Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Roll Hunting
>
Roll-searchers, post your results!
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="BigsWick, post: 266508, member: 3534"]I'll check the inspection stamp on the box I went through last night. It contained a whopping lone '67 and nothing else.</p><p><br /></p><p>"Streaks" are possible where I live (good ones and bad ones) mainly due to the fact that the population of Wyoming is only about 500,000 people. Halves that are returned to a bank branch will quickly find their way back into rolls and into boxes if there is little other "activity" at the time they are returned. I've confirmed this by marking coins, specific dates in specific ways. I've seen those coins again in as little as two weeks.</p><p><br /></p><p>Alternatively, the inspection stamps to which you referred can come in handy. Mine are dated. For example, searching a box dated February of this year might yield good results. That could mean Loomis Fargo had a fresh influx of "new" coins, and other boxes packaged in February could likely be good. Conversely, if several boxes with a similar date on them turn out to be bad, it is possible that you are seeing many of the same coins again for a second or third time.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BigsWick, post: 266508, member: 3534"]I'll check the inspection stamp on the box I went through last night. It contained a whopping lone '67 and nothing else. "Streaks" are possible where I live (good ones and bad ones) mainly due to the fact that the population of Wyoming is only about 500,000 people. Halves that are returned to a bank branch will quickly find their way back into rolls and into boxes if there is little other "activity" at the time they are returned. I've confirmed this by marking coins, specific dates in specific ways. I've seen those coins again in as little as two weeks. Alternatively, the inspection stamps to which you referred can come in handy. Mine are dated. For example, searching a box dated February of this year might yield good results. That could mean Loomis Fargo had a fresh influx of "new" coins, and other boxes packaged in February could likely be good. Conversely, if several boxes with a similar date on them turn out to be bad, it is possible that you are seeing many of the same coins again for a second or third time.[/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
>
Coin Roll Hunting
>
Roll-searchers, post your results!
>
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...