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Recent consignment to a YN ...... having fun!

LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,526 ✭✭✭✭✭

A golf buddy of mine has a 10 year old grandson who is really into coins. Had him over a few months ago and supplied him with some fun samples, boxes, etc.

Recently decided to send him a small bank bag of material, the deal being we split the proceeds 50:50. He is already well known in the local coin shops.

He's having a great time with them. Grandpa helped him develop a spreadsheet on Excel.

Thank you note arrived shortly afterwards - can't wait to see how he does. :)

"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.

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  • 2windy2fish2windy2fish Posts: 910 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That’s awesome Tim!
    Gonna be fun to watch him…if you ever get the opportunity be sure to bring him by my table someday, i’ll work a deal with him (heavily) in his favor.

  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,302 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I love it and am certain you will keep this note.

    So...when should I expect to find a gift package containing the group of coins we discussed via PM last night?

    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,154 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Heart warming

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • MEJ7070MEJ7070 Posts: 272 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome! Good for both of you.

  • 1madman1madman Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭✭✭

    How many counterfeits got tossed into the bag? Those would probably teach some of the best lessons.

  • logger7logger7 Posts: 9,203 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The YNs need to spend some time under the tutelage of a seasoned professional in spite of the temptation of entrusting too much to novices.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Another reason to love this hobby ☺️

  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,788 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Several of the YNs I know through the local coin clubs are now fully functioning adults and at least one is paying part of his Uni tuition via his dealing.

    -----Burton
    ANA 50+ year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
    Author: 3rd Edition of the SampleSlabs book, https://sampleslabs.info/
  • Coins3675Coins3675 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭

    That's awesome you are helping out a YN!

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,550 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's how it's done. Spread the wealth, knowledge and experience with the YN.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,698 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Simply priceless!!!

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
  • JBKJBK Posts: 16,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great story!

    There is so much packed into this project that will benefit him in so many ways.

    • teach him about coins
    • teach him about tracking values
    • spreadsheet experience
    • experience in negotiating
    • face to face transactions
    • networking
    • researching things
    • letter-writing experience (those notes)
    • lesson about working for a financial return

    Whether he becomes a lifelong collector or not, those lessons will make a real difference in his life.

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