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<p>[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 499636, member: 4552"]As to flea markets, garage/yard/estate sales for coins, those are by far the best for me. As with anything though, it all depends on where you live, the flea market or garage/yard sales, etc. In some areas those are just a joke. In my area it has payed off fantastically. So many, many stories from purchases at those places. Here are just a few examples:</p><p>A friend of mine was garage sale hunting. Found one where there was a 58 Corvete just sitting there covered up. Wasn't supposed to be part of the sale. He asked about it. Turned out it was her late husbands car and if he wanted it, just take the thing. He did.</p><p>At a flea market a lady opened her car and broght out massive amounts of guns, ammunition, knives and miscellaneous other items. Said it was her now ex husbands and it is for sale for practically the lowest possible prices. She sold out everything in minutes. And for most items less than a dollar.</p><p>At a flea market I saw a black 3 ringed binder on a table. Opened it. Inside I counted 238 Buffalo Nickels all in at least EF grades and various dates. Seller said $80 and so I took it. </p><p>Garage sale. Lady had a jar of pennies and was planning on using them for change. I looked at the bottom and it was full of Indian Head Cents. Walked away with the jar for $50. $35 in face value alone. </p><p>I love flea markets, garage/yard/estate sales.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 499636, member: 4552"]As to flea markets, garage/yard/estate sales for coins, those are by far the best for me. As with anything though, it all depends on where you live, the flea market or garage/yard sales, etc. In some areas those are just a joke. In my area it has payed off fantastically. So many, many stories from purchases at those places. Here are just a few examples: A friend of mine was garage sale hunting. Found one where there was a 58 Corvete just sitting there covered up. Wasn't supposed to be part of the sale. He asked about it. Turned out it was her late husbands car and if he wanted it, just take the thing. He did. At a flea market a lady opened her car and broght out massive amounts of guns, ammunition, knives and miscellaneous other items. Said it was her now ex husbands and it is for sale for practically the lowest possible prices. She sold out everything in minutes. And for most items less than a dollar. At a flea market I saw a black 3 ringed binder on a table. Opened it. Inside I counted 238 Buffalo Nickels all in at least EF grades and various dates. Seller said $80 and so I took it. Garage sale. Lady had a jar of pennies and was planning on using them for change. I looked at the bottom and it was full of Indian Head Cents. Walked away with the jar for $50. $35 in face value alone. I love flea markets, garage/yard/estate sales.[/QUOTE]
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