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Dvorak Valued Member United States 55 Posts	Posted 12/19/2010 11:33 pm Well, I guess it had to happen sooner or later. Gift exchange with the in-laws was this weekend. My wife's sister saw a "Treasure Chest of Coins" listed in a catalog (Fingerhut) and thought it would make for a great gift for me. (You see where this is going?) Looked like a bunch of pennies when I peeked inside, but I didn't want to sit and go through them all in front of the company. Once they left I spread them out and discovered-3 worn out Mercury dimes (no 16-D, amazingly...), 1 War Nickel, 3 pretty worn buffalos, and a Liberty nickel and Indian cent that had seen some serious action. This was in addition to about 50 or so circulated wheats from the 40's & 50's. My wife asked if there was anything good, since she thought her sister spent some decent money on them. I told her I hoped she hadn't spent more than $10. She told me she thought her sister spent a lot more than that, maybe $50. Well, and this is probably completely wrong of me, I looked at their website and they list it at $69.99! I know, it's the thought that counts, right? I know I'm blessed to have a SIL that would spend that much of her hard-earned money on me. I just hope she doesn't ever ask me about it because I'm just not a very good liar--and my wife has threatened me that I can never tell her "What it was worth". Report this Post to the Staff

Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 12/19/2010 11:45 pm aw, sorry man, that sucks. I just checked finger-hut and their prices are like %400 over priced! Report this Post to the Staff
okiepb Pillar of the Community United States 1213 Posts	Posted 12/20/2010 12:08 am That does suck, but as you said, at least you have an in-law that thinks enough of you to get something special for you. Report this Post to the Staff
thai-vic Pillar of the Community Thailand 1509 Posts	Posted 12/20/2010 05:34 am As you say it's the thought that counts. New Year's resolution? Educate the family on buying coins for collectors. You, I'm sure, and me personally, would not want family members paying inflated prices on what seems like a bargain. Maybe for next year you could pass on gentle (or not so gentle) hints through your wife as to what may be a good, or not so good, buy. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 12/20/2010 10:55 am It is the thoght that counts so don't say anything. You don't have to be a liar but there are many other things you could say about them if asked. For example you might say those coins were great but unfortuately I have most of them already. Try explaining that the more advertised coins are usually the ones most collectors already have. Actually you really shouldn't have even said anything about the values to your wife. A gift is a gift and if we start putting costs, values, price tags on them, then the joy and fun of a gift gets sort of muddy. Ever notice how many people spend time taking the price tags off gifts. A gift is a gift, not an investment. Report this Post to the Staff
OneBowl Pillar of the Community United States 759 Posts	Posted 12/20/2010 11:01 am Practice... "It came from you, SIL, it's priceless!" :) And for all future birthdays and holidays, you'd like a junk Morgan or Peace dollar. That should minimize most financial exposure and keep the good feelings going. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187690 Posts	Posted 12/20/2010 11:03 am It is definitely the thought that counts. If pushed, you may get away with telling her that she "overpaid a bit" since she bought it from an organization that does not specialize in coins. Then direct her (or your wife) to a few of your favourite coin shops or online vendors. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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