I suggest anyone new coming into the game now first buy boxes (at least $250 worth to start from several banks or branches over a period of time) and then weigh them as to get an idea of their copper/zinc precentages.......(see box hoarding thread). If your percentages are good then you can consider either hand sorting them or going for a Ryedale sorting machine.
If your percentages are bad, just get 2 Ryedales.. and sort more.
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.