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Pillar of the Community
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Ladies and Gentlemen of the CCF, I need you opinion. I've never been in this predicament before and need guidance. I may be dealing with a minor that is also a member. We are attempting to trade US State Quarters for Canadian Provincial Quarters. I am forwarding him 10 to compensate him for his 10. My concerns are: is this appropriate if he is a miner, should the parents be notified, and is this an honorable practice? Presently coins will be received and I am currently of the opinion I should return them to avoid any perceived impropriety. Thoughts please. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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im a minor and I deal with members all of the time with no problems.
i think it'll be alright
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Valued Member
United States
297 Posts |
I also am a minor, usually when I trade the other person just asks if my parents are ok with it or they talk to them via telephone
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2120 Posts |
id say one for one trades are alright.
It also has to do with age/maturity. I've met 15 year olds that are sufficiently mature and adults my age that act like they are 16, no offense 16 year olds... but you know... I think just being into collecting coins at that age shows some level of maturity and wouldn't worry about it unless it starts involving large transactions.
I understand your caution though... this day and age parents will slap you with a law suit so fast you'll have pennies coming out your ears.
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Valued Member
United States
335 Posts |
For what it's worth, I'd want to give my okay before Coinman1014 made a trade with anyone. That's one reason why he can't be messaged directly; anyone who wants to send him a PM has to send it to me instead.
On a related topic, I really like the strict moderation here. I never worry about him being on this forum, even if I'm not at the computer.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1418 Posts |
It's fine. It's the kid's coins, and if the parents get mad, that's their problem to get over.
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Moderator
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Keep in mind, a minor cannot legally enter into a contract. Dealing with a minor means they can walk away with your coins, and you can't do a thing about it.
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Valued Member
United States
335 Posts |
That's called "larceny by deception" and it's illegal for minors to do it as well. Just because they can't enter into contracts doesn't mean they are allowed to steal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1418 Posts |
 Stealing has no age limit. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
851 Posts |
I have done trades/transactions in total of more than $2500 with other members and I'm only 17. I don't think it should be a problem.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Agreed with all the other posts. My parents don't care that I buy and sell online, as they know I won't do anything idiotic and it presents a good source of income for me. If my parents paid for my coins it might be a different story... I've bought and sold many coins here and on ebay, and have never had a single problem. Edited by wheatguy
07/28/2010 4:26 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks gang, he just emailed me and he's 26.  Don't sweat it man. I was 47 when I joined the CCF but my profile said I was 13 years old for over a year until I finally figured out how to fix it. I have dealt with some of our teen aged members before and had absolutely no problems at all. In fact every transaction I have ever made here has been problem free. Edited by Tim Stroud
07/28/2010 5:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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In my experience here, all of the young numismatists have been very mature.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1080 Posts |
I applaud your caution. I would definitely encourage trading e-mails through the parents. Better to be safe. If you rip off a kid you look bad. If you give a kid too good a deal you look suspect.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sorry for the panic attack. Not only did everybody provide great comments that helped to ease my apprehension, I feel much better about the forum. You hit every one of my concerns about legal issues. Maybe I was approaching this from the wrong angle, maybe I'm the one that should seek protection. Lord knows they're a 100 fold more computer savvy than I ever will be.  To all our Major and not so major, minor members, you're way ahead of me when I was your age. I didn't start collecting until I was 21. Even then I took major breaks. |
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Posted 07/28/2010 11:28 am
