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Valued Member
United States
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Hi-Ho! Krazy Kermit here! Okay so for "fun" I went to 3 on-line coin shops to compare what it would cost to buy all Quarters from 1999-2017 both P&D mint. Here is the breakdown: Littleton: $198.00 for complete state; $33.95 for Territory & $160.00 for National Parks. Grand total= $391.95 Village: $125.00 for complete state; $19.20 for Territory & $229.00 for National Parks. Grand total= $373.20 Colonial Acres: $87.85 for complete state & Territory then $94.95 for National Parks. The National Park cost even covers all future quarters in the series. Grand total= $182.90. Now my questions off this comparison, can anyone guess or know why the prices differ so much. Also, can someone provide a link or two to some ebay sales that may compare to the type of coins I'be be getting above. Again this is all hypothetical for now. Just for fun but education as well! Thanks! Kermit |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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The grade range PLUS the eye appeal from one set to another may not compare, even for modern issues.
A bright set from mint sets will average considerably better grades and eye appeal. Coins pulled from circulation or bank rolls/bags may be BU with an occasional AU with notable problems.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks moxking!
So are you thinking that Littleton may be a "better quality" of coin?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10034 Posts |
Littleton also is known for higher prices. They have made a business basically with mostly new level collectors who end up spending way too much for what they get. Although every once in awhile they have a good special that is actually not bad. As to ebay links, just go there and type " State Quarter set" in the search bar and you likely will find what you are after. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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As stated often in the past, I am not a fan of Littleton's approach to the hobby, but I will say that their quality is consistently high.
Edited by Coinfrog
07/04/2018 6:13 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
819 Posts |
If you can wait until you have enough post. I have a lot of extras both state and parks picked from rolls. Face plus shipping. I pulled these just for this reason helping out the New collectors.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Littleton is just way to high on everything. And they send you stuff even if you don't want it.
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Valued Member
United States
50 Posts |
Thanks all for the great advice!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3402 Posts |
Again, try going old school and pick up a folder and start "filling holes," from circulation. Bank roll searching is very "zen"
KK
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree with Kurrency Ken. Start off filling holes with coins you've found in circulation. It will be a lot cheaper that way.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just throw this out there: Here is a quick ebay search for the exact terms you specified (discarding PCGS and NGC). There are two matches, about $97 and $124. And here are listings from Dave's Collectible Coins with two separate runs for the state and ATB Quarter runs (missing the 2009 territories) for $61 each. I've bought from him before, generally good quality. |
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Posted 07/04/2018 5:30 pm
