What should I do with these?

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What should I do with these?

  1. Spend them!

    7.7%
  2. Sell them as is on eBay or somewhere else

    61.5%
  3. Search them for errors

    30.8%
  4. Open them, sell the rolls individually

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  1. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I bought these on a whim a while back. I believe them all to be 1xP and 1xD 2009 Lincoln Cents. One of the boxes is opened and I've taken some rather poor photographs to show that the coins are BU and in their original wrappers. I have two other boxes that are still sealed. I have no idea what to do with them and they just sit in a drawer. Any ideas or suggestions? Comments are always welcome even if you're just going to tell me to spend them, mock my photography efforts, or my purchase. :p
     

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  3. doug5353

    doug5353 Well-Known Member

    Selling them anywhere except in your hometown, face-to-face, postage will absolutely kill you. Deposit them to your bank account (they generally won't refuse any kind of deposit), then write a check for cash later in the week.

    They aren't worth the hassle. [I didn't see any photos?]
     
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  4. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    So I actually forgot to post the photos and had to edit the post. They should be there now.
     
  5. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    These are special mint wrapped rolls of a one year design commemorating Lincoln's 200th birthday. It looks like there are four rolls to a box? Since there doesn't appear to be all that many rolls per box I would keep them intact and sell the boxes as-is as individual collector's items.
     
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  6. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Thank you for your input
     
  7. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    Obviously I think you should check them for varieties and errors... :)
     
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  8. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    There's three different designs for that year, so which one is it...
     
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  9. doug5353

    doug5353 Well-Known Member

    Note that my original comment was made without benefit of photographs.
     
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  10. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    on eBay?

    Priceless
     
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  11. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    That's what I would do with them.
     
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  12. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    So I honestly don't know... they are Lincoln Heads on both sides. I'm assuming whoever sold them purposely took out the two tails ends on the opened box that only has 1xP and 1xD
     
  13. Doug1974

    Doug1974 Active Member

    They are not worth much now but maybe in 75 year's you might have a jewel keep them if not for the value but for the conversion peace !
     
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  14. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    LP3 is Professional Life, they should say it on the roll what they are, they come 2 rolls to a box from the mint an i've seen them listed on ebay for around $6 a box...
     
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  15. doug5353

    doug5353 Well-Known Member

    Back to the postage factor on eBay; if you net $5.25 after eBay fees, considering they represent $1 in face value, you must ship them for $4.25 or less to break even, i.e., taking them to the bank. I don't know what the rolls and their box weigh; if they have to go Priority, I doubt you can ship them for $4.25 - and yet I think they would languish forever on CraigsList, where you have the added hassle of dealing with trolls and psychopaths. Not very encouraging numbers, sorry.

    The best choice might be to stick them in your coin club's auction, if you belong to a club in your area.
     
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  16. Doug1974

    Doug1974 Active Member

    I agree with Doug5353

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  17. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    Theses are original rolls from the mint, and they are from the " Formative Years " at least the one I circled, check the one next to it, then post an image, I can tell you what it is, or better yet, now you know where to look 0000.JPG
     
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  18. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    You, Sir, are quite perceptive. These are the Illinois version. Does this change anyone's opinion?
     
  19. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    right, professional life, heres a link that shows doubled dies for them, if you think its worth it you could break open the rolls an search them or sell them as is an let some one else search them... http://doubleddie.com/90701.html
     
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  20. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Well, one good DDO or DDR could make it worth my while... This is very helpful; thank you.
     
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  21. doug5353

    doug5353 Well-Known Member

    Added that website to my long list of "collectibles" bookmarks, always glad to find something new - thanks.
     
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