Recent consignment to a YN ...... having fun!

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Lakesammman
Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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A golf buddy of mine has a 10 year old grandson who is really into coins. Had him over a few months ago and supplied him with some fun samples, boxes, etc.

Recently decided to send him a small bank bag of material, the deal being we split the proceeds 50:50. He is already well known in the local coin shops.

He's having a great time with them. Grandpa helped him develop a spreadsheet on Excel.

Thank you note arrived shortly afterwards - can't wait to see how he does. :)

Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.

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  • 2windy2fish
    2windy2fish Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That’s awesome Tim!
    Gonna be fun to watch him…if you ever get the opportunity be sure to bring him by my table someday, i’ll work a deal with him (heavily) in his favor.

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I love it and am certain you will keep this note.

    So...when should I expect to find a gift package containing the group of coins we discussed via PM last night?

    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,256 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Heart warming

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • MEJ7070
    MEJ7070 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Awesome! Good for both of you.

  • 1madman
    1madman Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    How many counterfeits got tossed into the bag? Those would probably teach some of the best lessons.

  • logger7
    logger7 Posts: 9,858 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The YNs need to spend some time under the tutelage of a seasoned professional in spite of the temptation of entrusting too much to novices.

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,050 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Another reason to love this hobby ☺️

  • BStrauss3
    BStrauss3 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Several of the YNs I know through the local coin clubs are now fully functioning adults and at least one is paying part of his Uni tuition via his dealing.

    -----Burton
    ANA 50+ year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
    Author: 3rd Edition of the SampleSlabs book, https://sampleslabs.info/
  • Coins3675
    Coins3675 Posts: 1,138 ✭✭✭✭
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    That's awesome you are helping out a YN!

    Successful Transactions With: JWP, DBSTrader2, greencopper, bretsan, ajaan, Ted1, Desert Coin, olah_in_MA

  • OAKSTAR
    OAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's how it's done. Spread the wealth, knowledge and experience with the YN.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • divecchia
    divecchia Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Simply priceless!!!

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,860 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great story!

    There is so much packed into this project that will benefit him in so many ways.

    • teach him about coins
    • teach him about tracking values
    • spreadsheet experience
    • experience in negotiating
    • face to face transactions
    • networking
    • researching things
    • letter-writing experience (those notes)
    • lesson about working for a financial return

    Whether he becomes a lifelong collector or not, those lessons will make a real difference in his life.

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