what to look for in a star note

I was advised this is a
"spender" - so what to look for in a star note ?

 

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https://www.mycurrencycollection.com/reference/star-notes/lookup

 

And this link will bring you to a place that will tell you some more about the serial number.\https://www.mycurrencycollection.com/reference/fancy-serial-number-checker

 

Thanks - Interesting

looks like a smaller run than usual

 

Coolness factor - lol (not my lingo)

Almost cool! (not cool man)

 

When it comes to star notes @Dialupsux, there are several things for you to consider.

1. Condition: Most collectors of modern star notes prefer notes that do not exhibit any trace of circulation.

2. Value: A star note such as yours is only worth marginally above face value.

3. Resale: If you were to sell this note on eBay, you'd likely lose money after accounting for fees and shipping.

4. Budget: If you're a collector with means like myself, that's $100.00 you could apply towards a rarer item.

5. Serial#: I don't think I need to explain this.

6. Series: If you had the choice between a pair of $ 100-star notes, which one would you rather keep? A Series of 2017 or a 1934A?

My verdict?

Spend it.

 

Actually I'm taking this to the poker game tonight.

 

Errors on any note increases it value. Errors on a star note increases its value substantially increases its value. Not saying yours has an error. Just making a statement to be tucked away.

 

I have a 50 dollar*note with a 95.5%coolness factor almost perfect uncirculated would that be a keeper

 

Only if you can afford it! I don’t know what you consider a coolness factor. Is there something cool about the serial number? Is it an older date? Post a picture please.

 

The Coolness Factor is rubbish.

 

Coolness factor is one thing, reality is another.

 

Typically when it comes to modern Star notes, they will not be valuable regardless of the quantity printed. This is because most collectors don't really care. The star lookup site is "cool" but it simply does not equate to value.

When you talk about old paper money that are star/replacement notes, that's where it can become interesting.

Another factor for value of paper money serial numbers is if they're "fancy" serials. These can come in many different forms such as:
Low Numbers (A00000001A)
High Numbers: (A88888888A)
Radars: (A44411444A)

You get the idea. Typically, these notes will demand a premium in the market. Being able to identify different types of Fancy serial numbers can be beneficial if you ever want to sell your note on eBay or to a collector. The main reason being you can use this lingo to help you find or list your specific type of fancy serial number on eBay to get the most eyes on it.

I would definitely say if you have a Fancy Serial Number AND it has a Star on the serial number, it would increase its value most definitely

Hope this helped!

 

Wait, What !?
If that’s the case, find me an uncirculated 2017 $1 Minneapolis replacement note at face value.

 

I want one as well.

 

Maybe not everyone will agree but I would say that if you find a 2013 B--- Note you should hang on to it.. They seem to be going for $15 each on ebay regardless of condition.

 

Keyword is typically. If someone wants to pay a premium for a modern note because of a short print run then so be it.

 

OK, I get it and I don't get it when it comes to star notes. I know what they are and why they are, just not my thing.
Fancy serial numbers, OK I get it if you like that kind of thing and collect them.
Low and High serial #'s, sequential #'s, repeating and repeating sequential #'s where does it end? For me their value is FACE. Others see added value, I'm OK with that.
Mint error notes. Smeared ink, misprinted, misalignments, cutoff, missing parts of the design the list goes on... I can see the added value there. However when I see the term "Unique", I start to have problems.
There should be no duplicates period, that's the reason for the serial # if the first place, right? And the reason for the Stars. Everyone printed is by design Unique.
If one truly holds two notes of the same denomination with the same serial #, that would be unique and one of them would be counterfeit. IMHO.

 

That exact thing happened for series 2013 New York $1 replacement notes. Duplicated serial numbers. Read about it here.

 

The odds of getting a duplicate serial number are extremely high.