Notice the number of Mercury dime listings on EBay?

A few minutes ago 4,680 current listings came up in a search for "Mercury dime."
Less than a year ago the number averaged a lot closer to 3,200.
Gotta be the price of silver inducing folks to bring out their average circulated common dates, right?
Or is there another cause at work here?
Less than a year ago the number averaged a lot closer to 3,200.
Gotta be the price of silver inducing folks to bring out their average circulated common dates, right?
Or is there another cause at work here?

"Coin collecting problem"? What "coin collecting problem"?
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<< <i>Now how many quality Mercury dime listings are on EBay? >>
how many have stickers?
<< <i>A few minutes ago 4,680 current listings came up in a search for "Mercury dime."
Less than a year ago the number averaged a lot closer to 3,200.
Gotta be the price of silver inducing folks to bring out their average circulated common dates, right?
Or is there another cause at work here?
Maybe the full week of one cent listing fees has something to do with it? I've noticed the entire coin category running about 20% above normal listing volume (just under 150k currently vs 120-125k on average).
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
And, Broadstruck, (as I bet you'll agree) the answer to your question is, "Painfully few."
-Paul
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<< <i>Now how many quality Mercury dime listings are on EBay? >>
how many have stickers? >>
Have there been any mercs snickered yet?