So someone sent me a few photos of these coins and bills that they want to sell me and has asked me to offer a fair price. I only need about half of them but I imagine he wants to get rid of them all at once. I don't collect bills, so these would simply be added to my random bills collection (unless any of them were worth anything). I don't have more photos and I can't see the dates/countries on all of the coins, but I can see most of them. If you were offered these, what would you offer for the coins and what would you offer for the bills?
@Paddy54 @Insider @jwitten @paddyman98 @Markus1959 @furryfrog02 @joecoincollect @SuperDave @eddiespin @C-B-D Hey guys, sorry to pester you, but I could use your opinion on this set. I'm personally thinking $30-40 for everything. Too high? Too low?
IMHO.. The paper currency are all in bad shape. Some even written on. Not worth anything. The coins and tokens are common. I see nothing special. Maybe a few dollars but no more than $10
Well all the notes are WELL circulated and unless there is a total rare one in the bunch I don't see any value - The other coins I don't know their composition except for the Canadian quarters that are 80% silver - the Canadian pennies are common even though old, the rest of the Foreign coins are probably just clad and not worth any collectible value - BUT I only have experience with Canadian coins Not Foreign coins. All my SILVER Foreign hopefuls turned out to be Cupro-nickle!
On the paper I don't see anything worth having. The Japanese notes I had an envelope full from the wife's Uncle from WW II some in order, worth pennies on the dollar if you could find a buyer. The market is full of paper that is in the condition as pictured above. As for the coinage what's silver what's not? Spot for the silver, no more .....above for the rest if it fits your collection make a reasonable offer if not pass.
Thanks guys, I think $30 was over generous. The 1913 Prussian token looked pretty interesting. Otherwise, just a touch of silver, almost an ounce but not quite. The bills are cool, but heavily circulated and wouldn't have any resale value in my opinion. I think I'll offer $15 and not go any higher. I'll keep you posted.
Don't even offer that much - I'd go 8$ at the most - and that is IF you like the collection - I wouldn't even waste my time.
Well, the silver content in there is around $20 and the 1913 Prussian medal was pretty cool. I thought $15 was a fair price. He went ahead and said he would rather keep them. I told him that was probably a good idea.
It's sad sometimes. People often get things handed down to them, get in a financial pinch and then remember these like those pictured, thinking they really have something good because it's older than anything they have seen prior. Best probably to explain what you see to the person offering, common coins, worn silver, damaged notes, etc., and then go from there. Maybe ask what they want for it first and if it's too high, politely pass. I've done this and the seller has gone elsewhere only to come back later and sell to me at a reasonable price I could live with. Your call though.
That's funny - good comeback - play his bluff and tell him IF he changes his mind then contact me - There are hundreds of these deal a week if you look for them - learn how to "dicker" and even ONE deal makes up for 5 that you would have been ripped off on if you agreed to a sellers price! Remember - once you learn what coins are worth then YOU are in command of the price - NOT the seller!! Don't ever get ripped off my friend!!
Damn Tommy - I didn't read your previous post but it sure resonates with mine - Too cool - but at least that helps @Seattlite86
It wasn't intended as a comeback in that regard. Most times I speak with people about selling coins, I spend some effort trying to convince them to keep/collect it. I'd rather see people keep coins they've collected over time or inherited vs sell them for a quick buck. I also try to be fair enough to both parties. It is hard for me to offer too low. I usually try to guess what a coin shop would offer them and try to stay above that. In the end, we both come out happy. I do appreciate your thoughts and the knowing the value of coins is really important. I've been ripped off more times than I can count but I've finally gotten at least smart enough to ask you folks before I make a dumb purchase.
I tried asking what he wanted and he asked me to make an offer. I explained that his coins and bills were all very circulated and not worth much. He decided to keep them and I told him I understood. Perhaps I'll find someone else down the road.
Yes you will - we all will.!!!!!!!!!!! Not just a dealer trying to buy his corvette in one transaction!!
