$100 Coin Shop Challenge at Harlan J Berk in Chicago

[@theroamingcolt]

AMAZING video T!! These guys are awesome! Educational, entertaining, and engaging! Great series you've got here, and I'm looking forward to seeing what else comes from this series

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Colt! I appreciate your encouraging words! I have another $100 Coin Shop Challenge coming up on Thursday. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Jerry-Parker]

Very Nice Pick up "T" ! 👍 Ingenious idea "The Coin Shop Challenge" !

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Jerry!!!

[@fareast_de]

Awesome decision on the Hawaii coin commemorating your 25th wedding anniversary ! Thanks for sharing this very entertaining episode. Saludos desde Alemania, U.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Uwe! Fun one! Much appreciated!

[@andrewkolb6309]

Awesome Vid T nice lil $100 dollar challenge great pick up on the Hawaii coin

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Andrew! I have another $100 Coin Shop Challenge that will premiere on Thursday.

[@TM-2020]

Hi T, thanks for another wonderful video...very nice pickup T, take care and have a great week my friend

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks T M! You have a great week too!

[@georgev6682]

Hi T , another great video. Russ and Mike are a wealth of knowledge and information and you my friend are awesome. Nice purchase by the way . Stay strong 💪.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Those guys really know their stuff! Thanks buddy!

[@dancerscc]

I just saw Russ and Mike at the shop today. Did a $40 coin challenge with them. Both of them were very helpful.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Right on! Those guys are the best!

[@battery781]

I love this shop! I live in Chicago and this is where me and my son always buy our silver!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

That is awesome! You’ve got one of the best shops in the country!

[@battery781]

@@TtheSilverStacker yes sir… I went upstairs and bought some Roman coins also. Lots of great artifacts as well.

[@stevejahn83]

Good show mike!!!! Thanks T, keep stacking!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks, will do!

[@CampbellsCoins]

Great show! Love how you go around to different shops. I like the idea of this challenge. In CA, we are charged tax unless the total of the precious metals order is over $1500. Really lame.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Campbell! I definitely get around to a variety of shops and get a diverse set of opinions.

[@noicue8078]

When Mike and Russ took off, in my head I could see two little thought bubbles and they both said “what we wouldn’t do for 100 bucks”. Great video T and guys. Great lots of coins. 👍

[@TtheSilverStacker]

They are great sports!

[@haroldcarlson2775]

Great idea, education and entertainment!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Harold!

[@LeeCoins]

This was a lot of fun T, I really liked their knowledge and especially Russ's choices. I'm somewhat of a three cent silver geek myself so I was thrilled when he broke out the odd denominations. My prized piece is an 1871 raw that I would put somewhere in the UNC maybe MS grades, as well as an 1862 in similar condition. Trimes are a lot of fun, but I do understand the reason for them not being as "collectible". The true issue with Trimes is their rarity, which makes almost half of the set basically inaccessible to most. It is not an easy set to complete unless you have super deep pockets, and even then some of the years don't pop up very often, and again when they do its price is beyond insane. And then don't get me started on their size. I'm 32 and struggle to see the details and dates well without magnification. Scared to drop them. So many of them are bent or damaged in some way. "Oh look, an 1872 for less than $2,000....oh it has a huge hole in it." 😅 I love Trimes but boy its a tricky set to complete!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Mr. Lee, it sounds like you’re a true numismatist. I’ll be heading back up to Harlan J Berk in a couple of weeks for mor coin talk. Start thinking of some questions for me to ask!

[@LeeCoins]

@@TtheSilverStacker ask him about odd denominations when it comes to gold, such as the Stella and Princess. Id be interested to see what kind of ungraded trimes they have 1863-73 personally lol. Coin grading in of itself and how it affects the hobby is definitely an interesting topic. One side views it as preservation, while another side views it as kind of a scheme where there is a potential incentive for graders to safeguard certain grades due to pressures by registry set owners of high value, as a higher grade could substantially devalue a set or coin grade etc. Kind of a form of gatekeeping. An interesting topic for sure, personally I can't really afford to be grading a whole bunch of coins if any so I tend to stay away anyhow. Thanks for reading!

[@chicagopapi6152]

Wow, you had "Mrs. T" with ya huh, cool... way cool. 25 years is an incredible accomplishment, in January it'll be 4 years for my wife and I. I hadn't ever considered that Hawaii minted their own coins, interesting.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Gracias Papi! It's been a fun 25 years!

[@B29p]

That was a great idea. I think I'm going to do that next year.

[@sam7687-i9b]

Cant wait watching from uk 🇬🇧❤

[@TtheSilverStacker]

: )

[@JaliscoMe]

I was just in that shop today. My brother took me there. Money Maker Mike helped us out.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Awesome dude!

[@creothetraveler4945]

I like this challenge. Good stuff T. ✌🏿❤

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Creo!!

[@ApollosChariot7]

This was a really awesome show and very insightful about the Hawaii coin. You guys got me interested in that Hawaii coin. I loved it!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind feedback!

[@SilverStruck]

Great video, love the coin shop challenge! That U.S. struck Hawaii coin is a very interesting piece and a wonderful pick up👍👍

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks buddy! I have another $100 Challenge coming up on Thursday.

[@SilasMarnerAuAg]

great idea! love to see what they pick. cool video!!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Silas!

[@Treasure-Charger]

Great idea to expose folks to varying denominations and options in numismatics. Well done!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks T C!!

[@martinharris7197]

Great idea... Competing against each other and everyone was having fun. Need more Benny Hill music

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Lol! I’ll keep the Benny Hill music.

[@tommoore1058]

Very cool coins and very cool info!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Tom! I appreciate you watching!

[@kamoroso94]

I think they both made great arguments, but I gotta give it to Russ. That was a really neat little collection!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Definitely a tough decision!

[@kscoins4787]

Money well spent T! I almost pulled the trigger on a mint state kingdom of Hawaii quarter...ended up adding 3 10g platinum bars to the stack. Right now I hear a great GREAT deal is putting $5bucks in an envelope addressing it to attention tip jar PO box 695 crown point IN,46308...Peace and Love with respect from Kansas!!!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Ha ha! That's a sweet deal indeed. My wife thought that special gift was very nice. Thank you, my friend!

[@NCstacker]

Great video, I really like the concept of this challenge.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks NC! I’m premiering another one on Thursday.

[@stevenlarkins3995]

Thanks guys, inspired me to pick up a Hawaii 1883 quarter today at a coin fair in Sydney

[@TtheSilverStacker]

How cool! I wonder if my amigo, Mathew Thompson was there.

[@steveib8118]

Gosh diggty dog, T , you nailed another great video, & an excellent coin pick up . I would've had a hard time not spending $300, loved the oval dollar, and Russ"s set. I don't make to alot of coin shops, but when I do I like to challenge them to find me something different in my budget. I never thought to get 2 different counter guys in competition against each other. Next time I have that opportunity I definitely will. Thanks for hard work and entertainment.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Glad you enjoyed it SteveiB! I'll have another $100 Coin Shop Challenge video on Thursday. Hope you enjoy that one too!

[@Quahogstacker]

Great video T and gentlemen. I think I would grab the flowing hair 🎃

[@TtheSilverStacker]

That’s what’s fun about the challenge. Tough choices. Thanks!

[@Vermontguy87]

I will be in Chicago around new year and I will definitely be stopping into their coin shop.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Good guys over there!

[@Vermontguy87]

@@TtheSilverStacker I live in Vermont and collect Vermont colonial coins

[@marcthesilvershark]

I would have picked Russ where I got multiple coins I don't have! But did love the Hawii coin because also have lots of foriegn coins but never seen that before.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Marc! Tough choice!

[@tomsheppard8933]

I really liked Russ' odd denominations set.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Pretty cool!

[@ALFAJERKBFH]

The Benny Hill music 😂

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Lol! I’m a Benny Hill fan from way back!

[@KCTShark]

Cheers

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Cheers!

[@silvertrek357]

I like it!

[@chaicharin]

3:27 T you forgot to have an old bald guy in the video that they could smack on the top of the head all Benny Hill style.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Lol! Maybe next time!

[@vm.999]

Hell yes!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks!

[@yotefan2095]

I knew Mike’s voice as soon as I heard it. Love this coin shop challenge.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

He’s a good dude!

[@yotefan2095]

@@TtheSilverStacker I listen to his Podcast. I would have went with the Hawaii coin also.

[@brian5975]

Welcome

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks!

[@dianethomas8717]

Hi I live in Barbados I like what you did at the store u can get knowledge about different coins

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Diane. I try to make the education part fun.

[@ErrorAcquired]

Very cool

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Deem!

[@secretstacker5097]

I really liked the challenge. Good choice on the Hawaiian coin.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks secret stacker!

[@welchkoservices4200]

Innovative..... Bee 🐝 well all.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Yes. Something different. Thanks buddy! Hey- Would you mind emailing me? I have a bee question. [e-mail]

[@joemcdonald4654]

Two years wow were having too much fun it went fast 🥳

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks Joe!

[@CashAndCoinsYT]

T!!!! Awesome Challenge!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks C & C! I have another one coming up on Thursday.

[@CashAndCoinsYT]

@@TtheSilverStacker You have an amazingly creative mind.

[@weeklybullion]

Outstanding video, T!! I found this to be very educational and entertaining. And it’s great to see the enthusiasm Mike and Russ have for their craft. -WeeklyBULLION

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks WB! Always means a lot when other content creators dig my stuff! Thank you!

[@TheCoinShow]

That Mike guy..... far bigger stud than Russ.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

That’s what the ladies say!

[@Tom_Samad]

💯

[@danyrizk9878]

Bank of Montreal in Chicago. Didn't know that.

[@ah5836]

How does the one guy get 4 chances of a $100 package while the other followed the rules and put just a single together? All nice coins to show off!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

It was their choice based on what they wanted to impress me with.

[@itsallgood790]

Good pick T awesome video

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thanks! Happy to see you here!

[@LenHere]

I was just in Chicago for a conference last week, I avoided coin shops so I wouldn't get robbed...

[@TtheSilverStacker]

I don’t worry in Chicago during the daytime.

[@noicue8078]

@@TtheSilverStacker wow that sounds scary! And I don’t mean in a good Halloween way!

[@kaynef6637]

Awesome

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Gonna be a fun one!

[@dellrugby]

Cool Vid. Only a couple LCS here in Qatar.. and not a fan of them.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Qatar? Thanks for watching from so far away!

[@sidneyosborne947]

Mike good salesman...have bought from him....paper money ..silver dollas...

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Awesome dude!

[@bullionaddict9164]

Aloha!

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Yes! Aloha indeed!

[@freedom4all581]

The silver joker told me about you

[@TtheSilverStacker]

He’s the man! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@deeeeeeps]

I don't think they should be allowed more than one coin for the challenge...might as well be looking at the case.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

It was their choice to try to wow me with quality or quantity.

[@SilverHonda0767]

Like # 80 Day # 9 of Key West Fantasy Fest today is: Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade. Fantasy Fest is winding down and tonight’s parade is the biggest event all week. The floats will throw thousands of plastic beads at spectators (please don’t litter Duval Street) donate them to organization called M.A.R.C. who will also have a float helps disabled adults learn life skills and job training.

[@Jerry-Parker]

First 🏁

[@TtheSilverStacker]

You’re fast!

[@kaynef6637]

You are getting good at this 👍 I love doing that to lol

[@User24-w9o]

Hi my father in law has got loads of coins not just america coins victorian coins and New Zealand coins and Queen Elizabeth ii coins and geroge vi coins and king Edward vii coins and more coins

[@TtheSilverStacker]

nice

[@User24-w9o]

Hi I are in uk wat could these coins be worth there is loads of coins

[@TtheSilverStacker]

@@User24-w9o Hi Paul. I’m not very familiar with world coins. Are they silver?

[@User24-w9o]

Hi they are silver and he has got shilling coins wat are silver

[@MrUpier]

would of went for the worls fair coin.. much more rare and uniqe

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Maybe it will still be up there next time I go up there.

[@bowlmeoverva]

👍👍👍