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    So sorry but these coins you list are all very...

    So sorry but these coins you list are all very common and not worth over face value unless they were in Uncirculated condition.If the 1943 P has the P over the dome of Monticello then it is made of...
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    These are known as Star notes (with the...

    These are known as Star notes (with the asterisk). They were issued to replace a similar note that had been destroyed when returned to the Federal Reserve Bank. The fold will detract from their value...
  3. Beware of reproductions of Confederate notes....

    Beware of reproductions of Confederate notes. There is no way to tell you anything for sure w/o a picture. Repros are still being made but should say so on the piece. Very few originals survived in...
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    Are we talking silver plated or sterling silver?...

    Are we talking silver plated or sterling silver? I clean both will no apparent ill effects with a silver cleaner. But of course if it is silver plated, the more you clean the more you wear down the...
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    If it is well circulated it's only worth about...

    If it is well circulated it's only worth about $1.25. If uncirculated, about $5.00. The only way it would be worth more is if it had a very low serial number.
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    Sorry, but they are only worth their face value....

    Sorry, but they are only worth their face value. Better off to add them to a savings account and draw some interest.
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    Pianos are really hard to get rid of in most...

    Pianos are really hard to get rid of in most cases. If it can still be tuned you might offer it up on Craigs list for free to a non profit or church group... with the caveat that they pick it up.
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    So sorry but there is no such coin. Indian head...

    So sorry but there is no such coin. Indian head cents were discontinued in 1909 when the Lincoln cent was first introduced. Coud this be a foreign coin? Buffalo nickels had a date of 1931. Are you...
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    An excellent forum exists on Coin Collecting -...

    An excellent forum exists on Coin Collecting - CoinTalk.com - Home. So much depends on condition so it would need to be graded. They will likely ask you for a photo. It's a very nice forum with a lot...
  10. Question: Coins value

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    With silver hovering above $20.00 dollars an...

    With silver hovering above $20.00 dollars an ounce that kind of changes these values, right Flying Blue Eagle? Are you also on Coin Talk? Tom
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    I empathize with you, truly. I went through a...

    I empathize with you, truly. I went through a rally bad time, and still do sometimes after my wife of 30 years left me. My own personal therapy are my gardens and visiting the ocean. I live about 3...
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    This might not be politically correct to say, but...

    This might not be politically correct to say, but I would rather people smoked pot than drank. After watching my 30 year old son go alcoholic I would rather he took up something like pot if he has to...
  13. Question: Daschunds health

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    Good lord no it's not normal. Does you dog like...

    Good lord no it's not normal. Does you dog like to chew things and swallow them? Mine did for awhile and I did not find out in the near term until I noticed some undigested nonsense in her poop. Have...
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    Wow, loaded question for me! Coins,stamps,comic...

    Wow, loaded question for me! Coins,stamps,comic books, old bottles, 78 RPM records, old vinyl, radios,movies, treasure hunting with my Tesoro Golden Eagle, day trips to the ocean and shells,...
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    Hi Clough! Thank you! I must admit though, I...

    Hi Clough!
    Thank you! I must admit though, I prefer my perennials, fruits and bushes over my annuals these days. Too many things to do to baby too many annuals. I did get over 40 pints of jalm out...
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    My first choice is coins of course and I've been...

    My first choice is coins of course and I've been at it for over 40 years! My second is gardening. So I hve an indoor hobby and an outdoor hobby. One for not so nice weather and the other for enjoying...
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    Hello Flying Eagle, Thank you for the input....

    Hello Flying Eagle,
    Thank you for the input. Believe me, I know about the dangers of exposing the coins but I always use fresh cotton gloves to handle my coins and these will be going into better...
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    How to safely remove coins from capsules?

    Hello friends,
    In an effort to place what coins I need to, in their proper albums I need to safely remove a lot of them from their US Mint capsules. What is the best method/s for doing this? How...
  19. Question: Old coin prices

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    Hello to you Flying Eagle! Nice to hear from...

    Hello to you Flying Eagle!
    Nice to hear from you and thank you for the welcome message. I too, may not be on all the time, working full time, remodeling the home, and taking care of it myself,...
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    I have guide books so if you could tell me the...

    I have guide books so if you could tell me the card number, manufacturer and year, I might be able to help. Tom
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    Try these sites, which I use often- Tiger Direct,...

    Try these sites, which I use often- Tiger Direct, Pacific Geek, and Newegg. All are reasonable but Tiger is fastest on ship time. Newegg sells refurbished and guaranteed computer for less than...
  22. Die cast normally refers to an item that is made...

    Die cast normally refers to an item that is made of metallic content, not plastic. Most plastic is injection molded and should be described as such in the sellers listing. You have a valid reason to...
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    Ebay has a feature called What's Hot and What's...

    Ebay has a feature called What's Hot and What's Not that is updated on a regular basis. It tells you what is selling well and what you might want to put away until a market comes back for the items...
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    Materials for storage of everything from A-Z can...

    Materials for storage of everything from A-Z can be found at Bags Unlimited. My only affiliation is as a customer but their price are very good and most items have shipping costs built into price of...
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    You can start your own group on Yahoo Groups like...

    You can start your own group on Yahoo Groups like I did. There is one here called Berkshire County Sell Your Stuff. You can control it as a moderator or leave it open to be controlled by others. It...
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    Good for you on the goody you found. I recently...

    Good for you on the goody you found. I recently re-did my bathroom and all I found was a Miller Hi Life beer bottle. My next door neighbor, who built the house got quite a kick when I delivered it...
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    I would just like to add a note on notes... A lot...

    I would just like to add a note on notes... A lot of people who know very little about collector values are finding the need to spend "found" money as the economy worsens. Keep an eye out for all...
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    It would be very wise to limit your investment in...

    It would be very wise to limit your investment in gold to no more than 10% of the total value of your Ira. Gold is a commodity like so many others that is tied to too many mitigating factors that...
  29. Question: Old coin prices

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    Hello Flying Eagle! Nice to meet you here. I see...

    Hello Flying Eagle! Nice to meet you here. I see that you are quite a busy fellow. I'm not sure how often I will be able to get back here, but I love helping people out so I will do my best. I do not...
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    Current value of your item is about 50 cents. It...

    Current value of your item is about 50 cents. It is a common commerative issue printed in great quantity.
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    Current value according to Beckett Price Guide is...

    Current value according to Beckett Price Guide is 2-$5.. Depending on condition.
  32. Question: Value of a coin

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    Could you possibly scan a picture to aid us in...

    Could you possibly scan a picture to aid us in helping you? Thanks.
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    Could you possibly take a pic, close up and...

    Could you possibly take a pic, close up and clear. It would help enormously.
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    Please supply manufacturers name, Topps,...

    Please supply manufacturers name, Topps, Donruss... etc.
  35. Antique Trader has an excellent book called...

    Antique Trader has an excellent book called "Teapots Price Guide" by Kyle Husfloen. You might find it on Half.com or Amazon. I got mine from Krause Publication at a discout cheap. Go to any of these...
  36. It would help to scan in a pic of both the front...

    It would help to scan in a pic of both the front and back firstly. There are millions of these that are novelty items or reproductions. I have been a collector for 40 years so have a bit of knowledge...
  37. Question: Old coin prices

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    As sated above is a good start. The current issue...

    As sated above is a good start. The current issue of "Coin Prices" does not show a listing for a 1831 silver dollar as dollar production was suspended from 1805 to 1839. Please try to scan in a photo...
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    First, I am not a doctor and speak only from my...

    First, I am not a doctor and speak only from my own personal experience. It would be best you speak to your doctor first but also print this list and ask his opinion.
    1. Eliminate all prcessed...
  39. P.S. I see some people using 1700 numbers which...

    P.S. I see some people using 1700 numbers which are typically stock numbers which can change from time to time.The model numbers are as I have listed above.This may help you in the future when...
  40. My Sears washer is model 665.17029400 and reset...

    My Sears washer is model 665.17029400 and reset is as follows-Press normal wash and heated dry one after the other about 5 times.All lights on panel will light.Wait until all lights go out and it...
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