Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Bullion Investing
>
Junk silver: best buy
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="EdThelorax, post: 3737033, member: 99854"]I bought a lot of 90% in the early 2000's. I don't think of it as junk. Because I am a collector first, I decided to build roll sets instead of just having a bunch of mixed stuff. I completed the Roosies and Franklins and was close to finishing the Washingtons when I sold most all of them because I needed money for a house. </p><p>Honestly, I don't miss having those rolls at all. I should sell the '55 Franklins while there is still a premium now that I think about it. </p><p>Now I seperate coin collecting and buying silver for the future. When silver goes way higher, the wear on circ. coins will be a factor. So therefore, the 1964's are the best bet. </p><p>More of a concern than the weight when silver goes way higher, is the wait. That is the backlog at the refineries. Whoever buys 90% to be sent in to become 999 deliverable is going to have to take risk waiting for their lot to be refined. </p><p>When stacking for the long term, I go with 999. I do prefer Gov't issues, Maples, Eagles, Onzas, etc., but that's because I still like collecting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="EdThelorax, post: 3737033, member: 99854"]I bought a lot of 90% in the early 2000's. I don't think of it as junk. Because I am a collector first, I decided to build roll sets instead of just having a bunch of mixed stuff. I completed the Roosies and Franklins and was close to finishing the Washingtons when I sold most all of them because I needed money for a house. Honestly, I don't miss having those rolls at all. I should sell the '55 Franklins while there is still a premium now that I think about it. Now I seperate coin collecting and buying silver for the future. When silver goes way higher, the wear on circ. coins will be a factor. So therefore, the 1964's are the best bet. More of a concern than the weight when silver goes way higher, is the wait. That is the backlog at the refineries. Whoever buys 90% to be sent in to become 999 deliverable is going to have to take risk waiting for their lot to be refined. When stacking for the long term, I go with 999. I do prefer Gov't issues, Maples, Eagles, Onzas, etc., but that's because I still like collecting.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Bullion Investing
>
Junk silver: best buy
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...