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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
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 Posted - 07/09/2008 : 21:33:36
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How many here have a ton or more coppers in their hoard?
I'm about 250#'s short right now. Should be there soon...
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Ryedale
Administrator
USA
523 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2008 : 22:43:27
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Posted - 07/10/2008 : 00:02:52
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how many pennies in a ton?
ive got @500 face in copper..cant imagine a ton... |
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kavajava
Penny Collector Member
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 00:45:58
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| There are about 291,699 BU 3.11 gram pennies in a US (2000 pound) ton. So ballpark circulated, 295-300K pennies...which means about $3000 face will put you over...wow! I would have guessed it was a lot more than that to make a ton...of course I may have calculated wrong--anyone want to double check? If I am right, then a ton is really quite doable! (Money wise doable--maybe someone can figure out how much space it would take up--that may not work for many of us). |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2555 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 00:46:57
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| a ton is $3000 face, right? I hope to join soon! |
"99% of all lawyers give the rest of them a bad name" 
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kavajava
Penny Collector Member
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 01:14:08
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| OK--so according to the MegaPenny Project (the link is in the links forum) a cubic foot of pennies is about 50,000 pennies...so 300K would be about 6 cubic feet...hmmmm...1 X 1 X 6 feet, or 2 X 3 X 1 feet...interesting... |
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Art Tatum
Penny Collector Member
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 01:33:11
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Ding! then Dong
sold about 100 bags total over the past year. |
my machine is running! |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 02:14:07
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Surprising how small a footprint a ton has if packed properly.  |
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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jadedragon
Administrator
Canada
3788 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 03:15:50
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I believe in a world where we do not judge a hoarder by the size of thier hoard,
I believe in a world where we give props to those who hoard with style, not just weight
Oh, and I have no idea if I'm at a ton yet, but I doubt it. Too busy sorting and filling bins to count or weight. Maybe if I stopped posting here so much... |
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. George Bernard Shaw.
Why Copper Bullion ~~~ Interview with Silver Bullion Producer Market Harmony
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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
629 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 07:29:40
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
Surprising how small a footprint a ton has if packed properly.
Yes-
17- 5 gallon buckets @ 120 lbs. will hold 2040 lbs. total
I believe in a world where we do not judge a hoarder by the size of thier hoard,
I believe in a world where we give props to those who hoard with style, not just weight
Oh, and I have no idea if I'm at a ton yet, but I doubt it. Too busy sorting and filling bins to count or weight. Maybe if I stopped posting here so much...
LOL!!
Right- judge not lest ye be judged....
What's the point in hoarding anyway?:
To accumulate mass quantities.
If you're not a hoarder, you're merely searching.
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jpf231
Penny Collector Member
USA
340 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 11:06:28
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| At roughly $1200-$1300 copper hoarded, I'm approaching a 1/2 ton - can't wait to join the One Ton Club !! |
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 11:55:31
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| you sure a 5 gallon bucket only hold 120#'s?I thought it was closer to 180#'s. |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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TenBears
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1021 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 12:01:59
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"Rich," the Old Man said dreamily, "is not baying after what you can't have. Rich is having the time to do what you want to do. Rich is a little whiskey to drink and some food to eat and a roof over your head and a fish pole and a boat and a gun and a dollar for a box of shells. Rich is not owing any money to anybody, and not spending what you haven't got." Robert Ruark
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...-----still taunted
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SANITARIUM_INMATE
Penny Pincher Member
211 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 12:25:07
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2555 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 13:26:58
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Originally posted by TenBears
Cowboy wisdom: Never ask a man the size of his spread. (Or in this instance, the size of his hoard.) I should get some style points, however, as the "back forty" is stored in old cent mint bags at $50 to the bag.
Also then anyone in the world can see how much you have. Thats why I didnt post how close I was.... Not that I know an exact amount .
A five gallon bucket holds almost $300. Then if you add the 1.9 lbs for the plastic bucket... |
"99% of all lawyers give the rest of them a bad name"
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WilliamC
Penny Collector Member
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 13:38:23
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I'm getting close but not quite there yet. Another month should put me over the top.
Then I'll have to see about selling some copper to finace future purchases of unsorted pennies. |
Sorting In Northwest Mississippi |
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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
629 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 14:37:53
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Originally posted by misteroman
you sure a 5 gallon bucket only hold 120#'s?I thought it was closer to 180#'s.
You are right. But for the sake of handling, 120 lbs. is even pushing it. You can't pick it up because the handle tears out. At 180 lbs., the sides bulge. You have to move them by handcart even at 120. |
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knibloe
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1066 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 14:51:16
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I am no where near the one ton club, but just got the ryedale yeaterday and sorted 20# in an hour. If I do 20# per day I should have it by the end of the year.
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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
629 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 14:54:32
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Originally posted by moboman
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Originally posted by TenBears
Cowboy wisdom: Never ask a man the size of his spread. (Or in this instance, the size of his hoard.) I should get some style points, however, as the "back forty" is stored in old cent mint bags at $50 to the bag.
Also then anyone in the world can see how much you have. Thats why I didnt post how close I was.... Not that I know an exact amount .
A five gallon bucket holds almost $300. Then if you add the 1.9 lbs for the plastic bucket...
I really don't care if someone knows how much I have. If they could figure out a way to steal it from me, they deserve it.
$3000 in currency will fit in your pocket. $3000 in pennies is a different story. They may have to reason with a cur dog or two. They are more tolerant than me- so don't wake me up!
My five gallon buckets have 6, 20 lb. bags of copper pennies each, worth $29.00 face or $174.00 per bucket. |
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TenBears
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1021 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 15:54:08
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I really don't care if someone knows how much I have. If they could figure out a way to steal it from me, they deserve it.
$3000 in currency will fit in your pocket. $3000 in pennies is a different story. They may have to reason with a cur dog or two. They are more tolerant than me- so don't wake me up!
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Good point. And, the thief would have to worry about the Texas Castle law now on the books. One just can't move very fast trying to carry even $100 in pennies. Cur dogs might be taking an a-- bite every step or two. |
"Rich," the Old Man said dreamily, "is not baying after what you can't have. Rich is having the time to do what you want to do. Rich is a little whiskey to drink and some food to eat and a roof over your head and a fish pole and a boat and a gun and a dollar for a box of shells. Rich is not owing any money to anybody, and not spending what you haven't got." Robert Ruark
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...
there are too wild Indians...-----still taunted
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2555 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 16:19:55
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over 50 grand worth the office equipment was stolen from our office. They pulled a uhaul up and wheeled everything into it.
So if someone has the time, they can get your stuff. |
"99% of all lawyers give the rest of them a bad name"
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 16:24:59
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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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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2555 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 16:31:31
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| I want a supersack to store mine in! I used to have access to a few of them.. |
"99% of all lawyers give the rest of them a bad name"
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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
629 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 16:47:51
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quote:
Originally posted by moboman
over 50 grand worth the office equipment was stolen from our office. They pulled a uhaul up and wheeled everything into it.
So if someone has the time, they can get your stuff.
OK-
That did it.
Time for a contest- If you can steal my pennies you can have them!
and... 50 grand in office equipment aint $3000 in pennies. Rent your uhaul and come get'm!
Come to think of it, I could use one of those around here- I'll put hay in it and leave it in the pasture.
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2555 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 16:50:58
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| Ok where do you live :D. Deal and I will come get them. |
"99% of all lawyers give the rest of them a bad name"
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Flbandit
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 17:07:07
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Are you throwing that out? |
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