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<p>[QUOTE="10gary22, post: 1286688, member: 23626"]Yes I was teasing you. Welcome to the forum. And I do apologize. However my point is also that now you are involved with coins you may wish to sell, you do need to learn what you can about each individual one. Without prior knowledge, there are dealers and buyers who will take advantage of you.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are several varieties of modern US cents that can be valuable. A 1992 CAM (close A-M) recently sold on eBay for $12500. A 1999 WAM (wide A-M) variety can bring $100 or more.</p><p><br /></p><p>What I am saying that if you are really into this, you kinda need to research each item individually. It is a lot of work and time consuming. But that's what hobbies require. </p><p><br /></p><p>We don't know why your grandparents saved all these items. The 1997 D cent certainly is not likely to have much value for example. But is it an "error" ? I mean did they collect these or were they just items tossed in a box ? Their reason, might be a good place to start with your research.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am still learning, but have spent a lot of time studying. If I can help you in any way, I will, gladly.</p><p><br /></p><p>I apologize again, I meant no harm,</p><p><br /></p><p>gary</p><p><br /></p><p>PS My offer still stands[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="10gary22, post: 1286688, member: 23626"]Yes I was teasing you. Welcome to the forum. And I do apologize. However my point is also that now you are involved with coins you may wish to sell, you do need to learn what you can about each individual one. Without prior knowledge, there are dealers and buyers who will take advantage of you. There are several varieties of modern US cents that can be valuable. A 1992 CAM (close A-M) recently sold on eBay for $12500. A 1999 WAM (wide A-M) variety can bring $100 or more. What I am saying that if you are really into this, you kinda need to research each item individually. It is a lot of work and time consuming. But that's what hobbies require. We don't know why your grandparents saved all these items. The 1997 D cent certainly is not likely to have much value for example. But is it an "error" ? I mean did they collect these or were they just items tossed in a box ? Their reason, might be a good place to start with your research. I am still learning, but have spent a lot of time studying. If I can help you in any way, I will, gladly. I apologize again, I meant no harm, gary PS My offer still stands[/QUOTE]
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