Change for BIG change

[BrutalBeck]

Back in 1994. . .

After saving our loose change for awhile. I wanted to start collecting half-dollars. So, I go to the bank and ask to get my change back in as much half-dollars as I could get. I got 2 & a half rolls back. I get home, tear them open and WOW!!. . . 1 roll was all silver and the other roll was almost full too.

 

[Seener53]

So were you a good boy and stashed your silver or did you spend it on arcades and baseball cards?

 

[BrutalBeck]

Funny you should say that. Back in 94, I was 24 yrs old and was starting to collect football cards. I actually got in a financial bind and sold the coins for extra cash. I should have stashed them considering the price of silver these days. I just couldn't believe that I got a roll & a half of silver half-dollars that day.

 

[Easy]

Yes but did you get or keep any good cards? I'm a cardboard addict myself..

 

[Okie115]

I kept my 99 Upper Deck Ted Williams auto

 

[BrutalBeck]

I saved all my cards from Upper Deck Collectors Choice. I have alot of the greats from the 80s & 90s. Like Favre, Marino, Elway, etc. Even have rookie cards of Marshal Faulk & Emmit Smith. Tons of complete sets also.

 

[AdDicted2Ag]

One of my biggest regrets in life was selling my great grandmothers entire coin collection that she gave me at 10 years old for my birthday ... I don't even remember what was in there.. I do however remember the coin shop being ecstatic when i brought in the coins.. I most likely got ripped off, because i know i didn't get a lot of money.. she had been collecting her entire life as well.. Of course I spent the money on firecrackers, candy and fishing gear.. Jeeze I wish I knew what i gave those guys.. she was 98 years old when she gave them to me.. there had to be at least one seated and a few barbers in there.. Oh well.. When I give coins to my grandkids one day, you will be sure the parents wont let those kids sell them..

 

[CoinFetcher]

Giving a collection to a kid is NEVER a good idea.

A few coins - a start to their collection is great.