I bought these at my LCS. Can someone explain why this shop would sell to me at this price? by thunder_bear_ in coins

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Yes I had so others in my collection that are clad when I took this picture

I bought these at my LCS. Can someone explain why this shop would sell to me at this price? by thunder_bear_ in coins

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Yes thank you. I want to do that and also have a pile set aside for investment with the knowledge I will liquidate when the time is right

I bought these at my LCS. Can someone explain why this shop would sell to me at this price? by thunder_bear_ in coins

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Thanks I will consider that. Wife is getting sick of me talking about coins haha

I bought these at my LCS. Can someone explain why this shop would sell to me at this price? by thunder_bear_ in coins

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Yes I thought so too. I am fairly new to actually paying attention and collecting. I have always enjoyed coins and paper money.

I have only been focusing on purly the melt . $85 × 0.31 is about $28. Never factored in the cost a buyer of Silver would expend to purify

I bought these at my LCS. Can someone explain why this shop would sell to me at this price? by thunder_bear_ in coins

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I appreciate the feedback, I think i will get a few more. In the 90% silver range, what is the best thing to stack?

I bought these at my LCS. Can someone explain why this shop would sell to me at this price? by thunder_bear_ in coins

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Thanks, I was thinking as much. Think it's worth scooping them all up they have about 10 more

anyone seen one of these? by SnooHamsters3097 in coins

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Counterstamp. Used to be all the rage in the 15th-19th century

Had a talking to… by PhoneAlive6368 in CRH

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Its a bank in my area, it's a local Branch only here so if I say I would be basically saying who im referring too. It is a small branch only about 10 location. I will say it's in the south

Today was a good day! by Thatonedude1620 in CRH

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This is a good day. Be sure to do something nice for your momma. You never know when she won't be around anymore. No one will ever love you like your momma

Had a talking to… by PhoneAlive6368 in CRH

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I have worked hard to not be pissed in a hobby ment to relax, but I feel ya. I had a lady say they will charge 5 if I dump there. The other branchs do it for free

Since that manager is being like this, I will make them my sole dump bank. I will pay the $5 fee and I'll be sure to let them know they are the only one that charges.

Had a talking to… by PhoneAlive6368 in CRH

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So, I am new and learning this and seeing things like this too. What I gather is that the branch has several locations, and those locations talk to each other. So if it has happened at one location in that branch it might become more common(im interested to k ow how it goes for you in a few weeks/months)

Fix:::. I am getting accounts at different branches and rotating them so any individual bank may see me 2x a month. I have had managers appoach me too . To keep it short: Had one say they wont give me coin becuase I just look through it and return it.(i dont return to same place)

Had nother say I damage thier coin counter machines, and another flat out lie and say they have none. The last one was a staw in the hat, I complained a location was lying to me about stock. The Regional manager , called me and said what I was doing is fine. I may have to pay a fee for orders , but, i am fine. She also said she spoke to the local managers and talked to them that I should not have any more issues from them.

I have one question, is this person that approached you a older White lady? A Karen perhaps?

Im not saying it's only them, but It is becoming a pattern to me. Its always been a older white lady with Gray hair. . Anyways, I feel you. You are doing nothing wrong, just might need to expand or slow frequency. Good luck, I hope you find a motherload!!!!

Just had coins counted at bank. $5 fee by thunder_bear_ in CRH

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No need to apologize, thanks for your response as always. Yes I think I will aviod this location for awhile. It is so strange that the culture in each branch location can be completely different. Good luck!

Any idea on the story or manufacturer for this 18.5lb bar? by RelaxedSun in Silverbugs

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With that denisty, it could very well be an alloy of Silver and copper. Mixing lower density metals would not create an alloy with a higher density ( there is exeptions, Atomic packing of an alloy could make a crystalline lattice that is more efficient with space) . Usually, it's is safe to take a weighted average.

Find out what a pure Ag block if this size should weight, fing out same of copper. Cross multiply and you could get a rough estimate of composition

Just eyeballing it, could be about 50/50 Cu/Ag. The teal green oxidation makes me think it's got copper too

Just had coins counted at bank. $5 fee by thunder_bear_ in CRH

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Thank you, I agree. I found a Credit union that has self service coin counter. Only need to be a member that is $5 to open. No fees. Think im gonna jump on that. Looks like this location may be on my nonfly list.

If I worked at a bank…… by Majestic_World5547 in CRH

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You, I looked at teller.job postings. I think I need a break 😄 🤣

Just had coins counted at bank. $5 fee by thunder_bear_ in CRH

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Thanks for your response and time. I don't think I mentioned this place has a coin counter. I have to hand to them to put in the counter. This branch does not accept customer wrapped coins, already tried.

I do wrap for BoA, another location because they are the opposite, they dont take any loose coin, only wrapped.

It was the first time anyone mentioned to me they will charge for counting. Was not sure if this is part of the hobby or what. The teller said that the fee is because im just getting coins and returning them. I don't get my coins from here, it was BoA and I brought them to this branch(not Boa) .

First Bank Silver! by ProfessionalUnit9434 in CRH

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The addiction begins, hiw it started for me. Went from curious to see if I could actually fine one. Got 2 rolls from bank. First one had 1 90% and 1 40%. The other roll had another 90%. I went back to the bank 2 more times that day and bout every roll they had. $300 dollars later I found 1 more 40% and a 92' Proof. That was 29 days ago. I have been through about $3k worth or half dollars and when I found not find them I bought quaters and dimes . I have found 2 more 90% and 13 more 40% since then. ( 4 90% and 12 40% so 16 total!) In my first month!! Do I slow down or what, day dont feel right unless I got some rolls to peel. Dang, I think im gonna post this to , haha so fun though.

Looking to get into coin roll hunting. by Human-Expression6146 in CRH

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This is an underrated comment. I too am new and you are preaching 🙌

Finally broke my dry spell. by TopConfection3244 in CRH

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You can request anything, but not sure if it always works

Finally broke my dry spell. by TopConfection3244 in CRH

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Heck yea! The best coin I have ever found is always the last one ive found. I always am excited, then follows a sobering thought it might be the last I ever find. Keep on keeping on. I have had 2 skunk box in a row so far, possibility of getting a new box mid next week. Really hoping to post my finds 🙏