Recent Content by John Johnson

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    Is Anybody Buying Anything From The Mint?

    I've been buying coin sets for my nieces and nephews for over 20 years, and I plan to get them something again this year. For a while I've been...
    Post by: John Johnson, Jul 25, 2022 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Coin collecting before the internet.

    I subscribed to CoinAGE Magazine and spent a lot of time at flea markets and local coin shops. I also joined Littleton's mail service for a...
    Post by: John Johnson, Jul 20, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Best way to get stuck coins out of capsule?

    Not visibly, but I would worry that the plastic would heat enough to leave some residue.
    Post by: John Johnson, Jul 10, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Best way to get stuck coins out of capsule?

    I would be afraid the heat might melt some of the plastic and leave a residue on the coin. I agree with the others that freezing is best option.
    Post by: John Johnson, Jul 10, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Just got an exciting call from my bank

    Can't you just replace the coins you took from the first 20 rolls and trade them for 20 more at the bank?
    Post by: John Johnson, Jun 10, 2022 in forum: Coin Roll Hunting
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    The End of an Era . . . .

    I could be wrong, but I don't think so. There is literally nothing on the web site right now that indicates they are doing away with art medals...
    Post by: John Johnson, Jun 10, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Not sure how to start this thread.

    Now this makes sense to me, here. I'm not getting your original post at all, though. Hope you get some good finds. I need to get my own metal...
    Post by: John Johnson, Jun 9, 2022 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    It's official: prices are insane

    I guess polish is getting expensive
    Post by: John Johnson, May 18, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    new coin for collection

    Nice
    Post by: John Johnson, May 17, 2022 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Someone robbed daddy's piggy bank

    Maybe not. it could be that someone got hard up for cash and decided to cash in a few of their lower value coins. In the old days when I worked in...
    Post by: John Johnson, May 13, 2022 in forum: Error Coins
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    Deal of a lifetime

    Well, I doubt too many people would pay him if the grandbabie was imaginary.
    Post by: John Johnson, Apr 19, 2022 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Details Coins

    I would only buy a coin marked 'details' if it was the only way I could afford the coin. I have two large cents that are raw, but would grade...
    Post by: John Johnson, Apr 7, 2022 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    I found this to day

    Looks like it might have spent some time in a parking lot.
    Post by: John Johnson, Mar 16, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    So, no one collects BU rolls here?

    I used to, years ago, but I got low on cash once and ended up taking about $200 in rolls to the bank to get through a bad month. I never really...
    Post by: John Johnson, Mar 16, 2022 in forum: Coin Roll Hunting