What's In A $25 Box Of US Cents These Days, Anyway?

Nice wheat count. I'm very fortunate if I come across one wheat every 50-60 rolls. Been that way for many years.

Just a waste of time, with no conceivable hope of finding anything of value. Rather spend this time reading catalogs and numismatic books, going to coin shops and shows, and finding a local coin club.

Generations of collectors will attest to the futility of coin roll hunting.

Get a life - seriously.

Gosh! For me I can't see a difference in spending time searching through worthless coins than the hours you spend reading coin books, magazines, and articles. Also, you post over 26 bone-head thoughts a day, while I only write stupid posts 2-3 times a week.

I agree that coin roll hunting rarely is worth the time and expenses, but it IS a time consuming 'job' that is relaxing to many, and good for the mind. We all are in this hobby for various reasons. Sure, I myself find lots of posts on this site 'stupid', but I've learned that if some people choose a different way of collecting that makes them happy, just walk on by. No need for me to slam someone's ideas that don't agree with mine, because there's probably the same amount of people out there who think what I do is silly.

All thoughts and opinions are welcomed here, as long as they don't stray into "foul territory." I don't roll hunt much, but I appreciate the defense of that activity, as I do find it relaxing. And I have a ton of respect for @coinfrog, who has spent a lifetime in this profession/hobby, as many of us have to varying degrees.

@Frog - what sounds like a waste of time to me is trolling awesome collector sites spewing negativity.....

I enjoy the hunt and the hurt and I most enjoy sharing the ups and downs of the hunt..... collectors are in the trenches together and look out for each other....we all want to find that collection dump in the next roll we open and then race to sites to share with our friends that understand our delight..... some people will never understand the utter joy that you get getting 2 wheat pennies in the same roll.... so you have to find like minded people that share that same sentiment to celebrate.....

Let us have our fun and search to our heart content without the negativity...... Merry Christmas to all of you collectors out there......

Thanks for the info Halfamind. My local bank has been posting they don't have change to give such as rolls, and has happened at times all this year, so boxes (at least cheaply obtained) are not an option. I tend to go through more pocket change although I still have change left to go through from about 10 years ago I put away. The hunt became more enjoyable as I learned more about varieties and errors as those have at least some potential payback value (if desired) for pocket change, where top grades are very unlikely to be found outside of brand new rolls that happened to be opened and given to you right away.

Even a basic book like strike it rich with pocket change is plenty to get someone started. Those hunts for top condition are better suited to uncirculated rolls and mint bags of which I also still have some that I'm hopefully finally going to be able to do as well as this year has been terrible for extra time to do that and posting as well. Of course some people also just like to fill albums that some of the longtimers may not get excitement doing anymore. My family who were not collectors just enjoyed doing the quarter sets for example. Ive been wondering if I do that again with cents now, just what is possible to still find out there.

Great discussion, everyone! Glad I'm not the only one who enjoys cracking open a roll every now and then. Happy holidays to all!!!