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New Member
United States
24 Posts |
Im just curious as my collection grows, what are some of the things you guys are doing with duplicate coins and /or extra that might not truly serve much purpose in your collection?
Do you sell or trade them off to obtain more or simply just hold on to them?
Thx
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
17894 Posts |
I've traded quite a few on the Forum. I've also sold some at 'Car Boot Sales' (rather like the garage sales you have in the USA).
I have occasionally sold scrap silver to coin dealers.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5239 Posts |
I used to trade a lot until my collection grew too big and the cost of mailing grew too high.
Now I usually trade/ sell locally (where no mailing is involved)or just hang onto the item if there is not a big investment in the duplicate.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
It does pile up. I have sold some to fund buying more coins.
Long term plan. Start selling online and coin shows once
I get older, mid 60's. So I do have a few more years.
I have been trying to down size my collection. Doing that
by boxing coins up and putting in storage.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2661 Posts |
I have planned to sell them off, but have not gotten around to it. They are now stored loose in mason jars with a descant packet for now. These are all unwanted wheat cents and world coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
I don't often have duplicates or other unwanted coins. I have about 5-6 right now. They all have enough value to merit listing on ebay. And some I take to the Baltimore Whitman show (next weekend, I believe) and see if I can find an interested dealer. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
9152 Posts |
I have started sets for my kids (3) and grandkids (7)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
I have a favorite dealer I buy from at the 3 or 4 coin shows I attend each year. When I do get something I already have or upgrade I usually take him some coins to use as trade or partial payment for the new coins I pick out from his offerings. I have thought about listing a few on ebay but as of yet I have not. Maybe someday I will. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't have a lot of duplicates, but have found myself buying BU Franklins I already have. When I do I just keep the nicer in the album and hold on to the rest for trade or a 2nd set.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
695 Posts |
Had a similar problem a couple of years ago with duplicate world coins of little value. Took about 80, put them in 2 x 2's, labeled them and gave them to a Social Studies teacher at an Inner City school. They were gratefully received and were a hit with the youngsters. Have been advised by the teacher that none have gone astray!
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New Member
 United States
24 Posts |
good responses and ideas everyone! I have just noticed that when ii hunt for the coins to be retrieved in circulation I end up with a lot being the same years ans what not. I mean one can only have so many 1999 and 2001 kennedy halfs lol. we do not have children and our animals could care less, so maybe ill look into the occasional ebay sale. Nothing I have duplicates of are worth a tremendous amount so... i had been recommended in another thread here that I should go out and find a quality coin shop around locally and go over what I have. would duplicates be subject for putting in flips ya think or just leave em loose? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
I've always had a problem with duplicates. Many years ago I started putting all my duplicates in 2x2's, then in a box. When there accumulated enough, I started a new Album. Been doing this so long, I've now accumulated 10 Lincoln Albums, 12 Mercury dime Album and on and on and on and on. Well over 100 Albums and mostly all full. |
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New Member
United States
24 Posts |
thank you Just Carl and Coinfrog!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1358 Posts |
I try not to keep duplicates. It's not too hard to do since I'm mostly a circulation collector. Most of what I find I'll toss back in the wild, even old wheaties and sometimes Buffalo nickels. I pass them on, so maybe someone else will find them and get interested in the hobby. Edited by coinsearcher83
10/23/2016 9:07 pm
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New Member
United States
24 Posts |
That's a solid way to look at them. I myself enjoy the hunt within the circulation coins too...
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Posted 10/23/2016 05:33 am
