WTB $500 or $1000 Bill

[bundy462]

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

[Jobu]

Well, I never considered getting one of these, but now I keep thinking about how cool they are. Thanks a lot!!

As a kid in the 1980s, my dad had a $500 in his wallet that he showed me and it blew my mind. I had forgotten all about that until just now.

[TheBig6]

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[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Jobu

Well, I never considered getting one of these, but now I keep thinking about how cool they are. Thanks a lot!!

As a kid in the 1980s, my dad had a $500 in his wallet that he showed me and it blew my mind. I had forgotten all about that until just now.

I remember learning something about them in school but never saw any as a kid. I just think one of each would make a great display piece. Definitely something most people don't see every day, or perhaps even know exists.

[scooter729]

First time I think I realized there were $500 and $1,000 bills was on "Let's Make a Deal" reruns. Monte Hall was the host if I recall, and the prizes for contestants were often $500 and $1,000 bills. This was the 1980s when I saw them, and always thought it would be cool to have one of each. Took me 30 years or so to make it happen!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by bundy462

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

^^This^^

This thread has my interest peaked in owning at least the $500, just don't want to buy when the market is at or close to an all time high. Next Friday I have the chance to go to a nice shop that sells currency. Never been to one before.

[leftygrove10]

Originally Posted by bnorth

^^This^^

This thread has my interest peaked in owning at least the $500, just don't want to buy when the market is at or close to an all time high. Next Friday I have the chance to go to a nice shop that sells currency. Never been to one before.

I will chime in because nobody else has. I am not an expert on currency prices. But.... As far as I have seen, the prices for currency haven't increased due to Covid like they have for baseball cards. You should be able to find a really nice $500 note for $1200 or $1300. I would take a look on eBay before you go to the coin shop. See what $1200 or $1300 (or whatever your budget allows) can buy you. Then go to the coin shop and see if you can do the same or better at the coin shop. When I was looking for my $500 note, I don't think there were many actual auctions. Most of the notes for sale are "Buy It Now".

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by leftygrove10

I will chime in because nobody else has. I am not an expert on currency prices. But.... As far as I have seen, the prices for currency haven't increased due to Covid like they have for baseball cards. You should be able to find a really nice $500 note for $1200 or $1300. I would take a look on eBay before you go to the coin shop. See what $1200 or $1300 (or whatever your budget allows) can buy you. Then go to the coin shop and see if you can do the same or better at the coin shop. When I was looking for my $500 note, I don't think there were many actual auctions. Most of the notes for sale are "Buy It Now".

Whenever I have stumbled upon a $500 or $1000 bill at a collectible store they have been grossly overpriced.

[pokerplyr80]

From what I've been seeing $1500-$2k should get a nice looking $500 bill (graded in the 40-50 range) and $3-4k for a $1k bill. For the 1934 issue. Some rarer or earlier issues are listed for much more.

[birdman42]

Originally Posted by bundy462

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

Not sure about lately, but over the years definitely yes. In the 80s at any mid-size coin show some of the flashier dealers would have $500s and $1000s in their display case at a small markup--no more than 10-20%. Mostly just a macho showoff thing; it would be the same guys wearing the gold nugget pinkie rings.

Bill

[birdman42]

Originally Posted by bundy462

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

Not sure about lately, but over the years definitely yes. In the 80s at any mid-size coin show some of the flashier dealers would have $500s and $1000s in their display case at a small markup--no more than 10-20%. Mostly just a macho showoff thing; it would be the same guys wearing the gold nugget pinkie rings.

Bill

[pokerplyr80]

Well I found a $1000. Just need a $500 to display with it.

[leftygrove10]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Well I found a $1000. Just need a $500 to display with it.

Very nice. Congratulations!

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Well I found a $1000. Just need a $500 to display with it.

Nice looking $1,000. Congrats.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Congrats! These are so cool. Would love to have a $500 as well.

[tschock]

And as far as cool bank notes go, get one issued from your own home town bank (or one as close as possible). Not one I have, but my son has my dad's $10 note from the same bank (if memory serves) and prior to the Fed (I believe).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1902-5-THE-...oAAOSwoIpboneW

[pokerplyr80]

Thanks guys, pretty excited to see it it hand. Seller was more comfortable sending registered so it might take a few days, but more secure I suppose.

As for other notes a local one would be cool, but I'm trying not to create another hobby for myself. Going to stop at the 500 and 1000 bills. For now at least.