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Valued Member
Canada
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I have the opportunity to get 5 lbs of mixed world coins, the mix is said to be 1800's to preset with the majority being 40 years or older.. No other information other then that, do you guys think its worth the price? I have very very little experience with world coins, but wouldn't mind adding some to my collection.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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5 lb. is approx. 240 coins considering each one is worth .25 than that would be $60
Edited by Adam_E
04/29/2010 07:31 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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From that description, it's way too much money. Poundage is readily available from ebay at $5-8/lb. Mostly '60s and newer, often with a few worn/damaged 1800s thrown in to validate the '1800s to present' claim. Without knowing the source or seeing the lot, that's all I would consider paying. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I was just digging through my local shop's "bulk world coin" bin today. They sell them for 25c each or 5/$1...not sure of the poundage, but if Adam_E's approximation is close, I wouldn't buy that lot. I can get 350 world coins AND I get to pick them for the same $70...way more than the 240 in a blind mix. Of my quick dig today, I saw many from the early-mid 1900s (20s-50s) and then of course a bunch more newer than that. I don't know if you can find the same sort of deal near you, but it might be worth the time to look around and see what others are offering...especially when buying a blind mix.
Edited by bwbollom
04/28/2010 11:59 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5953 Posts |
If I could sell 5 lbs of Dark siders for $70 a time I would be a rich man. I usually get around half that for bulk lots and that's with plenty of coins from the early 1900's
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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If I could sell 5 lbs of Dark siders for $70 a time I would be a rich man. I usually get around half that for bulk lots and that's with plenty of coins from the early 1900's  Well... I collect only what you call "Dark siders" and an average price for one coin is $ 300,-  |
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Thanks, I think I will pass on this one! Glad I asked first!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1840 Posts |
I saw 20 pounds for $90 on the Bay while searching for bulk lots the other day.
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Valued Member
Canada
223 Posts |
Well he's down to 50$ now so its getting better!!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3692 Posts |
Sounds like you went to a local store with $5 in hand.
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Valued Member
Canada
223 Posts |
Kijiji ad, looking at colonialacres they have 5 lbs going for 40$ so this is pretty close...
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Posted 04/28/2010 9:47 pm
