$2 bills on eBay: what sold and can you make money selling yours?

[@donna30044]

My local bank in a small town almost always has full straps ($100) of crisp, new, consecutively numbered $2 bills available.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Looks like you can make yourself some serious money if you buy them and resell. I get 10% commission!

[@omniconsultinggroup7359]

Shhhhhh. Just kidding

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus5626]

i went to my local bank (im in a very small town) and they had not one

[@donna30044]

@@senatuspopulusqueromanus5626 Your bank should have no problem getting them for you, but you may have to wait a few days for the delivery from the Federal Reserve. There should be NO extra charges to you, because banks transfer cash all the time.

[@discogareth]

I bought my $2 bill on eBay. Being in the UK, it was the only way to get one. Cost me £3.19 which I didn’t think was too awful.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Value is in the eye of the beholder. You only got one though?

[@discogareth]

The Two Dollar Bill Documentary yeah, I only got one. Thought it would be a nice little thing to have. You have your videos to thank for my interest in them! Thank you!

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

That's good to hear! You'd get a free $2 bill if you asked a question I turned into a video. But there's lots of competition for that. Got a lot of questions, only some of them worth making a video for. Latest one debuts next Thursday.

[@Discomike999]

I work for a bank in the uk and to be honest we never see any $2 bills being brought in :(

[@f.ttg535]

Good video man , gave a thumbs up 👍

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Thank you, Random old woman! Your username also gets a thumbs up

[@JosiahRichards]

I use twos a lot, and the thought has occurred to me to sell them on eBay to make s a small profit, but I feel that would be highly unethical. But it's amazing what people are will to pay for all kinds of banknotes that worth no more their face value. I'd rather #usethetwo.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

I agree - use the two instead of selling it. That said, there's nothing unethical about listing them on eBay. If people want to pay more than they're worth, that's they're prerogative. You never know, maybe they're okay with a markup for convenience sake or another factor. The guy who's up over $2,000 in my video sure ain't complaining.

[@RCT3Crashes100]

If you’re outside the US and looking for $2s, there’s no harm in visiting your local travel exchange and asking if they have any. The one I work for doesn’t routinely order them, but we do get them back from people returning from the States, though I think we can also order them on request. In any case, you’ll only need to pay the exchange rate, which should be quite a bit less than the markups people use on eBay!

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Good info! Makes me think I can do a video around currency exchange places... who will have them and who won't?

[@RCT3Crashes100]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary It’s definitely worth a try! Often supermarkets tend to contract out their currency exchange operations to the same exchange companies that operate at airports - in the case of the UK and at a lot of other places around the world, that’s Travelex, but some operate theirs in house, and some banks and other facilities will also run their own exchanges, so there’s definitely quite a bit of variety out there in terms of operators, I’d say :)

[@erikmintz2043]

That is so cool that you got a "Where's George!" Great video.

[@Death_From_Below]

I can get rich with the bills I have, but no, I'll keep using them for tips. Thanks for the video, loved it.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Thanks for the comment! How many do you have? How often do you tip with them?

[@Death_From_Below]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary keep several in my collection. Always clean my bank out and usually have 75-100 available to spend.

[@msticks3672]

So that was the experiment you told me about last week. Good video. I have bought many $2 bills on eBay but they are all certified by PMG or PCGS and they are collectible. I collected by series and condition. I laugh at some of the ads on eBay for $2 bills and the fact that they sell. Your getting $50 was probably due to the "rare" red seal! By the way have you given any thought to my $2 coin idea? No there wasn't but the was a $2.50 coin. As usual I enjoyed you video. So do I get a free "rare" $2 bill?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

I can send you the one that says "I love you". It did not go into the auction. Would that be sufficient??

[@msticks3672]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary No thank you although that one probably is rare!!

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

I can send you a better one. Don't like putting my email in comments, but seek it out in the ABOUT page on the channel and drop me a line.

[@Cherry1880]

8:22 You can ship small items through your mailbox?? I've just been going to the post office for years..

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Absolutely. Use USPS Click n' Ship. Pay online, print postage at home, drop in mailbox. Mailman picks it up

[@dcxdanny]

Guess "There's a sucker born every minute" - supposedly that was said P. T. Barnum. Maybe it is down to one every second :-)

[@kaynefryday1251]

Feels like there’s a scammer born every second 😂

[@bill4572]

I just ordered two 2 dollar red notes for 699 a piece got 2 not bad condition and just ordered 2 more and a 1 dollar blue seal as you know I like $2 bills

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Not a bad deal if they're in good condition. Did this video inspire you to go buy them??

[@lawnmowermanTX]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary Your videos always inspire me! :) Thanks for supporting the TWO! :) How do I contact the treasury directly to order a few straps of $2.00's? If and assume the banks don't order them?

[@Cfomodz]

Your profit calculation is... well... wrong. $100 bill on eBay for $110 1 bill X $10.00 markup = (according to you) $10 "profit" and.... yet I have less than $100 in my bank account now. Hmm...

[@NumisCanadawithBruce]

I would buy a two dollar bill from you on eBay before anyone else I didn’t know.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Well thank you! Should I list one and send you the auction link??

[@kilroywasherebutnowhesgone9532]

Im gonna sell some uncirculated notes but was wondering how would i ship them if i sell singles which is the best method for shipping from your experience. Thnx guy👍✌️

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

I use dollar-bill-sized pieces of cardboard that I've cut into that shape. The bill goes in a sleeve for protection and there's cardboard on either side. A bubble mailer adds extra protection, as might a waterproof mailer. But if the bill is in a sleeve, it should be safe from the elements if the package gets wet. For a single bill though, a regular mailing envelope with some lighter cardboard will keep the envelope from bending, and also make the shipping no more than 88 cents.

[@kilroywasherebutnowhesgone9532]

Ok sounds good bub I appreciate that real quick should I add the shipping fee to my asking price as well and put free shipping..then print an eBay stamp online..thanks again I appreciate you🙏🤙✌️

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

You really should factor in shipping. And eBay will take 13.25% plus an additional 30 cents. So you really have to mark it up to turn a profit.

[@kilroywasherebutnowhesgone9532]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary thnx brother I appreciate that advice gdluck to you and yours Respects🤙👊✌️

[@macawso]

I believe ebay takes a 10% cut of all sales, plus you usually have to pay a credit card processing fee when receiving payment of 3%. That probably comes out to $43.50, and since you sold $42 worth of bills, you most likely only made about $1.50 profit.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

You're almost on point. They charged the buyer tax for some reason, so I made a few extra bucks there. All told, I came out even for the original $40 and essentially made less than $5 for my red seal, which I got for free from the bank (it was mixed in with others in a previous transaction). The important thing was the content for my channel! So it was all worth it. Thanks for commenting.

[@macawso]

The Two Dollar Bill Documentary Yeah definitely! I sell on ebay so the first thing I always think of when I see these kinds of videos is what the profit is after cost of item and fees. It’s good you made money though, any profit is good profit.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Yes, and good content can lead to profit too, although I simply enjoy making new videos. Curious - did you find this video by doing a search for ebay content, or have you been a subscriber of this channel? I'm thinking this particular video could bring new eyes from people seeking ebay videos, so I'm wondering how you got to it.

[@macawso]

The Two Dollar Bill Documentary I’ve been subscribed for a while. Last September I found out about the world of $2 bills and a bunch of your videos showed up as youtube search results. I’ve been occasionally spending $2 bills when paying with cash. A bank near me has a whole bunch of them. Many don’t give a reaction unfortunately but sometimes people get really excited. My friends love when I give them back $2 bills when breaking their larger bills. Plus they’re clean too which is helpful considering recent events.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

That's great to hear. I appreciate the subscription. As far as cleanliness, you probably saw the video I posted a few months ago about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYmVfoaGlt57oJo But they're always good for a smile, and even a non-reaction is of interest sometimes. Hopefully this channel has gotten more people to use them.

[@jackreign67]

Hi there. I just came across your channel . I have question . I got 20 of the $2 red seal 1953 bills. How do I know what they are worth . And where can I sell them . Thank you

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Welcome to the channel! The video I'm pasting to a link to at the end of this answer will give you an overview about many $2 bills' value - with a section on red seals bills - but it all depends on several factors. A local coin & currency dealer might be a place to start, but they will be looking for pristine-condition bills and won't have much interest overall (in my opinion). I'd really suggest eBay, and I'd say to search completed items to see what these bills have sold for in certain conditions. List a group of all of them (or two separate sets of 10) instead of selling them one by one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorddoGImKuGbas

[@jackreign67]

Thank You @@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Yup. If you haven't sold them yet, I now have a way to help (or I'll buy them myself). E-mail me at [e-mail]

[@epauloconnor]

How if the starting bid is $50, is there 2 bids with the current bid being $50??? Doesn't make any sense to me. What is eBay's cut of the auction? What percentage do they take? Don't they take like 11%-13%? You might have actually lost money or just barely broken even if these sold at $50.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

The auction went up for free as part of an eBay promotion. I don't recall why there were two bids at the same amount, but I think one of them may have been retracted (and it still counts). The eBay cut was minimal, but I didn't mind that at all - the goal was to see what happens to enhance the video, so it was worth it even if it cost me a few bucks. I've spent more on other videos when I had to purchase some stock footage.

[@larryhagemann5548]

Loved the video...lot of fun.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@avenger89100]

I have two sets of consecutive uncirculated 💲2 dollar * notes 7 and 6 💲2 bills. How much should I sell them? All of them are from 2013 series

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Hard to say. Go for $3 or more each, but with eBay, you can bring the price down on a second or third listing if they don't sell. Someone will give you more than $2 for them, I'm sure.

[@SilverWatcher.]

Super cool makes me think hmmm slightly used 1989 1$ bill only 100$ act now lol. Ebay 1 seller you can trust

[@ABlueDahlia]

Your profit calculations are wrong. Ebay fees, IRS fees, State tax fees, shipping.. the profit isn't as high as one thinks, especially if the orders are 1 at a time.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

I don't recall there being a specific profit calculator in this video. The idea was merely to show what the item can sell for over face. eBay does take a whopping 13.25% for currency sales, but you can add a shipping cost with a handling markup and actually profit there as well. That would cover the paltry IRS and state tax fees, which amount to nothing when you write off your shipping supplies.

[@vynilrob9719]

Is it okay to sandwich bills between two pieces of cardboard?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

If you're shipping them somewhere, that's a good way to protect them. I guess it's a good way to keep them safe just sitting around the house, too.

[@dumpnchase]

Another great video!

[@kevingissell548]

Great video it was awesome . I also downloaded your game and it's very fun.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Thanks Kevin! Did you take advantage of the hint I gave for puzzle #1? Really appreciate your support of the channel... and the app!

[@coininformationserrano]

Hi guys 👋🙏👍 present here you videos is fantastics like

[@renatahorackova8045]

When I have some canadian bills $1 $2 $5 1973 1974 1986 what I can go anybody help please? Thank you

[@girldatstrezzy6886]

You buy from eBay when your into collecting error bills or certain serial numbers or old money bills

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Correct. But plenty of people go there to buy regular $2 bills, probably because they assume they cant get them anywhere else.

[@girldatstrezzy6886]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary true

[@blakewaddell451]

Lol someone actually wrote I love you on a bill that’s funny. I wonder if they were talking about Jefferson or someone who they gave the bill too.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Looked like a kid's writing, so maybe he gave it to the folks, who promptly deposited it in the bank!

[@blakewaddell451]

The Two Dollar Bill Documentary Possibly so. I’ll give them credit though it’s better than my handwriting.

[@salamander3836]

How much for a stack of $200.00 -2013 star notes from NEW YORK?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Are you asking what they're worth? Definitely more than face value. But I'm not a numismatist. The value depends on what you can get for them, and they should be many interested parties if you have consecutive serial numbers, all with stars, and all crisp like from a new strap. Call a local coin/currency dealer in your area.

[@poorman52]

I would like to have some "new" crisp $2 bills. When I go to the back and ask, the few that they have available are usually in fairly good shape, but not the 'crisp uncirculated' type I'm looking for. Can I order "new" bills from the bank, and is there a certain amount I have to order in order to get the 'crisp, uncirculated looking' $2 bills? I'm hoping do do a fundraiser for the local high school by making them into 'Santa' dollars. I don't want to pay ebay prices.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

When you order from the bank, ask for a strap of 50 bills ($100), or more conveniently, a strap of 100 ($200). Those will be untouched bills, straight from the Fed, not only in crisp condition but also with sequential serial numbers. If the bank gives you any negativity, tell them you're doing a fundraiser for kids and they should no longer have an excuse not to order them. They are ordering new money all the time, so adding $2s is only a small inconvenience. They should be able to get them for you very easily. Good luck!

[@poorman52]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary Thank You for that info!

[@helpfultips1533]

I get the 2017 at the bank all the time

[@sammydelacruz43]

Hi, i have 2dollar bill, how can i sell it, its 2003 series

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

It's not worth more than $2. But if you want to try to sucked someone into paying more, list it on eBay like others in this video.

[@lawnmowermanTX]

I might do that, to buy some $2.00’s since my local banks aren’t getting me enough $2.00’s.. I’m spending them... Dollar Coins can make more money in shipping costs. I find loose $2.00’s.. I need to find single, Jewish women that love $2.00’s and work at a bank to get me lots of $2.00’s!! To go out on dates and pay everything in $2.00’s.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Looks like if you're in an area where the local Federal Reserve bank has the 2017s, you can order them, get them in pristine condition with sequential serial numbers, and make a 150% profit on them. I may have to try that myself!

[@miguelangellegorreta2565]

I have 1,600 on 2 dollar bills conservative serial numbers and with a start all of them

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Time to sell!

[@theobserver314]

Isn't this illegal?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

No, otherwise eBay would pull every one of these auctions down. Bills considered "collectible" can be sold. You can find bills of all denominations on eBay - many will be older bills that are more rare or have something unique about them.

[@anthonybonner6363]

Can we use everything with that two spin it ????

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

I'm not sure what you mean - are you talking about FLIPPING it? As in, turning around and selling it for more?

[@anthonybonner6363]

No I’m if you buy the 2 dollars bill from eBay can you use it to buy something

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Yes, they are regular currency which can be spent anywhere.

[@anthonybonner6363]

What eBay if I bought that from eBay can you still use it to spin that even that is uncirculated

[@DrewPicklesTheDark]

I just walk in the bank and ask for a bunch and most of the time they are brand new.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

That's the way it should be

[@shawnkliewer9987]

Yup, that's because they still make them more than others besides $5.00 bills. There was a gap of like 10yrs, back in the day.

[@alexrickman930]

Damn I just bought a lot of 10 uncirculated 2 dollar bills for 35 bucks. I'm really hoping I didn't get ripped off. I'm assuming for that cheap I probably did though

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

You got ripped off. You paid $35 to receive $20. Period. The sequential serial numbers... if you order twos from the bank, you'll get a strap of 100 consecutive serial numbers for face value ($200). Your only saving grace is that there are more suckers like you out there. Flip those bills back on eBay and try to get your money back.

[@epauloconnor]

I would never suspect your shirt to be a $2 bill t-shirt... doesn't read $2 bill t-shirt to me.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

The 2 on the shirt is the logo for the film. Yes, it's about $2 bills but it's more of a movie logo shirt than an actual $2 bill shirt. I prefer it as a small image, but in my Teespring store, you can also get a shirt with that 2 filling up the whole tee.

[@treeper9986]

2:13 he says nothing special it literally starts with 007 do you know how many James Bond fans would but that

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Not many, to be honest with you. There are 99,999 bills that begin with 007 in each series. But I guess some people would still be interested.

[@l1ght7ear2020_yt]

@The Two Dollar Bill Documentary | On this video it is split into 3 days. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE??????

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

I filmed a little each day and edited it together.

[@l1ght7ear2020_yt]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary WOW!

[@santiagozepeda-yamanaka1551]

Does the bank give you $2 bills sequentially?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Sometimes. They often have brand new straps from the Fed, which are serial number-sequential by default. If someone came in and deposited a bunch of them beforehand, and you get those in a withdrawal, you get what you get.

[@matiasreyna8032]

I paid 5 for a 2 dollar bill but I dont live in the us

[@danielmerritt7459]

Can I spend this money off eBay ?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

You bought $2 bills? Yes, you can spend it. It's regular currency.

[@Cfomodz]

2:50 Okay I am going to have to stop you there. Are you sure you are the same guy who went around and learned about $2s? Bicentinial bills are Not - I repeat definitely 100% Not -- worth just $2 each lol. And if you think they are feel free to stop by anytime and I'll buy them from you for $2.10 and get you lunch to boot! And that's Friedberg disagreeing with you, not me, but I am willing to put my money where his mouth is lol. On average... on Average! In EF40 - which those bills would likely grade above - '76 $2 [assuming none are stars or have fancy serials of course] are valued at $3.33 and a lot like that is usually going to have consecutive bills since they appear to have been stored together and are in similar condition as one another. Without even taking the extra 10 seconds to look at what is bringing them additional value (like you should have done considering you are making a video on it lol) I would bid $2.25 or $2.50 per on that lot, less cost of shipping, and that leaves me room to make money haha. No matter what though, not $2 each.

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

In general, most $2 bills from 1976 are worth $2. There are over 400 million of them. Sure, there are people like you you will pay $2.10. Sure, there are people on eBay who think consecutive serial numbers are worth paying more for, but that's a situation where it's worth what a collector will pay for it. Outside of those fancy serial numbers and star notes, take a bicentennial $2 bill to your local coin & currency dealer, and if he doesn't find anything unique about it, and of course if it isn't a high-grade, pristine bill, he will tell you he's not interested. Of course, you're the same person who thinks they're rare, so I get where you're coming from. The point is if you go around thinking that just because a $2 bill says 1976 on it that you've got something more valuable, you're going to be disappointed more often than not.

[@ecv03]

How much did eBay charge you in fees?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Don't remember the exact amount - it's usually just a small percentage.

[@ecv03]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary that and taxes on the whole thing not just the profit are my only fears preventing me from posting currency's on eBay.

[@MP-ox1iz]

Are you still doing ok in 2023?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Doing fine, yes. Thanks for asking.

[@bonnnieburton-xm3yw]

😮 I’m amazed

[@bonnnieburton-xm3yw]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary no it’s a amazed face because this is a very interesting video. Thank you because I’m thinking about doing something like this

[@danielmerritt7459]

Causes I just brought a stack of it

[@deliagarcia1068]

I have 2 dollar bill million dollar a play money

[@Marco213s.mexicanpower]

I pay 3 LoL

[@l1ght7ear2020_yt]

1869?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

Yup

[@l1ght7ear2020_yt]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary WOW! How did you find an 1869 2 dollar bill?

[@l1ght7ear2020_yt]

@@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary Can you make another video? You hadn't made one in like around 5 months ago.

[@l1ght7ear2020_yt]

How did you get the name "The Two Dollar Bill Documentary"? What video did it originate from?

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

New one coming Thursday!

[@l1ght7ear2020_yt]

Hello!

[@Yedilsa]

Hi

[@jimmyh453]

hey bimbo you realize there’s ebay fees right.... when i sell something on ebay for $100 it ends up costing me at least 20 in fees

[@jimmyh453]

plus shipping

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

You're doing something very wrong on eBay. When I sell something on eBay for $100, I pay about $6, plus I add the shipping costs into the fee at a markup, so I make some of that back. Got it bimbo?

[@noobyroblox123]

Discount code YOU2BER

[@TheTwoDollarBillDocumentary]

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