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Pillar of the Community
United States
842 Posts |
I think I made out today! I got an entire set of War Nickels for $20. I also got more on top of that: 2 WWII German coins, a 1937 Buffalo nickel in VG condition, a 1985 Jefferson proof, and three half-dimes (1849, 1856, 1857) for just an extra $15. Too bad I only brought $35 along with me, because there were more goodies calling my name! |
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Valued Member
Canada
235 Posts |
I love flea markets for coin hunts as well. Some great deals to be had
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Nice pickup! You got the war nickles for under BV. Check the 1943-P for the 43/2.
This reminds me to check out flea markets...you never know.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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My second largest and best purchase in coins was at a flea market. A large black 3 ringed binder with 238 Buffalo nickels and a page of Jefferson nickels. All in those 20 pocket plastic pages and almost all in at least EF to MS grades. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
552 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2661 Posts |
You did Great!! Wish I could find deals like that. My local flea markets are filled with things like 1968 mint sets that were purchased at local auctions for $25+ dollars and and are being put up for sale at even higher prices in order to try and turn a profit.  I get so tired of seeing $15 common date Buffalo's. |
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Valued Member
United States
187 Posts |
nice score ancient,sounds like you were in the right place...and it musta been the right time.I can never seem to combine the two myself
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Valued Member
Canada
235 Posts |
I got a 1967 Canadian mint state set at a flea market last year for $27. The dollar coin alone is worth atleast that, not to mention the silver value.
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Valued Member
United States
159 Posts |
Awesome! I haven't had much luck at flea markets.
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Valued Member
United States
379 Posts |
I am headed to the flea market here near Cincinnati. Am hoping to find some deals but I am not holding my breath.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4541 Posts |
Flea market finds are great
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Valued Member
United States
341 Posts |
I just recently went to a few fly markets. I hadn't been to one since I was a kid. Was amazed at how many people had coins for sale. Did pick up a few things. Hope to go to more soon.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
570 Posts |
I have had some pretty great finds at flea markets too. Remember if you don't see any coins out just ask the sellers, some keep them hidden because they don't want them to get stolen. I have had many people pull out coins or bring them the next time because they thought no one was interested. When they find out I am interested some will even hold all there coins for me to look at first  . All you have to do is ask  . |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1064 Posts |
Good for you guys! Flea markets in my area have mostly junk, never find any good coins - mostly Avon bottles!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
You may find more and more coin dealers at flea markets. Once reason is many are dropping a coin store. At a coin store you have to wait for a possible custome but at a flea market, thousands of potential customers pass you all day.
Other coin store owners have found that for a Sunday at a flea market, they can sell as much as all week at their store.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
543 Posts |
I am determined now to visit a flea market in my area!
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Posted 08/20/2011 2:52 pm
