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Linkthesink New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 05/01/2023 8:53 pm Got a few Indian head rolls from ebay, supposedly not open or searched. Seller said they came from an estate sale. Should be here by Friday. Have you all had any luck with these type of purchases? I'm pretty sceptical about them but figured I'd give them a shot. Report this Post to the Staff

mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2951 Posts	Posted 05/01/2023 9:35 pm I believe our general consensus here is that most of these "unsearched" rolls are indeed searched and carefully crimped back shut after all the "goodies" are hunted out. Now there is a small probability that these are genuinely unsearched coins in which you might do really good, but fairly doubtful at that... Best of luck to you on your endeavors with these rolls! We would like to see what you find, if anything Edited by mrwhatisit 05/01/2023 9:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19112 Posts	Posted 05/01/2023 9:41 pm Agree with the above. It's possible the ebay seller didn't search them, but the prior owner may well have. It's a somewhat risky purchase. Report this Post to the Staff
I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1227 Posts	Posted 05/01/2023 9:54 pm Well coins that are 120 years old not searched. Hope you find something good. Good luck Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 05/01/2023 10:02 pm fingers crossed that you get a good set of rolls to search. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Linkthesink New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 05/01/2023 10:43 pm Yeah I assumed all those rolls on ebay are picked through. The seller said they were from an estate sale, and they didn't have any Indian heads listed or sold on their account. I figured it was a higher shot of being genuine. I'll let you all know if it's a bust or not. Report this Post to the Staff
chipjones Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 12:12 am Not to go off topic. But I just picked up 4 sealed bank bags (50.00 face value) each Of cents. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2280 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 12:16 am Without a doubt in my mind they have been searched. This whole "estate sale" story is a very old tactic as well. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 01:32 am Save your money and buy a coin you can be proud of. If you really like surprise, have a local coin shop put together a grab bag for you. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 04:08 am I've bought a few such rolls over the years when they go cheaply. They've been put together rolls with a the seller hoping for a big payday. I haven't bought one of these rolls in at least 10 years and perhaps you will have a different experience. But it's not likely. At all. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1655 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 04:44 am How would they even know they are all Indian Heads if they hadn't been searched? Regardless, you may get a mixture of common dates for a good start for an album. Report this Post to the Staff
Alpha33 Valued Member United States 362 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 08:23 am Is it possible, sure. Is it probable, not a chance. Report this Post to the Staff
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3342 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 08:58 am After the dealer fills the tubes with his coins he doesn't need to search them again. They're unsearched when you get them. Weasel words. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 11:14 am If the seller is being completely honest...maybe they are truly unsearched to their knowledge. Not everyone collects or cares for coins. I'm an optimist! Yes, do let us know what you find. Sounds like a fun search. Edited by dsking 05/02/2023 11:15 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 11:25 am You seldom get more than you pay for in this world, but you can easily get less, especially on ebay. Edited by Coinfrog 05/02/2023 11:35 am Report this Post to the Staff
Maine Member Valued Member United States 450 Posts	Posted 05/03/2023 2:23 pm I purchased one of these "unsearched" rolls several years ago. Contained mostly commons, average VG, a few bent coins, and an AG 1872. Overall not bad. I think I paid around $40. Report this Post to the Staff
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