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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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 Posted - 08/13/2010 : 20:25:26
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Hi, all. For weeks,I have explored this forum and have been astounded by how many others are into penny hoarding. I began the hobby about a month ago, and came across the coinflation website, which led me to this one. Amazing what others have accomplished here!
After the first month of hand-sorting, I have so far collected over 5K coppers, along with a few dozen wheaties and foreigns from all over. Very addicting hobby indeed.
Anyway, I was going into one of my banks to collect more, and was informed that they did not have any left! Apparently, someone else in town has the same passion, and beat me to this batch. On to the next bank, then.
Anyone else come across this obstacle?
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
 Posted - 08/13/2010 : 20:29:46
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| Also, anyone on this forum also from northeast GA? |
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bsno2865
Penny Sorter Member
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 20:31:54
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Red King, welcome!
I have been doing this for a couple of months now myself. I haven't had that problem yet. I was told by one teller that she was glad to see me take penny rolls off her hands and could I come back and get more. So I obliged and ended up getting about $30 all copper 59-74.... |
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bsno2865
Penny Sorter Member
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 20:34:00
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| Great state Georgia! Especially the Statesboro and Savanah area. |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 20:59:20
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Originally posted by bsno2865
Great state Georgia! Especially the Statesboro and Savanah area.
They certainly have their visual appeal, though I've only been to each of them a few times. I'm north of Atlanta, in a very sprawled out suburban area. Traffic here is a royal PITA. |
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PennyPauper
Penny Collector Member
USA
395 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 21:04:17
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| I know there is at least one big sorter in GA. |
Available again! $100 of Copper Lincoln Memorials for $145 shipped. |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 21:05:19
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Originally posted by bsno2865
Red King, welcome!
I have been doing this for a couple of months now myself. I haven't had that problem yet. I was told by one teller that she was glad to see me take penny rolls off her hands and could I come back and get more. So I obliged and ended up getting about $30 all copper 59-74....
Yeah, tellers love the reduced inventory to count and audit. My dump bank smiles, and doesn't seem to mind too much- though I keep the rolls under $100 (for now..)
For now, I have to keep this smaller-scale. Closing on a house purchase soon, I need as many FRNs as possible, but that doesn't mean I can't get a head start. |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 21:06:42
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Originally posted by PennyPauper
I know there is at least one big sorter in GA.
Is he/she on this forum? |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
2212 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2010 : 21:37:47
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| We had a penny drive and the bank was without pennies for a while. |
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Kiwiman
Penny Pincher Member
225 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2010 : 12:42:12
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| you can usually order a few 100 dollars in pennies from a bank and then pick them up later, just make sure to pick them up the day that they want you to. |
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Kiwiman
Penny Pincher Member
225 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2010 : 12:42:36
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| oh, and welcome to the forum |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2010 : 14:19:27
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Originally posted by Kiwiman
you can usually order a few 100 dollars in pennies from a bank and then pick them up later, just make sure to pick them up the day that they want you to.
That's a smarter way, and less time-consuming. Whenever I go in for more, I often end up waiting in front of the counter for a good 15 min. at least |
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copperhead57
Penny Collector Member
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2010 : 19:44:17
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Originally posted by Red King
Also, anyone on this forum also from northeast GA?
I'm located in Rabun county, where are you? |
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Edited by - copperhead57 on 08/14/2010 19:46:07 |
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Heartkill
Penny Sorter Member
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2010 : 21:23:08
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Originally posted by Red King
Also, anyone on this forum also from northeast GA?
Houston County here. |
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goodcoin
Penny Sorter Member
42 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2010 : 22:07:56
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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
629 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2010 : 22:20:07
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Welcome!
Bad situation, but like they say, develop relationships and start ordering.
The other day I walked into a bank I haven't been to in a while and they said "Thank God the penny guy is here!"
They had $600 they needed me to cart off.
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AGCoinHunter
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
685 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2010 : 12:57:57
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| I am in the Atlanta burbs. Welcome to the madness. |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2010 : 16:06:23
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Copperhead, Heartkill, AG, nice to meet you. I'm from Gwinnett County. Whole lot of branches to plunder here, and I still get the strange facial expressions from the tellers when I pick up more.
Also, I've considered the Rydale sorter, but not sure if it is worth the $500 plus S/H. So far, hand sorting works, but always looking for faster ways.
BTW Copperhead, I've been to Rainy Mtn several times - love the scenery. |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2010 : 16:14:54
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Oh, also forgot to ask:
How do members earn their stars and titles? Couldn't find the answer in FAQs. Is it solely based on # of posts? |
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bsno2865
Penny Sorter Member
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2010 : 17:44:50
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| RedKing,are you holding on to your copper? Are you like me and waiting to see if copper rises,then sell? I have about $150 in copper now sitting in pickle jars. |
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copperhead57
Penny Collector Member
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2010 : 18:28:45
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Originally posted by Red King
Copperhead, Heartkill, AG, nice to meet you. I'm from Gwinnett County. Whole lot of branches to plunder here, and I still get the strange facial expressions from the tellers when I pick up more.
Also, I've considered the Rydale sorter, but not sure if it is worth the $500 plus S/H. So far, hand sorting works, but always looking for faster ways.
BTW Copperhead, I've been to Rainy Mtn several times - love the scenery.
Do you mean the BSA camp? |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2010 : 16:13:07
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Originally posted by bsno2865
RedKing,are you holding on to your copper? Are you like me and waiting to see if copper rises,then sell? I have about $150 in copper now sitting in pickle jars.
Yeah, simply hoarding right now. If not only for the copper, but the fact that there are only so many left in circulation. (Yes, billions, but that is relatively small compared to zincolns).
As for storing, I keep them in airtight ziploc bags w/; air squeezed out. I figure it would prevent that nasty verdigris from spreading.
Recently lost an ebay auction w/ 5K of them for $60.00. Bummer.. |
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Red King
Penny Sorter Member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 08/16/2010 : 16:14:45
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Originally posted by copperhead57
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Originally posted by Red King
Copperhead, Heartkill, AG, nice to meet you. I'm from Gwinnett County. Whole lot of branches to plunder here, and I still get the strange facial expressions from the tellers when I pick up more.
Also, I've considered the Rydale sorter, but not sure if it is worth the $500 plus S/H. So far, hand sorting works, but always looking for faster ways.
BTW Copperhead, I've been to Rainy Mtn several times - love the scenery.
Do you mean the BSA camp?
Lost count of how many times we went there growing up. |
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