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Pillar of the Community
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You could go and talk to the local police about him. You may not press charges, but at least the cops will know there's a thief in the neighborhood.
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 Korea, Republic Of
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Thanks everyone for all the advice. I asked my "collector friend" if he had taken it by accident. The "collector friend"'s reply was: "Dude, there are more than just one 1944 merc out there. I just happen to have the same kind of coin as the one you lost." Obviously, he lost the chance to be honest and ask for forgiveness.  Now, with the "collector friend" disagreeing with my rightful ownership of the Merc, I really have no way to get that coin back. I do not have any photos of the dime or the 2x2 it was originally housed in. I haven't got any evidences to say that it is my dime. Lesson learned: always take good pictures of your coins if it is valuable/ means a lot to you. It will come in handy one day.  I was actually the one to get the "collector friend" into collecting. I've taught the "collector friend" many valuable collecting tips and information, went to coin shops with the "collector friend," and I've even given some of my coins to the "collector friend" to get him hooked in collecting. I am now left with feelings of disappointment. I feel betrayed.  |
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Valued Member
United States
102 Posts |
I'm very doubtful that he took it. I don't think anyone has the gall to steal something dear to you and then show it to you as theirs. Could you have misplaced it? Is it on the floor somewhere, under a book, under the bed? It's non-sentimental value is $2, not worth losing a friendship over, and his behavior doesn't sound like he is being malicious. I would search everywhere possible first, and see if any family members could have taken or spent it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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a simple "hey when you were gathering your purchase coins you didn't happen to grab my special merc by accident did you?" would probably be the best non-confrontational way to handle things. I agree with Wade. There's always a chance that there was a simple mis-understanding. The reaction to a question like this will tell you everything you ned to know about your friend. |
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Korea, Republic Of
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He asked me if I'd sell that 1944 Merc to him; that's why I explained to him that it was very special and I would never sell it. I made that clear.
Crystal clear.
From the pictures of the coin the details (the wear, tone, and some wax residue on the coin) all point to mine. Replaced in a brand new 2x2 holder, yet my exact descriptions that I wrote in the original holder are written word-for-word there on the replaced holder. Just don't have evidence to prove it. I couldn't have misplaced that one-- it went straight back to my 2x2 box after showing.
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Valued Member
United States
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I'm very doubtful that he took it. I don't think anyone has the gall to steal something dear to you and then show it to you as theirs. Could you have misplaced it? Is it on the floor somewhere, under a book, under the bed? It's non-sentimental value is $2, not worth losing a friendship over, and his behavior doesn't sound like he is being malicious. I would search everywhere possible first, and see if any family members could have taken or spent it. I am sorry, I respect your opinion but disagree with it he obviously took the coin, you stated it is not worth loosing a friendship over THEIR is no friendship. that ship sailed and sunk when he pocketed this mans coin. to me..it matters not if the value is 1 cent or a million dollars...theft is theft..a thief is a thief I will get flamed for this....punch him in the nose! it will not settle anything, some times a man gotta do what a man gotta do! OK.....FLAME ON!!! Edited by frodo
05/26/2014 12:25 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Matteproof............... Quote:
Deep internal conflict here.
"To choose friendship or Merc, that is the question!" You do what you need to do......... If I were in your shoes...... He is not your friend...... Doubt you will get your Dime back.... The idea of him ever being in my home, turns my stomach. Cheats, lairs, thieves are a "DIME" a dozen. Dump him ... and then get over it.  |
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Australia
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Let's say for argument's sake you forgive him.
What tells you that he will not repeat a similar case like this again?
My partial coin collection http://www.omnicoin.com/collection/gxseriesMy numismatics articles and collection: http://www.gxseries.com/numis/numis_index.htmRegularly updated at least once a month. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7641 Posts |
Friends do not steal from friends.
Since you confronted him and he denied the theft then you have choices to make.
Let it slide or call him a liar.
The friendship has the huge cloud over it no matter what you do.
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
Again, I'm sorry this happened to you. I'm glad you tried to fix things but sorry that it didn't go well.
Personally, I find unacknowledged betrayal impossible to forget. There are better people in the world than your former friend. A lot of them show up here every day.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
Through out life you will find that friends will come and go and it appears it's time for this one to go. Sorry for both of your losses.
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Valued Member
United States
335 Posts |
All of the above makes me trepidatious to show my collection to anyone, really - better to be like Scrooge McDuck & dive into my hoard alone.  Edited by zookr
05/26/2014 9:12 pm
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Valued Member
United States
352 Posts |
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ll of the above makes me trepidatious to show my collection to
anyone, really - better to be like Scrooge McDuck & dive into my hoard alone.
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Valued Member
United States
113 Posts |
Sounds like the friendship is over and your coin is gone. I wouldn't hesitate to let others in your community know that he can't be trusted. Rough lesson, I know. I'm sorry for both losses.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've had a few difficult situations in my life, as I suppose all of you have. But I can name several friends that I've kept in contact with for more than 50 years. Family is even closer. Lose a dime and discover a man's character, I say is a bargain. In the end it is all ashes. You'll know who not to trust when the chips are down. A man's wealth is not so much determined by what he retains as by what he can afford to give away. Go to a person you love and make a lifetime memory involving a coin. I don't have a wife or children, but my nieces and nephews get lots of coins and stories. (A Sacagawea dollar means more when you share popcorn and a video of the Lewis and Clark expedition.) You can't take it with you, but you can give it away. You were wronged. Get over it, and go out and do right. |
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