Record-Breaking Sales of Ladder Notes

• 20BillSoldfor20BillSoldfor7,000+
  • Serial Number: *01234567* (perfect ascending ladder)
  • Grade: PCGS 68 PPQ (near-perfect condition)
  • Auction House: Heritage Auctions (2024)
• 10BillSoldfor10BillSoldfor2,500
  • Serial Number: *76543210* (descending ladder)
  • Grade: PMG 66 EPQ (uncirculated with exceptional paper quality)

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What Makes Ladder Notes So Valuable?

1. Types of Ladder Serial Numbers

Type	Example	Rarity Tier
Perfect Ascending	01234567	Ultra Rare (1 in 96M bills)
Perfect Descending	76543210	Ultra Rare
Partial Ladder	0123xxxx	Rare (1 in 10,000)
Reverse Ladder	45678901	Semi-Rare

2. Condition & Certification Premiums

• Uncirculated (MS 63+): 500-1000% over face value
• Certified by PCGS/PMG: Adds 200-400% premium
• Star Notes with Ladders: 10x multiplier

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Step-by-Step Identification Guide

1. Serial Number Analysis

• Check for sequences:
  • Ascending: 01234567, 12345678
  • Descending: 98765432, 87654321
  • Bookend Ladders: 01234000, 000043210
• Avoid “fake” ladders:
  • *12340056* (not true ladder)
  • *01020304* (radar, not ladder)

2. Condition Grading (DIY)

• Uncirculated:
  • No folds, crisp corners, original sheen
• About Uncirculated (AU):
  • 1 light fold, bright color
• Circulated (Valueless as ladder):
  • Multiple folds, stains, tears

3. Certification Worth It?

• If bill is:
  • True perfect ladder + uncirculated → YES ($30 fee)
  • Partial ladder/circulated → NO

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Where to Sell for Maximum Profit

1. Premium Marketplaces

Platform	Fees	Best For
Heritage Auctions	15%	Record-breaking notes
eBay	12.9%	Quick sales (<$5k)
Banknote Forum	0%	Private collector deals

2. Negotiation Tactics

• For $5k+ notes:
  *”This PMG-certified 01234567 note has 3 competing offers – bids close Friday.”*
• For raw notes:
  “I’ll accept 20% below certified comps since it’s uncertified.”

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Real-World Case Studies

1. The “7,000”7,000″20 Bill Breakdown

• Serial: 01234567
• Grade: PCGS 68 PPQ
• Sale History:
  • 2019: $1,200 (raw)
  • 2022: $3,500 (PCGS 65)
  • 2024: $7,200 (PCGS 68)

2. How a 10BillBecameWorth10BillBecameWorth2,500

• Serial: 76543210
• Key Factors:
  • Star note (replacement bill)
  • Descending ladder
  • Original bank strap found

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Pro Tips Most Collectors Won’t Share

1. Check New Bills at Banks:
   • Order fresh 1/1/5 straps – ladders often appear in sequential packs.
2. Foreign Currency Bonus:
   • Canadian “01234567” notes sell for 50x face value.
3. Error+Ladder Combos:
   • A 1billwithinkerror+ladderserial=1billwithinkerror+ladderserial=15k+ value.

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Avoid These Costly Mistakes

• Don’t:
  • Write on the bill (even lightly)
  • Attempt cleaning (destroys premium)
  • Store in PVC holders (causes chemical damage)
• Do:
  • Use currency sleeves ($5/100 on Amazon)
  • Track serials in the CoolSerial Numbers app

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“Ladder Note” Checklist

(Print & keep in wallet)

✅ Perfect Ascending: 01234567
✅ Perfect Descending: 76543210
✅ Partial Ladder: 0123xxxx or xxxx3210
✅ Star Note + Ladder: Instant 10x value
✅ Uncirculated Condition: No folds, bright

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