searching 90% silver bags

route66

Does anyone search 90% silver bags, or are they just considered as bullion? It seems that a lot of them would have been around since the late 70's or early 80's and a lot of the coins thrown in back then might have some collector value today. Nothing rare, but collectible. Seems like more fun than going to the bank for todays bags. Steve

fivecents

I like searching thru 90% "junk" walker halves for the 1946 DDR.

jmski52

I searched a bag of halves in '78. Some day, I'll do it again. It's like being in 1964 all over again.

Earendil

I'd love to, but I have my hands tied paying for college right now. Maybe in the future...

claychaser

Our local B&M coin store lets my YN look through his silver buckets. He's found some nice XF-AU unmessed with walkers and mercs, and some older walkers to start a nice Dansco.

route66

My main point of the question was, if you buy a 90% bag of silver, will you go thru the bag or just stick it in the closet as a bullion investment and not open it at all. I suppose you have to open it to make sure it is silver and not slugs. But what are the chances of some of these bags not being opened and searched for over 25 years. Like to hear from some dealers on this. Thanks, Steve

fc

if you ask me, most silver is searched through before it ever
gets in the bags. often the people selling silver bags, are selling
the more desirable coins individually.

that says a lot.

asin

<< <i>I'd love to, but I have my hands tied paying for college right now. Maybe in the future... >>




I will second that.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

StampAlarm

Most bags now have a lot of worn coins. That can be bad, really bad, when it comes sell time.



Jerry

Veep

Having bought tens of thousands of pre-'64 silver coins, its a rare day when I am compelled to spend any time searching my purchases (even those from the non-collecting public). Having looked at zillions of those coins, I've determined that it is not worth my time. Occasionally on a rainy day, I may look at a few hands full just to satisfy my curiosity. You may find an odd '49-d or s Franklin or a '31-d Merc Dime. Its no doubt that there are varieties to be found as well. Its all in what entertains you.

Personally, I get a cheap thrill out of Nik-A-Dating mintmarked Buffalos Nickels to see what they used to be. I've found several 1914-D's and two 1921-s coins that way. Its cheaper than a ticket to a movie and probably more entertaining.

route66

One more time. I noticed a blurb from a forum member who searches 90% bags of dimes and seems to pull out quite a few mercuries in nicer condition. So it seems there is something to searching the bags. More fun that searching modern bags . Last time to the top. Steve