Oh boy! Vaultbox has done it now. mega-chase-2025

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by mrweaseluv, Nov 4, 2025.

  1. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    It does make me wonder why somebody was hoarding Jamaican half pennies in a vault at the Trade Center.
     
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  3. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Oh well. I took the collar here......

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  4. mrweaseluv

    mrweaseluv Supporter! Supporter

    yup yup no luck here either my 3 all clear. One for me one for my son and one idk yet lol Still was worth the shot and it's a neat addition too my "pedigree" coins. Hope someone here scores a red core :D
     
  5. mrweaseluv

    mrweaseluv Supporter! Supporter

    odds are actualy 1 in 50 to get one of the 300 "red cores". Yes it was a gamble. Yes everyone got the "same" coin (this was clearly stated on the ads and webpage)
     
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  6. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    No red core for me, either. Was fun again and I’m pleased that I got this piece of history for my efforts.


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  7. chrissy1955

    chrissy1955 Active Member

    No luck with my 2, although the one is a very nice Gem/BU piece.
     
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  8. Vess1

    Vess1 CT SP VIP Supporter

    Well, I can confirm my buddy bought two.... and one is a red core.
     
  9. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Sweet! Keep us up to date on the process moving forward, that is if he keeps you informed.
     
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  10. KBBPLL

    KBBPLL Well-Known Member

    I'm wondering the same. Jamaica or whoever felt the need to store those in a vault in NYC didn't claim them after recovery? Or they got offered more than face value by somebody who wanted to make a buck?
     
  11. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    This is my educated guess....

    When an insurance claim is settled, especially one in which the loss was a total loss, such as the collapse of the WTC's, all salvageable assets belong to the insurance company paying the claim. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if Vault Box or some other 'jobber' bought these Jamaican ½ cents for a song.
     
  12. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    Anyone willing to post an enlarged picture of this penny?
     
  13. Vess1

    Vess1 CT SP VIP Supporter

    Little late but I ended up paying the tax too. IMG_5587.jpeg
     
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  14. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    So, no one here won the lottery.
     
  15. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Or, if anyone did, they're following the first rule of lottery-winning: don't tell anyone!
     
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