New To Coin Rolling. What's The Best And Non-Expensive Tools That I Need?

Some tubes, gloves, maybe an album (Dansco or Whitman). A lot of people buy microscopes but I just use a magnifying glass. Figured if doubling was dramatic enough to be worth something then I would be able to see it.

1) A bicycle or motorbike as opposed to automobile. Bank runs can get expensive.
It used to cost me $10-$50 in gas per week for my runs, especially road trips.

2) 100% fee-free banking accounts.

These are the most expensive parts of roll hunting if you aren't careful.

Patience is certainly the most valuable tool you can have.

As to actual tools, I bought an inexpensive USB scope off of Amazon for probably around $30 and followed that with an inexpensive stand for the scope at around $20. Although the stand isn't necessary strictly speaking, I think it's invaluable and while loupes and magnifying glasses are cheaper, the scope and stand makes reviewing large numbers of coins really easy and relatively eye stress free.

Seeing them on your monitor helps immensely, especially if you're beginning.

A lightweight digital scale is also very helpful and can be bought for $10. Make sure it weighs in grams as well as ounces and goes to hundredths for accuracy sake.

A copy of the most recent Red Book is also helpful, so long as a) you read it and b) understand the prices are probably inaccurate by about 20% on most common coins.

Good luck and happy hunting.

Thank you for all the help, everybody! So much help already. I appreciate it!

To open paper rolls with crimped ends I've used the plastic cap of a pen, like those from Bic crystal pens. I push the sharp end of the cap between the coin and crimped paper then hold the cap steady while I rotate the roll. This pries up and uncrimps the paper, usually within two or three turns of the roll. This technique saves your fingers plus the plastic of the cap generally will not harm the coin at the end of the roll.