Opinion - Selling Duplicates

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Randy Abercrombie, Aug 23, 2026 at 6:15 PM.

  1. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    I actually organized my coins this afternoon. Hades must have frozen over….. And boy did I find duplicates. So I’ll be putting some coins in the buy/sell section….. Here’s my dilemma. I have an incredibly packed schedule this week and I know without a shadow of a doubt that I won’t be able to get to the post office this week, and the thought of making someone wait for me to send them what I owe them does not agree with me at all.

    So should I wait till next weekend to photograph and post my duplicates in the buy/sell section and hope I don’t forget between now and then?
     
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  3. Chris B

    Chris B Supporter! Supporter

    I would just post them and mention that they won't ship before next weekend. I think that is reasonable.
     
  4. philologus_1

    philologus_1 Supporter! Supporter

    I'd go ahead and post them when you have time. But just state the caveat re: shipping will not occur until the following week. :)

    EDIT: @Chris B and I must have hit "POST" within seconds of one another!
     
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  5. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Well thanks fellow. All for nothing though. I suddenly have become the family emergency plumber…. And hope I can find toilet parts somewhere at 7pm Sunday!
     
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  6. BuffaloHunter

    BuffaloHunter Short of a full herd Supporter

    Can’t wait to see the goodies you put up, Randy!
     
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  7. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Moderator

    Lowe's Hardware often closes at 8 on Sunday, hope you can make it! If not, might need to try your luck at Walmart...
     
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  8. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Hustling now. Wish it was an old style toilet. This newfangled thing has me a bit bamboozled.

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  9. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Just tell buyers to mail you checks. By the time they arrive, gets deposited and clear your account, you'll surely find the time to prepare the coins for shipment ;).
     
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  10. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Do what you can when you can. If you horse any problems just add them to your posting if the coins you list. Have you considered a trade of your duplicate coins for a coin you want or need.
    Now forget about your duplicates so you can be a plumber. It isn’t going to make a difference if you did it now or next week. Best wishes my friend.
     
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  11. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Hell of a lot better than a stick and leaf's.
    What Chris said.....
     
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  12. Joshua Lemons

    Joshua Lemons Well-Known Member Supporter

    I have no problem buying and waiting if I know ahead of time. It's an issue when it isn't disclosed before hand.
     
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  13. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Been there, seen that. "Bamboozled", indeed. I miss the old style float valves.

    Can't help but notice a touch of irony, though, with you being the Bathroom Fixtures King of the Southeast and all... ;)
     

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