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Cerulean
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
993 Posts |
 Posted - 11/02/2007 : 08:13:03
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Given all the discussion here about regional variation in sorting percentages, I've decided to map the phenomenon. I've created a Frappr map that shows percentages reported by contributers:
You must be logged in to see this link.
Please help this map grow! Add yourself to this map, and report your recent percentages. If you're nervous about giving away your location, please approximate (use your state capitol or local post office). Also, tell us what you're sorting and how long you've been at it.
As more people join and contribute, we'll see a map of circulating copper volumes. Any guesses where copper will be the most common?
RUNNING TOTAL
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3501 zincs (1982-2007) 75.4%
1106 coppers (1959-1982) 23.8%
31 wheats (1920-1958)
7 Canadian (1968-1995)
1 dime (2004)
Wanna take money away from the Fed? Spend dollar coins!
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horgad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1641 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 09:48:14
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I'm pinned, but I blame you if all the penny hoarders start to move to Indianapolis.  |
Edited by - horgad on 11/02/2007 09:50:19 |
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snappy
Penny Collector Member
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 09:58:34
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| are the current marks on the map people that are on this board? If so then there is one near me! and this cannot be good. 87 miles away in Brockway, MT |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 11:07:08
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Snappy, 87 miles should be a big enough margin. I know of at least 1 serious hoarder that is 30 miles from me and we never impact each other.
My guesses for best percentages are Maine and Michigan.
Great idea Cerulean.
If your percentages are low.. just sort more.
"Preserving REAL coinage.. 2 tons at a time... and FAKE coinage.. a quarter ton at a time.. just for speculation"
HoardCode0.1:M49/15USCA:US1Cu679100(60000 Reserved):US1Zi150000:US5Ni9500:CA5Ni1150 |
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snappy
Penny Collector Member
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 12:05:43
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| 87 miles is only one town away both small towns (under 2000 people). (same coin carrier) |
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Posted - 11/02/2007 : 14:31:14
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ok, i'm posted too.
Scrooge's signature dive into money. |
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Cerulean
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
993 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 15:00:29
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quote:
Originally posted by snappy
are the current marks on the map people that are on this board? If so then there is one near me! and this cannot be good. 87 miles away in Brockway, MT
There were a few dozen "anonymous visitors" on the map, but I have now blocked those from appearing. I have also posted a link to this on TNet, so the map is not exclusive to RealCent members. As of 4pm Friday, there are seven different percentage reports mapped.
RUNNING TOTAL
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3501 zincs (1982-2007) 75.4%
1106 coppers (1959-1982) 23.8%
31 wheats (1920-1958)
7 Canadian (1968-1995)
1 dime (2004)
Wanna take money away from the Fed? Spend dollar coins! |
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Ardent Listener
Administrator
USA
4841 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 16:20:43
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I was in Cleveland today so I hit a couple of banks for pennies. When a teller handed over a box of pennies she gave me a wink and said "this is a nice heavy one for you." It was almost like she knew what I was up too. Well, she was right as its weight was 16 pounds six ounces. Glad she didn't keep it for herself.
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 17:06:06
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Well, I'm in and on the map. All alone in my state.
Deal
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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snappy
Penny Collector Member
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2007 : 19:17:16
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| ok I am added.. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
 Posted - 11/02/2007 : 21:36:24
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quote:
Originally posted by snappy
87 miles is only one town away both small towns (under 2000 people). (same coin carrier)
Wow Snappy, that is a small town.. I think there were that many people in line at the bank this evening when I went to get some pennies and play money for the weekend. Your banks might not get fresh supplies of pennies as fast as some other places. You might be able to cause a penny shortage all by yourself, and then sell your zincs at a premium.
I am on the map now too.. looks like I have the whole state of CA to myself.. Woohoo!!!
If your percentages are low.. just sort more.
"Preserving REAL coinage.. 2 tons at a time... and FAKE coinage.. a quarter ton at a time.. just for speculation"
HoardCode0.1:M49/15USCA:US1Cu679100(60000 Reserved):US1Zi150000:US5Ni9500:CA5Ni1150 |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2007 : 09:48:21
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How come some people have an orange dot for copper and others have a red, including me? Cool map though. Funny, if you zoom in on my dot, its actually kinda close, within 10 miles. Just for the record, my city contains roughly 110k people. I see returns of at least 20%. Never received an already-sorted box. Never received a box of '07's either, (knocking repeatedly on wood).
Deal
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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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2007 : 11:48:03
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Orange is for those of us with lots of wheat cents.. LOL. Actually I think it represents guys that registered early on the map.. then the colors changed slightly.
If your percentages are low.. just sort more.
"Preserving REAL coinage.. 2 tons at a time... and FAKE coinage.. a quarter ton at a time.. just for speculation"
HoardCode0.1:M49/15USCA:US1Cu679100(60000 Reserved):US1Zi150000:US5Ni9500:CA5Ni1150 |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2007 : 13:21:18
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Profiling us late bloomers....
Deal
p.s. Not too bad in the wheat department here, not as big as yours I'm sure HoardCopperByTheTon. Not too bad though....Can I get a burnt orange color for mid-level wheats? hehe
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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Hirbonzig
Penny Collector Member
USA
451 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2007 : 15:05:36
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Hoarding in Wisconsin.
It would great to see at least one hoarder in each state. |
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Epaphras
Penny Collector Member
USA
382 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2007 : 15:33:43
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| I'm added |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2007 : 06:48:39
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I think if you put yourself on the map, you should also put your percentage. Exact city not so important. The regional copper totals are of interest. How about your forum name also. Just suggestions.
Deal
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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Posted - 11/07/2007 : 07:11:14
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| hello, new to the forum. small time hand sorting hoarder in Ct. take care |
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snappy
Penny Collector Member
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2007 : 08:54:52
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Selling Ryedale sorted USA cents
1.5 each + shipping over 500fv 1.5 each +1/2 shipping
If you pick up 1.35 each
located MT/ND boarder.
after Ryedale sorting they are hand sorted to remove canadian then rechecked with Ryedale to insure all copper and count out $50 FV then placed in cloth bags and sealed with #1 copper wire. |
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centsless
Penny Pincher Member
119 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2007 : 19:44:12
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| i tried to add myself but could not for some reason. i am in maine and average 27% copper |
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Tourney64
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1035 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2007 : 12:16:58
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| I added mine. Great idea. |
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Cerulean
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
993 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2008 : 12:46:43
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<bump>
26 members as of this post, including one Canadian looking for nickel. |
Sorting Map
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Cerulean's Standing Offer: $3/lb shipped for foreign coins |
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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
629 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2008 : 19:26:04
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I'm in.
Thanks Cerulean! |
Beer is my currency. |
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NDFARMER
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1197 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2008 : 23:34:56
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I am in North Dakota south of Fargo. My average is running bewteen 30 and 35 %
I also added myself to the map. |
COPPER - the "poormans" precious metal!!!
SELLING - $100.00 face copper shipped to you for $189.00 machine rolled or bagged - PM me if your interested. |
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ScottyTX
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
508 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2008 : 20:34:36
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| Umm, very nice map to use, just found out that TXTim is sorting out of my back yard, lol we're probably 15-20 miles apart, hummmm. |
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Saul Mine
Penny Collector Member
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2008 : 22:11:08
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| What in the world is wrong with that site? I have added myself, uploaded a picture, and entered my percent, but still I don't show up on the map or in the member list. |
A penny sorted is a penny earned!
Please use tinyurl.com to post links. Long links make posts hard to read. |
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