I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

[Kiros32]

I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

A guy posted a coin collection, didn't list how many coins or what type. I gave him a call just to see what he had.

He told me the coins belonged to his grandfather, and he started to describe them. He said there were a few big pennies, a commerative silver collection, a few indian head and odds and ends in a zip lock bag. I offered him $75, thinking I would at least break even on the value of the silver and a few bucks each for the larges, expecting to be in poor condition...he gladly accepted.

I was anxious to see what I had bought and to see if I had made a wise investment on a whim. The pictures speak for themselves....

1850 Large Cent


1853 Large Cent


1847 Large Cent


1848 Large Cent


1866 3 Cent Piece

 

[Kiros32]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

1862 3 Cent Piece


1864 Two Cent


1866 Two Cent


1845 Large Cent


1872 Seated Half Dime


1837, 1838, 1848 Large Cents


1943 Walking Liberty Half - labeled AU58


Commerative Silver Coins (Walker, two JFKs, Ben, Barber Dime, Rosie Dime, Merc, SLQ, Washington, 40 Nickel)


1899 Canadian 5 Cent


Pile if IHs and Wheats




The only issue I have with some of these are they were taped to a piece of felt in a frame for display, so there is adhesive stuck one side of each coin...old adhesive. Any suggestions on how to get that off safely? Other than that, I think I did pretty well eh?

 

[civilman1]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

That 50' is really sweet Jared.....I see some Injun's too,how many excactly did you snag?

 

[BuckleBoy]

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First three LC's in the photos, plus the 2cent and the LC after it have been "whizzed" but I'd say you still got a good deal on all of that.


-Buckles

 

[Ohio Jerry]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

I'd say that was a sweet investment

 

[civilman1]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

Holy $hiite....Should have waited for the follow up pic's.....Any more?

 

[Kiros32]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

First three LC's in the photos, plus the 2cent and the LC after it have been "whizzed" but I'd say you still got a good deal on all of that.


-Buckles

How can you tell? Just curious?

 

[sonny60]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

You might try WD-40. It cleans off the adhesive from stickers on new appliances. Sounds crazy but it works.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

First three LC's in the photos, plus the 2cent and the LC after it have been "whizzed" but I'd say you still got a good deal on all of that.


-Buckles

How can you tell? Just curious?

The fact that they look Orange, yet have a good bit of wear on them. So the color of 'em looks "off." Normally when you see that worn, yet shiny look--expecially an unnatural luster, it's a big tip-off.

-Buckleboy

 

[maxmoney]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

Nice pickup. What is "whizzed" ? Does that mean cleaned with a certain product..or cleaned in general?

 

[halfdime]

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I'm tempted to answer the previous post with something vulgar, but I won't... . Cleaned or not, that looks like a good buy at $75.

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

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The only issue I have with some of these are they were taped to a piece of felt in a frame for display, so there is adhesive stuck one side of each coin...old adhesive. Any suggestions on how to get that off safely? Other than that, I think I did pretty well eh?

I used the Rosingal <sp> Lighter fluid (Zippo type) that is in the plastic yellow bottle to take old adhesive off of items that I have purchased. It even says on the bottle that it is great for removing adhesive labels. I saturate the end of a paper towel and just apply it to the adhesive lable area and apply a bit of pressure so that it works its way into the sticky stuf. After a bit you can just rub it of.
Great Craigslist find there as well.
HH
DJH

 

[jsu]

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Nice finds. You should definitely buy stock in craigslist I am putting all of my investment money in foreclosure signs, they are really hot right now

 

[Kiros32]

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First three LC's in the photos, plus the 2cent and the LC after it have been "whizzed" but I'd say you still got a good deal on all of that.


-Buckles

How can you tell? Just curious?

The fact that they look Orange, yet have a good bit of wear on them. So the color of 'em looks "off." Normally when you see that worn, yet shiny look--expecially an unnatural luster, it's a big tip-off.

-Buckleboy

Those were the three that were in the display frame, so that makes sense that they were cleaned for that purpose. I was actually suspicious of the luster, but I needed someone to confirm it before I would actually believe it

I'm still happy, hell the 3-Cent pieces and half dime were worth it for me

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: I need to buy stock in Craigslist...another AMAZING Craigslist "Find"

First three LC's in the photos, plus the 2cent and the LC after it have been "whizzed" but I'd say you still got a good deal on all of that.


-Buckles

How can you tell? Just curious?

The fact that they look Orange, yet have a good bit of wear on them. So the color of 'em looks "off." Normally when you see that worn, yet shiny look--expecially an unnatural luster, it's a big tip-off.

-Buckleboy

Those were the three that were in the display frame, so that makes sense that they were cleaned for that purpose. I was actually suspicious of the luster, but I needed someone to confirm it before I would actually believe it

I'm still happy, hell the 3-Cent pieces and half dime were worth it for me

Yeah, I still think you got a great deal.

 

[hogge]

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I think you got a good buy, but ALL of those LC's have been cleaned with some kind of cleaner.....Not good for resale. You prbably paid a little less than what they are worth. Sorry to bust your bubble. My own opinion. Hogge

 

[artorius]

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For removing old adhesive, try soaking the coins in rubbing alcohol from the drug store. There is a good chance this will work. If not, try denatured alcohol from the hardware store. After each soak, use a soft toothbrush to brush away traces of the adhesive. Then if necessary, wash the coins gently with non-detergent Ivory dish soap. Rinse thoroughly.

Great group of coins, BTW!

artorius

 

[Detectingfreak]

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Thats awesome! Congratulations on the great buy!!!

 

[Kiros32]

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I think you got a good buy, but ALL of those LC's have been cleaned with some kind of cleaner.....Not good for resale. You prbably paid a little less than what they are worth. Sorry to bust your bubble. My own opinion. Hogge

No bubble burst, no worries.

 

[Indianhead Jones]

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Nice call....you did quite well!

Larry