Home› U.S. Coin Forum

Funny thing happened in the shop today.

TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,384 ✭✭✭✭✭
in U.S. Coin Forum
A young boy came in with his dad to look at coins. When he pulled out a "Susan B. Anthony" in a 2x2 , I told him the price and he said, "Okay".
Because he was so happy to pick out his own coin, and willing to pay, I was elated.
His dad said , "Son, 15% mark up over face value for a collectible coin is a good deal."


I could not take it. I just gave it to him after hearing that.

Comments

  • agentjim007agentjim007 Posts: 6,256 ✭
    I knew you were a softy.
  • UnknownUnknown
    This content has been removed.
  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,482 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well done! image

    Successful BST transactions with 171 members. Ebeneezer, Tonedeaf, Shane6596, Piano1, Ikenefic, RG, PCGSPhoto, stman, Don'tTelltheWife, Boosibri, Ron1968, snowequities, VTchaser, jrt103, SurfinxHI, 78saen, bp777, FHC, RYK, JTHawaii, Opportunity, Kliao, bigtime36, skanderbeg, split37, thebigeng, acloco, Toninginthblood, OKCC, braddick, Coinflip, robcool, fastfreddie, tightbudget, DBSTrader2, nickelsciolist, relaxn, Eagle eye, soldi, silverman68, ElKevvo, sawyerjosh, Schmitz7, talkingwalnut2, konsole, sharkman987, sniocsu, comma, jesbroken, David1234, biosolar, Sullykerry, Moldnut, erwindoc, MichaelDixon, GotTheBug
  • winkywinky Posts: 1,671 ✭
    Proud of you. image
  • CoinZipCoinZip Posts: 3,253 ✭✭✭
    image

    Coin Club Benefit auctions ..... View the Lots

  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good plan!

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,781 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I don't think I could run a B&M, my profits would get sunk into me giving coins to kids who are into the hobby lol. >>



    Me too.


    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
  • silvergoldnutsilvergoldnut Posts: 456 ✭✭
    As a father of a son who is also getting into this hobby , I just wanted to say that was a classy thing to do and that boy will never forget that moment and I bet will keep that coin forever !
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • kazkaz Posts: 9,187 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well done! "Little" acts like that make a big impression.
  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,507 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • jonathanbjonathanb Posts: 3,621 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Many years ago I was in the local shop when a young boy -- possibly 6-8 years old -- asked the price of a silver certificate. The owner said that it was normally $1.50, but today they were on sale for half off.

    The expression on the kid's face was priceless!
  • dibdib Posts: 311 ✭


    << <i>a young boy -- possibly 6-8 years old -- asked the price of a silver certificate. The owner said that it was normally $1.50, but today they were on sale for half off. >>



    The boy replied back, "Great, I'll take 50 of them for $37.50!" image
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,384 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>a young boy -- possibly 6-8 years old -- asked the price of a silver certificate. The owner said that it was normally $1.50, but today they were on sale for half off. >>



    The boy replied back, "Great, I'll take 50 of them for $37.50!" image >>

    image I know , huh ? Our youth is a lot smarter than us old timers give them credit for, sometimes.
  • DBSTrader2DBSTrader2 Posts: 3,485 ✭✭✭✭
    Or he quickly pulled out his Apple cell phone, checked their value on-line, surveyed several on-line potential customers via social media, and had the certificate re-sold at a 400% mark-up before you could finish handing it to him..... kids these days!...image
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Really nice gesture..... bet the kid was fairly glowing.... Cheers, RickO
  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sweet !!! :-)
    Timbuk3
  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭✭
    You done good. For other dealers, this low cost way of building good will is a way to build a new collector base.image
    "You keep your 1804 dollar and 1822 half eagle -- give me rainbow roosies in MS68."
    rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,384 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The visitors who I tried to deal with while this father and son (and his 2 siblings) were in the shop don't think too highly of me image

    The follow up is in this thread , after Keets.
    The other guys in the shop that day

Leave a Comment

BoldItalicStrikethroughOrdered listUnordered list
Format
SpoilerCodeQuote
Heading 2Heading 1
Emoji
:):D:(;):/:o:s:p:'(:|B):#:*<3o:)>:)
Url
Image
Align leftAlign centerAlign rightToggle HTML viewToggle full pageToggle lights
Drop image/file
Home • U.S. Coin ForumComment As ...