jrwild9553 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 This looks like a slow place so this is slightly off topic. If I end with a coin like a wheat cent that fails to sell, or a dateless Buffalo, ect. I got the idea several years ago to 'Drop' these coins in a place where someone will find it. Like a grocery store or whatever. Hopefully a kid finds it and it sparks his interest. I think I started coins because I found, or was given an old coin at age 6 or 7. OK, it seems a little silly, but I thought it was a neat idea. Think of the excitement certain people would get. Besides it would give a kid something better to do than video games or hacking into the into the CIA. If any of you remember my Dansco album post. It took 6 hours to transfer all the pennies, nickels and dimes. But they look very good. I even took the time to remove the reverse vinyl and press the coins forward. And no, I am not OCD,,, I think. That's my story, Have a nice night, Jim P.S. The only coin I am missing is an S-VDB. Send me one and I will put you on my X-Mas card list for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I got the idea several years ago to 'Drop' these coins in a place where someone will find it. Like a grocery store or whatever. Hopefully a kid finds it and it sparks his interest. I think I started coins because I found, or was given an old coin at age 6 or 7. OK, it seems a little silly, but I thought it was a neat idea. Think of the excitement certain people would get. Besides it would give a kid something better to do than video games or hacking into the into the CIA. A great idea! Bringing fresh blood into the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 A very nice practice. Our local coin club has encouraged that kind of activity for years. I haven't personally seen any resultant YNs but you just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Kudos to you! You'll find that there are many people in the general population who passively collect coins, putting aside anything different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrwild9553 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Exactly ccg. Everybody has a little drawer somewhere that has a several wheats, a Buffalo nickel, a 43 penny, and a couple of those golden dollars. Check any females jewelry box and one drawer will be old coins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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