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<p>[QUOTE="littlehugger, post: 3515564, member: 58633"]Technically, they are valuable. But surprisingly, the larger bills are less rare, because people are less likely to set aside $100 than $1 or $5 or even $20.</p><p> Even though bills age quickly, there is very little to differentiate in modern bills like silver and gold certificates, red seals, size, etc. Youve seen one $20 star note, youve seen them all.</p><p> Also, most people can nab themselves a star note out of pocket for face value.</p><p>Probably the only market for star notes is small bills, in superb condition, at a small premium. The only way to make any real money would be to sell in bulk at yard sales.</p><p> The last time I bought bills, it was red seals and silver certificates at a yard sale, from his personal collection, at a small premium </p><p> Even flea markets have fees. And given the small premium you could charge, if you sold $1000 in star notes for $1100, subtract your flea fee of $30, plus gas, lunch and your whole days time, and you made about $6 an hour for your 10 hour day.</p><p> Theres no percentage in it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="littlehugger, post: 3515564, member: 58633"]Technically, they are valuable. But surprisingly, the larger bills are less rare, because people are less likely to set aside $100 than $1 or $5 or even $20. Even though bills age quickly, there is very little to differentiate in modern bills like silver and gold certificates, red seals, size, etc. Youve seen one $20 star note, youve seen them all. Also, most people can nab themselves a star note out of pocket for face value. Probably the only market for star notes is small bills, in superb condition, at a small premium. The only way to make any real money would be to sell in bulk at yard sales. The last time I bought bills, it was red seals and silver certificates at a yard sale, from his personal collection, at a small premium Even flea markets have fees. And given the small premium you could charge, if you sold $1000 in star notes for $1100, subtract your flea fee of $30, plus gas, lunch and your whole days time, and you made about $6 an hour for your 10 hour day. Theres no percentage in it.[/QUOTE]
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