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Valued Member
United States
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Just finished opening $20 in pennies. I got 6 wheats ranging from'44-'55. 3 .09's, 2 Canadians ('74 and '89) and then a random cent that has a rainbow tint to it! I'm happy with those wheaties!  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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not bad  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Aside from the time you have spent, you basically have 6 Wheats worth less than 20 cents total even if you could sell them. Which you can't. Why do you do this?  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Aside from the time you have spent, you basically have 6 Wheats worth less than 20 cents total even if you could sell them. Which you can't.
Why do you do this? He enjoys the thrill of the hunt. |
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 United States
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Because I'm in high school and don't have a lot of money. This is how I like to spend my time. It's adventurous.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coinfrog, I think you are missing the point entirely. Roll hunting is for amusement, not necessarily monetary gain (although some finds can yield a hefty premium).
That hope of finding something incredible in the next roll inspires us to continue searching, and finding the little things along the way is a lot of fun. Sometimes we find ourselves in dry spells, but that all gets forgotten once we make a nice score. It really is all about the thrill of the hunt.
Edited by Rollsearcher37
09/20/2015 9:39 pm
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United States
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Just thinking about finding a 1969 DD, 1955S DD, or a 1909S VDB, gets your blood flowing. I'm 15 and don't have a job yet. Even I did I would still CRH because if I find something spectacular it'll make me feel good that I found it, not just bought it. There are good coins still waiting to be found. I enjoy the hunting aspect of it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 It's the challenge for me. The idea of building something out of pocket change or CRH appeals to me. For a face value investment and time, you can build something pretty cool; if not to anyone else but yourself. I suspect that a very few collectors do this to get enriched financially. And I applaud those who do this on a minimal, fixed budget. Nobody is really left out of this hobby as a result. I think that's pretty cool! Edited by Rackster
09/20/2015 9:55 pm
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United States
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Yeah man! Every once in a while I to go do coin ships and look around for anything interesting that's relatively cheap.
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Valued Member
United States
57 Posts |
I love it when all of a sudden a random wheat pops out. It's exciting for me. Probably my favorite coin besides then War Nickels which I have yet to find in circulation. :) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote: my favorite coin besides then War Nickels They are pretty cool, arent they? I am a fan of the coin, if you couldn't tell  |
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Why do you do this? I can't believe anyone here would ask that.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Do you check for varieties?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coinfrog... My mother always told me "If you cant say anything nice, Don't say anything at all"
You would be wise to take her advice.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coin frog has an opinion/position that's valid against a different paradigm. Nothing wrong with that at all. If something doesn't fit the paradigm we follow we tend to be confused; things aren't fitting expectations as expected. For instance, I see folks pour through boxes of coins in a matter of hours. It's days for me. But the paradigm is different; I variety hunt. So it 'confuses' me why folks are willing to skip over nice finds (and usually more lucrative). But to each their own. It's fine to point out differences in paradigms; some paradigm shifts are usually inevitable. But be mindful of another's paradigm and try to be accepting of differences. And if a person doesn't adopt your paradigm it's ok. If folks are happy doing what they are doing we should be happy that they are happy.
Happy hunting folks!
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CRH is more about the challenge of filling a book with out paying more than face value for any coin in it.
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Posted 09/20/2015 9:15 pm
