The wife wanted to sell a collection of items at a local flea market, so I took along a few coins to sell. I bought a really nice old "Buck Knife" display case for $5, the week before, and took a coin tray filled with coins displayed in 2X2's. As a first attempt, I took nothing of real value, just some bust quarters, some '64 Kennedys, and some newer Kennedys and Ikes. Also some foreign coins. I made up some snaptights of BiCenntenial coins, and some 1971 and 1973 Quarter down sets. I put the year, mint, and price on the 2X2. The 64 Kennedy sold at $5 each, and the liberty Quarters at $3.50 each. All sold to one man. Then a lady bought 6 world coins for $7.50, and later a man bought a 1971 set for $15. I was surprised at the large number of people who stopped to look at my coins, given that we were selling many other items and there were over 100 vendors. I also met a kid about 9, who had his 2008 Red book, and was all enthused about collecting coins. All in all, I had a good day. Hope your Saturday was as nice!
I've had fairly good but unpredictable luck in antique stores. Thinking back, most of the bargains have been in silver dimes.
