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Moderator
 United States
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There is probably more to the story, so I will reserve judgment. However, the story as-is makes me feel a little uneasy. Too many questions about the circumstances.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Did he do something unlawful? No, but bad ..... bad karma. What is the difference between someone who asks someone who doesn't know better, for coins that THEY know have value. And someone who over values coins to sell to someone who doesn't know better.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey do you guys have any coins you don't want ?  True story.....I have an old Mercedes 380 SEC in the garage and recently had someone stop by as I had the garage door open. Comes up to me and asks if he can have it. I just looked at him. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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United States
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Hey do you guys have any coins you don't want ? No.  |
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United States
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IF he lied to get the coins, by telling the neighbor the coins were going into his collection rather than his real intent which was to sell them, then yes, your friend obtained the coins under false pretenses. He took advantage of the good nature of his neighbor and used deception to make a profit, which is reprehensible and speaks volumes about his character. I would treat this friend with a great deal of caution in the future. There's no reason why he wouldn't scam you too if given the opportunity.
I hope they really going into his collection like he said. Time will show the truth.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Well he got them for FREE, so he essentially scammed the neighbor out, people have given me coins for free, but never a Morgan dollar or a half. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey do you guys have any coins you don't want ? no  no no uh... no..  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1512 Posts |
Hater's gonna hate. I don't think he did anything wrong by getting coins for FREE. Now if he lied to acquire the coins, well then, that would be a different story...
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Pillar of the Community
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Honestly, some neighbors are nicer than others.
Maybe he cut this guys grass or shoveled his driveway year after year for him?
Either way, he asked & was given the coins...
Hopefully he does keep them for his collection & won't sell them for a quick buck because they were from his neighbor.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey, closed mouths dont get fed... I just started a go fund me account for an ms 1889cc... fingers crossed, I need an upgrade!
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05/29/2015 3:31 pm
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United States
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I'm proud and happy to be a hater in this case, and that goes equally for someone who knowingly gives only face for silver. Maybe you can live with it, but I couldn't face the guy in the mirror after something like that.
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United States
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Honestly, some neighbors are nicer than others.
Maybe he cut this guys grass or shoveled his driveway year after year for him? Like I said, we need to know more about the circumstances before judging. This recipient may have been by the giver's side when they were unemployed or fighting cancer. It could be payback for the time they helped move in, paint the house, or build a garage. Maybe they are just good friends. Or maybe the recipient is just a dirty rotten scoundrel. Details are important. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't want to reveal too much about the recipient out of respect, but I'll say that he's younger than me, and I'm still in school, so this guy didn't do anything to help the neighbor. He just asked him and got the coins without paying face value. I'm careful about showing my coins to him, since this is the same guy I mentioned earlier who must be desperate for coins, as he was scammed twice on a clad half and a 1957 quarter by paying a ridiculous sum for them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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... A touch off subject but it jives... With my massive S&O inherited collection I can keep whatever I like technically but I want so much that is of substantial value that I will be keeping some for my effort of cataloging and selling and the rest I want I will asses a fair market value and pay the estate fairly. Especially since his widow (my step grandmother) is on social security. She keeps telling me to keep everything but I don't think she realizes the value. I gave her $1k last week and she almost fainted then tried to give me a few hundred back for my effort, lol. Point is, if you dont know the circumstances don't guess. & older people (if the neighbor was which is more than likely) love to give their stuff away especially at if they feel they are down to a few years or less... but there I go guessing about the circumstances  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would have offered the neighbor something - at least face value - for the coins. After all, would the neighbor offer the same face value in modern, non-collectible currency without anything in return?
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