<< <i>Not to rain on the parade, I would have purchased the coins as well.
But are there free lunches in coins? In other words if a deal seems to good to be true... I think what another poster alluded to is the coins may have been hot. And if they are not then....
...in the past we have talked about dealers ripping buyers but is this a case in reverse? And I reiterate I would have done the same by buying and thinking about it later. >>
No free lunches, but there is better knowledge...
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MM had better hope that this pawn broker is NOT a CU member.
If he is, this could be the Mad Man's last score from that source.
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<< <i>MM had better hope that this pawn broker is NOT a CU member.
If he is, this could be the Mad Man's last score from that source. >>
The broker is not even a coin dealer. They deal in gold and silver, but will buy coins when they come in. As far as ripping the set, I asked "how much", they gave me a price and I bought it. No rip involved!
It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!
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I think it might, too. The lack of frost on part of the skirt might hold it back, but don't they give a little more leeway for 36-42 Walkers compared with, say 1960s JFKs?
<< <i>Went to a couple of coin shops today and found nothing! So I stopped by a small local pawn shop to see if they got any silver in. Looking around and they have nothing, but the pawn broker says he bought a year set and I can have it for $150. Well needless to say I jumped on it!! Here is the Walker and the Merc...
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There is something fishy about that Merc, it says IN COD WE TRUST
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I was thinking..... whoever sold it to the pawn shop broker had NO idea what they had..... and I'm sure the broker knew the person selling it knew less about it than they did. Considering he sold the set to you for $150, what do you think he paid them? I'm betting melt.. if not less.. a lot less.
I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ?
I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
I'm not at liberty to devulge that information. I can't give you guys all my secrets!!
It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!
I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
I'm not at liberty to devulge that information. I can't give you guys all my secrets!! >>
Of course he put on an act. If he got too excited, then he would tip off the pawnbroker, although I bet it took every ounce of energy for Marty to contain his excitement.
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<< <i>I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
I have had a bunch of PMs asking where the shop is, like I'm going to tell you vultures that!! Hell, I drive around for half an hour just to make sure I'm not being followed!!! I know there is a marketmaker here who would love to know where I shop for coins!!!
It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!
<< <i>I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
Then Marty whined and said "Puhlease! It's my birthyear! Have mercy on me and the price!" The glint in the madman's eyes almost gave it away, so he pulled out a hanky and pretended to wipe tears (yeah, right! Like MM ever has tears!) to hide the growing gleam in his eyes.
When you see Marty pull up to your store, better hide the good stuff in the back. Here, his wheels were spotted down the street from a Southside pawnbroker.
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<< <i>Not to rain on the parade, I would have purchased the coins as well.
But are there free lunches in coins? In other words if a deal seems to good to be true... I think what another poster alluded to is the coins may have been hot. And if they are not then....
...in the past we have talked about dealers ripping buyers but is this a case in reverse? And I reiterate I would have done the same by buying and thinking about it later. >>
No free lunches, but there is better knowledge...
I'd give you the world, just because...
Speak to me of loved ones, favorite places and things, loves lost and gained, tears shed for joy and sorrow, of when I see the sparkle in your eye ...
and the blackness when the dream dies, of lovers, fools, adventurers and kings while I sip my wine and contemplate the Chi.
If he is, this could be the Mad Man's last score from that source.
<< <i>MM had better hope that this pawn broker is NOT a CU member.
If he is, this could be the Mad Man's last score from that source. >>
The broker is not even a coin dealer. They deal in gold and silver, but will buy coins when they come in. As far as ripping the set, I asked "how much", they gave me a price and I bought it. No rip involved!
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seems maybe you should visit this guy more often
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<< <i><< nice buy, mm. is the nickel a variety 1 or 2? >>
Difference??? >>
He might be referring to the Rev of 1940 variety.
Russ, NCNE >>
what russ said.
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The Walker wont Cam (no chill on the sun)
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<< <i>I think the walker will cam at PCGS. >>
I think it might, too. The lack of frost on part of the skirt might hold it back, but don't they give a little more leeway for 36-42 Walkers compared with, say 1960s JFKs?
Wow
I mean really WOW
I mean, really, really, really WOW
<< <i>Went to a couple of coin shops today and found nothing! So I stopped by a small local pawn shop to see if they got any silver in. Looking around and they have nothing, but the pawn broker says he bought a year set and I can have it for $150. Well needless to say I jumped on it!! Here is the Walker and the Merc...
There is something fishy about that Merc, it says IN COD WE TRUST
<< <i>There is something fishy about that Merc, it says IN COD WE TRUST >>
Maybe it was an East Coast coin!!!
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<< <i>There is something fishy about that Merc, it says IN COD WE TRUST >>
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Nice pick up, but what's up with the fish worship?
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Wow!!
Beautiful rip!!
I wish I could find things like this...!!
If that thing CAMs at PCGS, that will be the find of the century!!
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I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ?
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<< <i>Very nice score indeed Marty.....
I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
I'm not at liberty to devulge that information. I can't give you guys all my secrets!!
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<< <i>Very nice score indeed Marty.....
I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
I'm not at liberty to devulge that information. I can't give you guys all my secrets!! >>
Of course he put on an act. If he got too excited, then he would tip off the pawnbroker, although I bet it took every ounce of energy for Marty to contain his excitement.
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<< <i>I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
I'll bet he didn't whip out his camera phone.
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What's even crazier is the person who pawned those coins could have put them on ebay and got a lot more than the pawn shop gave them.
People's stupidity is truely a wonder.
So YOU are the one who circles the block for 30 minutes every day!
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<< <i>I'm curious if when he told you how much....did you immediately say 'I'll take it" or put on a little show first and act like you were thinking about it ? >>
I'll bet he didn't whip out his camera phone.
Russ, NCNE >>
I was thinking the same thing.
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Marty showed them to me at a local hang out.
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Then Marty whined and said "Puhlease! It's my birthyear! Have mercy on me and the price!"
The glint in the madman's eyes almost gave it away, so he pulled out a hanky and pretended to wipe tears (yeah, right! Like MM ever has tears!) to hide the growing gleam in his eyes.
Poor dealer actually had a bit of a heart
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My guess is that the police are looking for them.
<< <i>Beautiful coins.
My guess is that the police are looking for them. >>
My thoughts exactly.
Hoot
<< <i>Beautiful coins.
My guess is that the police are looking for them. >>
Now why would you say that? I have seen people bring rolls of silver unc coins into the bank, or cash in $1000 bills at the bank.