Got a Summer Job at My Local Coin Shop (Most Likely)!!!

Alright, so lately I have been dropping some hints down at my local coin shop that I would be able to "help them out around the shop" if they ever wanted me to during this upcoming summer. Since the majority of the employees are elderly I figured I would do some "odd jobs" that they may not want or have the strength to do around the shop. Anyway, since I am 15 years old an in desperate need of more funds to feed my coin purchasing habbit, they told me I could work there this summer! The manager, Glenn, said he must check with the owner, Daryl, to make sure I could work there without any problems. I have yet to find out what Daryl has told to Glenn about my working there but there should be no problem with his answer (since Glenn also has a say in the situation of having me be an employee) and I figure I am pretty much locked in for the job!!! Most of you are probably thinking by now "He's 15...What could he possibly know about numismatics?!", well please do not underestimate my intelligence. I do know quite alot when it comes to U.S. coins and I feel that I will be able to fit in just fine around the shop (Even though there is much more to learn) . Well, If anyone is in the area and feels like stopping by, please do! WE DON'T BITE! I am not going to release the full address on the CoinTalk site for privacy issues, but the name of the shop is...

"A&E Stamp & Coin Company" located in Huntington Beach, California

...You can look up the rest of the address if you do decide you'd like to stop in for a coin or two. If anyone does infact get the chance to stop by during the summer, please notify me that you were recommended this shop on the CoinTalk site and I will try to give you a little deal on whatever you may purchase.

Thanks For Letting Me Share,
Brian

 

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Brian,

That will be a great learning opportunity for you. Not only will you get to see lots and lots of coins, you should also be able to improve your grading skills. And you will get to see how a coin shop operates (something few collectors understand).

 

Yes; I also do believe it will be a fantastic opportunity working along side those long time collectors. Thank you for your kind words Hobo. Also, have I shown that my current grading skills are lacking in any way? It just seemed like a pretty specific statement (even though you are probably correct in that I will infact end up learning SOMETHING about some standards of grading)...

-Brian

 

Can you split the hairs now? VF20-35? MS60-63?

If you can tell an MS61 from an MS62, good on you and keep it up.

 

Not at all. It's just that by looking at hundreds and hundreds of coins you are bound to improve your grading skills. That's all.

 

Ohh. Alright. ...Yeah, hopefully you're right Hobo! Because yes, Vroomer, sometimes it is difficult to distinguish an MS61 from MS62. Haha.

-Brian

 

Brian, when I was 15 I knew quite a bit about coins thanks to my dad and aunt.

Congratulations on the job! Always be on time, work your butt off and show the owners that you deserve it. Heck, one day you just might own the place!

 

I knew more about coins in 1959 (when I was 15) than I do now. Of course, back then there was a LOT less to know...

 

Brian,

This does sound like it could be a great learning opportunity, but I do have to throw in a bit of negativism for your own good. Has anything been mentioned about having you bonded? What if a rare coin should come up missing? Who do you think they will suspect? Bonding can protect you as well as the owner.

CYA.................one of the first things you should learn in business!

Chris

 

Brian just an advice little buddy. Do NOT let your intelligence take over your knowledge because it can get you in some trouble. Be humble and don't jump into things when there is always much (and I mean) much more to be learned. Congrats on the job and have fun. Keep that mind open and learn from the "older" gents working there.

BTW, I believe I've talked with you on youtube before.

 

It should be a good opportunity - make the best of it.

 

Wow, that should really help you. That would be like me now working in a bar. Might not be any profits later on

 

You yes of course! Me and the employees there have talked for many, many hours in the past and I am sure when I actually do begin working there they will cover all of those necessary little details that could make all the difference of something like that were to happen.

-Brian

 

Thank you. I will try to take all of that in for good use. Also, you have spoke with me on YouTube you say? What is the username you used during our conversation. I may recall us speaking by just recognizing the username...

-Brian

 

Congrats (provided you get it) and good luck! I would've enjoyed doing that at 15.

 

What a fun opportunity. (Sure beats cutting grass for a few extra dollars, which I did "back in the day.")

Two things you'll certainly gain from your work experience--the business and the personal aspects of collecting:

First, you'll see a large volume of coins and learn the business aspect of collecting.

Second, and just as importantly, you'll meet many diverse people and learn to interact with the diverse (usually friendly, but sometimes dysfunctional) personality types involved with collecting.

Learning both these aspects of collecting (and life) are important.

Fortunately for you, there are also some good regional shows nearby to further your education. Don't forget the summer ANA meetings, also.

Enjoy,


guy

 

AMEN! to that! More collectors really need to understand how a coin business works.

 

Congratulations, maybe I should ask my coin-guy for a job, but i'm only 13. I know how you feel about people thinking you don't know anything because you're so young, I know more than 60% of the people in my Local Coin-Club.

 

I always found the more I thought I knew, the less I really did. Of course, it usually takes people about 30 years to figure that one out.

 

I love the enthusiasm. Hope everything works out for you. I do suggest that you read outliers by Malcolm Gladwell before you get too confident. Unfortunately it takes time to become a pro but you are on the right track with this job. Congrats.