Guy Buys $100 eBay Coin Grab Bag! Should You Too?

[@johngehris9513]

I don't think that big copper is as damaged as you may think. They were hand poured and stamped and all of them have irregularities in the image and border. More than likely a 20-35 dollar coin to the right buyer.

[@ectogeoszethip136]

EXCEPT IT HAS A CHAIN HOLE DRILLED IN IT. MORE RUSSAN JUNK!

[@michaelsovocool1341]

The 1784EM 5 Kopeks coin is a Catherine II coin from 1763-96. Catalog: C# 59.3 Mintage: 36,059,000. W: 51.2 G.

[@oldaccounttwo9794]

They very consistently sell for twenty bucks on eBay (That's sold listings) In other words, SilverPicker got pretty much his full value for this bag, minus a couple bucks because y'know, these people selling it are trying to make a profit too

[@spartanumismatics8165]

@@oldaccounttwo9794 basically. I'd buy several of those for 5 if I could find them for that. He's very cheap on world coins.

[@davidm106]

Your favorite knife is about as sharp as a spoon.

[@Sportingalagrieska]

Indeed 😁

[@Silverpicker]

At this point you're right lol. I haven't sharpened it in 20 years. I guess I ought to

[@AK-hg6vr]

Silverpicker You “ought” to spend that money on a better knife. If you buy that box for $100 the I think you could buy a Spyderco PM3 for $120 or at least a Ontario rat 2 in D2 steel for ~40

[@jq7323]

@@AK-hg6vr no casual person is going to pay $100+ dollars on a knife.

[@joecameron3674]

@@jq7323 Man, I hope that's not true!! I'm a knife dealer!! LOL Actually a 100 knife is in no way considered expensive.

[@mr.x4001]

The 5 kopek coin is worth at least 20 or 30$

[@DarthWarhawk]

Yeah he said that but it has to be good condition

[@crete1882]

@@DarthWarhawk it was good condition much of the detail was there

[@hridgreximp6194]

You can’t get anything like that for $5 lots were sold for at least $20

[@spartanumismatics8165]

@@DarthWarhawk you tell me where you can buy that for 5.

[@Fede_uyz]

In soviet russia, Bag grabs you

[@Silverpicker]

Hahahaahaha

[@NachoFreckle]

That’s so funny

[@MCC4RTHY1]

You win the internet sir

[@potatoman2449]

Are you saying there are kidnappers selling people in russia? Otherwise, that would not make sense lol

[@holasoyalejandro9822]

this "grab bag" wasn't that bad

[@Silverpicker]

Could have been worse, that's for sure

[@budgetcoinhunter]

@@Silverpicker To be honest, those older Russian coins, even though not that valuable, are really cool, and a celebration of just how *unique* Russian currency has always been. From denominations (Soviet coins had 15 kopek coins, and, as you saw, 25 ruble notes), to content choices (yeesh, that 5-kopek coin was almost a hockey puck), you can clearly see the Russians have always done things their own way, and it shows. So, I'd see it as more of an entertainment thing, than a serious investment. Was a sampler of Russian monetary history worth $31.75? That's on you to decide.

[@Car1Sagan]

Total junk

[@spartanumismatics8165]

@@Car1Sagan nah

[@Nosfeast]

This one really was not a scam the total value was over $100 you just did not have the full knowledge of this type of currency value.

[@belfarkas967]

1784 5 kopeks which is in mint condition for $5? I says man wtf that is a $50 worth coin!

[@michaellake4633]

@@belfarkas967 But it wasn't in mint condition. The details looked nice, but the edges looked pretty bad (I am not sure if that is usual). The copper coin also developed a black patina, which isn't good.

[@trump2215]

@@belfarkas967 i can buy it in russia (good condition) for 50 rubles ~0.67$

[@belfarkas967]

@@trump2215 in Russia, but not in the USA

[@silverback7783]

Hey when hyperinflation hits you'll get ur money back in silver but u could have bought 5 ounces with 100... Opportunity cost

[@Moneytane1976]

Some of those copper Dengas and Kopecks are worth more than that, this lot would be worth $100.

[@hansdavid9865]

Alternative title: Silverpicker gets anthraxed by mysterious Russian box

[@Silverpicker]

I sure hope not lol

[@caseyscoins6052]

Didn’t even count the bills toward the total 👎🏽

[@tomasavendanozacarias5205]

yeah "too stinky to sell" is just "i didnt check on ebay"

[@aliiljah8224]

You are fortunate to have these coins, I would love to have them. My favorite is the one that commemorates the war with Germany beating the Nazi’s.. Anything that would beat the Nazi’s is well worth it

[@TheVoitel]

You might consider cleaning the bills with ozone. This does not harm non oxidising colors (which bills should have, else they’d fade pretty fast), but it oxidizes organic stuff, thereby neutralizing olefactoric components. You’d just need a low output ozone generator (best one with battery, you can get these for about 20$), an airtight bag and a nice day, for it’s best to do this outdoors, even if the produced amount of ozone isn’t that high. Then put the spread bills into a bag, put in the generator to that the airways are not blocked, switch it on and seal the bag with quite bit of air inside, leave it for some time, open it (best outside, and try not to breath in the enclosed air), and your bills should smell nice and fresh again. Btw., I wouldn’t say it was a scam. The worth of a coin is something quite hard to make out, and according to some people here, you underpriced some of these coins. But even without that, as long as you don’t plan to make a profit by selling these separately again, you’re getting quite a nice set of coins, and I do believe that the seller considers this to be worth about 100$. You estimated this at just over 2/3 of that price, which is quite good compared to the 1/3 you got from the 18$ package and the just over 1/2 for the 75$ (which is including the fake california gold token for buying two of them). So you do actually get quite a bit of the value you’ve been promised from it. The pack is rather small, but then it doesn’t contain the load of standard trash you’d find in the scam packages, but a small collection of slightly interesting coins and some very interesting historic coins.

[@tinovanderzwanphonocave544]

I'm a paper restorer and you don't need anything as fancy as ozone just piping hot water dunk them in let them rest a bit and take them out then lay them out on a Plexiglas plate cover them with several layers of towels (of the textile variety) and press them then let the bills on the plate under the towels slowly dry for a couple of days and then they are as good as new no smell no little spots no stains all clean! ps if the colors start running in the hot water bath then your bills are fake (could happen movie props and such)

[@TheVoitel]

@@tinovanderzwanphonocave544 Ah, good to know.

[@MCC4RTHY1]

Honestly this plus the shipping I’m sure was a fair deal. Much better then getting a bunch of 1954 wheaties 😂

[@spacekaren5007]

"In Soviet Russia, coins collect you!" RIP Yakov...

[@Silverpicker]

Hahahahah

[@oliverjurick467]

When he was talking about the smelly banknotes, my air purifier came on.

[@Silverpicker]

😂

[@richconroy5559]

I think you undervalue that large 5 Kopek coin. In that condition I've seen them sell for upwards of $25

[@DutchSilverStacker]

i think you are right ive seen them in europe for those prices too 😉

[@Silverpicker]

@@DutchSilverStacker That's what I've been hearing from a lot of commenters, but do you think that's true even with the severe rim damage?

[@DutchSilverStacker]

@@Silverpicker yes for sure worth more :D

[@thearchy8680]

@@Silverpicker In this condition it's worth 25-35€.

[@thebigcheesenick]

This was honestly one of the most interesting grab bags I have seen. Good Video.

[@aquaminesands6141]

You made some Russians day. Your $100 US exchanged to 6604 Rubles, The buying power of 10 months salary in Russia.

[@neggispringfeild]

Is that accurate? I have friends all over the world for what I work in and I wouldnt mind sending one $100 if it even just paid their rent for several months lol

[@Silverpicker]

Average monthly salary in Russia is 42,413 Rubles per month...lol

[@aquaminesands6141]

@@Silverpicker I have a friend in Volgograd Russia who tells me that the minimum wage is 650 rubles a month, civil service workers get 700 a month. Before the sanctions a ruble traded better but now it is 10 X worse.

[@therealmistermemer]

"Don't buy it." Not like it was removed from eBay or anything

[@boondockinnbarn3753]

I think I may have found what you are looking for, Very interesting video, thanks Pantikapaion. 275-245 BC Æ 15mm, 1.51g (reduced) Obv: Head of young Satyr in ivy wreath left Rev: ΠAM (?), bow and ringed arrow right. Ref: Unlisted variant (variant #3 - legend ΠAM (?)

[@Silverpicker]

Thanks!

[@StuffyHawk]

9:03 “this is from 1751…one dollar” I’d imagine something from that time would be much more!

[@davefried]

i’d wash your hands dude. i’m sure your seller peed on those bank notes before shipping them.

[@Silverpicker]

Very possible lol

[@golddog0113]

Buy a gold grab bag from Ebay now 😂

[@Silverpicker]

If I can find one!

[@t.b.willoughby6540]

I'm also a stamp collector, so the Russian stamps would've been a bonus for me. #10:56 Big Copper coin 5 Kopecks from czarist Russia (Catherine the Great era).. #12:48 One of the last "Czarist Russian" coins. #13:23 1 Kopeck "Wire Money" minted just before their coins actually look like coins. ( I have one valued at about $5 -- same condition.) #18:44 The older communist notes sell for about 25 cents each at one of the local coin stores in their "Junk/Scrap Paper" box. (The smell costs $32.00-- so you got your money's worth. 8^P)

[@russianbearyt7081]

I was surprised, Scammy grab bag from Russia was not as bad as i expected, Very cool coins indeed not to shabby in my opinion.

[@Silverpicker]

Totally, right?

[@joshtong5649]

finally, someone who likes soviet coins😎

[@AlPalC]

To be honest I think you have closer to $90+ there. I've seen those 5 kopecks in that condition at a coin show for $30. I also think the 10 kopeck is worth closer to $10. But that's my oinion

[@Silverpicker]

I would definitely hope for $90+ in value, I just didn't see it in eBay sold listings, which is where I get my pricing

[@AlPalC]

@@Silverpicker I never go by sold listings for value. You could have 1 sell for a dollar and the same thing sell for $1000 in a different listing

[@johnm1008]

I was looking on eBay because I now require a 5 kopeck coin and I would def say that this one is comparable to the ones listed for between 10 and 20 dollars. the edge of this one is def damaged but the details are sharp, the ones on eBay are mostly more worn but undamaged on the edges

[@neggispringfeild]

I dont think Ive ever seen a russian coin sell well on eBay lol I agree I think it is worth around $90+ eBay prices usually sell for a bit less since its a very saturated market

[@brianpeters2254]

Wow usually i find silver investing channels on youtube boring but you are the first one I enjoyed! Keep up the amazing work dude just subbed and liked!

[@Silverpicker]

That's my goal! Really trying to bring coin collecting and silver stacking to life in a fun way. What kinds of other videos would you want to see?

[@mroceans8336]

You got Russian CoinStar rejects 😂😂

[@Silverpicker]

Hahahaahha

[@matthewgommesen8665]

Should be glad it actually came.

[@HodgepodgewithAngela]

Love foreign currency. 1. The URI 2. The 50 years of power 3. The coin from 1700’s 4. The 1784 Copper Coin. 5. The 100 rubles note. I just got a coin in s collectors box from Nicaragua and it smelled horrible. Even though value is not $100 I think it is kinda worth it as you didn’t have to collect them up and they are really neat. Great research on your part. Thanks.😉👩🏼🏵

[@Silverpicker]

Thanks Lady B! Those are the ones I like too!

[@Its_Gangsta_Bob]

Considering that those banknotes are to stinky to sell you can just give them to me. Haha...

[@Silverpicker]

Lol, I'm gonna try to deodorize them

[@girlnextdoor0703]

I never understand condition when it comes to coins from the mid 1700s. That looked like it was in great condition considering the age and that it was currency, in and out of pockets or bags/boxes, and yet many of coins I see get called "poor" when I can't see what is so wrong.

[@MoOnQuAkE-zhy]

wow i think i actually buy that grab bag,its getting me excited as a coin collector

[@Silverpicker]

It's definitely not as bad as it could have been

[@kanati]

I wouldn't consider that a no-buy. It depends on what you are looking for. I would NEVER buy coins off of ebay if I'm looking to flip them and make my money back plus a profit. Is that grab-bag worth 100 dollars to someone that wants to get some coins you might not ever see in your lifetime otherwise? Hell yeah. I've spend more than that on a single coin just because I thought it was cool and interesting even though I knew it wasn't something I would be able to get my money back out of if I wanted to sell it later.

[@HistoryHoundDetecting]

I’m thinking the old Cliffhanger hasn’t been sharpened since you were ten.

[@Silverpicker]

Unfortunately you're not wrong lol

[@darthpaolo5442]

Unboxing: *starts* Soviet ancient coins: *appear* U.S.S.R anthem: *starts*

[@Silverpicker]

lol

[@dmrbricks6673]

I just got my hands on the 5 kopek 1780 in a lot better condition for $35

[@seanfoltz7645]

You can report it as a scam and get a refund, especially since the listing got pulled.

[@Silverpicker]

Probably. Might try that.

[@seanfoltz7645]

@@Silverpicker For a hundred bucks it is definitely worth doing. Sadly, I run into scammers rather frequently and both eBay and Paypal are excellent get getting me a refund. These scammers count on you not being willing to take the time but it is extremely easy to report them and get a full refund. It will take maybe ten minutes to call and talk to Paypal so unless you earn $600/hour or more then it is worth your time to try.

[@t.b.willoughby6540]

#2:19 I'm a stamp collector as well as a coin collector, so I would be "excited" about the stamps "on cover' as well. # 11:07 Probably 5 Kopeks from Catherine the Great.

[@J-Rad-]

the wire coin you can easily get 5 bucks for on ebay

[@wind-solar]

Next up: eBay grab bag of knife sharpener 🤣

[@Silverpicker]

hahahaahaha. Too true. After I posted the video I'm like, Oh God they're gonna eat me alive in the comment section for for that dull blade

[@richgoss6013]

Maybe not worth a C note now, but remember that back in the '60s and 70's it was illegal to have Russian money outside of the CCCP. (That is one reason they had little drug problems in Russia back then.) Neat to see the coins, especially the old ones. Maybe not a hundred bucks cash value but a hundred bucks historical and interest value.

[@Silverpicker]

Intersting point

[@peterh47]

Better than the 2 $75 grab bags

[@frankb7645]

Honestly, if that listing wasn’t pulled, I’d consider buying one for the cool/historic factor. Even though you couldn’t flip it for $100 doesn’t mean it was a scam or a completely poor value for the money. Good interesting video, thanks! Try calling it a Russian grab bag in the title, it might pique a little more curiosity.

[@braddarko1720]

I’m gonna ask it again! Go out of the way to expose Jeffcoins!

[@ElementOfTheUniverse]

It's these videos that actually inspired me to do my current video series wasting money buying 'unsearched' coin rolls on ebay. Trying to save a few viewers from making a bad buy! My favorite Russian coin in there would be the 30th anniversary of victory over Germany.

[@neggispringfeild]

Subscribing Im a coin rol lhunter so always curious about whats in these rolls even bought a mercury dime roll before it was a pretty big scam but they gave me a partial refund for it that made its value a bit better it has a 1916 in amazing condition and a i thinnk 1937 in unc looking condition too but the rest was all junk

[@Silverpicker]

I was actually thinking about ordering a few myself and doing the same thing! I'll check out your vids too!

[@zakdaman7619]

Watching you throw money in the toilet makes me uncomfortable

[@michaelvenniro5570]

it was funny

[@Silverpicker]

lol

[@davidpoole3945]

Especially when there is poop in there

[@maarsyDTH]

I think it would be more as fair to mark the value up , all of the pre 1850s coins make it worth it

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

If these would really worth, sellers would not sell them like this.

[@WaltuhNamedFinger]

Hell yeah love these grab bag videos

[@someentityhere6904]

_Do _*_$200_*_ coin grab bags lol!!!!_

[@TheHolyFurryEmpire]

11:22 in good condition those things can be worth over $200 because that's what I saw on eBay and other selling sites

[@minimalglitch6675]

Interesting and worth it.

[@t.b.willoughby6540]

The e-Bay site is down, so we won't be buying from them.

[@rallyrobb943]

Anyone selling a grab bag on EBay is trying to make money...So if you buy any price grab bag...you're always going to get a diminished return. I love what you do here though and hopefully convince people not to fall for the hype advertisements these sellers use. Thanks bud!

[@Silverpicker]

Glad you are enjoying it! Hope it's helping!

[@lindasantelli6999]

It seems hit or miss. I am a very new beginner. I would like to order a mystery grab bag but don’t have money to waste. Thanks for your helpful information.

[@dillardfilth8933]

That "clipped off the tree" coin was the coolest

[@Silverpicker]

Pretty unique, right?

[@dillardfilth8933]

Yeah. Honestly it's cool as hell that ancient coins are available at any reasonable price

[@Sportingalagrieska]

Could you please post the link of the video where the grab bag reached the price you paid for It? It'd be nice to see such miracle with my own eyes 🙏👼

[@Silverpicker]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqnEoniweJqgn5I

[@Sportingalagrieska]

@@Silverpicker thanks mate, I'm gonna watch it right now 🕵️

[@russianbearyt7081]

More of these ebay grab bags please!!!

[@fredneron1066]

Shiping from rusia is really expensive, and im pretty sure they are overpricing the coin to comp for the expensive shipping because if they charge the right price for shiping no one gonna buy this beautiful grab bag

[@caseyscoins6052]

What do you mean, barns smell good without waste and animals in them

[@Silverpicker]

lol

[@notanapexpredatoraa3899]

You forgot to times the soccer commemoratives by three. And you should look look into the banknotes

[@iamafork6521]

Banknotes 1 ruble 3ruble 5ruble 10ruble 25ruble 50ruble 500ruble

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

Violating terms of service means loot boxes are against terms of service

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

17:12 I'd say the same thing if I held a picture of Lenin

[@GorkovenkoY]

You under priced some coins but okay

[@Car1Sagan]

Underpriced nothing, he is an expert in everything.

[@GorkovenkoY]

@@Car1Sagan not really in everything if he priced items like that. He is an expert in American and Canadian coins not Russian

[@Car1Sagan]

@@GorkovenkoY I was just being sarcastic.

[@GorkovenkoY]

@@Car1Sagan oh okay

[@theresalwaysaprice5413]

@@GorkovenkoY Too be fair Russian coins are not worth as much in America vice versa I'd be very happy to pay 100$ for that particular grab bag I like coins that have history too them so in my opinion not a bad buy

[@asmodeusasteroth7137]

The unknown coin maybe put it down, and take a nice big photo, and show us, you move around like you need a shot of vodka

[@newfreedom21]

this a fair deal imo

[@ashleygrose298]

Thanks for telling us what you spent. That helps the community to help make an informed decision on their own. Some do reveal the amount and some don't.

[@Silverpicker]

That's exactly why I do it! Want to protect the community and promote good, honest sellers over scammers

[@tomsrandomness]

Your definately one of my favorite channels

[@garrett798]

Your mystery ancient coin is a Celtic Potin

[@Silverpicker]

What's that?

[@railfanadam1944]

In my opinion the Soviets made the best kind of coins. Can't get over the designs of the coins.

[@Silverpicker]

They are really, really cool

[@potatoes9778]

FINALLY! I’m so excited!

[@anonymous-sus406]

As a person who likes russian and soviet stuff, i would be excited

[@Silverpicker]

Ya, it was cool but it still wasn't worth it

[@kaynefryday6637]

Hello silver picker , to be fair at least the old coins were interesting . The coin from Thrace was really cool.

[@rosebud3971]

For the smelly notes, enclosed them with a laundry sheets that deodorize.

[@Silverpicker]

Not a bad idea

[@visaman]

Yes, but they will be laundered bills.

[@raymondgerlach3148]

Thank you again for another interesting video. Enjoyed it and learned.😊👍

[@johnhatter8583]

I have Donald J. Trump coins that are worth that much. lmao

[@silverwiskers7371]

Looks pretty cool to me, you must look at from this angle, "for what you spent was equivalent to a weekend warrior outing, the outing is money gone and gone forever, you stayed at home and your weekend warrior was opening up some really cool cold war enemy coins" was it worth it? YES IT WAS BY ALL MEANS

[@Silverpicker]

Not a bad point, Gene

[@levionheigre8339]

The large copper coin is 30-40 dollar

[@allstararavinth]

I’m a soccer guy and the World Cup commemorative stuff seemed pretty cool

[@Silverpicker]

In retrospect it's actually not a terrible grab bag.

[@blackknight4480]

You should try buying some Hungarian coins i really like my home countrys coins i find them while metal detecting

[@ILikeToLaughAtYou]

Patrik Kiss my family is originally from Hungary. Came over in 1910. Last name Szakacs. My great grandmother passed away a couple years ago, and spoke fluent English, and Hungarian. It was so interesting to 10 year old me. Greetings from the United States!

[@blackknight4480]

Greatings my friend

[@BoothDG58]

I LOVE these videos! I know it may cost more since you have to buy the grab bags, but this is awesome content! And your honest uncensored reactions are hilarious! Love the channel!

[@maudieicrochet9491]

My favorite: Ivan the Terrible. I love the image and the scary name. 2nd would be the Yuri G. coin.

[@Silverpicker]

Right?! Super interesting.

[@bentubepyro]

2045 silverpicker buys 11000 dollar coin grab bag

[@Silverpicker]

ahahahah

[@george-elieatallah5742]

That 1784 large coin is at least worth 30$

[@ehrenkrause9861]

It would have been definitely worth more of the $50 grab bag but even for $75 with free shipping if you like to collect world coinage

[@ValerieActs412]

At the beginning you can tell that he’s putting them on clear wrapping LOL LOL LOL LOL

[@Silverpicker]

Don't tell my secrets! lol

[@ValerieActs412]

Lol

[@fredericleederman3824]

eBay only removed it because he listed it as a mystery box which is against tos

[@danielkershner3269]

Just for the record the stuff you find is not trash

[@mdmilburn5715]

did you frame the bank note?......your friends coming by ...uh whats that smell on your wall ..lol

[@Silverpicker]

Hahaahah. That would not be ideal lol

[@BossCoins2]

I just got an 1887 Morgan dollar in great condition from my grandfather

[@Silverpicker]

That's awesome! Make sure to say thank you!

[@stephaniejacques2411]

the old one's look nice,should be graded !!

[@socomredbull]

I am selling a mystery coin box on ebay I am surprised nobody has purchased it because its a great deal 100%.

[@Silverpicker]

What's your eBay seller name?

[@kinneyfranklin]

Thank You Brother for putting yourself out there for our education. I really enjoy your videos

[@Silverpicker]

Appreciate you watching and glad you're learning! Thank you!

[@hillbillystacker6936]

Dude. Ive bought 3 of the mystery grabs and learned a lesson. U dont get crap. Really its worse than crap. At least your exposing them so people dont make the mistake of buying them.

[@pockit57d.a.d.68]

Every gold coin i purchased from ebay was fake . Almost had a heart attack when i went for the appraisal on each coin . ITS ALL FAKE Counterfeits

[@kennethclark5636]

I believe you are giving the older coins too low a value in comparison to an american coin of the same age. It doesn't matter that our countries are unfriendly to each other. That large copper coin is in good shape for being over 200 years old.

[@derfo2072]

I think that 5 kopeks coin is worth a bit more than you think. You might've done ok with this one.

[@unbearablebob6281]

Sure, the items weren't worth $100 combined, but, good luck compiling a collection like this from here in the U.S. with such interesting commemoratives, comrade!