Where To Buy BU Jefferson Nickels.

Here is one site http://cheapslabs.com/cart/index.ph..._list&c=3232
Also check out the slabbed ones.
John1

I have a set of BU Jefferson nickels. All of the 1965 to date nickels came from mint sets which I bought from the LCS, coin shows and ebay. This was a handy way to get these coins and they look great, but be ready to spend a bit more and deal with all those other coins. All of my 1938 to 1964 nickels were individually selected from the same sources but were not purchased as part of s mint set. This is a bit of a pricy way to build a collection and it took more than two years to complete. Look at it as a labor of love, my motivation was the thrill of the hunt and selecting each coin on its own merits. The only coins that I am missing from my set are some of the early proofs and a few of the overlooked varieties. I am very biased toward this series, I think it is the most underrated coin and series coming out of the 20th century. The set I am assembling, with the varieties I have selected, totals 251 coins. The next closest series that I am collecting is the Roosevelt dime at 239 coins. I consider the LWC, the LMC and the shield cents as separate series. I could go on about why I like this series so much, but I think everyone gets the idea.

Go for it. Do it for the thrill of the collecting and because it makes you happy and have a great hunt!

I'm a mix of the aforementioned approaches. I've been piecing a set together using the following:

-- CRH finds (be prepared to wait a long time to find older dates)
- LCS bid board: locals post extra coins they have usually for half the ebay asking price
- LCS stock: you might get a break if you buy a few coins at a time, but you usually pay the split cost for a BU roll.

On-line resources: sometimes a deal is to be had, so if you're patient, you can make a score. I don't buy on-line, but the site John posted is interesting. Prices seem to be fairly competitive. But as Tony mentions, you may pay a little more with the incremental approach, but it does extend the excitement (I like this approach myself). For example, I avoid the LCS stock purchase unless there is a specimen that is superior to the specimens local's have posted for sale. But I'm not in a rush - I'll wait quite a while to acquire one off the board. That said, Bieder's suggestion is hard to ignore. At $400, it may be too good to pass up.

Thanks to John and Bieder for the pointers. Worth exploring!!

Local Coin Store.

online almost if not all bu rolls come lds or vlds with few steps all full step picked out so you will get bu nickel but at a late die stage. After making this mistake several times I learned for nickel buying coin in hand was the only way. I dont recommend any offers using stock images. Best to take your time and do it in hand. I have about 120 bu rolls in late die stage they are bu but not beautiful could just paid a little more at lcs and been done

to clarify my above comment to be more accurate

that is true Dave Enders runs are the best quality of the ones online I tried and he even has the silver ones too. Great starting point to full book I have 3 books or 4 books I used his modern runs for nice groups of mint cellos.

My above advice on full rolls/stock photo singles is for the earlier date 1938-1960 coins - for 1960-present dave enders is great choice

My suggestion, would be first decide what album you might like to fill.
If it is Dansco, they have two ways to go. One album has just business
strike/mint state, the other is with proofs.

The coins from 1968 through 2006 can be found at what I think is a reasonable
price. But as someone mentioned you will end up with a lot of extra coins.
If you have access to a good (US) coin shop or coin show that is also a good way to pick up a lot of BU/proof nickels.

Another way would be to put a want list up here on CCF. There may be a
few members that have a lot of extra Jefferson nickels.

Sometimes you can buy a set that is not complete or needs some upgrades
for a good price, just to give you a good start.

Hi Rick, I told you before I have your 2009D here waiting for you.

Also right now if you order from the US you will be adding 45% on top of that price.