Carterofmars Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'm looking to start a Currency collection and want to start with STAR notes. Any advice? Thanks in advance. mmlu1975 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 1) Buy only what you like (within reason) 2) ALWAYS CHECK YOUR CHANGE! I have gotten many star notes this way ranging in denomination from $1-$100. Just remember to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carterofmars Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Thats great.... I read some where that stars occur in maybe 1 in 100,000 notes. I thought I would have a hard time finding one in circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrlevin Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I read some where that stars occur in maybe 1 in 100,000 notes. Ooh, I feel special now. I found a $10* the other day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Since 2004, I have found 9 $1 stars, a $5 star, 2 $10 stars, and a $100 star. I wouldn't think that's one in 100,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carterofmars Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 If I find that atricle I'll post here... Are there any good books about collecting STAR or good links regarding STAR notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 A google search might turn up some nice results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 How do you tell, if it's a star note? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 The star appears at the end of the serial number on US currency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Here's a nice site that outlines the principle of star notes. web page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physics-fan3.14 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I participated in a math competition at school last year, and won a cash prize of $4 and change (it was a small, club sponsored competition). One of the dollar bills was a star note, the first I found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gembeeyou Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm looking to start a Currency collection and want to start with STAR notes. Any advice? Thanks in advance. First of all, decide what kind of star notes you want to collect; small size or large size notes; Silver Certificates or Federal Reserve Notes, etc. or just a "type note" set of one high-grade note from each of several kinds of notes? Once you've narrowed that down, along with reading posts on boards like this and articles on the web related to that/those series, get (and study) a good book on whatever area of currency collecting interests you; especially one that has fairly current prices listed for them. For small-sized notes I'd recommend the latest, 6th edition of the Oakes-Schwartz, "Standard Guide To Small-Size U.S. Paper Money". I don't collect much large-size currency myself, so maybe someone else here can direct you to the best book for those. Learning how to properly grade notes is also very crucial before spending any significant amount of money. Also attend a currency show that's being held somewhat close to you if possible, or as large a coin show as possible, because larger coin shows will have many dealers with currency for sale also. You can learn quite a bit talking to dealers at shows and stores, but keep in mind that they are there primarily to make money, not give you bargains, and of course there are always some unscrupulous sellers who love to sell overgraded material to the unsuspecting newbie. Always buy or trade for the highest quality notes that you can reasonably fit into your budget, because those are the ones that will be more likely to increase in value over the years, not too mention give you more personal enjoyment both for yourself and when sharing your collection with others. But, just like coins, if it is a very scarce or even rare item, even lower grade notes will be a joy to own and also increase in value over time. Those are a few basic principles to give you a good start. At least that's my 2 ¢ worth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmaximo001-migration Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I would consider myself as a newbie +. I've been through the buying everything in site regarding smaller notes , average grades. I've currently sold off the many and only obtain a few much higher grade, Uncirulated. I also purcheased a price guide to Paper Money. The advise given above is probable the best advise anyone could provide to " a newbie " . The key is Education and obtaining the highest quality notes with-in your means. I continue to return to this site because of person(s) like above. Thank you, a Newbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carterofmars Posted April 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 How can I find out how many STARS were produces for a series in any given year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 There may be a running tally, but I haven't looked for one. Maybe someone else knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gembeeyou Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 How can I find out how many STARS were produces for a series in any given year? The book that I mentioned in my previous post in this thread, i.e., the Oakes-Schwartz, "Standard Guide To Small-Size U.S. Paper Money" has the amounts printed for all U.S. small-size star notes (as well as regular notes) except for the most recent year or two. You also might try contacting the B.E.P. for more recent info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carterofmars Posted April 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thanks Finest Known... I ordered that book the day you mentioned it... Thats what I really want to know... # of Star notes. I want to see how really rare they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gembeeyou Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Great! That'll bring you up to speed pretty well on stars' scarcity, plus there's lots of other good info in there. Did you get the 5th or 6th edition? (I think the 6th is out now, but am not sure.) P.S. I changed my screen name to "Gembeeyou" yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thanks guys for the education on star notes. I will keep my eye out, and if I find any nice ones, I will offer them to board members first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignatureSelect Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 If you are looking to collect star notes I have a nice run of star notes in very high grade the prices are pretty cheap too PM me if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Sorry, it's GA Action Comics for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carterofmars Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I ordered the 6th. edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoffman-migration Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Since last summer I have managed to find 31 Stars 23 $1 (one silver cert) 1 $2 4 $5 1 $10 1 $20 1 $50 I could only afford the 1's - 10's....I was going to get the twenty but some jerk at work gave it out as change while I went to get my money....and the fifty was too expensive for me at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkyMan95 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I have that problem too. If I count one's that I have found that's well over 30, but I only kept the $1 and the $5 ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay2789 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 im currious, how many people collect star notes that are in vf condition? talking about 200-2004 notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoffman-migration Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Not generally...Has to be a real special note for me to grab a recent star note in less then CU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrlevin Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 I don't really collect them, but I grab em when I see them in circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beijim Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 I participated in a math competition at school last year, and won a cash prize of $4 and change (it was a small, club sponsored competition). One of the dollar bills was a star note, the first I found. Bravo. This is outstanding on at least three levels: 1. You participated in a math competition. Good for you! 2. You won. Even better for you! 3. You received a star note. Talk about your unexpected bonus! Congratulations (and keep up the math), Beijim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtimpe Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Interesting, I have a F256 Silver Star if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
