CRH fail =(

The_Griffyn · Jan 14, 2010

So I'm pretty new to the TN forums in general. I'm a gold prospector, metal dectorists, yard sale nut, and whatever else can involve finding "treasure". So I came across this section of the forum and thought trying a few rolls of coins would be fun. problem is I can't figure out where you all get these boxes. I've asked at three different banks and they all just look at me with a blank face. I even had one teller say it wasn't possible without reserving them and notifying the Federal Reserve?

I'm just an amatuer at pretty much everything in these forums besides prospecting. It would appear that doing CRH is beyond my means and experience at this point in time. I guess I should just stick to looking at any change I get handed when shopping.

The Griffyn

obediah · Jan 14, 2010

The_Griffyn said:
So I'm pretty new to the TN forums in general. I'm a gold prospector, metal dectorists, yard sale nut, and whatever else can involve finding "treasure". So I came across this section of the forum and thought trying a few rolls of coins would be fun. problem is I can't figure out where you all get these boxes. I've asked at three different banks and they all just look at me with a blank face. I even had one teller say it wasn't possible without reserving them and notifying the Federal Reserve?

I'm just an amatuer at pretty much everything in these forums besides prospecting. It would appear that doing CRH is beyond my means and experience at this point in time. I guess I should just stick to looking at any change I get handed when shopping.

The Griffyn

Me thinks they playing you; you must be uncertain in your approach or have some sort of flaw in way you ask them. I just go in and ask them to order (you know tell them you need X number of Boxes), me 4 or 6 Boxes of Halves and ask when they will be in -acting like am pressed for time.

ronbo22 · Jan 14, 2010

Ask them who they order their other coin from and ask them to place an order through them. If they don't have them, they will order them from the Fed.

The_Griffyn · Jan 14, 2010

Ahhh.. maybe I was getting lazy tellers cause the blank looks on their faces was priceless. I almost chuckled but I felt as clueless as they looked so I didn't.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to give it another try.

Griffyn

Diver_Down · Jan 14, 2010

Be sure to specify that you would like to buy at least 2 boxes. Many banks that is the minimum order from their carrier.

mistergee · Jan 15, 2010

I even had one teller say it wasn't possible without reserving them and notifying the Federal Reserve?

she lied.
keep trying, be polite, if they say no, move on to the next. sometimes its easier to get them to order for you if your an account holder. if not you can still walk in any bank and ask for what they have on hand. most banks you don't need to have an account because the tellers are only too glad to get rid of those coins they have to count over and over every night.

The_Griffyn · Jan 15, 2010

Being that I can't afford to buy boxes alone, I have a partner. It was his bank that told us they would have to call the Federal Reserve and ask. He just sent me a text that said...

"Bank called. The called the Fed Reserve and they said no on the coins."

?

AGCoinHunter · Jan 15, 2010

Umm, I highly doubt they called the Fed. The fed doesnt deal in coins. They are bullshooting you. What they need to do is call their coin carrier. Brinks, Guarda, Loomis, ect and they order from them. What bank is this and what city?

Kantuckkeean · Jan 15, 2010

I agree with what the rest said. It's gotta be BS as soooo many businesses place change orders. Asking about their supplier may not help either, due to "security issues" and more BS. I'd ask to speak to the vault teller or head teller and ask him or her to place an order with their supplier for 2 boxes of halves.

Kindest regards,
Kantuck

The_Griffyn · Jan 15, 2010

I called B.S too. So I went to a shopping center near an old folks community that has 4 banks within 200 feet of each other. I told each of them that I was a coin collector and was looking for halves and large dollar coins. Here's what I got told.

My bank = No problem Sir. Minimum order is 2 boxes. (I didn't ask them about dumping there.)

Wells Fargo = Open an account with us and we can order you as few as 1 box at a time. You can even dump here for free. We will supply large bags for you. Just put what you don't keep back in the bag and bring it back.

Wachovia = Very friendly but didn't know anything about ordering coins.

CalNational = Also friendly but didn't really know much about getting coins. Said I was free to come in and ask though as often as I liked. Even offered me the two halves she had in the drawer. (I didnt take them because she showed them too me first =))

Of all of them my bank and WF seemed the best bet. WF was very eager for me to open an account with them. The girl didn't want to let me leave. But I did. TOld her I would check back after I spoke to my partner.

-The Griffyn