The owner(s) of those Gold St. Gaudens at Christmas time...
joeykoins
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You know the story. Each Christmas, Gold Coins get dropped into the Salvation Army kettles. How many of you think that these people are collectors? or do you think they are just rich and generous in giving? Thanks in advance -joey
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I don't want to be cynical but I suspect the coins are planted to gather media attention.
If I could afford to donate this, I would think I would be better to sell and give them the money, thinking that I might get the actual value and not leave it to chance.
I would not be surprised. Probably done at least once. BTW this is an opinion.
I lived in Seattle for 20 years... and every year someone would put an AGE in a Salvation Army kettle....never thought of it being a stunt... The Salvation Army is a charity I always donate to and consider it to be above such things. They are truly a charitable organization and help so many in need. Cheers, RickO
I agree with ricko.
Even a cynic like me believes they are genuine donations.
Personally I would never donate anonymously since I'd miss out on the tax deduction.
Whenever I think of the Salvation Army kettles around Christmas, I think of that movie with Bob Hope, " The Lemon drop Kid". Very amusing Holiday movie with the song, Silver Bells. and of course, the kettles playing a big part of the movie. Check it out.
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.i think it's fake news. (tongue implanted firmly in cheek)
Not likely coin collectors, imo, but simply a good way to donate a large amount of money (value) anonymously.
A coincidence but one of our local cable channels showed "The Lemon Drop Kid" last night (December 11).
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Another week or so and the annual Gold Coin drop in Seattle should make the news...usually Christmas week. Cheers, RickO
Yep, ours already has sprouted up in Chicago.
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.In my old hometown of Kankakee, IL the local Salvation Army gets either a AGE or a gold Maple Leaf in the kettle every year. They usually sell it to the local coin shop for cash. Its a yearly thing there.
Yep... it appears there are quite a few locales that experience this Christmas cheers..... Cheers, RickO
Did you guys hear about the guy who called a Wal-Mart in Tennessee I think about a week ago and anonomously paid off ALL layaways at that store. Total was just shy of $50k
Maybe, but unlikely, that person could be Sam Walton himself?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I wonder if anyone ever dropped a slabbed coin into the kettle. Thereby protecting it from damage/marks to protect it's value. Can't see dropping in there a potential MS 70 by a uninformed donor.
Yes, Your comment refers back to my original post! Do you think any people that drop the preverbal Gold coin into the kettle are an actual collector? Then, to answer your question, who knows? Never heard of any slabs dropped into these kettles? Presuming, the person in charge of the kettle wouldn't allow it?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I would estimate the number of non-collectors who own a Saint to be quite low.
For what it's worth, You and me have almost the same amount of posts? Just noticed.
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Sam Walton has been dead for a long time. At the time of his death I am pretty sure he was the richest person in the world. If I remember correctly after his death his 3 kids instantly became 3 of the top 5 richest people in the world.
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Doubtful it was a Wal-Mart big wig. The story stated that the generous benefactor called the store manager to make the arrangements then had an assistant personally drop off a check to the store. Maybe though. $50k is very cheap advertising for such a viral story.
What a brilliant marketing scheme. If someone started paying off random Walmart's layaways I would assume people might choose Walmart over Target, etc... if there is a slim chance someone might pay them off for you.
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