thousands of them at a flea market but that seller sort of vanished. To bad too since most were less than a dollar each. |
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You probably wouldn't be able to get all the common dates in the junk silver bins, but you might be able to find the rest on ebay. *Personally, any LCS that had nothing but an overpriced inventory and wouldn't even let me cherrypick their junk silver, just lost a customer. |
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I was really surprised by the variety of date/mm and majority appeared to be in better condition than expected (especially BC he just pulled them out quick)- I had asked for 10 merc and 10 rose and ended up 11/9 with the mercs being in better condition overall. A 1920 and 1920 d (I believe) were worst condition wise where the 0 was partially faded/worn. I'll try to add some pics if I get some quiet time this weekend.
Buying a complete or partial set in dansco might work, but the fun is putting it together. The other option is cheap Whitman folder ($3-4) and keeps them organized for now and then the $20-25 savings on nicer album just add to stash until I see if I can get them for decent price before committing to album
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He let me have a little input in some quarters, but I could tell got frustrated when I was looking for more than 30 seconds and told me twice only reason he let me was BC small supply ie mostly 60's Washington's.
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Personally I wouldn't do business with a store that gave me an attitude when I wanted to select my own coins Certainly I've walked away from tables at coin shows and they have lost business from me if they act all pissy
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I'm a dealer and except for the "big three", you could probably buy all the others for a buck or two; in grades of AG to VG ( and a bit higher as the dates go up. Fine to VF for the thirties, VF to XF in the 40's. I have in fact had several customers do just that. Though it was easier during the 'Great melt" years of a couple years past. I have one customer that comes in once a week to check the junk bin for upgrades, and now has a set that averages VF30. It has taken him 5 years, but I think the search is part of the fun. Enjoy, and give it a shot!
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I'm just getting into collecting mercs. I'm targeting the 42 pre-1934 issues (though I'll likely skip the big '16D), and looking for estate sales, LCS inventory, and other places. Just starting out and I am pretty excited about this series. @g048406: I really can't believe that could be true. All issues in series except 1916-D in avg grade in a Dansco for $200 on ebay?! That sounds like a steal. Please let me know if you see that on ebay! |
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I've noticed some ebay lots over past couple of weeks that are below the 15/16+ to 1 junk price (current ebay going rate?). The lots usually have high # and come in older folders with pictures that are tough to see. I'm not opposed to larger lots, but I landed 2 dansco (1 just mercs other mercs through 1978) and 1 Whitman album merc for $24 including shipping earlier this week (thank you if it was a CCF member) The plan might be just keep 1 dansco and sell/trade other 2 or start one set from junk and another higher grade. |
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Thanks for the link, looks like a good website. What are their shipping rates? I don't see any posted
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 Thank you for the link. I have tried Wizard for the Merc Album and am still waiting for them to get them in for over 2 months. I might have to forgo the ANA discount I get and get one here for the wife. She has fallen in love with them. |
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Posted 03/27/2015 6:34 pm
