1995 proof sets $5.00 each

route66

I'm feeling a little guilty. I was at the Garage Sale in Indianapolis over the weekend and was nosing around. One of the sellers [male in his 40's] was cleaning house and was selling everything out. He had 1 1997 proof set and 5 1995 sets in original packaging, and wanted $5.00 each. I bought them. As I don't collect proof sets, I didn't know which ones from the 80's and 90's were worth a lot, but knew they were worth at least $7-8.00 each. I also knew there were certain dates that were worth a lot more, but I didn't know which ones. He asked me if he sold them too cheap. I told him I thought they were probably $2.00 too cheap. That's how the deal ended. The next day, another person told me they were the 2 dates from the 90's worth the most. Turns out a lot more. I do feel guilty, but I also know dealers and collectors cherry pick from each other. Should I feel guilty

CarlWohlforth

No.

You made an offer. It was accepted. Neither the buyer or seller knew everything about the market for those items. No problem.

aRabidChipmunk

I don't think you should feel guilty. To the best of your knowledge, you were offering him a fair deal and he thought he was getting a fair deal out of it as well.

Sometimes things like that happen.

FrattLaw

If it'll make you feel better, I'll give you $10 for the 1997 and that way you won't feel that only he got ripped off.

Michael

richbeat

I wouldn't lose sleep over it. You were being honest to the best of what you could remember. It's not like you knew you were pulling one over on him. At the same time, all he had to do was a little research as to their value, and set his price accordingly.

Russ

You have nothing to feel guilty about. And, I'll up Frattlaw's offer to $11.

Russ, NCNE

route66

Thanks for the offer guys, but I think I'll keep them. As for him doing a little research, all he had to do was go to the 2 or 3 coin dealers set up there and ask them. I'm also suprised the dealers didn't discover them as I bought them in the middle of the day. And they were right on top of his table.

route66

Also, what makes the 95 worth so much. The mintages aren't that far off. Steve

airplanenut

If someone asks a price, then should be content with it. If they are content, why should either party feel bad... even if you knew you were getting a bargain?

Trooper

Wow
I feel better now...Great Grab

Rampage

<< <i>Wow
I feel better now...Great Grab >>



WOW!!! That was fantastic. Hopefully, the coin is in the holder.

$15.50......I will buy all they have for $15.50.

Trooper

Rampage
Yes it came in the holder, just like the other one I bought. To bad there's no more.....