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Valued Member
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My sister-in law has a stash of coinage from a long time ago. She collects her change and tosses it in a big container. With loads of cents nickels dimes and quarters at hand, how should I approach her with an offer to search the stash?
I offered to give her $1 for each roll of pennies sort out. Is that too much to pay for a potential honey pot of cents?
I want to do the same thing with nickels dimes and quarters but I'm unsure what I will offer for each denomination.
If I don't give her a deal, she will probably us a coin star machine at the local grocery store. I'm trying to get her to make money, not lose money.
I would appreciate any advice you all could give.
Thank you mucho
Joanne
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Pillar of the Community
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If it's just loose change, why not offer to pay face value? That would still net more money than cashing it in at Coinstar. If you find something better after paying face value for everything, just pay the difference in what it's worth.
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Seems like a sweet deal for your sister-in-law. Not so much for you, though.
I agree with Wheatback.
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If I don't give her a deal, she will probably us a coin star machine at the local grocery store. So, you say she is probably going to use a Coin-Star machine. (getting less $$$ than she puts into the machine). But, you want to offer her more money for these same coins...  Time for someone to think this one over.....  |
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I guess giving her face value would be a good idea. She would be saving money versus the coinstar. Hmm rethinking the situation. She said she won't be making a decision one way or the other for a while so I got plenty of time to formulate a plan.
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Advise her Coinstar will give her $88 for every $100.
Tell her you will give her $100 for every $100.
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My sister-in law has a stash of coinage from a long time ago. How "Long" ago? Some people think the 60's was long ago and others think the 1800's is long ago. |
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Agree with the others ... with the modifier that you offer her face value only if you believe there is something of value in the stash. Otherwise you are stuck with the $88 for $100 Coin Star redemption problem.  Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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How "Long" ago? Some people think the 60's was long ago and others think the 1800's is long ago. that was my thought - how far back (in dates) do they go? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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WheatBack's advice is perfect. I agree.
Errers and Varietys.
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If it's just loose change, why not offer to pay face value? Better than a gift card. Good luck! smat |
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@dearborn The coins are modern. They come from her change when she buys stuff. I'm going to give her face value, which I think is the best option.
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Is your collecting goal to fill type and date sets for modern U.S. coins?
Edited by tdziemia
03/06/2026 10:59 am
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