Are online "unsearched" wheat penny rolls a good bargain? How about Penny Rolls with GREAT end coins? In this video I was given a roll of wheat pennies that a seller from eBay wanted me to open up on my channel. I noticed they were a new seller and I asked the seller to NOT send me anything but a random roll from their lots. The roll sent one was of their "Double Indian Head Cent Ender rolls." I will let you all make your own decisions as to the value in the roll, but the seller does have them and other items available at their eBay Store: www.ebay.com/usr/coinsfo_20 Link to the Listing for thee specific rolls: www.ebay.com/itm/Double-End-Indian-Head-Wheat-Rolls-Unsearched-Old-Cents-US-Coins-P-D-S-Pennies/293692661349?hash=item4461725e65:g:cEwAAOSwSKxfOLoM Let me know what you think about online "unsearched" or even any kind of online rolls and if you have ever had success or felt like you'd been ripped off... Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the video! By the way - I sell my custom Coin Roll Hunting Mats on eBay (see below) and on my website at: robfindstreasure.com?whats-for-sale/ www.ebay.com/usr/robfindstreasure PLEASE SUPPORT MY CHANNEL - I am an Amazon Associate and if you shop on Amazon, please feel free to clink one of my links below - I get a little extra every time you shop using my link: www.amazon.com/shop/robfindstreasure Strike it Rich - Coin Errors/Varieties Book: amzn.to/2UmRP3N The Microscope I use is good quality and low-priced: amzn.to/2JFQtcS US Coins Redbook - really handy: amzn.to/2SR6z9v MS70 Coin Restorer: amzn.to/2WrGaAS Digital Mini Scale: amzn.to/2SC5Hqz What's your best score from online coin purchases? I hope you enjoyed the video! I post several new videos weekly so please subscribe if you wish to see more: goo.gl/7jX6g5 Thanks for watching! Facebook: fb.me/RobFindsTreasure Instagram: instagram.com/robfindstreasure/ Twitter: twitter.com/RobFindTreasure Google+: plus.google.com/u/0/+RobFindsTreasure paypal.me/RobFindsTreasure robfindstreasure.com
Rob, I think it is good that you do this for sellers at times. I seen some comments below dogging wheat cent roll sellers on ebay. I too sell wheat cent rolls on ebay, mine are actually from my pappys collection that I inherited. I have 100% positive feedback and multiple return customers, new and seasoned collectors. The only thing I do with mine is put them in a better wrapper if the old wrapper is to worn to survive usps mailing. If you ever want to buy a "Truly" unsearched roll you can find me on ebay at Txamtam74-0. I sold like crazy before I was dianosed with cancer to people like APC Coins who used my rolls to fill albums they sell on ebay. I don't know your ebay username so you can buy from me without the thought of it being seeded just because you have a RU-vid channel. I have a RU-vid channel as well but its not about coins lol.
"No unfair play" ?? - Rob, I love what you do for the coin collecting community, but wish you would stop promoting these ebay scammers. These sort of sellers hurt the young collector who does not know better. You got essentially $3-$4 of common low grade coins for $12.50 + $4.50 shipping, and the Indian cents on the end show there WAS UNFAIR PLAY - this did not happen by accident. These sorts of sellers prey on those in our community who are least knowledgeable and have the least experience and I think we should be telling our newer collectors steer clear and to spend that $12.50 + $4.50 buying raw high grade examples of the cents they need...or basically anything other than this sudo-gambling that is stacked against them where they are burning 2/3 their money.
Larry - I have done a few eBay rolls videos in almost three years and usually due to many requests to do them - I’m unclear how I am “promoting” these types of purchases as I merely showed the price, showed the rolls contents and gave their site info for those interested in rolls like this. The “unfair” play phrasing was meant in the fact that his roll wasn’t stacked for the video - as everyone could see. I basically got what was expected. That being said, I appreciate your comment regarding online scammers and agree with it. This is why I rarely indulge in such purchases.
Larry, Rob doesn't need me to defend his choice to do this video, however he was very dubious before opening the roll pennies. Also, he said he has collected a 1931 S with a similar purchase. Stay calm, I've loved to watch Rob open these type of rolls so I don't have to. Money still in my pocket. Thanks Rob!
@@kenfiddes6024 I think that thinking does a disservice to Rob's channel. He has become very influential especially with the younger collectors who are just getting started and while this sort of content makes good videos for RU-vid I just want to make sure that young collectors don't get scammed on these and quit the hobby. This is something I have seen for years now as a moderator of Reddit. These fly-by-night eBay sellers sell inexperienced collectors three to $4 worth of goods for $12-$16. This is more akin to gambling against the house than it is collecting.
It is a gamble when buying online. Definitely deception is involved with sale leaders. But, they say 98% of buyers are clueless with any product they buy. There is a lot of psyche science that goes into sales. You have to remember your goal is the separate your customer from his money which he covenants the most.
Last "wheat cent" roll I bought was from a local antique shop. I paid $4 just for the heck of it, and it had 2 modern Canadian cents... One from '98 and the other '07. Now I keep all the Canadian coins I find, but I thought it was pretty disappointing find 2 modern ones in a roll labeled "wheat pennies". I probably wouldn't have minded if they were old, like a King George, but that wasn't the case.
I found a 1924D, a 1922D (not weak) and a nice 1931 with a huge die crack from some OBW rolls I just got. What was weird is that I'd say 80% of the coins were from the 30s except for a few random Au-Bu 52s and 53s.
Agreed my friend. I prefer to bid on a roll with a fantastic ender - likely would pay more than you'd want for what's inside, but the fun of the hunt may compensate for that (maybe...)
You have to remember, every roll is a gamble. When dealing with older coins, it is better see what you are buying. Even Rob's junk silver buys are in open plastic bags.
My coin shop has good wheat penny bags for 3x face value. I got several BUs and a TON of oldies. I bought them again and I got even more oldies and filled out my album! Sometimes you get lucky with coin shops, sometimes u get played. I’d stay away from bulk wheat pennies on eBay though since they’re usually pricey and searched. I also found a few errors in the bags
I went to my first coin shop this month and he had a small box of about a rolls worth of wheat cents in there. He did tell me that he obviously went through and pullout anything of significant value, but offered the whole box for just a couple bucks and I was pretty happy with that, I had a bunch of new additions to my albums including one of the two steels in there and a lot of upgrades as well. I don't know what the average price is for a roll like this, but when I see $12+ for a roll that has been to any degree seeded ( and you can't guarantee any number of anything in a roll unless you are doing something) I just cringe, and my album isn't even anywhere near complete enough to just be looking for upgrades. I'm still leaning hard on getting to know your local dealers rather than taking a risk on ebay, but that's just me. Great video all the same!
Back in 1978 I bought my first house which was an old house built back in the very early 1900s. I started doing some remodeling and when I gutted the living room I found a small tin bank in the west wall. I shook it and it had a coin in it. When I opened it I found a nice 1905 Indian cent in VF condition. My Uncle told me back then when you were building a house in those days it was good luck to put a penny in the west wall.
I always check the sellers on eBay before purchasing anything. I also check the ratings. This guy just needs some more positive sales. I might consider him. Thanks Rob.
Can't wait to watch this! I was thinking about buying "unsearched" wheat penny rolls too, If this guy is a good seller i'll buy from him. Btw Rob, my EOS's are supposed to be coming tommorow
It's probably my bad but I hold you to a higher standard than most (due to your passion for the hobby and the length of time you have been part of my channel) which is why I felt compelled to respond. If you feel that your comment properly informed this viewer as to why it would not be a good starter roll then that is all I can ask for. Have a great night too brother.
Man. I wanted to get started doing coin roll hunting, but my credit union can't order coins & TD bank won't give me coins. I might have to see what Key Banks policy about non members and see if I can get some roll. I see $25 boxes of pennies on Ebay for $55+ and can't justify spending that much. Once I get my box supply coming in, then I will get more streaming supplies & starting doing live coin roll hunts. Keep up the content.
Hey rob finds treasure I bought a Amazon "unsearched" penny roll and it came with 2 indian head penny enders, only 1903 and 1906 but still indian heads anyways only came with 9 1940's and 2 1950's, 1 1918 and a 1916. 9 1943 steel cents which are better than just 40's so I don't count them and then like 25 30's idk if the math adds up but all I know is it was worth it definitely. 2 of the steel Penny's were s mint Mark's as well
Got one of those not to long ago mine had 3 Indian head pennies 1 43 steel rest was wheaties oldest was 1934 hard to say they where unserched since there was a lot of 50s in there.
It's worth the:$12.50, that's not including shipping?? The 3 IHP are maybe $4 total. I smile when the IHP are before 1880, then all your G4s are double digits, starting at $10. It's sorta of what is known as leader, to get you to buy more, in the hope to a get better roll the next time. But typically to get the better dates you have buy them in flips or hunt them.
Don't think for a second that hes not reading this. A salesman's goal is to make your money his money. There's a great deal of psychology that goes into sales. To prove my point I did a experiment and sold tools to mechanics all crossed town for one years and bought a brand new Corvette with the profit. If you have a product that someone wants; note didn't say needs; they will buy it with a good sales pitch. PT Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute.
@@williamfindspeople4341 yes we understand. Not trying to be negative, but some CRH hunters don't really have a choice. And besides, you've said that on like every reply to a comment.
Once my mom naught some wheat rolls, a couple only had 40s and 50s, steel cents and one chewed up indian. Didnt have the guts to tell her she got ripped off.
You had 1 comment from a viewer who said it was a bad idea to promote these types of buys well anybody who pays to buy old coins are nuts including me but when you search for years and can't find certain dates you will wind up buying it I could not find a common 1952 so when I was at the coin shop I bought a rather nice one to complete my book since then I have found two but not as nice!
which bank does everyone that coin roll hunts get their boxes from? i’ve been having much trouble getting them even with a business account replies would be much appreciated!!
I get mine from trustmark I know my tellers well so they don't mind to get me boxes. You may not be able to get any right now because of the coin shortage.
I've gotten valuable ones on there but I searched only and years 109-1958....and there are only 2 people I deal with....I've honestly gotten some great collectors ....agree there are scammers on there too...read adds carefully.....I've found a double denomination, several ddo and wrong planchets from 1940s....
I have a question for you Rob or anyone if you would like to help I am very new to coin collecting and was curious to know what years dimes were made out of silver my guess would be between 1946 and 1963 but I’m not 100% sure please correct me if I’m wrong
Nice mix of dates. I would be happy with this purchase if it were my money. You mentioned varieties on the steel cents. Have you done any videos on them, or is there a good resource for them (variety vista etc.)? I have some original mint state steel cents I would like to cherry pick. 😁
I remember a candy that was basically packaged in old style BB tubes .... cardboard tubes and caps, and inside each cap was either a wheat penny, buffalo nickel, or mercury dime. So, of course, at 35 cents apiece it was REAL easy to just remove the cap, see what coin was in the cap ... and just buy the buffalo and mercury ones. And then some idiot decided to poison some pills randomly ... so much for being able to search candy with coins for the good stuff. But the candy was pretty good!
If the sellers is reading this comment let me know!! Thank You!! It was a heck of alot better than the last two "unsearched" rolls I just purchased!!! Every single one was in the 40's on both rolls!! How unlikely was that. Every year and all but 1 mint mark... oh yeah minus the steel cents of coarse!! Have a GREAT Day My Friend!!!
I've done this once and am considering doing this again. Bought two "unsearched" rolls last year and found the typical spread you do. Figure I broke even just in the value of the Indian heads in the two rolls.
Rob, I've had GREAT luck with the seller 'afterworkhobbies' He gives extra rolls every 4 rolls you get, I believe. I've bought from him 2 separate occasions and have had great results both times. A total of 16 steel cents(1 or 2 in MS condition) and a bunch of early San Francisco mints.
My take on "unsearched" rolls is that it's a crock. Also, I think a lot of these sellers know a number of people follow Rob and are using him to advertise their Ebay / Amazon seller sites.
So you do a so called unsearched roll and then tell everyone that the guy rolled them. I do so much better by going to a bank and get customer rolled ones. You hurt the the hobby by buying off of e bay.