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 Posted - 03/07/2008 : 14:33:25
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i started going through my pennies for the first time...LAST NITE! i heard about this site through ronpaulforums.com. anyway, went to the bank today and got 400 pennies (im a poor college student). so far my returen rate, in alabama, is 21.33%. i am sorting by hand.
now my questions:
is there a way for me to get some return NOW? as in, sell solid cu rolls for $1.00+?
best way to roll cu and zincs? (i have to roll to return  )
any other suggestions?
thanks,
drake
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eharrison
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 15:14:54
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| Also here in alabama and a student in Montgomery. (taking time off from TROY) Also just started sorting. I sort and roll by hand, because I usually only do $10 to $20 at a time. As for getting returns now?? I'll leave that to others. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 15:24:32
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Welcome to the forum drake. To get a return on your sorted copper it is best to have larger quantities.. usually a bag or a box of copper so that it is worth shipping. These copper cents are heavy so it costs a lot to ship them and you want to maximize the amount you are shipping in a Priority flat rate box. If you can find someone local that will buy them then you don't have to worry about as big of a minimum amount or the cost of shipping.
The best way to roll cu or zinc is with an automatic rolling machine.. but those are really expensive. The best alternative to this is to shop around at your local banks and credit unions to see if they have any free coin counters.. that way you don't even have to roll the zinc to turn it in. Rolling them by hand can be quite a chore, so look around to other banks for alternatives. |
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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WilliamC
Penny Collector Member
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 15:30:16
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Ah, another Ron Paul Forums transplant!
That's at least 5 of us now on here.
Makes sense though, seeings how Ron Paul is all for a hard money currency. |
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 15:39:58
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eharrison, im in auburn.
i did a few more today. my % is dropping though, about 19% now...
what are you getting in mont?
anyone have a auto coin roller? about how much are we talking about? |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:34:29
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A good starter rolling machine is the Royal Sovereign FS-4DA. I think they are around $100 or something. Good enough for a hand sorter for sure. Easily total your coppers.
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NotABigDeal
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:36:01
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Oh yeah I forgot. Welcome drake and eharrison. You will learn a lot from some here. A bunch of nice guys....
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Live free or die.
Plain and simple.
"If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your council or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen."
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:44:04
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| The Royal Sovereigns are nice little machines for a reasonable price. Beats the heck out of hand rolling. I started with one of those before I got my Glory automatic rolling machines. You can generally find them under $100 if you watch eBay ads. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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misteroman
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 22:16:05
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Welcome gents,You'll enjoy the site.If ya ever want to get rid of them and don't want to pay ebay fees,see sig.
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Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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eharrison
Penny Pincher Member
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 Posted - 03/08/2008 : 13:11:40
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Originally posted by drake
what are you getting in mont?
Only once so far and that was 16%
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