"Im a coin collector".....

tallguybry

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"I'm a coin collector"..... (Updated 6/5 with pic!!)

Hey Hey,

I was dumping my latest two boxes last Thursday when a woman asked what I was doing with all of those coins. I explained:

"I'm a coin collector."

She told me she had a bunch of old coins at home that she has no use for. I asked if she would be interested in selling them. She said "yes". I gave her my cell number and asked her to call me.

Now this is the third time someone said they had "old coins". Neither person called me back.

I turned my cell phone on after work this evening and I had a new voicemail. It was the woman from the bank and she said she found the coins and wanted to know if I would like to stop over tomorrow. I called her back and we're going to try to meet up tomorrow after work.

I'll let you know if I buy them.

H$H!!
TGB
 

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cooper36

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Now this is the third time someone said they had "old coins". Neither person called me back.

Get their number next time.
Good luck on the silver!!!!
 

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crhstreetwalker

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I had the same scenario happen to me last week. I'll be seeing what the lead teller has for me tomorrow!
 

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good luck, and a little advise, try not to underbid on her coins too much, I think 15x face seems alright, my personal opinion of course.
 

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tallguybry

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good luck, and a little advise, try not to underbid on her coins too much, I think 15x face seems alright, my personal opinion of course.

I was thinking 10 to 15 times face myself....
 

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best of luck, I think you'll score a few goodies, after all, the teller sees most of the coins before you do!
 

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I went to dump some pennies this mornin' and the teller asked me if I was interested in some silver coins. I ended up buying five dimes, a quarter, a '64 half and a '67 half. This is the second time we have done this. Her son repairs vending machines and has some silver to sell as well. I pay 80% of melt.
 

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I know a teller that's looking to sell and/or consign over $100 face in 90% silver to me. Talking to her again this Friday, hopefully this works out well, I could use the extra cash.
 

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Good luck coin hunting I'm sure you'll find some good coins,maybe even gold ones.Happy hunting.
 

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tallguybry

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Hey Hey!!

Well, I picked up this group of coins for $80:

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Row 1 (L to R)

1. 1902-O Morgan Silver Dollar (90% Silver)
2. 1858-O Seated Liberty Half (90% Silver)
3. 1893 Colombian Exposition Half (90% Silver)
4. 1945-D Walking Liberty Half (90% Silver)
5. 1856 Seated Liberty Quarter (90% Silver)
6. 1891-S Seated Liberty Quarter (90% Silver)
7. 1891-S Seated Liberty Quarter (90% Silver)

Row 2 (L to R)
1. 1901 France 50 Centimes (83.5% Silver)
2. 1943 Great Britain Sixpence (50% Silver)

Row 3 (L to R)
1-3. Shield Nickels (there is a faint date showing on one)
4. Unknown date Buffalo Nickel

Row 4 (L to R)
1. 1793 Bermuda Penny
2. 1901-02 South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition Medalet (same size as a penny)

Row 5
1. 1994 Off Center Penny

Row 6

1-14. Misc "Funny Money"

The woman's Mom used to work at a bank. I'm pretty happy with my purchase. I plan on keeping the silver and eBay'ing the rest.

Enjoy!

H$H!!
TGB
 

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Solid Rolls

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Those are some down right beautiful coins!! Well done!!
 

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I'm just jealous looking at all those Seated Liberty coins. I only get dirty/confused looks whenever I tell someone that I'm a collector.
 

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