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SmallCHange
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/28/2009 : 06:00:26
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Hi,
I do not post much, and am not a huge hoarder. I pickup $5 of pennies and $20 of nickels when I am at a bank, maybe once a week or so.
At TD Bank, the person next to me at the counter was asking for Eisenhowers, and he was surprised when the teller ask him how many does he need. He said usually the banks do not have too many. They said someone dropped off a bunch. He took only $10 worth! I told that teller I would be right back (I wanted to put the pennies and nickels in the car) and purchase whatever IKES she had left.
I waited in line, when my turn came, the teller who had the IKES said to wait for her, so the other customers went around me to the other avail tellers. Another teller opened her window when this conversation about me waiting for the IKES came up, and she said, that she buys them. My teller said, customer already waiting for them. When I got up there and looked at the other tellers sad face, I said, lets split them, and I took $50 worth and I think she got about $40. Her face lit up, and all was well.
So, I thought, why not try another bank, as seems like a lucky day. I went to BOA, and got my $5 pennies and $20 nickels. This is a TRUE STORY. She handed over to me Westward Journey MINT rolls, those ones that that MINT Sold at their site, those colorful MINT wrappers. Even better, 6 of the rolls were 2004 (3 P and 3 D), three 2005, and one 2006. I said those are pretty ones, and the teller said yes. The lines were too long and I did not feel comfortable about asking for more, so I left. I figured the day went pretty good already.
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
2212 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 07:28:24
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| I try getting pennies Fri at one of my spots, and they didn't have a bag of them, will try next week. |
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Dumpster Diver
Penny Collector Member
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 08:56:13
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Were any of the Ikes silver?
Nice Find! |
"You're not really gonna throw that out...are you"? |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 10:00:24
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Congratulations on the great pickups. Looks like Kurr was right about this being a great time of year to pick up coin at the bank. Lots of good stuff getting cashed in right now.  |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2533 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 11:04:53
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WOW $100 in Ike's at one bank.
Nice score on the Nickels. I don't know if they are pulling any profits on the bay.
Gotta get out early Monday and see what I can find. Better take a big bank roll. I don't want to leave anything behind. |
You don't have to be the BEST you just have to be.......SLICK
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daviscfad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1664 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 11:11:31
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| i am sure they are pulling some profits on the bay. Nice haul on all of it though |
Inquiring minds want to know |
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 11/29/2009 : 10:07:20
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SmallCHange...very nice, indeed. I love the Ocean in View nickels. I think that is a beautiful design.
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2009 : 00:41:59
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| LOL I asked for Ike's one time last yr and left about 20mins later with 1,560 of them. DIdn't expect that to say the lest. |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2009 : 00:42:47
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| and congrats on your good forture! Nice score for sure |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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george454
Penny Pincher Member
242 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2009 : 09:57:05
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| Good pickups like that come few and far between, but it always pays to put the bug in the tellers ear that you are looking for these things and always be nice and friendly so that they remember you and will hold coins even if you are not a regular customer. P.S. I give you 6 months to a Year and the sorting bug will be so deep in you that you will start picking up boxes and then more boxes and soon enough you will be up there with the big guys. Keep us posted on any more good finds. |
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Nice small nickel pickup
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