Re: What's Everyones experience with Quarters?
Thanks to all for the welcome,
I'm going to lay low on the Coin Sorter issue. Number one I'm not here to advertise the machine, and I'm sure it's not allowed. I don't intend to divulge all secrets about it although there are few now. Not trying to be rude, but more out of respect to those who have paid for one. If they want to tell you all about it, that's out of my control. You can PM me or contact me through my website if you have specific questions.
Why am I here? I like this site as it is still part of my "recreation". My entertainment is also my "business" I am an industrial refrigeration journeyman by trade, and the sorters are my side job. So I come here, and a few other sites to learn, and relax. I love coin roll hunting in particular, and essentially that is what my business has turned into, an automatic coin roll hunter.
I also have a whites MXT and am still learning (after 2 years now) what it's telling me. I have found coins but not silver yet. The easiest way to search for silver in my opinion is to search halves. Think how long some metal detectorist search to find that first coin. That said, I think the possibilities of finding something great is better metal detecting.
This week was my first bag of halves, and I'm sure it was probably short, as those metal things in the bag counted as "halves" when they went by the internal machine sensor/counter for the bank. I have tried other things such as dimes and nickels, but from what you guys say, I may pass on the quarters. I'm an experimenter by nature, so the count being short is OK. Finding silver is the biggest thrill I have experienced in coin collecting.
I wont turn down a bag, but I may just order boxes like most of you do, at least you are getting the correct count. There are always expenses with any activity or hobby, I wish I had back half the money I have spent on fishing, hunting, cars, motorcycles, etc, etc. Those "experiences" are a lot of pay up front, and you hold nothing, or at least a hugely depreciated machine when done (for most people). At least for our expenses in coin hoarding/collecting, we have something somewhat tangible, and liquid with respect to resale and money recovery. Biggest thing about coins is learning and teaching to others, lots of history and lots to learn about economics.
Thanks again to all who responded. Ryedale
