frankiefry
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A few tips for the new, and not so new, CRHer's
Hi all. I've been a lurker here for quite some time, and now feel like it's time to make my presents known. I've been CRHing since March of 2010 and a lurker here since May. I can't begin to thank everyone for the invaluable advice and inspiritation that I've gained from reading all the posts and viewing the pictures. I'm green with envy at some of your finds, and hope to be as lucky one day soon. My personal dream box is still in the future, but my best haul to date was my very first time doing the CRH shuffle. I picked up $150 in customer wrapped rolls and gleaned 16 40%. That was it, I was totally hooked. Moving on...I really enjoy this hobby and my husband is supportive, yet un-involved, although he's always interested in the silver that I find. I've slowly made a relaxing ritual out of searching my rolls, kind of like Mrs. Apush and her hubby, and look forward to a nice evening with my favorite beverage close at hand and the possibility of finding silver in my immediate future. : ) Tonight that beverage is a homemade Irish Cream, but it could also be a home-brewed Chocolate Porter. Okay, on to my tips....
1. This doesn't have to be a game of speed. You don't have to be in a hurry unless your bank is closing in 10 minutes and you need to 'dump' and switch, or your wife is standing at the door with suitcase in hand saying 'Honey, the pains are 2 minutes apart!'
2. Not all dumps from others are devoid of silver. I've found quite a few silvers in rolls that I know were dump rolls. (dimes in particular)
3. If you are only going to edge search, then you will need a magnifying glass. One of you out there in forumland gave that tip and it has paid for itself many times over already. Some of the dimes I've found would have been missed without my 'big eye' to find it.
4. Check out any coin, or edge, that looks funny, different, dirty, or dis-colored in any way. It's worth the extra mili-second and could just be the only silver you find this time around.
5. Canadian coins can be silver also. I have coinflation.com in my quick-picks and have educated myself about their silver content and dates.
6. Relax and enjoy the job at hand. At best you get a pile of silver, and at worst you have spent some quiet time doing something besides watching TV and munching chips. : )
7. There are still bargans to be found on 'that auction site that won't be named' if you are persistant and dilegent. I have made some purchases lately for less than melt value. The key to success is 'KNOW YOUR SILVER' and ask questions. Such as dates of coins on blurry pics and mint marks. Also, always, and I mean ALWAYS, check out the sellers feedback rating and shipping charges before placing any bids!
My search for tonight, which was $100 in customer wrapped dimes, and $50 in fed wrapped dimes, totaled 1-1955 Canadian and 1 very dirty 1963 Rosie. Both silvers came from the CWR dimes that I know were dumps, because they were all wrapped in the same paper with the exact same fold on the ends. Not all 'hunters' are the MIGHTY hunters they think they are and silver can and will be missed for you to find. Good Luck to all, and may we find the silver lining we're looking for. : )
Hi all. I've been a lurker here for quite some time, and now feel like it's time to make my presents known. I've been CRHing since March of 2010 and a lurker here since May. I can't begin to thank everyone for the invaluable advice and inspiritation that I've gained from reading all the posts and viewing the pictures. I'm green with envy at some of your finds, and hope to be as lucky one day soon. My personal dream box is still in the future, but my best haul to date was my very first time doing the CRH shuffle. I picked up $150 in customer wrapped rolls and gleaned 16 40%. That was it, I was totally hooked. Moving on...I really enjoy this hobby and my husband is supportive, yet un-involved, although he's always interested in the silver that I find. I've slowly made a relaxing ritual out of searching my rolls, kind of like Mrs. Apush and her hubby, and look forward to a nice evening with my favorite beverage close at hand and the possibility of finding silver in my immediate future. : ) Tonight that beverage is a homemade Irish Cream, but it could also be a home-brewed Chocolate Porter. Okay, on to my tips....
1. This doesn't have to be a game of speed. You don't have to be in a hurry unless your bank is closing in 10 minutes and you need to 'dump' and switch, or your wife is standing at the door with suitcase in hand saying 'Honey, the pains are 2 minutes apart!'
2. Not all dumps from others are devoid of silver. I've found quite a few silvers in rolls that I know were dump rolls. (dimes in particular)
3. If you are only going to edge search, then you will need a magnifying glass. One of you out there in forumland gave that tip and it has paid for itself many times over already. Some of the dimes I've found would have been missed without my 'big eye' to find it.
4. Check out any coin, or edge, that looks funny, different, dirty, or dis-colored in any way. It's worth the extra mili-second and could just be the only silver you find this time around.
5. Canadian coins can be silver also. I have coinflation.com in my quick-picks and have educated myself about their silver content and dates.
6. Relax and enjoy the job at hand. At best you get a pile of silver, and at worst you have spent some quiet time doing something besides watching TV and munching chips. : )
7. There are still bargans to be found on 'that auction site that won't be named' if you are persistant and dilegent. I have made some purchases lately for less than melt value. The key to success is 'KNOW YOUR SILVER' and ask questions. Such as dates of coins on blurry pics and mint marks. Also, always, and I mean ALWAYS, check out the sellers feedback rating and shipping charges before placing any bids!
My search for tonight, which was $100 in customer wrapped dimes, and $50 in fed wrapped dimes, totaled 1-1955 Canadian and 1 very dirty 1963 Rosie. Both silvers came from the CWR dimes that I know were dumps, because they were all wrapped in the same paper with the exact same fold on the ends. Not all 'hunters' are the MIGHTY hunters they think they are and silver can and will be missed for you to find. Good Luck to all, and may we find the silver lining we're looking for. : )
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