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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 7633438, member: 84179"]As explained in the previous links, a doubled occurs during the die making process. The mint went to a single squeeze method about 15 years ago, but that process still can yield class IX doubling, although it is usually minor</p><p><br /></p><p>FYI - Most true doubled dies aren't worth big money. If you were able to get more than beer money for anything you find, you'd be ahead of a lot of other searchers. </p><p><br /></p><p>Making money finding errors in circulation is very, very, very difficult. The "get rich from pocket change" folks make all of those wonderful videos should be forced to...(well, I would get banned if I said what I thought <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />). They just want you to click on their site. Who cares if they don't tell you the whole story.</p><p><br /></p><p>While it's still very difficult, the best way of searching is to make a list of known doubled dies that sell for a premium (you can start with checking The Cherry Pickers Guide). Then only look for those. The Chances of finding something new is slim, and it's even harder if you don't know the minting process. Even if you do find a new one, there is a decent chance the premium will be low. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you like the thrill have the hunt and the recognition of finding new DDs, then check everything. If you're looking to get rich, buy a lottery ticket[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 7633438, member: 84179"]As explained in the previous links, a doubled occurs during the die making process. The mint went to a single squeeze method about 15 years ago, but that process still can yield class IX doubling, although it is usually minor FYI - Most true doubled dies aren't worth big money. If you were able to get more than beer money for anything you find, you'd be ahead of a lot of other searchers. Making money finding errors in circulation is very, very, very difficult. The "get rich from pocket change" folks make all of those wonderful videos should be forced to...(well, I would get banned if I said what I thought ;)). They just want you to click on their site. Who cares if they don't tell you the whole story. While it's still very difficult, the best way of searching is to make a list of known doubled dies that sell for a premium (you can start with checking The Cherry Pickers Guide). Then only look for those. The Chances of finding something new is slim, and it's even harder if you don't know the minting process. Even if you do find a new one, there is a decent chance the premium will be low. If you like the thrill have the hunt and the recognition of finding new DDs, then check everything. If you're looking to get rich, buy a lottery ticket[/QUOTE]
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