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So I just spent $85 on a 3CN piece at the flea market.
I got home and realized it wasn't in my pockets, or in my car. Needless to say, I'm very mad at myself for losing a coin, even if it wasn't a 1909-S VDB or anything. I don't have the dealer's phone number to call him back and ask if I left it there. This is the first bad experience I've had with coins in a while, and it sucks.
My dad also gave me a funny look after I told him that a nickel I bought was $50. That kind of irritated me too.
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Reminds me of the time my daughter just HAD to have a pair of $ 60 jeans......
After leaving the mall, we asked her where was the bag with the jeans.....
You wanna guess? No, it was not still on the bench....
She wears $ 20 jeans now......
MM
Edited by morganman
07/29/2007 4:31 pm
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Sorry to hear about that. I totally empathize. TimJing, what year and grade was it?
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I'm still furious. Ahhhhh... I had such a good time otherwise. If it weren't for me losing that thing, I'd be in such a good mood right now...
And it was an 1876 in AU. Beautiful coin too.
Edited by TimJing
07/29/2007 4:52 pm
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Did look in your car, maybe you dropped it there? Try going back and retracing your steps.
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Yeah, I looked in my car, and under my seat and stuff. I looked around my house and my desk in case it might've fallen out of my pocket randomly, but I really don't think it did. I honestly don't remember it being in my pocket while I was actually at the flea market though. Now that I think about it, it was either pickpocketed from me (does that even happen) or I simply left it on my coin dealer's desk. If so, I can just go back next week and find out what's what.
I'm calming down now, though. I don't want to let something stupid like this Ruin my day. I'll just use it as a learning experience (put all non-pocket change coins in a zipper pocket!) and hopefully this can be avoided altogether in the future.
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You probably left it at the dealer. Hopefully he'll be there next week. I've sometimes paid for stuff and then completely forgot to take the object until the clerk said something.
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Yeah, hopefully I did. I'll check back next week.
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Sorry to hear about that. That a lot of money to lose. Check back with the guy next week.
I've put a nice coin item in my pocket and gotten mix with regular change, then accidentally gave the coin away as I was giving someone change for a purchase.
Now I carry a tiny sack in pocket if I am going somewhere that I may find a coin to buy. I put it in the tiny sack seperate from any loose and it's never happened again. Also watch for holes in your pockets. If I forget my sack I'll put it in my wallet where there'a a little zipper pocket and then slip it in there.
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I really hope you find your coin! If not, you just have to let it go. I have goofed up in much bigger ways, more than a few times, when I really wished I could turn the clock back a day to fix things.
Also I had a similar experience with my Dad. Back about 1970, when I was a kid and excited about coins, my Dad ridiculed me for paying 50 cents for a high grade steel cent. "How could anyone be stupid enough to pay 50 cents for a penny?" The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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It probably is with the dealer, but to play it safe double check your pockets, cuffs, or anywhere before you wash your clothes.
Sometimes when I wear jeans I accidentally put stuff in that little pocket above the front pocket and think I lost it only to have it show up in the washing machine. FYI, a $50 bill does not like Tide detergent or my washing machine (Doh!)
P.S. You can't be stupid because according to my wife I already have dibs on that title.
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I love you guys, and this forum. It feels like a family, it's awesome. Thanks everyone for your input.
I've decided on getting a fanny pack for putting my coins in.
Just kidding! One of those things would look silly on a 16-year old dude.
Edited by TimJing
07/29/2007 11:40 pm
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TimJing, was it in a 2 x 2 holder? Usually that's how raw coins come, make them considerably more bulky than pocket change. What you should do every time is ask for a bag to put them in.
And if you know you might be coin shopping a fanny pack isn't a bad idea.
As far as your father not understanding, I'm afraid that's how the hobby goes. I'm 33 years old and still a couple of my coworkers say I'm "retarded" for spending the amount of money I do on coins. It's pure ignorance.
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I feel so terrible for you, losing the coin. It's awful to lose something that you not only really liked, but cost a lot of money. I really hope that you did leave it with the dealer, and that he's got it safely put aside for you for the next time you see him.
As to the fanny pack, who cares about how silly it does or doesn't look? I love the things, even though I know they probably look retarded on a round thirty-something female. They're useful, and what else matters?
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Tim, what are you talking about? The ladies love the fanny packs  |
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