I spent $45 on SILVER at a flea market!

[@dinezthompson9832]

Hey young man, enjoyed the video. Just so you know, the Oldsmar Flea Market has always been the Oldsmar Flea Market. The Wagon Wheel is in Pinellas Park.

[@Spegtacular]

Good information thank you! I’ll pin this comment so others don’t mistake the two (like I did).

[@johnsorge3034]

I seldom find good deals in flea markets. They are normally way over priced. They don't like selling to people who know what they are doing.

[@numanuma20]

I’ve been to that flea market I think. Good for you for being assertive. Most people would overpay for coins with no knowledge.

[@633ohioc]

Bro I'm telling your wife you where talking about her on the show. Lol...great content 👌

[@meteoman7958]

Those types of dealers have turned off a lot of potential collectors.

[@les3316]

Going to get rich off that 5 grains lol

[@hmroa3056]

I'm learning about this topic. Far from being any type of expert. But, from what I know: Not counting the small ingots, the coins are about 3.21 ounces of silver ($1.40 of silver, any demoniation, = one ounce). Multiply that times the current price of silver and that should tell how good of a deal you have over spot. Also, one must consider the purity of the coins.

[@nathanhill6042]

The coin guys look at me funny to 21 now but started at 19

[@rlcoinrings2120]

Great score! That’s funny”I got money’s too”.... lol

[@PennyDog]

Speg! Someone at a flea market trying to pull a fast one? I’m shocked! 😉😏 You handled it much better than I would have.

[@randomjohn]

Sadly it seems common that ‘coin dealers’ assume everyone is an idiot. One guy tried to tell me that a bi-date double head penny was a mint error. This is why I prefer private buys or legit folks like Coin Guy. Nice score btw.

[@ctaber2011]

I don't even mess with those "people", i stick to my 1 idiot who thinks im an idiot, and my buddy Frank who i actually deal with alot.

[@travischooter]

I get that age thing. First few times in my LCS I was basically ignored until I left the silver section and started looking at the gold and counting cash.

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

Yeah that old buzzard was just a crook, how do you think he got that wad of cash?

[@SimpleeYours]

Thanks for the video! Sometimes you get a bargain price when buying constitutional silver coins at a flea market, antique show or collectible show if you have a motivated seller. Congrats!

[@goldmaple4360]

You are a smart buyer Spectacular. I think it absolutely great you were able to pick so many classic pieces for $45.00.

[@husseins.7463]

I miss these silver prices, and the reasonable premiums

[@roland3011]

Nice find, that's always fun.

[@jay-rus4437]

I keep the same small scale you have, a rare earth magnet, and the trusty “ping” test 😁 Between these three I feel its enough info to make good buying decisions on

[@goldmedic8891]

Lol “I’m a big boy now”. You made me laugh! Great video

[@bigdogbob845]

My wife Loves going to Estate sales. She came home from one last year and the lady, who had passed, was a jewelry maker. My wife dug around in a dresser in the garage and found a bunch of semi-precious stones, gold chains, bezels, and a 9oz bag labeled "AU Casting Grains", she paid 10 bucks total for the mixed bag of stuff. The 9oz bag caught my attention right away, so the next day I took it to a friends pawn shop and had him run a few tests on the "Casting Grains" for me, they came in at about 14 carat, so it equaled about 6 troy oz. of PURE GOLD ! ! ! That's My Girl ! ! !

[@Spegtacular]

Wow!

[@bigdogbob845]

That's what I said when my pawn shop buddy told me it was the real deal. He recognized the label as a famous lapidary and jewelry making supply company. He said it was probably from the late '60's when gold was CHEAP. People would buy the 14K casting grains to melt down and cast bracelets, bezels, etc. for jewelry.

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

No, Wagon Wheel is down in Pinellas Park, used to have a store there a decade ago. The market you visited has always been Oldsmar Flea Market.

[@Spegtacular]

Right on. A few people pointed out my mistake. I’ve never been to the Wagon Wheel to my knowledge

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

No worries, was there every weekend for 13 years. Owned a video store there. Off 49th street down in Pineapple park!!!

[@Eli-qr9hc]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing

[@magickiddscoincollecting4273]

Can I put my peace dollar on the caliper

[@Spegtacular]

Yes

[@magickiddscoincollecting4273]

@@Spegtacular haha

[@MUDSWAT]

Great story thanks for sharing. I enjoyed that!

[@VerticalStacker]

“Flea market fellow” Lol. Nice rant, yeah pretty decent deal. And a free canvas bag!

[@Spegtacular]

I love those bags

[@thegamingelk5568]

Ive been there this summer I think I got a old fishing lure

[@Spegtacular]

I’d love to collect old wooden lures

[@davidcisco4036]

Question: Does a 90% silver coin and a clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel) coin register the same on a sigma machine ? I read somewhere that it does. Just asking.

[@Spegtacular]

There’s coins that are not silver that will show to be under certain settings. You’ll purposely fool the machine doing that. The machine isn’t for testing what the metal content is but if the metal is what it is advertised to be. So since you know it’s a copper coin, you’re not needing to check to see if it’s silver If that makes sense. I should do a video on this actually ;)

[@SalivateMetal]

I've not been to a flea market in a while. A great way though to search for deals.

[@stubs1227]

Didn't know they had silver vendors at oldsmar. How about wagon wheel do they have silver vendors?

[@Spegtacular]

Truth be told I don’t know! I made a mistake and called this one “Wagon Wheel” but it appears I’ve never actually been to the Wagon Wheel. Maybe soon?

[@americafirst7785]

Would you sell them silver bars??

[@Spegtacular]

Nope

[@michaelknight8459]

My local coin shop more less bullion dealer would sell the Peace Dollars at $15 each and the other junk siliver at $12.10 per face dollar looking at what they were selling it for last Saturday. It's $48.15 not adding in the tiny bars. We are the exact same age, we are young compare to many other stackers coin collectors. The younger generation is more in to tech. I just took advantage of Ebays 10 percent in Ebay bucks then paid with a credit card that's two percent cash back. Most listings had the 10% but not all, I guess its all how they listed it.

[@sunjestersilver999]

Nicely done. What was the weight of the worn peace dollars?

[@Spegtacular]

26.6 and 26.7

[@Speedn108]

It must be the week of good finds. I’m still pretty pumped about my pawn shop junk I found.

[@Spegtacular]

I’m more impressed about your finds than my finds to be honest :)

[@Speedn108]

I’d try to sell mine at your flea market there but mine are probably fake also :( 🤣

[@ollas77]

No cure for stupid, or for dishonesty!

[@dynarb1]

Oldsmar, like in Florida ... down by Palm Harbor?

[@Spegtacular]

Yes!

[@jlunaro]

good deal. I don like those coins shops where the price is not written.

[@huckfinnsj]

Years ago (1966) when I was stationed in Saigon (Viet Nam) I chanced upon a trade dollar, which I'd never heard of at the time, and the guy was asking the equivalent of $12.00 for it. After looking it up in the local library, I learned about trade dollars. I purchased it after talking him down to about $8.00, and he threw in 2 more for $8.00 each (which turned out to be counterfeit) but I didn't know about the "ping test" at the time. All 3 were 1876-S, in near uncirculated condition. The 2 I thought were counterfeit I later traded and gave my opinion of them when I traded. The onlyt one which passed the ping test was certified by the ANACS, so I guess I did good.

[@rustybritches6747]

Do you still have it, what's it worth now? BTW welcome home.

[@silvergodisking9148]

I only go to one dealer that I trust got m s 70 eagle from. . Used for years

[@23987hj]

I watch you all the time. Good channel 👍. My hobby is coins thank you for the awesome content.

[@christophersimpson3642]

Hey are you a machinist you mentioned Calipers.

[@Spegtacular]

Nope ;)

[@christophersimpson3642]

@@Spegtacular Silly question how do you know about calipers most people do not even know what they are.

[@Spegtacular]

It’s one of the tools of our hobby :) I learned through me enjoying coin collecting.

[@christophersimpson3642]

Right on

[@Swingkat13]

What tester is that?

[@Spegtacular]

Sigma Metalytics. I’ve got a link in the description if you’d like to learn more on their website

[@spartanelite2486]

Cool man. Are you able to post a link to where I can buy one of those machines that you used to test your silver?

[@Spegtacular]

The link should be in all the videos descriptions under sigmametalytics and there’s a discount code for you to save money

[@kaboomwinn4026]

I think nexts time you can bring your sigmametalytics with you to test before buying or selling

[@silversteeler2851]

Not bad at all for 45 bucks. We need a song for smack dab in the middle though. Nice video.

[@mikebrewer5758]

Flea markets are great. Crummy dealer tho. I came across a few Indianhead cents a few weeks back. Never know what you will find.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Coinflation is a great site, thanks for the heads up! Sadly,They don't sell coins with free shipping or at all.....Coinage, right now is running about 13-14 times face which is just a bit over coinflation at about 12.2 times face for "junk"...I like to say "constitutional" instead of junk...it just sounds better...You look at a GC 1955 Franklin Half they're beautiful. I like the coins too much to EVER call them junk...

[@Angel_eyes___]

I learn so mch thank you

[@archaeologymikey0072]

Mine sorta beat up 1897 Morgan dollar I got checked out at the coin shop that I got from my grandfather said that it's 18 dollars but I still have it

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you.

[@Neil-dl3oj]

Love the story! How much could I expect to pay for a full low grade 1909-1940 Lincoln One Cent Collection?

[@Spegtacular]

check out sold listings on Ebay and see if you can find something similar.

[@brianforbes8014]

Where are u from I lived right down the street from that flee market

[@Spegtacular]

I live close too!

[@brianforbes8014]

@@Spegtacular have u been to the big top flea market it's in thanota sassa

[@ConestogaCreek]

Mad respect for your negotiation skills

[@wildpett]

I like the peace dollars -- they are awesome

[@Jack-ge1st]

LOL.....………………......I too collect the old money bags!

[@Matthew-4114]

When you hit the coin wich one is the real one? The one on your finger or the one in your other hand?

[@Spegtacular]

Both :) the ringing comes from the one on the finger

[@georgesenda1952]

What did they charge you for the fleas ?

[@Spegtacular]

On the house

[@mikegoblue68]

Ah, the marriage protocol... LOL I don't miss it.

[@johnscanga9705]

Another Good video...great information...sounds like he came across someone who knows about coins...and he wanted you gone...Well done..

[@tonizumpano7454]

Loved your rant today. I remember the Wagon Wheel. But so much happier living in SC

[@Spegtacular]

Apparently I made a mistake. This is the Oldsmar flea market. Truth be told, I don’t believe I’ve been to the Wagon Wheel! It’s funny because there’s wheels all over the Oldsmar which would make a flea market novice such as myself believe I’ve arrived at the Wagon Wheel lol

[@mikeburch2998]

Tell us what it is that attracts you to coin collecting. Is it just holding a piece of history in your hands? I'm not a coin collector but I was just wondering. Greetings from Arizona.

[@Spegtacular]

There’s some innate sense of appreciation to these old pieces of history.. hard to explain..

[@davidholmes7981]

Actually, when you first showed that first coin, I also immediately though it looked fake. Not saying it is, just didn't look right

[@Spegtacular]

100% legit.

[@ni4ka10589]

@@Spegtacular it's just the lighting on your camera that makes it look like silver plated brass. But the Precious Metal Verifier is indisputable. I just actually came across about 3000 wheat cents from a private hoard. Wasn't at a flea market, but from a local craigslister that I've dealt with before. He's cleaning out his dad's collection and found some more stuff. I'm stull going through them but a ton of early S mints. Looking for that 09S VDB!!

[@rosaaguirre7382]

Great buy. And there are a lot of lcs dealers like that too.

[@Mikey-xw7yo]

Wish so bad I'd find deals like that

[@CentHoarder]

Have not bought from a flea market yet. How ever wheat bags I buy from local LCS for 3.5 cents each in 5000 count bags. Unsearched by the shop.

[@Spegtacular]

I have a hard time believing in unsearched.

[@CentHoarder]

Speg they are Unsearched by the shop. If they come in from bags and lose and not already flipped etc. they are are pretty big shop and don't have the time to search them. Well and if they do search them then they don't do a very good job because I have found some marvelous dates and coins. Have also purchased lots from them right as soon as they came threw the counter. But yes indeed they all have been searched. You prob have better luck at finding a SVDB from a bank box but semi keys and BU and errors find lots pre 30s typically is about 250-500 coins all really depends. Some times a bag will have nothing then some are monster bags just depends.

[@k.j.m.9357]

You done good SpegTacular...lol... Looks like your in Fla. somewhere..? I have family in south fla., when i visit , there is a flea market i go to. They had one guy selling PM's , he was a little shady, tried to get a big mark up over spot. He came around, when he realized i wasn't a " greenhorn", new at the game, and we came to an agreement...Always gotta be on your toes...!

[@Yankeepride03]

I think you got a great deal on the silver !!! Congrats

[@silverbones8554]

I have a flea market too and they are super shady, you gotta stick to your guns though. Nice pick up bro.

[@andresf491]

Nice buy! Are you gonna go back and clean that guy out of his silver quarters/rest of his silver?

[@Spegtacular]

His store is actually... gone! I checked the next day.

[@andresf491]

the next day....oh wow

[@archaeologymikey0072]

Much is that weighing machine for coin cost

[@Spegtacular]

The scale is $5 or so. The Sigma is like $800+

[@DIYAllied]

Good stuff sir. Thanks for the great content.

[@Spegtacular]

I appreciate you checking it out.

[@libertybelonges1542]

Nice buy

[@corinth1121]

Dont sell 'em stack um up! Generational wealth takes years and patience. Cool story mugs!🐹

[@damnyankeesilverstacker9867]

Did you visit the booth with the three old guys in it?

[@Spegtacular]

I think the one you’re talking about had two old guys this time. Tall display cases all around?

[@damnyankeesilverstacker9867]

@@Spegtacular yep. That guy always gives me good deals on ASE's and 90%.

[@NandiCollector]

Very neat finds my friend! :)

[@TylerDaSaint]

a pawn shop in my town is selling low quality silver canadian dollars for 26$ CAD a coin. They were selling a 1oz maple leaf for 36$

[@thejokkerulez2446]

How many did you buy?

[@TylerDaSaint]

@@thejokkerulez2446 i did not buy any

[@thejokkerulez2446]

@@TylerDaSaint But it was such a good price... :)

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

Hey, that Flea market looks familiar, LOL!!!! Some nice coins and teeny bars for $45. Good buys. Rob

[@robertimler8283]

Your 49 Franklin is a tougher date, maybe a simi key

[@mikegoblue68]

Priceless marriage advice.

[@jr33dy68]

I get the pain of people not taking young numismatics seriously. One guy wouldn’t let me into his tent at a flea market cause I was “too young”, probably like 17-18 at the time

[@Spegtacular]

some people are just stuck up and set in their ways.

[@silverbuttrfly5301]

Nice deal

[@Coins1969]

You’re funny thanks for the great video.

[@michaelleftwich8186]

Well, as of July 25th 2020, silver is over $23.00 per oz.

[@bobmighty8157]

Well as off August 6th 2020 silver is at $28 I’m so sad rn😢

[@Rabs941]

Speg I have been watching your videos for a while. I can't tell you how many coin shops around me have older guys who are so bitter and angry as soon as I walk in the door. I also will tell ya that they have no way to verify their silver. I had one guy look at me like I had 3 heads when I told him people fake morgans ALOT, he actually said "Oh come on who would fake a morgan?

[@Spegtacular]

Lol wow. Commonly faked!

[@parttimepreppers9907]

Nice pickups Speg.👍

[@RONDATOLLIVERTHELUCKY1]

GREAT BUY SPEG

[@Dave-fs5uu]

spot price of silver today (3/11/20 = 17.16 an ounce) which has gone up from when this video was made a few months ago.

[@MINDSPARK-u6e]

You can never purchase constitutional tenders, you're only converting Fiat currency to real money

[@markstrachan6380]

I really can't stand dealing with flea market people but looks like you did pretty good for yourself this time around. The girls and me have a little something we are sending you soon keep your eyes on the mail.

[@Spegtacular]

Sheesh there you are Mark! I’ve genuinely been thinking about you for days wondering if you were ok.

[@markstrachan6380]

@@Spegtacular I have been really busy lately and I'm trying to catch up on your videos.😂😂

[@Spegtacular]

You’ve got your work cut out for you ;)

[@zackjones8556]

nice pickups

[@thestreet9537]

I do a flip test at pawnshops, the sounds unmistakable.

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Number one..Well done.

[@oaktree1290]

This one guy at a flea market wants 20 dollars for one worn silver Washington quarter average date. ☹️

[@ronaldwells1805]

Good deal see you next time

[@lordhumongus8669]

That could buy alot of Dietz Nuts 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@Spegtacular]

I laughed pretty hard today because of that. Thank you for getting me going ;)

[@americafirst7785]

New SUBSCRIBER here I seen pawn shop on TV were rick bought a 1922 half dollar for 80 grand wow .the seller only wanted 20 grand for it but they had a appraiser look at it and said its worth 100 grand

[@Spegtacular]

The 1922 High Relief Peace dollar? That would be an amazing coin to own. 1922 peace dollars are one of the most common, but only a few high relief were made that year.

[@americafirst7785]

@@Spegtacular question I want to start buying silver what's best coins are bars long term maybe to hold on as part of my retirement if not to give to my 10 year old daughter??

[@Spegtacular]

Can’t go wrong with junk silver.

[@aceacademyofmartiala]

You should test those 1gm bars. I have heard they are often faked. Nice find for a great deal.

[@Spegtacular]

Doesn’t make financial sense to fake gram bars. Not impossible, but not likely.

[@fiatdestroyer9716]

Nice job!

[@mjchunter8581]

I don't buy from flea markets anymore last time I was at the coin booth acted like I was not there but I am only 34 years old not 70+ and don't have any money I guess! went down the road to my LCS and spent $300 his loss.

[@kevinhubbard8039]

great vid you did well

[@grizztough4091]

well, you [retty much bought them at current values for the market, especially looking at the condition they are in.. but good silver find