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holeinone1972 · July 23, 2008 6:21AM

I was in line at the bank and some old lady cashed in 50 morgan and peace dollars, I asked her to sell them to me, she looked at me like I was from Mars.

I went to that teller and asked for them, she smiled and said NO CHANCE!

UUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHH I tried politely and quietly to tell the old lady they were worth more than $1 dollar but she did not want to hear it.

UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH so close but yet so far.

Rob

19Lyds · July 23, 2008 6:22AM

And you wonder how dealers can possibly turn a profit!

ziggy29 · July 23, 2008 6:23AM

Being a teller doesn't pay all that well, but the bennies can be first-rate...

Rob790 · July 23, 2008 6:25AM

Why didn't you offer her more than face?? You should have just said, "I'll give you $5 a piece for them."

She might think you're crazy but she's not stupid, $5 is better than $1.

She would have though she was taking candy from a baby.

Tyler1924S · July 23, 2008 6:25AM

That's extremely frustrating, and she just got taken big time by the bank teller. The bank teller (who told you NO CHANCE), should have informed her of their real value.

DNADave · July 23, 2008 6:26AM

I would literally lose sleep tonight. I also might cry.

holeinone1972 · July 23, 2008 6:29AM

<< Why didn't you offer her more than face?? You should have just said, "I'll give you $5 a piece for them."

She might think you're crazy but she's not stupid, $5 is better than $1.

She would have though she was taking candy from a baby. >>

I did offer her more, but I did not want to cause a scene either, as I was in my work uniform.

UUUGGGHHH

Rob790 · July 23, 2008 6:29AM

So the cashier puts in $50 and sells them for $20x50 = $1000.....

LOL, that old lady should have listened to you. I mean she must have hard times cashing in those dollars BUT she still didn't want to hear your "conspiracy" theory.

I guess the jokes on her.... it's sad.

ambro51 · July 23, 2008 6:29AM

Well, at least you didnt overhear the teller saying "wow, this ones a 93 S, and this ones a 89 CC, and WOW, this ones an 1895"

I think I would have run in front of a train at that point.............

Rob790 · July 23, 2008 6:30AM

<< 

<< Why didn't you offer her more than face?? You should have just said, "I'll give you $5 a piece for them."

She might think you're crazy but she's not stupid, $5 is better than $1.

She would have though she was taking candy from a baby. >>

I did offer her more, but I did not want to cause a scene either, as I was in my work uniform.

UUUGGGHHH >>

Well, I don't know. She must think you're some crazy person. I know how you feel.

ziggy29 · July 23, 2008 6:31AM

<< Well, at least you didnt overhear the teller saying "wow, this ones a 93 S, and this ones a 89 CC, and WOW, this ones an 1895" >>

A business strike 1895, no less...

tahoe98 · July 23, 2008 6:32AM

<< Why didn't you offer her more than face?? You should have just said, "I'll give you $5 a piece for them."

She might think you're crazy but she's not stupid, $5 is better than $1.

She would have though she was taking candy from a baby. >>

unless her ol' man just happens to be a collector that enlightens her on a daily basis of what to look for.

ambro51 · July 23, 2008 6:34AM

You should hang around the front door there tomorrow, Shes bringing in a box of old double eagles.......$20 each, ya know

Rob790 · July 23, 2008 6:35AM

<< Well, at least you didnt overhear the teller saying "wow, this ones a 93 S, and this ones a 89 CC, and WOW, this ones an 1895"

I think I would have run in front of a train at that point............. >>

Heritage will soon be auctioning a couple rolls of high grade mint state 95, 93-s and 89-cc ... totaling exactly 50 pieces found by a lucky cashier..... details to follow.

holeinone1972 · July 23, 2008 6:35AM

If I did not have my uniform on, I would have been more persistent, but I dont need to be on tv.

Rob

NumisOxide · July 23, 2008 6:36AM

<< I was in line at the bank and some old lady cashed in 50 morgan and peace dollars, I asked her to sell them to me, she looked at me like I was from Mars.

I went to that teller and asked for them, she smiled and said NO CHANCE! >>

Ouch man...ouch. So, how much were you gonna offer the lady teller?

COINB0Y · July 23, 2008 6:38AM

I am puking with you!

Rob790 · July 23, 2008 6:39AM

<< If I did not have my uniform on, I would have been more persistent, but I dont need to be on tv.

Rob >>

R U a police officer? I'd imagine she'd not argue too much...

Hey - at least you've got a good story out of it.

STONE · July 23, 2008 6:39AM

Sorry to hear this.

I feel the same way since I've been waiting on a coin for 16 days.
16 days since the auction ended, and 5 or 6 days when the seller shipped.
ARGGGGGHHHHHH, SNAIL MAIL

MadMarty · July 23, 2008 6:40AM

Consider yourself lucky, she just came back from trip to China!!!

fastrudy · July 23, 2008 6:42AM

Well, at least you didnt overhear the teller saying "wow, this ones a 93 S, and this ones a 89 CC, and WOW, this ones an 1895"

If that were the case I would have grabbed the coins and ran away. By the time they caught up with me I would be over medicated and in the care of a good lawyer, er.....I mean doctor. The alleged stolen coins would be in my home (all 50 common date ones).

ambro51 · July 23, 2008 6:49AM

My younger daughter....totally bored with retail, recently applied at most of the banks in the area for a teller position.

Of course, they are not hiring.

I totally supported her and was ready to write out a "be on the lookout for" list.

ricko · July 23, 2008 7:00AM

That is a heartbreaking story.... I would absolutely freak out... be on bended knee - begging.. amazing. Cheers, RickO

ajbauman · July 23, 2008 7:07AM

Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Next time you'll win!

I was at the post office yesterday mailing out some coins to some winning eBay bidders and the lady at the counter started talking about some coins she was left.

She said she had about $500 in "old silver quarters from the 1800's", and lots more coins. So I ripped of a part of the receipt and asked her to give me a call and I would see what I could do for her. Then as I'm leaving she says she has $5,000 in face value of all of the old coins and currency she was left and she just hasn't had time to go to the coin shop.

Maybe that will all work out ok, and I'll get some nice coins/good deals.

Just keep your eyes open.

When I used to do direct sales, we had a saying; "Some will, some won't, who cares, next"

I do wish you would have gotten them from the lady and made her day and your better though!

Smittys · July 23, 2008 7:21AM

Should have gone to the bank president and told him about the teller,
tried to have them contact the lady and tell her they are worth much more than face
I hate banks that say they help people and do stuff like this

Luckily the local banks tell people about my shop when the have old coins

Coinlearner · July 23, 2008 7:42AM

So sad for the elderly lady. Maybe she has 5000 more at home and your interest, may have gotten her thinking. Try a coin shop next

....May turn out OK in the end

Wolf359 · July 23, 2008 8:55AM

I feel your pain.

holeinone1972 · July 23, 2008 9:35AM

<< Consider yourself lucky, she just came back from trip to China!!!

>>

If that was the case I could have pawned them off on you guys.

coindeuce · July 23, 2008 9:45AM

I think you need to befriend a local news reporter. They would jump all over the P.C. of exposing the bank teller and the bank for their failure to act in a morally ethical manner with regard to the little old lady. A simple reminder to the bank manager about the consequences of the media exposure and how it could mean a much greater loss of business than the personal gain of that teller.

YaHa · July 23, 2008 10:19AM

<< I was in line at the bank and some old lady cashed in 50 morgan and peace dollars, I asked her to sell them to me, she looked at me like I was from Mars.

I went to that teller and asked for them, she smiled and said NO CHANCE!

UUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHH I tried politely and quietly to tell the old lady they were worth more than $1 dollar but she did not want to hear it.

UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH so close but yet so far.

Rob >>

WHere's there 50 there's more. You should asked the lady over for tea?

UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUggggghhhhh

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