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legacypac
Administrator
Canada
1653 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 02:03:09
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Got 10 Pan American bars, 10 2010 Maples off a guy from Craigslist
Bought buckets of pennies and nickels
Dumped 252.00 in pennies
25 consecutive new $5 Canadian bills for face. |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1333 Posts |
 Posted - 09/14/2008 : 11:20:31
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
I hoard them. 
LOL.. next thing you know you will be telling me 3 automatic rolling machines is enough. 
Next thing we know, Ryedale coin will be backordered and people will be buying from HCBT for a huge premium!!!!!!!!!!!! |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
3603 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 17:25:04
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| I figure if I corner the market it will cut down on competition.. LOL |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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DesertTumbleweed402
Penny Sorter Member
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 15:29:08
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| I bought 32 silver quarters and four walkers. |
I enjoy taking long walks off short piers. |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 19:46:27
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
I figure if I corner the market it will cut down on competition.. LOL
I was wrong...next thing we know, HCBT will be the next manager of ryedale coin. |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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scooter
Penny Pincher Member
154 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 20:42:57
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| got lucky 2300 mercs 8.5 face, my biggest purchase yet |
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Frugi
Moderator
USA
473 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 20:55:01
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BK & Micky D's use mostly unmentionable things in the burgers. Quite possibly the cheapest, nastiest meat on the mkt, but to each their own.:-)
Also, it is against federal law to charge tax on US coins, and/or US coins made of gold or silver. Anyone doing so is ripping you off and should be confronted! |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
3603 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 22:27:11
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That is a great score scooter.. congratulations!
All I bought yesterday was 5 more bags of copper to add to the hoard, 5 early date Walkers, and a little pile of foreign silver coins. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 23:08:11
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| I feel like a slacker...I havent bought any coins in the last 7 days. I did by the gf some nice gold earrings, do they count? ..ok I'm looking on ebay right now for something to buy. I cant let a week go by without getting anything! |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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Nickelless
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1343 Posts |
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Nickelless
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Chip500
Penny Sorter Member
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 19:46:16
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| Bought a 1/2 oz AGE a 1/4 oz AGE and about to buy another 1/4 oz AGE. Im loving this live offer :) |
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Nickelless
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Frugi
Moderator
USA
473 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 20:21:11
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| I work at an antique gallery (glorified antique mall), and since I started I have been buying all the non weighted sterling items I can, but not jewelry, just functional sterling, such as: flatware (excluding knives), coin silver flatware, sterling- bowls, plates, vases, candelabra's, etc. I have been finding all sorts of deals, all below melt. This is an inflation proof way of purchasing silver since it has a collectible value and can be resold at a much higher amount. The best purchase to date is tied between a 12 place setting (68 pcs.) sterling flatware set in a mahogany case for $40.00 & I found a large heart shaped box made by william comyn of London in 1875 (paid only $5.00), and is in mint condition. The flatware set is over 70 ounces, and the heart box is only several ounces but is worth over $1200.00 retail. My non-weighted silver hoard is at about 75 lbs. at this point. I will be waiting for silver to drop below $10.00/oz. before I start buying any US 90% face. |
Real Eyes Realize Real Lies
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1wXV9vdM0c |
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Nickelless
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1343 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 20:27:59
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Originally posted by Frugi
I work at an antique gallery (glorified antique mall), and since I started I have been buying all the non weighted sterling items I can, but not jewelry, just functional sterling, such as: flatware (excluding knives), coin silver flatware, sterling- bowls, plates, vases, candelabra's, etc. I have been finding all sorts of deals, all below melt. This is an inflation proof way of purchasing silver since it has a collectible value and can be resold at a much higher amount. The best purchase to date is tied between a 12 place setting (68 pcs.) sterling flatware set in a mahogany case for $40.00 & I found a large heart shaped box made by william comyn of London in 1875 (paid only $5.00), and is in mint condition. The flatware set is over 70 ounces, and the heart box is only several ounces but is worth over $1200.00 retail. My non-weighted silver hoard is at about 75 lbs. at this point. I will be waiting for silver to drop below $10.00/oz. before I start buying any US 90% face.
What would be the easiest way to find sterling at antique malls without coming right out and asking and setting off a stampede for silver? What items should people look for? My brother lives just a few blocks from a huge antique mall-type of store, so I can trot in there anytime I'm in town. |
Why hyperinflation is inevitable...and very soon:
http://www.shadowstats.com/article/292
http://www.ChrisMartenson.com |
Edited by - Nickelless on 10/03/2008 20:29:04 |
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Frugi
Moderator
USA
473 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 21:00:59
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Originally posted by Nickelless
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Originally posted by Frugi
I work at an antique gallery (glorified antique mall), and since I started I have been buying all the non weighted sterling items I can, but not jewelry, just functional sterling, such as: flatware (excluding knives), coin silver flatware, sterling- bowls, plates, vases, candelabra's, etc. I have been finding all sorts of deals, all below melt. This is an inflation proof way of purchasing silver since it has a collectible value and can be resold at a much higher amount. The best purchase to date is tied between a 12 place setting (68 pcs.) sterling flatware set in a mahogany case for $40.00 & I found a large heart shaped box made by william comyn of London in 1875 (paid only $5.00), and is in mint condition. The flatware set is over 70 ounces, and the heart box is only several ounces but is worth over $1200.00 retail. My non-weighted silver hoard is at about 75 lbs. at this point. I will be waiting for silver to drop below $10.00/oz. before I start buying any US 90% face.
What would be the easiest way to find sterling at antique malls without coming right out and asking and setting off a stampede for silver? What items should people look for? My brother lives just a few blocks from a huge antique mall-type of store, so I can trot in there anytime I'm in town.
The best advice I can give would be to ask your brother to become a dealer there. The fees are very small. Ours are $65.00/month & 10% off all your sales. You will need someone who knows when the dealer paychecks are issued ( on what day ). That will be the day all the dealers come in to get their $$$, and that is usually when all the dealers come in and bring new items, so just show up that day, and only shop the locked glass cases. Also, some places have a dealer sign in sheet near the register, if you stopped by every day, you could check the list and only check the cases that have those dealers signed in under. Bring a pen & paper and write down any case number you see with interesting items, and have an attendant help you when you have finished looking, just go around to all the cases, and have them opened 1 by 1. Last bit of advice- Most Americans including most antique dealers are unaware of English and British hallmarks on silver, so brush up on your hallmarks, also most are unfamiliar with what coin silver spoons look like, since they are usually unmarked.
Examples: a Lion with his right paw raised means sterling (but, be careful because this mark is also used on plate, so know the difference between the two marks, they are very similar). Also, up until recently a pentagram inside of a circle also denotes sterling, along with about a 100 or so other marks. European silver is really easy to find at reasonable cost. You will have the most luck stopping by on a daily basis if possible. I happen to get the deals because I am always there and see it when it comes in, plus dealers know I like silver so they actually bring it to me. As silver is dropping the "under melt" deals are rapidly dwindling. I bought lots of silver "under melt" when it was over $20.00/oz. so lately it has been hard to get, but I still manage to make at least one purchase every day. GOOD LUCK, and let me know if you have any questions. I also can identify marks pretty good if you are ever wondering. I will post a link to the best identifier I know of. |
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Frugi
Moderator
USA
473 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 21:05:38
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| I am now posting a link in the helpful links category if anyone is intersted. this is the hands down best sight for euro silver marks- enjoy! |
Real Eyes Realize Real Lies
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1wXV9vdM0c |
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Nickelless
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1848 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2008 : 19:26:39
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Originally posted by Nickelless
Since none of us can find silver right now, today I shelled out $400 for three boxes of lead and a new piece of stainless steel. 
Yes, yes, yes! Congratulations, you finally got one huh. Pictures please. Man I really need to get another. If I could just make up my mind.... I'm so excited for you.
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I'm so sick over pennies....I frequently trade a dime or two for the whole "take-a-penny" container if sufficient coppers exist. That will get you some odd looks. |
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Nickelless
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1343 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2008 : 19:32:21
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I'll post pics as soon as I get a camera. I got a Taurus 9mm for $300, plus three boxes of practice ammo and a cleaning kit. Oh, and I also got one box of "serious" rounds to carry.
Incidentally, I'm thinking about putting up targets from the practice range around the area where I'm storing my PM to make would-be thieves think twice. |
Why hyperinflation is inevitable...and very soon:
http://www.shadowstats.com/article/292
http://www.ChrisMartenson.com |
Edited by - Nickelless on 10/30/2008 19:34:34 |
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What did you buy? part 2
