I Kind Of Lost My Love For Collecting Coins. ..

I learned a long time ago that it isn't the coins (or any other objects we collect) that upsets you, its some of the people you have to deal with.

Why not try a different aspect of coin collecting?

Don't let small people bring you down:

Romans 5:3-4: Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

I agree with pcunix and zeil, Don't let these types of people bring you down. There are a lot of really good honest people on CCF, maybe that will give you some comfort. My suggestion is stick with it. I recently bought a 1796 French 5 Centimes and some Whitman Lincoln Cent books from a guy... he said the French coin was an error, and me not dealing with world coins very much took his word for it. I spent $30 on it. Turns out it's not an error coin and is only worth maybe $5 I'm not sure he did it to take advantage of me, I think he just didn't know what he was dealing with. the Whitman books had something spilled on it and when I removed the coins from the books 90% of them had verdigris. Very disappointing. Yeah I didn't spend much, but I really think if your going to sell, you should know your product as best you can. This discouraged me quite a bit too. But I took it as a lesson learned and now have more tools in my box when doing future deals which is a win in my opinion. You know in your heart you didn't steal those things, but it's still frustrating and disheartening when someone makes an accusation like that. You should go to sleep knowing YOU did nothing wrong and take pride in the way you carry yourself. People that have done things like that lady did have likely done them to others as well, and they can't get away with it forever. Don't let a couple bad apples spoil a wonderful hobby for you.

I assume English is not your first language, but it sounds like this pawn shop woman has a screw or two loose. What self respecting pawn shop owner doesn't know the value of gold and silver?

Did I understand correctly that you have a pawn loan with her for $600?

I would just take a break for now. Then, when you come back it will be like a fresh start. It would be good to clear your mind of this encounter.

It's a sad comment, that a pawn store owner would stoop so low! Accuse someone of stealing, and never tell them what it is they're suppose to of taken. It's very very sad, the mind games and manipulation some people use. The ruse to have you help sell, sounds to much like a set up. Especially when the person keeps putting you off, until they make accusations. Hopefully you'll find a better and more support group of people to share your interests with!! Hopefully in a short while your name will be cleared. I know it must be highly stressful, being blind sided like that. Please let us know how things turn out.

Pertinax Thanks for that post. We all need to be careful all the time.