Could these coins be worth anything?

Sean1125 · February 27, 2011 5:17AM

I don't know much about coins but found this ad when looking for cards.

What should I be looking for from a random jar like this?

Anyone want me to pick this up for them I think I can get it for around $90 from the guy.

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savoyspecial · February 27, 2011 5:18AM

i can almost guarantee that there is nothing of value there

Sean1125 · February 27, 2011 5:19AM

<< i can almost guarantee that there is nothing of value there >>

Figured as much, popped up when I was searching for cards so I figured I'd ask you guys here!

savoyspecial · February 27, 2011 5:19AM

craigslist.....grandpa......dont have time to go through them

these are all red flags

mcarney1173 · February 27, 2011 5:20AM

Yeah, if he says he "already has a huge coin collection" he definitely knows what to look for. He wouldn't give up anything of true value without checking to jar for the good stuff first.

sinin1 · February 27, 2011 5:21AM

it is probably like your card results - for every good deal there are 20+ bad or outright scams

timber100 · February 27, 2011 5:23AM

<< Yeah, if he says he "already has a huge coin collection" he definitely knows what to look for. He wouldn't give up anything of true value without checking to jar for the good stuff first. >>

Sean1125 · February 27, 2011 5:26AM

Figured as much.

Thanks for the ultra quick responses everyone!

ricko · February 27, 2011 6:27AM

Yep.. he is clearing out his junk.... keep walking. Nothing to see there. Cheers, RickO

SamByrd · February 27, 2011 6:28AM

<< Yep.. he is clearing out his junk.... keep walking. Nothing to see there. Cheers, RickO >>

BaseballAbs · February 27, 2011 6:37AM

Bet me $100 bucks he's been through it. Lets see, he's a collector and he already is telling you what's in it.

RRich2004 · February 27, 2011 8:38AM

<< i can almost guarantee that there is nothing of value there >>

And certainly not to the extent of a $100 price tag either.

edix2001 · February 27, 2011 8:40AM

There's been a common narrative in offers like those going back decades.

BlindedByEgo · February 27, 2011 8:54AM

<< There's been a common narrative in offers like those going back decades. >>

So true. Plus, if it had been my Grandfather's, AND I had a "huge" collection of my own, I'd keep it for just mere sentiment.

Nothing changes in trolling for suckers, save venue and technology.

Could these coins be worth anything?

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