Social networks that offer paid services to members attract real money from users in this way. Thanks to the purchased coins in the games on the site " In contact with» you can buy additional equipment, decor items, tips that make life easier for the player, and other services. And coins it is not necessary to buy, there are several ways to earn them without spending real money.
You will need
- - registration (account) in the social network "VKontakte".
Instruction
Follow the contest site " In contact with» outside of games where the prizes are votes. True, usually such contests promise not too many votes. If you have votes on your balance, exchange them for coins directly inside the game at the appropriate rate (each game has its own rate).
Complete simple tasks (quests), earn coins and do not waste them for some time - thus accumulate coins for an expensive virtual thing you need in the game.
Complete special quests and pay attention to household items. Sometimes in the game world, after completing a separate game, additional locations open where coins are hidden in secluded places that some players do not pay attention to. Sometimes, instead of quests, the player is offered contests (for example, for the best gardening), participate in them - this is also a good alternative for earning coins.
Exchange ordinary coins to gold, having a greater value, or vice versa. In some games, you can transfer the base currency (for example, bronze or silver coins) into gold or other coins which are valued higher.
Sell valuable items in the game, if such an option is provided. For a sold item, you can sometimes get ordinary coins.
Move up the levels. Traditionally, the game provides a gift in the form of prize coins or useful items when moving to a new level, which can be subsequently sold.
Numismatics, that is, collecting rare coins, is a phenomenon that has spread widely in our country, and thanks to the availability of information on the Internet, it has become not only a hobby for connoisseurs, but also a source of income for ordinary people.
You will need
- - small starting capital;
- - computer with internet connection;
- - time and patience.
Instruction
Stories about people who received a rare coin worth thousands of times more than face value for change have become so popular that many are wondering if it is worth quitting their main job and living on the proceeds from selling such coins to numismatists. Unfortunately, the reality is somewhat harsher than it seems, since the number of numismatists and rare coins is limited, while the number of those who seek to make money on the sale of coins is constantly increasing. Accordingly, your chances of finding a truly rare coin for next to nothing are slim.
If you are still going to make numismatics a source of income, you should decide on the direction of activity. First, you can look for rare modern coins that were issued in limited supply. For example, a 1997 ruble coin with a wide edging costs about 10,000 rubles. A complete list of rare modern coins can be found on the Internet. Your next step will be to find such coins. It is almost impossible to get them for change, but you can negotiate with cashiers in stores or minibus drivers, because a significant amount of small things pass through them.
Secondly, you can devote yourself to finding old coins. Of course, the easiest option is to buy such coins from the elderly, preferably away from the centers of civilization: in villages, towns, small towns. There is a possibility that some grandmother has a coin worth the price of a new car in her piggy bank. However, it is worth remembering that other coin collectors also do not sit still, and have already bought almost everything that was of some value. In addition, old coins can be found as a treasure. Amateur treasure hunting is a very popular hobby in Russia, and sometimes visiting old abandoned houses brings a good profit to enthusiasts with metal detectors.
Finally, without going anywhere, you can search online auctions for cheaper coins and sell them at a higher price. Much depends on the condition of the coin at the time of sale. By buying oxidized coins at a low price and cleaning them, you can profit from the subsequent sale. Naturally, it is necessary to have knowledge of the restoration of coins, so as not to spoil them with inept cleaning.
Having found a rare coin in one way or another, you must photograph it as large as possible and place an ad for sale on the Internet. You can also sell it at periodic collectors' meetings or at a numismatic shop.
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Another simple but not the most profitable way is to make money by selling commemorative coins, for example, 10-ruble coins. Usually their cost on the market is 2-3 times more than the face value, but it is not difficult to get them either.
Helpful advice
Carefully study the resources on numismatics so as not to pay money to scammers for a coin that no one needs.
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Remember that free cheese is only found in a mousetrap, so convert votes into coins only through VKontakte - your safety will be guaranteed.
Pay attention to the address in the address bar, as sometimes deceivers change the official address of vkontakte.ru (or vk.com) to a similar one.
Helpful advice
Don't forget to check your apps during the holidays. Usually, developers donate a certain number of coins on behalf of the application in honor of a holiday (New Year, Victory Day, etc.).
Interested in numismatics, and looking for where with maximum benefit and minimum hassle sell coins? Welcome to Soberu.ru! Experienced sellers already know that a serious online auction has such undeniable advantages as:
- strict observance of the rules of transactions and protection of their rights
- convenience (once having decided “I will sell the collection”, you don’t even need to leave the house and look for buyers on your own)
- selling through an auction on the global network makes it possible to enjoy the process itself, which is exciting and exciting
- often the prices for individual lots increase so much that they exceed even the most optimistic hopes of the owners.
So, what should be done when the decision to Sell coins is made? Of course, you have to find out their cost and prepare for sale.
Auction price of coins
A novice numismatist should remember the proverb that says: "Not all that glitters is gold." One must be prepared that the existing specimens, on which high hopes are placed due to inexperience, may cost quite a bit. But, on the contrary, for example, samples that are unremarkable at first glance are often highly valued. What is the auction price?
Circulation is the first and most important factor. Of course, numismatics considers rare coins, trial old money made of metal, issued in single copies and limited editions, to be insanely expensive.
In addition, the degree of preservation of copies, the presence of a minzmeister sign or its absence (if it concerns Russian metal money), incorrect gurgling and, often, history are of great importance. Yes, it is the history of a particular sample that is sometimes so fascinating that it significantly influences the increase in the value of coins and stirs up public interest even long before the start of the auction.
How to find out the value of coins
Not every novice numismatist and collector of metal money, and sometimes even an experienced specialist, can confidently determine the authenticity of a particular copy and indicate its real market value. How to find out the value of existing samples so that the sale of coins really brings benefits?
There are many specialized coin catalogs. For example, for Russian samples that numismatics knows, two of them are most often used: the Krause and Uzdennikov catalogs, which contain price data depending on the degree of their safety, variety and rarity. However, any of the catalogs helps to determine only the total price, regardless of the actual safety.
As for the real price, this is the actual market value of rare coins and ordinary items. It, as a rule, differs significantly from the figures indicated in the catalogs. One way to find out the "correct" price is to look up prices for exactly the same item that has already been sold. Experienced numismatists involved in expert evaluation to order also help.
What you need to know about presales
After the situation with the price clears up, and the sale of the coin is close, the preparation of the goods is to be done. Basically, used antiques do not look very attractive: they are not perfectly clean, they can be scratched or worn out. Therefore, it is necessary to bring the product into its proper form, at least cleaning it from dirt. And this issue should be approached carefully.
Alas, sometimes such preparation can irrevocably destroy the product. No need to try to clean metal money from a dark green or black patina. It is recommended not to even wash them, because the patina crumbles under running water along with the relief of the product. As for special reagents for removing oxides and contaminants, they can spoil the surface. With inept use, even banal brushes lead to the formation of micro-scratches that reduce the cost. What is the advice of experienced numismatists? It is better not to take risks, and do not try to clean rare specimens yourself - it is more expedient to leave this, for example, to restoration specialists. A professional will carefully clean the product, preserving the noble patina - the very touch of antiquity, which is highly valued by most collectors.
Good deals for you!
Collecting and selling valuable coins is a hobby and a business, the line between which is often blurred. Many modern collectors consider numismatics as a profitable investment, because the value of rare items only increases over the years. So if necessary, the owner can fully or partially sell his collection.
Since the Renaissance
Enthusiastic people have existed at all times: already in ancient times there were adventurers who were ready to do anything for the sake of possessing ancient metal money. Seriously about numismatics as a science, they started talking in the Renaissance, linking it with the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch.
It is Petrarch that researchers call the first numismatist. He was fond of antique money and, as the poet's contemporaries claimed, he amassed an impressive collection. Local viticulturists found a change in the fields and brought it to Petrarch, who bought them with pleasure.
Russian collectors
Numismatists were at all times, they are now. The most famous coin collectors in Russia are Andrei Fedorin, Igor Lavruk, Yuri Petrunin.
Andrey Fedorin is an expert in his field, he has been interested in collecting since the 70s of the last century. He is considered the owner of the largest collection of USSR coins in the country.
Passion for numismatics was passed on to him from his great-uncle, when he gave him a bag of change. Inside were pennies from 1926-1928. In an interview, Fedorin recalled that he wanted to collect all the missing denominations over the years. I didn't notice how I got carried away.
On March 12, 2016, on his 62nd birthday, the collector put up part of his collection for auction. 340 out of 412 lots were sold. The total amount of the sale is almost 31 million rubles.
Andrey Fedorin wrote several thematic books and compiled a complete numismatic catalog "Coins of the Land of the Soviets".
Igor Lavruk is the founder of the Coins and Medals company. It was he who held the first numismatic auction in Russia in 1996. The businessman does not hide that he became interested in collecting in the 3rd grade of the school. First he bought up the collections of his classmates, then he did the same with fellow students at the institute.
In the 1990s, when a difficult period began in the country, Igor Lavruk became a numismatist dealer, later he organized an auction and compiled a full-fledged color catalog for him in his own binding. Not every auction can boast its own high quality catalog.
Today, Igor Lavruk is one of the best experts who can determine the authenticity and market value of items from different eras. His portfolio includes hundreds of conducted auctions and prepared articles on numismatics.
Doctor of Medical Sciences Yuri Petrunin has been collecting metal money for several years. In the circles of numismatists, he is considered a professional with experience and listen to his opinion.
Petrunin wrote a series of thematic books. Readers note his scientific approach to the presentation of the material - the author cites only facts, operates with archival information and information from other sources, which does not raise doubts about authenticity.
How much do numismatists earn?
The amounts vary depending on the following factors:
- historical value;
- artistic value;
- condition;
- year of issue;
- circulation;
- rarity.
Every investor has their own priorities. Some are interested in Soviet money, others collect foreign trifles. The cost of individual lots often reaches 25-50 thousand dollars, and sometimes even exceeds these amounts.
If we analyze the growth in prices for investment coins, then in 2-3 years it increases by 50-100%. This is more profitable than deposits and the acquisition of certain types of shares.
Rare specimens
Rare products have a different price dynamics: the rarer an item is, the faster its value grows. A specific example is the Konstantinovsky ruble, made of silver shortly after the death of Alexander the First.
The coin weighing about 21 grams depicts Konstantin Romanov - he was supposed to ascend the throne, but lost to Nikolai Romanov. Silver money was minted, but they were not put into circulation and information about them was classified. Rubles were discovered by chance in the archive in 1871 - 8 pieces in total.
In the 2000s, two Konstantinovsky rubles left the auction - the cost of each exceeded 70 thousand dollars. According to experts, its current price exceeds $1 million.
Rarities do not necessarily date back to the 17th-18th centuries - in 1999 they were also minted. The starting price for individual denominations today is 150-200 thousand rubles.
Rarities include:
- 5 rubles issued by the Saint Petersburg Mint in 1999. Outwardly - an ordinary coin with a modern design. It is known that the circulation amounted to tens of thousands of copies, but numismatists have only two of them. Where are the others is the question. The minimum price of metal 5 rubles is 150 thousand;
- 5 kopecks issued in the same year by the same mint are even more expensive - 200 thousand rubles or more. The high price is justified by the fact that there is a single copy of the coin.
Where to donate?
There are other samples of interest to numismatists. To sell them at a real market value, you need to decide where to hand over rare coins. There are several options for selling collectible and commemorative samples:
