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lukeownzu
Penny Collector Member
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 Posted - 03/07/2008 : 14:52:33
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I bought $10 of pennies at the bank. When I asked for them the teller couldn't believe it; She said that she never heard of a request like that.
So I brought them home, and me and my sister sorted them out. Took about 30 minutes to sort/roll the 1981-down from the 1982-up, and we got about %30 copper.
So I am going to try to make a sorter myself next, and if anyone has any help to offer, let me know.
Going to see if we have a coinstar that doesn't charge nearby.
Edit: For my second time, the teller(same one) asked me what they were for, and has been quite helpful in this endeavor. They only had $25, told me to call a week in advance if I wanted more(which I just did).
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cyberdan
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 15:12:49
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30% is great, see if you can sweet talk that teller into a continous supply. (I only get a solid 18% no matter what I do. )
It will be very hard to make a pratical sorter. The cheapest way I can think of is a very good electronic scale. Probably less than $20. Them coppers just weigh more. I am sure other members can stear you in the right direction. I have a ryedale sorter, so I am spoiled.
Good luck on the free coinstar, just try and find a bank with a free counter.
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WilliamC
Penny Collector Member
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 15:22:24
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Hello lukeownzu, I think I recognize your handle from another forum ;)
Welcome to the wonderful world of penny sorting. I'm only a couple of weeks into it but have already sorted $150 by eye.
I'm just about to purchase the Ryedale as soon as I can talk to my wife about it and make sure she isn't going to get totally mad at me.
A little mad is ok :) |
Sorting In Northwest Mississippi |
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lukeownzu
Penny Collector Member
364 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 15:26:31
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Originally posted by cyberdan
30% is great, see if you can sweet talk that teller into a continous supply. (I only get a solid 18% no matter what I do.)
It will be very hard to make a pratical sorter. The cheapest way I can think of is a very good electronic scale. Probably less than $20. Them coppers just weigh more. I am sure other members can stear you in the right direction. I have a ryedale sorter, so I am spoiled.
Good luck on the free coinstar, just try and find a bank with a free counter.
What do you mean free counter? |
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aboxaweek
Penny Collector Member
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 16:10:53
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| have you found a counter that charges a certain amnt. per ticket/drop off |
*HUCKABEE*
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 16:16:21
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| Some banks in some areas have counting machines in the lobby that are free for customers. Alas, none near me yet. |
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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aboxaweek
Penny Collector Member
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 16:20:04
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My bank has one in the back, but 'a 14-year-old bringing in pennies' looks kinda weird.
the counter is free |
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cyberdan
Penny Collector Member
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 17:02:23
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Originally posted by aboxaweek
My bank has one in the back, but 'a 14-year-old bringing in pennies' looks kinda weird.
Brandon, don't worry what other people think when you are doing good. It is a lot better to be know as a "business man" than someone who wastes their money on k-rap. Tell them you are investing your money and starting to save for college. They will probably bend over to help.
My daughter (17) isn't the slightest bit interested in coins, unless they are spendable. |
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CoinHunter53562
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 17:18:12
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What do you mean free counter?
Credit unions seem to be a good bet to find these and I think some TCF banks are doing it too. Call around and see if they have free coin counters or free self service counters so you can get crazy with this hobby/obsession. |
My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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lukeownzu
Penny Collector Member
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 18:47:41
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Originally posted by aboxaweek
My bank has one in the back, but 'a 14-year-old bringing in pennies' looks kinda weird.
the counter is free
15 here bro ;) |
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aboxaweek
Penny Collector Member
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 18:47:47
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they've got a counter in the back room with no charge for wohever i think
And thanks cyberdan |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 18:52:18
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When I was 14 I didn't think it looked weird at all for a 14 year old to be bringing in pennies.. now a 49 year old bringing in pennies.. that looks weird.  |
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. |
Edited by - HoardCopperByTheTon on 03/07/2008 18:53:06 |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:16:43
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You really get the looks when you wheel in a cart or dolly full of pennies....I don't mind the attention or the looks. Heck, the bankers know me BECAUSE of the pennies. Don't worry about it, you are doing nothing wrong.
Deal
p.s. Directed to the under 18 crowd: What do your parents think of the penny sorting/hoarding? |
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."
- Samuel Adams |
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lukeownzu
Penny Collector Member
364 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:18:24
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Originally posted by NotABigDeal
You really get the looks when you wheel in a cart or dolly full of pennies....I don't mind the attention or the looks. Heck, the bankers know me BECAUSE of the pennies. Don't worry about it, you are doing nothing wrong.
Deal
p.s. Directed to the under 18 crowd: What do your parents think of the penny sorting/hoarding?
They think it is great. My sister helps me. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:18:52
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| When I get the looks I just tell them.. "I have so much money I have to wheel it in." |
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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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:24:23
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One day a gentleman held the door for me and said I was either taking in tools or was so rich I had to wheel my money in, I told him I wasn't there to work. I just smiled and said thanks and went in....Should have seen his face.
Deal |
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."
- Samuel Adams |
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WilliamC
Penny Collector Member
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:51:31
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I think it's great that you young folks are getting in on this. What others have said is 100% true, no one is going to think you are strange for bringing pennies in to a bank. I'm 43 and I'm starting to go to a bank every day now during my lunch to turn in $15-$25 of zinc.
Heck when I was a young teen I would often pay for fast-food and soda's and such with pennies. The merchants weren't always happy about it but they never turned me down either. Of course that was in the mid/late 70's too when you could get a soda for 50 cents or so and a fast-food meal for a buck 50.
We've got 3 inches of snow on the ground here in North Mississippi, enough to shut us down for the evening and tomorrow until it melts off. That means I'll finish up my $75 this weekend easy, and I will probably sneak out tomorrow for a few more rolls ;) I've already gotten through $25 tonight and will finish up just a few more before bed time.
Hopefully I won't wake up in the middle of the night like I did twice this week and spend an hour or two sorting before going back to bed!
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2008 : 20:57:06
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WilliamC, wait until you get a Ryedale....Pennies will be everywhere, just wait and see. I love mine.
Deal
p.s. The younger you start the better. |
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."
- Samuel Adams |
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aboxaweek
Penny Collector Member
USA
326 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2008 : 10:23:00
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*HUCKABEE*
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2008 : 11:03:13
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I wonder why he would hate the fact that his son has a one-up on most of his peers....
Deal |
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."
- Samuel Adams |
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lukeownzu
Penny Collector Member
364 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2008 : 11:46:07
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Originally posted by NotABigDeal
I wonder why he would hate the fact that his son has a one-up on most of his peers....
Deal
I know, last night my whole family sorted a few rolls. (though mom caused more trouble then she was worth :p) |
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 03/08/2008 : 12:10:38
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Deal,That is hilarious and if you live in a small enough town, You will probably be compared to Trump soon.
Derek |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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