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$140,000 sounds high, but still amusing!
MrEureka
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I found this adorable letter when cleaning out my files today. It didn't make the cut this time, but thought I'd share it here before sending it to the shredder.
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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Worth (the same as) every penny
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I don't like being put in the role of "ruthless dream crusher" either, but it comes with the job of numismatist.
And you did not jump on that opportunity???? Ah, c'mon Andy!
bob
WHAT?
You didn't buy it?
Or did you?
Seems to be a steal at that price
BHNC #203
Thanks Andy. I will refer all future questions to you. You can put them in your file , as needed.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
If someone will pay $140,000, they'll pay $145,000.
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Whoever it was is probably still going outside and checking their mailbox for a reply.
Some "friend"!
When did you receive it?
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
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Kind of makes you wonder where the $140k number came from....
Was it based on a recent (at that time) sale of something else?
Did they say to themselves...."I bet I could get $150k, but I don't want to be greedy. $140k....yeah, that's the number."
I think I replied. I certainly meant to. The letter seemed like it was written by a very sincere 10 year old, and they deserved an answer.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
You blocked out Laura's name.....
Andy I agree with you that it was likely a curious child. The only other option would be that it was from a mentally ill adult and more than likely they would send the coin to you insured for the 140k. Capthenway tells stories about things like that from when he was at ANACS.
"Why coin dealers drink part MMXl".......
Thanks for sharing....
POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
The same stories are posted on Facebook now every day.
The writing and phraseology lead me to believe it is not a ten year old....It may indeed be an 'honest' inquiry, but not having a telephone or email address, and yet, 'I can give you a call back....' is strange. I would give them an answer, but it would stipulate viewing the coin prior to any decision... and, I am sure, the ensuing evaluation would be bad news for the writer. Cheers, RickO