Search Stats Aug & Sept

[hasfam]

Here are some stats covering from Aug 1st to Sept 30th 2012

Cents sorted and searched 215,950
Boxes= 86
Average 2 per day, 43 working days

Find results:

Wheats=889
Oldest=1892

1998 WAMs=9
2000 WAMs=8

2011P-1DO-004=48

1955D-1DO-001 FS-101
1959D RPM-001 FS-508
1960D RPM-001
1968D-1DR-001 FS-801
1972D-1DO-002
1980P-1DO-001 FS-101
1983 Extra Letters Clash
1983P-1DR-001 FS-801
1988 RDV-006
1988D RDV-006
1994P WDDR-003
1994P-1DR-015
1995D-1DO-001 (3X)
1995P-1DO-001 (2X) FS-101
1996P-1DO-002
1997P-1DO-001 FS-101
2004P-1DR-001 (3X) FS-801
2006P-1DO-017 (2X)


Lots of other doubled dies and RPM’s

This has been a 2 man enterprise. My brother moved in with us and joined forces with me in July. He sorts and pulls only dates and MM's I want to examine. This would include everything prior to 1973 and select dates after 1972, mostly FS numbers. By doing this, I am able to search and find a lot more better varieties to sell. He also pulls the wheats and documents every date, checks for WAM's & CAM's. We don't pay attention to new discoveries or minor varieties. So far, this has worked for us pretty well and it gets exciting. My wife and I and my brother share the excitement of a new find or the anticipation of what will turn up next.
Good luck to everyone in your own searches.

[BadThad]

Interesting.....0.4% wheats. Thanks for sharing!

[flyhi3]

Wow... That is amazing. Want to sell me a few boxes?????? Or even 1 roll?? :LOL_Hair: AWESOME finds Rock!

[copperlover]

Your finds are exceptional, and your sources are very fruitful. Keep up the good work.

Lucien

[Antiquity]

You really work hard to find what you do Rock. Its not luck, it hard work and a good eye

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[DCW]

This post really goes to show how incredibly rare varieties truly are. 1:215,950
I commend you on a lot of hard work to bring some of these to light. And I like the team effort you've got going on. And while I'm in such a complimenting mood, id like to say that your eBay auctions have grown very professional. The photos and descriptions exceed all other dealers on the bay. Keep up the good work.

[hasfam]

You really work hard to find what you do Rock. Its not luck, it hard work and a good eye


Yes, but a labor of love as they say. Experience and knowing what a doubled die is helps a lot too.


This post really goes to show how incredibly rare varieties truly are. 1:215,950
I commend you on a lot of hard work to bring some of these to light. And I like the team effort you've got going on. And while I'm in such a complimenting mood, id like to say that your eBay auctions have grown very professional. The photos and descriptions exceed all other dealers on the bay. Keep up the good work.

Exactly what I have come to realize. Some of these varieties are genuinely rare, which is why I scratch my head when I see ebay sellers selling some of them for $20.00 or less. To me, the coin is worth what you pay for it. If the price guide says $100.00 but you paid $10 then you have a $10 dollar coin, not a $100.00 coin.
Thanks for the compliments on my ebay listings. Been at it a while and as a buyer I know what I would want so I go from there. You'll also notice the complete lack of L@@K, WOW!!! etc.
Thanks everyone for the positive comments.

[flyhi3]

You'll also notice the complete lack of L@@K, WOW!!!

Lol, yes I have noticed that. I used it when I had PCGS MS coins, but don't like to other times.

[hasfam]

Lol, yes I have noticed that. I used it when I had PCGS MS coins, but don't like to other times.

How have your sales been Alex? Happy with all your results?

[Maineman750]

Nice work Rock...I'd have to have a huge break in between searching numbers like that..you really have patience:tinysmile_hmm_t:

[hasfam]

Nice work Rock...I'd have to have a huge break in between searching numbers like that..you really have patience:tinysmile_hmm_t:

Spending hours alone in dead silence looking under the scope is therapy to me. After raising 8 kids what can I say.:LOL_Hair:

[Maineman750]

Spending hours alone in dead silence looking under the scope is therapy to me. After raising 8 kids what can I say.:LOL_Hair:

Yeah, that would do it..and I spent 22 years at a desk looking at blueprints, so you can see why I like to cut down trees and play with my skidloader...the old back and neck need exercise:)

[Chugly]

Goodness Rock! You are setting the gold standard for both the number of coins searched and the number of finds made! My motivation would always remain sky high if I was sitting on a gold mine like that! You are a shining example for the rest of us to follow! Keep up the great work!!

[jcuve]

Awesome. Luv the stats and operation. Thanks for sharing Rock!