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HoardCopperByTheTon
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 Posted - 06/09/2007 : 00:34:42
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Originally posted by pre-82
That was for buying rolls....and it was for all
denoms.
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.5
.25
.50
1.00
"To the uninformed, pocket change.
To the informed, an investment."
Ouch! That's 20%!!! This is why there is a bank on every corner.. if one doesn't treat you right, you just walk across the street to another. Glad they stopped the charge.. that is abusive. I guess if I were dealing with that bank I would be going from teller to teller getting exactly 10 rolls from each. So much more convenient to pick up 24 boxes at a time.
I got some great news at one of my banks. The bank where I was turning in my zinc required me to roll them and then bag them. Not a problem with 2 Glory wrapping machines.. but it still took a little time and a little bit of money to pay for the wrapping paper. I asked at one of my other banks if I could turn in pennies there. They said sure. I asked if they had to be rolled. They said it is your choice, roll them or turn them in loose in a bag. They gave me a big stack of bags for free. Now I just hook up one of the bags to one of my other machines.. a Glory counter that counts about 2000 coins per minute and seal the bag. Load up the cart and wheel them into the bank.. Very Convenient.. and No Fee <G> I guess the only thing that could be better would be if they had a machine that counted them for me too.. like you guys that found that deal at your credit union.. but I can certainly live with this arrangement.
"Preserving coinage.. 2 tons at a time"
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2007 : 00:43:13
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Originally posted by pre-82
The bank i deal with stopped the .10 cent charge
for every roll over 10 rolls.
What made them stop? It's not like a bank to back off on a fee.
"Preserving coinage.. 2 tons at a time"
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Posted - 06/09/2007 : 07:50:25
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The bank i deal with has a branch in the three
towns that surround me.
Thats the only reason i put up with their crap.
Dont matter where im at i can always hit a bank if i need
and dont have ta make a special trip.
As for the .10 cent charge....I think that was put in place
for me and was there to deter me from trying to get the rolls.
I dont think they like dealing with the change or they keep
a certain amount for the local stores.
Who knows....but after they started charging the fee i was
going in everyday...."10 Rolls Please"
Instead of once a week or so it was everyday that they had
to deal with me.
They stopped the charge they stopped seeing me everyday.
Kinda funny if you think about it.
Beat the man at his own game !
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To the informed, an investment." |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2007 : 22:09:18
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Originally posted by pre-82
Who knows....but after they started charging the fee i was
going in everyday...."10 Rolls Please"
Instead of once a week or so it was everyday that they had
to deal with me.
They stopped the charge they stopped seeing me everyday.
Glad you were able to beat them at their game, and that you never paid the fee. I would have done exactly the same thing. I am happy as long as my bank gives me my 24 boxes when I stop in every week.
"Preserving coinage.. 2 tons at a time"
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horgad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1641 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2007 : 08:10:00
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Ive been swamped with 2007 pennies lately. Out of 20 boxes I have gotten 5 that were pure 2007s and 3 that were 30-40% 2007s. Brinks seems to have dumped uncirculated 2007s in with old pennies. So I got a bunch of rolls that were contaminated uncirculated 2007s. I would rather have pure 2007 rolls so there would be no debate about whether to sort them or not.
I hope this is not the start of a trend. Also I have a feeling that 2007s may end being the most worthless year for collectable pennies. I think there is a good chance that the minting numbers are going to be higher than normal and only a low chance that they will switch to something else mid year (especially since the year is already half over). |
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Canadian_Nickle
Penny Hoarding Member
Canada
938 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2007 : 13:24:51
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Skunk city.
Hit up 6 different banks in Barrie for $100 in nickels each. 2 boxes already searched (hand searched, marked with big black check marks) 1 box Coiunage Distribution Inc machine wrapped - all already sorted, which is a bad sign, as it means CDI has gotten wise and is now sorting their coins, 2 boxes of fresh mint rolls (no nickel) and 1 unsorted box of customer wrapped coin. I haven't sorted it yet, but it looks about 20%. All told, though, 5 of 6 boxes had no nickel. I'm going to have to head the other direction and find a place with fewer skunk boxes than Barie.
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Cerulean
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
993 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2007 : 06:53:44
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Two customer wrapped rolls plus two months worth of circulated pennies:
221 zincs (1982-2007)
59 coppers (1959-1982)
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280 pennies
59 / 280 = 21.1%
RUNNING TOTAL
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2854 zincs (1982-2007) 75.5%
898 coppers (1959-1982) 23.7%
23 wheats (1920-1958)
6 Canadian (1968-1995)
1 dime (2004)
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Canadian_Nickle
Penny Hoarding Member
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2007 : 20:34:13
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3 boxes from various local banks - ~23%
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davycoppit
Penny Pincher Member
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2007 : 19:12:05
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| Today I had some awsome finds. I look through all my moms change every week. This week I found 5 nickels, 3 copper pennies, a bicentenial quarter, and a silver 1952 dime. I also got a 1954 canadian doller bill that she found at work. |
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myfundsarelow
Penny Collector Member
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2007 : 01:45:51
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| does mom know that you are making her rich by you taking her good money and replacing it with FRN peace |
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horgad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1641 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2007 : 07:57:12
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10 out of my last 15 boxes were uncirculated 2007. Coupled with my last batch that is 18 out of 30 boxes that were crap zinc boxes. Either the bank's coin processor is running out of old pennies or I am just having an unlucky streak.
I also found out through the teller that there is likely at least one other hoarder maybe 2 using the same bank.
Another bank that I go to uses Brink's as its coin supplier and has been much better. I guess that I have no choice but to up my orders there and risk ticking them off.
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pencilvanian
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2209 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2007 : 18:26:46
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Tried my hand at penny searching today.
10 rolls 500 pennies.
pre 82 total 138
wheat cents 1
copper 82's 13
total copper 152-30.4%
Neat thing was all of the 1982 cents in the rolls were copper, not a zinc in the bunch. I weighed them all and they each weighed as much as a regular copper cent.
I thought the scale might be off so I double checked by weighing the copper cents. The pre 82 and the 82 were the right weight for copper.
Also picked up 4 rolls of nickels, no rare dates but there was a Canadian Nickel dated 1976, neat find.
I should have chosen "Cut-n-Paste" as a forum name, since that is what I do, mostly. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2007 : 00:44:14
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Originally posted by pencilvanian
Tried my hand at penny searching today.
10 rolls 500 pennies.
pre 82 total 138
wheat cents 1
copper 82's 13
total copper 152-30.4%
Glad to see you finally joined in the insanity. Fun, isn't it? Careful, it can be addictive.. especially when you get #'s like that.
Congrats!
"Preserving coinage.. 2 tons at a time"
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ME CO
Penny Pincher Member
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2007 : 23:26:45
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| Well since I jumped on the band wagon and got two boxes of pennies today- I went through 40 rolls out of the first box. Got 421 copper including 2 Wheaties. Had to quit, sorting the old fashion way and eyes can't focus anymore haha. My mom thinks I'm crazy- "You spent $50 for two wheat pennies?" Tried to explain the $$$ is still here I just made it better. Mark |
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ME CO
Penny Pincher Member
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - 06/22/2007 : 20:24:31
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| Well I got through the first box and came out with 509 coppers- 5 of which are wheaties. May have to look into that coinartist though as this is really hard on the eyes haha. Mark |
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cakesea
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 06/22/2007 : 21:04:23
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hey just got done sorting 2200 pennies and found 498 coppers 3 candian pennies 18 wheaties and a dime.
yeah thats right thats almost 1 wheatie per every 122 pennies or about .818% wheaties
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ME CO
Penny Pincher Member
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - 06/22/2007 : 23:20:03
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| Just got my second box sorted. Came up with 497 coppers, 7 of which are wheaties, and I too got a dime. Mark |
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Posted - 06/23/2007 : 12:06:51
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30 Rolls
373 Copper
1 Wheat
4 Canadian
"To the uninformed, pocket change.
To the informed, an investment." |
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c140cessna
Penny Collector Member
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2007 : 08:22:44
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Total for the week:
18 Bank Boxes ($450 FV)
1 Box was Mint 2007
29.5% Copper, remainder Zinc. Very much typical for S.E. Michigan.
Added 90 lbs of Copper to the hoard. |
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TenBears
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1021 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2007 : 15:49:10
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I have been searching rolled pennies for several months, mostly $10 to $15 at a time. But, after reading others on this forum, I finally searched my first box. Shoot, it is easier to carry a box rather than $10 or so of rolls.
Search results:
1 pre 96 Canadian
10 wheat
90 1982s (don't have a scale so kept em all)
503 copper
So, I had a return of over 20% copper, and would be much higher, I think, if I could sort the 1982s somehow. I am in a high stress profession, and I found the searching actually relaxing, and fun for that matter. In all my searching I have averaged in the 18% range for coppers. The highest percentage for 20 rolls searched was 22% and the lowest was a little over 16%. The box turned a good percentage. I have never found an indian head, or the Feathered Liberty as I believe it is officially known. I also have never run across a 1943 steel cent. How do you folks with the coin sorters find your wheat pennies, or do you even look for them? |
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Crash
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2007 : 16:30:21
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How do you folks with the coin sorters find your wheat pennies, or do you even look for them?
I've wondered the same thing. By the way, welcome, texcattlerancher. I'm new, also. |
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ME CO
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2007 : 18:54:59
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| Since the wheaties are copper I assume they have to hand sort the copper to get them. I wouldn't know though as I am still a hand sorter. Mark |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2007 : 23:52:05
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Originally posted by texcattlerancher
I have been searching rolled pennies for several months, mostly $10 to $15 at a time. But, after reading others on this forum, I finally searched my first box. Shoot, it is easier to carry a box rather than $10 or so of rolls.
Search results:
1 pre 96 Canadian
10 wheat
90 1982s (don't have a scale so kept em all)
503 copper
So, I had a return of over 20% copper, and would be much higher, I think, if I could sort the 1982s somehow. I am in a high stress profession, and I found the searching actually relaxing, and fun for that matter. In all my searching I have averaged in the 18% range for coppers. The highest percentage for 20 rolls searched was 22% and the lowest was a little over 16%. The box turned a good percentage. I have never found an indian head, or the Feathered Liberty as I believe it is officially known. I also have never run across a 1943 steel cent. How do you folks with the coin sorters find your wheat pennies, or do you even look for them?
Welcome to the board Texcattlerancher. I agree that it is much easier to pick them up by the box rather than a bunch of rolls all the time. I use one of those cloth grocery sacks with handles when I go to the bank. They easily hold up to 150 rolls if they are loose and 2 or 3 boxes if the pennies are in boxes. That way I am prepared either way. When I am picking up a big order (like 24 boxes) I take my little wheeled cart which can handle up to 660 pounds. 24 boxes of pennies weighs about 400 pounds. This way I don't put any strain on the back or compress my spine. You can pick up a cheap scale to seperate those 82's for about $10-12. Don't throw out the zinc 82's though.. check them for small dates which are going for a pretty penny right now. I would guess if a guy had a machine he would just do a quick sort for copper to eliminate 75% of the coins as zinc then flip the remaining 25% to check for wheats. I found my first 2 Indian cents a few weeks ago.. but I have sorted a lot of pennies. I have even found a steel cent. My best find so far in a circulated roll was a 1912-S in VF-XF.
Sorting report for today:
2 Rolls pennies
25 Copper
25%
Buying Report for today:
Bank of the West - Danville
100 Customer wrapped rolls of pennies.
"Preserving coinage.. 2 tons at a time"
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2007 : 00:56:01
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Coin buying report for today:
Fremont Coin Club
30 Pure Nickel Canadian Wabbits
"Preserving coinage.. 2 tons at a time"
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2007 : 02:31:38
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Coin Sorting Report for today:
20 Rolls customer wrapped pennies
212 Copper
21.2%
Coin Buying Report for today:
Washington Mutual - Richmond
280 Customer wrapped rolls of pennies
Hit the jackpot today - This is more than they have ever given me before!
Loomis Coin Delivery at work:
4 Rolls shiny new nickels
4 Rolls bank wrapped pennies
"Preserving coinage.. 2 tons at a time"
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