Comments on: How to Make Money With John Adams Presidential Dollar Coins http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/ A premiere personal finance blog, established 2003. Within, Flexo discusses his own experiences with money, and he and other authors comment on a wide range of personal finance topics. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:50:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Laura http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-146387 Laura Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:06:19 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-146387 I was raking my lawn today and found a coin so i picked it up it had john adams on it and it has the double lettering. It turned brown in color as i dont know how long it has been out in the yard through all the weather conditions but it is one of the error coins. would it still be worth money? I have checked out a few sites and stores are offering for the public to buy these error coins for up to 700.00. I was raking my lawn today and found a coin so i picked it up it had john adams on it and it has the double lettering. It turned brown in color as i dont know how long it has been out in the yard through all the weather conditions but it is one of the error coins. would it still be worth money? I have checked out a few sites and stores are offering for the public to buy these error coins for up to 700.00.

]]> By: joe http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-119313 joe Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:27:03 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-119313 Is there any way to tell the mint (P or D) without busting the roll? Is there any way to tell the mint (P or D) without busting the roll?

]]> By: BOB http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-111955 BOB Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:25:59 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-111955 i THINK INVESTING IN SILVER IS A SMART MOVE. IT HAS GONE UP VERY NICELY IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, WAY BETTER THAN THE STOCK MARKET AVERAGES AND THE LITTLE GUY CAN BUY EASILY. GOOD BET... i THINK INVESTING IN SILVER IS A SMART MOVE. IT HAS GONE UP VERY NICELY IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, WAY BETTER THAN THE STOCK MARKET AVERAGES AND THE LITTLE GUY CAN BUY EASILY. GOOD BET…

]]> By: Housing Costs, Gas Price Hikes and Net Worth: My Weekend Roundup » Silicon Valley Blog About Money http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104494 Housing Costs, Gas Price Hikes and Net Worth: My Weekend Roundup » Silicon Valley Blog About Money Sun, 27 May 2007 15:52:03 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104494 [...] Commentary does some speculating with How to Make Money With John Adams Presidential Dollar Coins. Here he shares his perspectives on coin collecting, eBay and money making strategies in the [...] [...] Commentary does some speculating with How to Make Money With John Adams Presidential Dollar Coins. Here he shares his perspectives on coin collecting, eBay and money making strategies in the [...]

]]> By: Money Smart Life » Personal Finance Review - Backup Your Data Edition http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104492 Money Smart Life » Personal Finance Review - Backup Your Data Edition Sun, 27 May 2007 15:45:50 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104492 [...] week in hopes I might be able to make a little money off of the newly released coin. Thanks to some research on coin errors by Consumerism Commentary and coin tips from Mighty Bargain Hunter I’ve decided to break the [...] [...] week in hopes I might be able to make a little money off of the newly released coin. Thanks to some research on coin errors by Consumerism Commentary and coin tips from Mighty Bargain Hunter I’ve decided to break the [...]

]]> By: The Sunday Review #22: It’s Been Declined! It’s Been Declined! Edition http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104462 The Sunday Review #22: It’s Been Declined! It’s Been Declined! Edition Sun, 27 May 2007 14:01:17 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104462 [...] How to Make Money With John Adams Presidential Dollar Coins by Flexo @ Consumerism Commentary. Watch out for small errors in the coins…you might be able to sell them at a premium. Flexo gets into the details of how to spot an error coin and how to sell it for profit once you have it. [...] [...] How to Make Money With John Adams Presidential Dollar Coins by Flexo @ Consumerism Commentary. Watch out for small errors in the coins…you might be able to sell them at a premium. Flexo gets into the details of how to spot an error coin and how to sell it for profit once you have it. [...]

]]> By: Adam Nash http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104300 Adam Nash Sun, 27 May 2007 03:32:32 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-104300 I've been selling Presidential Dollar Coin rolls on eBay since March. There is a modest profit in it, but nothing significant after eBay & PayPal fees. Since almost anyone can get these, the eBay market quickly and efficiently brings the price down to almost break-even. I'd tell the person with $150 of rolls to not even bother! Personally sold about $2500 worth of George Washington dollars for a profit of a few hundred dollars, but that is because I used my own blog to drive traffic and get fee refunds from eBay. I’ve been selling Presidential Dollar Coin rolls on eBay since March. There is a modest profit in it, but nothing significant after eBay & PayPal fees.

Since almost anyone can get these, the eBay market quickly and efficiently brings the price down to almost break-even.

I’d tell the person with $150 of rolls to not even bother! Personally sold about $2500 worth of George Washington dollars for a profit of a few hundred dollars, but that is because I used my own blog to drive traffic and get fee refunds from eBay.

]]> By: Ben http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103765 Ben Fri, 25 May 2007 05:16:08 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103765 I've opened and gone through one roll so far, no errors yet. I don't know exactly what I'm looking for but the list of known errors on About.com has helped. I’ve opened and gone through one roll so far, no errors yet. I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for but the list of known errors on About.com has helped.

]]> By: Flexo http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103466 Flexo Thu, 24 May 2007 14:46:49 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103466 Patrick: There are some varieties of the Wisconsin quarter that are still fetching a large premium (Extra Leaf High and Extra Leaf Low). I'm not sure if it's as much as $1,200, but it could be for certified coins. I'll have to check eBay when I get a chance. Patrick: There are some varieties of the Wisconsin quarter that are still fetching a large premium (Extra Leaf High and Extra Leaf Low). I’m not sure if it’s as much as $1,200, but it could be for certified coins. I’ll have to check eBay when I get a chance.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103419 Patrick Thu, 24 May 2007 13:48:37 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103419 This is an interesting read. But, I'm not going to buy any of these coins myself. I collected coins as a kid, and now I save one or two (small denomination) coins from every country I travel to. Remember the Wisconsin quarter a couple years back? I had a friend sell 5 of them on eBay for about $1200. I don't think they are worth very much now... :) I collected baseball cards back in the day too. I still buy a pack every now and then, not for profit, mostly for nostalgia and to see how the new cards look. It's fun. :) This is an interesting read. But, I’m not going to buy any of these coins myself. I collected coins as a kid, and now I save one or two (small denomination) coins from every country I travel to.

Remember the Wisconsin quarter a couple years back? I had a friend sell 5 of them on eBay for about $1200. I don’t think they are worth very much now… :)

I collected baseball cards back in the day too. I still buy a pack every now and then, not for profit, mostly for nostalgia and to see how the new cards look. It’s fun. :)

]]> By: Make Money With Dollar Coins - Currency Facts - Costco vs. Sam’s - Big Car vs. Small Car - Personal Finance Advice http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103190 Make Money With Dollar Coins - Currency Facts - Costco vs. Sam’s - Big Car vs. Small Car - Personal Finance Advice Thu, 24 May 2007 07:02:53 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103190 [...] How to Make Money With John Adams Presidential Dollar Coins: While there is no guarantee that this will work, you also don’t have a lot of risk involved if it doesn’t since you’re buying the coins at face value - plus a big upside if there are error coins that happen to be in your rolls. [...] [...] How to Make Money With John Adams Presidential Dollar Coins: While there is no guarantee that this will work, you also don’t have a lot of risk involved if it doesn’t since you’re buying the coins at face value – plus a big upside if there are error coins that happen to be in your rolls. [...]

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103165 Jonathan Thu, 24 May 2007 06:26:25 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103165 Yup, I remember distinctly when the first Leaf cards came out. $1.50 a pack? No way was I going to pay that. Instead I bought the over-produced Donruss cards, which are worth less than dirt now (and probably resealed wax packs). The problem with baseball cards was always that the bid/ask spread was like 50%! Anyhow, good memories. Honestly, I know next to nothing about coin collecting myself. Did those state quarters appreciate faster than inflation? Yup, I remember distinctly when the first Leaf cards came out. $1.50 a pack? No way was I going to pay that. Instead I bought the over-produced Donruss cards, which are worth less than dirt now (and probably resealed wax packs).

The problem with baseball cards was always that the bid/ask spread was like 50%! Anyhow, good memories.

Honestly, I know next to nothing about coin collecting myself. Did those state quarters appreciate faster than inflation?

]]> By: Hamburger Flipper http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103155 Hamburger Flipper Thu, 24 May 2007 06:08:30 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103155 If Ihad 6 rolls ($150 face) I'd sell 2 or 3 rolls now for a quick profit and hold the rest for possible (modest) appreciation. With any new coin "series" which stimulates collector interest, there are always laggards who come late to the party. Some of the "early" (1999, 2000) state quarters in roll quantities are selling at respectable premiums. Five or ten years from now, the Adams coins may well be in a similar position If Ihad 6 rolls ($150 face) I’d sell 2 or 3 rolls now for a quick profit and hold the rest for possible (modest) appreciation.

With any new coin “series” which stimulates collector interest, there are always laggards who come late to the party.

Some of the “early” (1999, 2000) state quarters in roll quantities are selling at respectable premiums. Five or ten years from now, the Adams coins may well be in a similar position

]]> By: Flexo http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103078 Flexo Thu, 24 May 2007 04:00:54 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103078 Jonathan: I agree. After a point, you couldn't buy and hold newer cards and hope for income down the road just because everything was so common. The printers went so far as to (allegedly) slip errors into production to boost demand. R emember when there were at least 4 major card printers? Topps, Fleer, Donruss, Score, and Upper Deck just to name a few I remember from the late 80s. I think this turned people off to card collecting -- so perhaps some of those cards printed during the "down" period of collecting will eventually have value... But there are other variables, too. Jonathan: I agree. After a point, you couldn’t buy and hold newer cards and hope for income down the road just because everything was so common. The printers went so far as to (allegedly) slip errors into production to boost demand. R

emember when there were at least 4 major card printers? Topps, Fleer, Donruss, Score, and Upper Deck just to name a few I remember from the late 80s. I think this turned people off to card collecting — so perhaps some of those cards printed during the “down” period of collecting will eventually have value… But there are other variables, too.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103064 Jonathan Thu, 24 May 2007 03:42:39 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-103064 This reminds me of baseball cards. Now that everyone seems to be hoarding and aware of possible profit, I don't know if these will appreciate that much anymore. My baseball card collection is trailing inflation by a lot :) This reminds me of baseball cards. Now that everyone seems to be hoarding and aware of possible profit, I don’t know if these will appreciate that much anymore.

My baseball card collection is trailing inflation by a lot :)

]]> By: Sun http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-102698 Sun Wed, 23 May 2007 19:52:25 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/05/23/how-to-make-money-with-john-adams-presidential-dollar-coins/#comment-102698 I got a roll yesterday from my local bank Not that I want to sell them. I collect coins and have got coins from nearly 1000 countries so far. These new dollar coins will also make a nice gift when we go back to China next year. I got a roll yesterday from my local bank Not that I want to sell them. I collect coins and have got coins from nearly 1000 countries so far. These new dollar coins will also make a nice gift when we go back to China next year.

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