It is really tough to generalize the origin of bulk lots. I'm sure many of these lots are Bundesbank bags while others come from a variety of sources. Knowing how to spot a good lot can net you a lot of coins at a low price.
I know from experience that buying a collection can net several fairly worthless coins. One world coin seller that I frequently do business with at the local coin shows throws any coin worth less than a dollar into bulk lots.
Other bulk lots can be a much better deal. There is a stamp seller on ebay who seems to acquire occasional coin collections in his dealings. I assume that he knows little about coins because these lots typically sell cheap. One that I bought from him over the summer had coins from 1632-1970. This included several 18th century silver coins.
I know from experience that buying a collection can net several fairly worthless coins. One world coin seller that I frequently do business with at the local coin shows throws any coin worth less than a dollar into bulk lots.
Other bulk lots can be a much better deal. There is a stamp seller on ebay who seems to acquire occasional coin collections in his dealings. I assume that he knows little about coins because these lots typically sell cheap. One that I bought from him over the summer had coins from 1632-1970. This included several 18th century silver coins.




















