Picking up a penny pays!
You never know what you will find. I collect old coins and when I come across some good old ones, I check them out to see if they might be worth selling.
Last summer I came across a penny from 1909 among some other old ones around the same year, I picked up each and everyone of them (27 total). I checked out the price online for them all and found that the 1909 penny would go for about $35. I thought I would get a decent deal as I figured that was based on a mint penny from that year, I was hoping for a tenth of that: $3.50
After posting it to eBay, imagine my surprise… I guess I looked at the wrong price guide. Take a look ‘“ time to check your coin jar!
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Dawn C. is site owner of Frugalforlife.com and is residing in Colorado with her spouse, Teri, of 11 years. Dawn can be reached at Frugalforlife@gmail.com
Which site do you use to find the value of old coins?
I used http://www.pcgs.com/prices/
Nice sale! BTW – I collect, too, so if you ever find anything interesting you want to get rid of, let me know, and we can avoid the eBay fees.
Wow. Sweet. What a nice surprise. I collect, too, but have never tried to sell any of them. I have no idea what my collection is worth. It’s most fun when you just happen across a coin that’s special instead of actually purchasing it. Once I got a Buffalo nickel in change from a vending machine :o)
That is a great find! I am building a site that talks about instances just like this one. I also talk about where to find worth, guides, anything you would need or want when collecting coins. If you get a chance check it out.